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Power To The Private: California’s Data Deletion Machine
If you’re a resident of California you can take control of your digital privacy. When you input some basic information about yourself into the DROP website (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform), DROP automatically commands nearly 500 registered data brokers to…
AOL AND WINDOWS XP
This was apparently reported first by Betanews.com a few months ago, but I spotted it in an article today on Newbytes.com: “AOL released version 7 on Oct. 16, nine days…
WINDOWS XP TIPS
There’s a few things to do before you upgrade to Windows XP, but here’s a couple that shouldn’t be overlooked: uninstall Norton Antivirus and PCAnywhere before…
MORE ON TABLET COMPUTING
If you can’t imagine why anyone would want a tablet computer, here’s a good article that explains their niche in the market and outlines what they will and…
TABLET PCs
Bill Gates delivered a speech yesterday where he presented a few more details about the upcoming “Tablet PC” – a flat, lightweight screen to tuck under your arm…
NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2002
Generally I’m happy with Norton Antivirus 2002. It installs like a dream, the e-mail scanning works, and it’s easy to update. But here’s an interesting…
BAILING OUT ON BROADBAND
Prices for DSL and cable are rising, the economy’s in the doldrums, and many people have no interest in using a broadband connection to download music, listen to streamed…
MICROSOFT: CONSPIRACY THEORY VS. REALITY
This is a good article by an industry analyst about Microsoft. He examines three announcements that caused pundits to claim that Microsoft was attempting to undermine competitors…
MICROSOFT RESERVES RIGHT TO TURN OFF YOUR MP3s
The recording industry has cozied up to Microsoft’s WMA technology, which can contain all of the “digital rights management” tools that will limit your right to…
MICROSOFT ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT
The settlement talks are creeping along, perhaps heading towards a conclusion. Lots of potholes on that road. But let me suggest something that’s occurred to me about the…
YAHOO ESSENTIALS
Microsoft is fond of saying it actually encourages competition by developing programs that can be customized. Yahoo has stepped up and released a clever bit of software that will…
PREPARING FOR WINDOWS XP
Some good advice from TechRepublic. ========================== BEFORE YOU INSTALL WINDOWS XP. . . Today is release day for the Windows XP operating system, which means that…
MORE COPYRIGHT HIJINKS
Those daffy jokesters at the RIAA are in high gear these days. Last week the recording industry attempted to insert provisions in anti-terrorism legislation that would have…
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….
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…