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Google released their updated and much anticipated Gmail for Mobile application today. Expect more robust cache that utilizes Gears which will allow you to compose messages and access recently read messages without a network connection, an improved look and feel, and the all new floaty bar that k...

W3C (Short for World Wide Web Consortium) The International group of companies set up to develop open standards so that the web can develop in a single direction instead of being splintered by competition. W3C also engages in education and outreach, develops software and serves as an open forum f...

In a move to be in direct competition with Apple's iTunes music store and App Store Verizon announced it's own. The music store will house more than 5 million songs with most of them DRM free so that they will be able to be played on more than one player. Much like the Apple Music Store they will...

In Part 2 we look at Trojan and Virus. Trojan (horse) - describes a class of computer threats (malware) that appears to perform a desirable function but in fact performs undisclosed malicious functions that allow unauthorized access to the PC, key logging, or giving them the ability to save their...

Gmail announced a new feature today claiming to be the easiest email could possibly be. Gmail Autopilot states as more and more everyday communications takes place over email, lots of people have complained about how hard it is to read and respond to every message. THis is because they actually r...

Many have heard the terms Spyware, Malware, Trojan, & Virus. Today we'll look at Spyware and Malware. Spyware is computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent. While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's be...

It's official, Skype is coming to the iPhone and Touch. The announcement of Skype's native VoIP will finally be available for download sometime this Tuesday from the iTunes App Store. Skype is touting that their solution should be much better than the current 3rd party solutions since they won't ...

Just watched 60 Minutes regarding The Conflicker Worm. 60 Minutes is right in the fact that there are many many PC's infected by this piece of Malware and people are woefully unprotected from such attacks. 60 Minutes featured Symantic, a antivirus software provider, although their software if goo...

There is a believable rumor flying around the internet that Skype may be coming to the iPhone in the very near future. Skype added to an iPhone would bring additional VOIP functionality making the platform even more attractive by providing free or low cost calls over wi-fi. Keep in mind that this...

Today saw an update from Apple updating its iLife '09 and iWork '09 application suites. According to Apple's release notes: iPhoto 8.0.2 improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including Faces, Places, photo sharing, and slideshows  iMovie 8.0.1 improves overa...