Microsoft launches campaign against scareware vendors

Good for Microsoft. One of the scourges of the Internet, useless software products called scareware that make you think something is wrong with your computer, is now under attack for violating consumer protection laws.
Microsoft and the Washington state attorney general are suing a Texas-based company called Branch Software and its owner over false claims made about $39 program called Registry Cleaner XP which bombards consumers with annoying popup ads trying to frighten them into paying for the useless security program. Read more

Google now has a Contacts management type address book

Google keeps introducing new sites and services. Have you seen this? Now there’s a Google Contacts site.

Is a wireless hybrid handheld in Apple’s future?

There is no other tech firm that gets even a fraction of the attention and rumors that Apple gets. There are scores of Apple rumor sites and they are all starting to fill up with a bunch of new rumors surrounding some new product announcements supposedly coming in a couple of weeks.
New upgrades of Mac laptops and notebooks have long been expected. But increasingly, the favored rumor seems to be that Read more

Google launches In Quotes Website

From PC Mike’s NBC-TV Report… Google has launched yet another website, this one gathering up all the quotes attributed to Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain and comparing them side by side.

Called Google In Quotes, it also comes in versions tailored for readers in Canada, Great Britain and India featuring their political leaders. Read more

Stop with the “Be My Friend” Facebook nonsense

Okay, here’s the deal: I’m sick of all this Facebook “be my friend” nonsense. It really is silly, don’t you think? All those questions, confirmations, writing on your “wall,” shared photos and the like. I found a YouTube video that nails it perfectly: Read more

The Internet makes many work after work

A new study published by the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows that workers have mixed feelings about the increased use of e-mail and the Internet in the last few years.
In a survey of 2,134 adults in March and April, 96 percent used e-mail, the Internet or cell phones. Of them, 80 percent said these technologies have improved their ability to do their jobs, and 58 percent said these tools have given them more control over when to work.
But 46 percent also said these devices increase the demands that they work more hours, and 49 percent said that the technologies make it harder to disconnect Read more

Windows sound effects song

You gotta hear this. It’s a song composed entirely of the sound effects found on Windows Vista and XP. Windows sound effects song.

All about T-Mobile’s new Android-powered phone

It’s almost here. T-Mobile has become the first manufacturer to come out with a mobile phone based on Google’s open source Android operating system.

They call it the G1 and it combines full touch-screen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard with a mobile Web experience that includes the popular Google products that millions have enjoyed on the desktop, including Google Maps Street View, Gmail, YouTube and others. Read more

First Palin, Now Bill O’Reilly Gets Hacked

Fox News lightning rod commentator Bill O’reilly has a new cause to rail against. After days of anger vented over the hacking of GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin’s e-mail, he’s now found himself similarly victimized.

His personal site has been hacked. The hacker claims to have stolen a list of subscribers to the site, which contains their names, e-mail addresses, city and state, and the password they use for their registration to the site.

The hacker sent an image proofing the hack to the Wikileaks site, which promptly posted it.

Laptop Desk Stand makes working from home comfortable

Tired of using your laptop on your… well, lap? We have a great solution for you. See, the laptop computer is such a blessing because it lets people use the same computer to work from home or when on the go. But at home where you may not have a desk, it can be cumbersome.

There has to be a better way to use your laptop than sitting it on the coffee table, or having to sit at the kitchen table.

Luckily there is the Adjustable and Ergonomic Laptop Stand is something we’ve found that is perfect for the home or office. It comes with some really convenient features.

The laptop desk stand is fully adjustable with working distances between 30-37 inches high. There is a convenient side panel that is perfect for the mouse or notes. The laptop stand is made to fit all laptop sizes, it is easy to assemble, and it has four legs with wheels for extra stability.

The laptop desk is really comfortable. Most people use their laptops at home in positions that are very bad for the back and posture. When you use the laptop desk stand, you can pull it right up to any chair or even the sofa. You will find it far better than using your laptop on your lap, coffee table, or tv dinner stand.

The ergonomic design of the laptop desk stand allows you to work comfortably for hours and the size and weight make it easy to move from room to room if needed. If spend a lot of time on your laptop at home or the office than the laptop desk stand is right for you.

It lists for about $150 but we got it here for $79. Best accessory I’ve yet to find for my laptop.

Here’s a YouTube video of it in action.

Forget CDs…now get your music on memory cards

It looks like CDs will soon go the way of vinyl as music companies are joining to push music on memory cards.
SanDisk Corp., four major record labels and retailers Best Buy Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are hoping that albums sold on microSD memory cards will at least provide an additional stream of sales.
They call it “slotMusic,they will go into music players and mobile phones. And they will come with a small USB dongle that lets buyers use them with computers, too. Read more

Apple to exchange faulty iPhone power adapters

Apple said some power adapters for the latest iPhone can break and lead to the risk of electric shock and urged users to exchange them, although no injuries have been reported.
The company said the ultra-compact USB adapters in question have metal prongs that can break off. Apple to exchange faulty iPhone power adapters.

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