BRUCEB NEWS
The Bad Guys Are Gonna Git You If You Don’t Watch Out
Be careful when you read your email! I’ve noticed an increase in phishing messages in the last few months. The bad guys continue to improve their grammar and the presentation of their fake messages, to make it more likely that you’ll be fooled into giving them a...
REMOTE CONTROL
I just had a very positive experience with a service that offers an intriguing alternative to PCAnywhere. PCAnywhere has traditionally been the only choice for controlling your...
WINDOWS XP PRODUCT ACTIVATION
I have a lot of problems with the relentless attacks on Microsoft in the media these days, but the one that's most on my mind is the campaign to discredit Windows XP. Microsoft...
WINDOWS XP PROMOTION BEGINS
Microsoft is beginning its $200 million advertising campaign for Windows XP today. There was a calculated decision not to start promoting it early, to avoid a repeat of the...
TERRORIST LEGENDS
The Register has a good article about the various urban legends that have circulated by e-mail since the terrorist attacks. Most of them will be familiar: the doctored photos,...
URBAN LEGENDS AND VIRUS HOAXES
When I get e-mail messages that don't smell right, the web site I check first is the Urban Legends site at About.com. You're likely to find solid information about any e-mail...
MORE CHEAP COMPUTERS
I don't know if I'd buy one of these, but it's a good illustration of how goofy prices are in the computer world these days. Emachines has introduced new systems running Windows...
SIRCAM VIRUS WARNING
SirCam is a widely distributed virus. Within the next four days, you'd like to become very confident that you're not infected with it. According to one analysis of SirCam's code,...
KAISER BUYS WEBVAN ASSETS
A fascinating look at technology recycling - and a sobering example of how little the assets of failed dot-coms are worth. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is taking over Webvan's...
WINDOWS XP REVIEW
Here's a look at Windows XP by GamePC.com. It's called a "gamer's perspective," but it's more than that - it's a pretty good discussion of a lot of the new features in Windows...
COPYRIGHT POLICE WANT TOUGHER LAWS
UPDATE 10/10: The proposals are quite real - but the meeting last week apparently didn't happen. The Register sends its apologies. POSTED 10/7: The music and entertainment...
THE FUTURE AS SCIENCE FICTION
John Heilemann wrote an article for PC Magazine a few weeks ago describing some of the things that might become part of our world in the next thirty years. It's always dangerous...
LEGO RACERS 2
The original Lego Racers is a fabulous game - simple, addictive, fun. I spent a lot of time with it myself. (You can pick it up for under ten bucks now. Do it!) Lego Racers 2...
XO COMMUNICATIONS IN TROUBLE
XO Communications is struggling to survive. Layoffs, salary freeze, reduced advertising - all the signs of yet another telecommunications company on the ropes. Here's an article...
WINDOWS XP SPEED
There's a lot of things to like about Windows XP. If you're a Windows 98 or ME user, the single overriding issue is that Windows XP doesn't crash. It just doesn't. Another thing...
DELL SHIPPING WINDOWS XP
Dell is taking orders for Windows XP systems across the board now. If you've been waiting - go buy a new system, like I did tonight!