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FBI warns firms of destructive malware use by hackers

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that cyber-hackers have used malicious software to launch destructive attacks in the US. A five-page confidential warning was issued to US businesses on Monday, according to Reuters news agency. The software…

FTC cracks down on tech support scams

“Your computer is damaged … we’ll help you fix it.” It’s the latest twist on tech support scams: Scammers sell software online that claims to increase your computer’s performance. They lure you to their websites with pop-up ads or web…

The Right Way to Fix the Internet

Letting go of an obsession with net neutrality could free technologists to make online services even better. If you’re like most people, your monthly smartphone bill is steep enough to make you shudder. As consumers’ appetite for connectivity keeps growing,…

US Such Slow Internet?

By global standards, US broadband speeds are slow—and getting slower. In Akamai’s worldwide ranking of Internet speeds, the US recently dropped from 12th place to 14th, lapped by Denmark, Norway, … and Romania. True, in absolute terms, US speeds are…

The History Inside Us

Improvements in DNA analysis are helping us rewrite the past and better grasp what it means to be human. Every day our DNA breaks a little. Special enzymes keep our genome intact while we’re alive, but after death, once the…

Installing Steam OS today

I am using less then the Requirements to see if this can be installed on less. Hardware and Software Requirements SteamOS requires the following: Processor: Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor Memory: 4GB or more RAM Hard Drive: 500GB or…

The end of XP :(

    The end of Windows XP support means Microsoft will no longer provide hot fixes, product updates, technical support, and—most importantly—security updates. This could put your business at risk for any new vulnerabilities discovered after April 8th. Please contact use…