Articles Archive for November 2009
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There are many instant messengers for chatting. Most popular Instant messenger such as yahoo messenger, MSN, ICQ, and also Google talk messenger. We can choose our favorite instant messenger based on our criteria such as design, features, and connectivity. Let’s talk about Instant messenger from Google. Google Talk Messenger is a freeware messenger incorporated with Gmail account. This messenger support text, audio and video communication among Google Talk friends. Google added all the advanced features in the Talk messenger so that people can enjoy better communication.
Just Cool, Ouch! »
With the rising shortage in energy and the increased usage of television sets that are massive energy guzzlers, law makers in California have decided to crack down of such energy guzzling television sets by imposing a huge ban on the use of these. This new move by the Californian Energy Commission will help residents save up to $8 billion in energy costs. In a survey conducted by a Virginia based group, figures showed that more that 25% of the television sets on sale didn’t meet the standards.
Internet, Just Cool, Ouch! »
China’s military website has been recently in the news after there were reports that it was literally a hacker magnet. The website’s editor Ji Guilin said that the website had about 2.3 million attacks from hackers in just a month after the release of the site.
Open Source »
Internet, Just Cool »
With the recent economic breakdown, a number of people are searching for jobs online and this has become a really favorable time for cyber criminals who extract money from unwitting job applicants. The police have warned job seekers of such money launderers on the internet who might extract small sums of money towards jobs.
Google, Internet, Just Cool, Ouch! »
Computer maker Apple was the first one to be pulled to the court by mobile maker Nokia. Now, it’s Internet leaders Google that has been pulled to the court by the Switzerland Government. Google’s Street View application that allows 360 degree views of streets and other locations is the one that has been causing privacy concerns to the Switzerland Government. The main issue that is causing concern is the clarity of people faces and vehicle number plates especially in places like hospitals and prisons.
Gadgets, Just Cool, Ouch! »
Microsoft has come down hard on people who modded their Xbox consoles to play pirated games and banned them from the Xbox Live service. The banned players will not be able to use the Xbox Live service anymore and will have to purchase a new console in order to use the service. Microsoft has also said that, this move was to check piracy in the video game industry as it incurred losses of about £750 million each year due to privacy.
