This time it's serious. Really. The largest web security vulnerability of all time went public on Monday, April 7th, 2014, resulting in widespread panic throughout the Internet as system administrators scrambled to secure their websites from the OpenSSL bug known as Heartbleed.
You've seen the Samsung Fingers and the Emoji Translator, and I know you spent a good part of the day catching Pokémon, but now that April Fool's Day is officially upon us, the flood of gags has reached a tipping point. Here's the best of what we've seen today.
I have Verizon, America's largest 4G LTE network, as my cell service provider, but there are times when I find myself with a pretty shitty signal, rendering my upload and download speeds substantially slower than usual.
There are several ways to get around location restrictions on subscription sites like Netflix and Hulu using apps, extensions and proxies, but they tend to only work on laptops and computers. Users who want to access content from mobile devices and gaming consoles are usually out of luck.
If I could think of one thing the world was missing, it would surely be more tablets. While people struggle between shelling out 200 to 500 dollars for a new iPad, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, Microsoft Surface, or one of the hundred other tablets on the market, the folks over at DreamWorks have decided to make their own, aptly named the Dreamtab. The Dreamtab will have an 8-inch screen and favor applications with the use of a stylus, for coloring and the like. Total cost is rumored to be under 300 ...
It's officially the holiday season, which means everyone will soon be traveling home to spend time with loved ones. And anyone who has any knowledge whatsoever of computers knows what else that means—family members left and right asking you to fix their various technical woes.
We all know about PRISM. The Surveillance Program allowing the U.S Government to access private user information. Such as, Google Searches, Tweets, Facebook Posts, Private Images, and other private user data. "Hiding" yourself can be very difficult, but it is possible. I'm here to show you How to Become Anonymous & Browse the Internet Safely.
If you weren't aware, all music purchased online through iTunes, Amazon, and other digital audio providers have information embedded that can be used to identify the buyer and transaction of the digital music file. This may seem like something you should be disclosed about in their terms of use, but it's not.
Are you constantly traveling? Well, as a Hilton HHonors member, you can enjoy special treatment at all of their hotels and resorts. It's free to register, but the difficulty lies in climbing up their membership level. To reach Gold elite status, Hilton HHonors requires that you have a minimum of 20 stays, 40 nights, or 75,000 base points—all in one year. While this may very will be easily attainable for those with jobs that revolve around traveling, it's almost damn near impossible for the re...
As practically the entire Steampunk world knows by now, IBM has predicted that Steampunk will be the big new trend from 2013 to 2015. They based this prediction on their computers, which sift through broad swathes of the internet in order to see patterns that may help commercial industries. According to them, Steampunk has been on the rise for the last few years, and they predict that it will explode into peak popularity within the next two years. But what does that mean and how will it impac...
The PlayStation 3 is a sweet gaming system, and even though Blu-ray discs didn't really live up to all the hype and there is still no HBO GO app available, I love my PS3. One of the coolest things about it is that you can customize it to look however you want. One of the most common ways to do this is by changing the wallpaper, but most people use their computers to transfer wallpaper images over.
For anyone who uses computers regularly, the screen can become cluttered with different windows, tabs, and applications in no time. One solution to that mess is dual monitors, which allow users to be more organized and divide their work into two halves. The problem is that not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to more than one monitor.
As Hurricane Sandy barrels towards the East Coast, 50 million people are expected to be affected in the nation's most populated corridor. The behemoth super storm is a cause for concern, evident by the massive evacuations. The picture above is an eerie snap of the mostly crowded Times Square subway station in New York. Government officials have warned over half a million people to evacuate their homes and head to higher grounds. To help prepare for this storm, the internet has provided severa...
An internet connection has become a basic necessity in our modern lives. Wireless hotspots (commonly known as Wi-Fi) can be found everywhere!
When you're at work or in class, there's nothing more annoying than sites that automatically play media. One minute you're happily distracting yourself, and the next, you're scrambling to hit pause while everyone stares at you. Not to mention now your boss knows you're slacking off.
Learn how to connect a DVD or Blu-Ray player to the Internet. You'll see the simple steps on how to connect a DVD or Blu-Ray Player to the Internet using the powerlines in your home with Powerline Adapters from Actiontec Electronics.
Learn how to connect a DirectTV set-top box or DVR to the Internet. You'll see the simple steps on how to connect a Set Top Box or DVR to the Internet using the power outlets in your home with MegaPlug Powerline Adapters from Actiontec Electronics.
Adobe Dreamweaver is one of the most powerful and best pieces of software for designing, creating, editing, and building a website. If you have ever wanted to make a website, this video will show you how to use Dreamweaver to do it. If you haven't built a website, then you really haven't engaged with the internet.
If you've been wondering how to get internet tethering working on your iphone 3G 3.0 or 3.0.1, check out this video! Jailbreaking your phone is optional for this.
Learn a little bit about technology with help from EMBARQ. Watch this how-to video tutorial on installing your 2Wire Gateway for EMBARQ High-Speed Internet. This will cover exactly how to install your EMBARQ 2Wire Gateway modem for Internet. This is the complete process step-by-step from box to connected online.
System Tool and System Tool 2011 are the most widespread fake-antivirus rogues on the internet today, infecting countless machines. This video will teach you how to uninstall both warez completely, returning your computer to blessed normalcy.
You can hack into nearly any Facebook or Flash based game on the Internet - no cheat codes or special strategies needed. All you really need is the free game hack program Cheat Engine, and a compatible browser like Firefox.
Congratulations, iOS device owners! You can officially view Flash content on the web using the Skyfire web browser. This video will walk you through how the Skyfire browser works and how it converts Flash content to HTML5 content, allowing you to view it on your Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS. It's about time.
This video tutorial will teach you how to use the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel to download and play your favorite console games on your Nintendo Wii. To follow along, you'll need either a WiFi Internet connection or Wii Lan adapter.
You have an online store ready to go… almost. You still have to deal with getting the perfect shopping cart to go along with your e-store. Matt Winn from Volusion walks you through what to consider when choosing a shopping cart software for your online store. From what type of software exists in the market, to the required features, to security levels (PCI certification), to the type of support you may need.
Tired of cleaning the stove and oven every time you cook? (It always gets so messy, doesn't it?) Well, there's one solution to keep the cleanup to a minimum, albeit a little unconventional, and that is to use your dishwasher!
Making your own website from scratch is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways that you can take advantage of the internet. This mammoth 60-part video series walks you through the process of doing just that in Adobe Flash CS4. This is chapter 3 of that series, and covers the timeline of your website. If you haven't watched the previous chapters, do some now and come back. After you watch all of these videos, making your own site in Flash should be a cinch.
Reshmi demonstrates how to make home made tortilla chips in this video, which are much healthier than the fried one's available in market. First she cuts the tortilla into chip sized pieces .Then she uses oil spray which is sprayed over both sides of the tortilla pieces. Then she arranges the tortilla pieces neatly on a tray covered with baking sheet. You can top it with any seasonings of your choice. Place the tray with the chips in the oven and bake for 5-6 minutes at a temperature of 400F....
This video tutorial from iDeviceTutz shows how to change the SSH root password for iPhone or iPod.When iPhone or iPod is jailbroken it sets its password to default - alpine.Thus your device becomes vulnerable from a network attack that could steal your information or identity. So you need to change your password as soon as possible when your device is jailbroken.For this you'll need Mobile Terminal program on your device and SSH client (Cyberduck or WinSCP) on your computer.First download and...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to record songs on the Internet without a microphone. Begin by putting the sound control icon into the application bar. Then go to Volume Control and click on Properties. Click on Recording and then select all the recording options. Now close the window. Then select the mixage on the volume control, but do not close it. Then open the sound recorder in the Start menu and find the song that you want to record on the Internet. Play the song and click on ...
This video tutorial from TruTricks presents how to setup Google customized alerts.Open your internet browser and search for Google Alerts using Google search engine.Click first result that says Google Alerts.You will need to sign in to use this Google feature.Google or Google mail account will work. If you don't have it you should create one.After you signed in Google Alerts welcome screen will open.Here you can create new Google alerts using Create a Google Alert window.Enter Search Term you...
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There's 6 small techniques to improving traffic on your website via web optimization. Improving your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the key to getting traffic to your site, especially a small business that needs to compete online. Lincoln explains 6 small business marketing strategies for improving your web traffic and small business SEO. Watch both parts of this video series.
How to hack Pet Society! Pet Society cheats, tricks, hacks. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack poo and coins on Pet Society (09/10/09). See how to get unlimited poo: normal, gold, or rainbow! You can sell them for lots of money!
This tutorial video demonstrates how to play GBA emulator on a PC with a friend through the internet. Follow these instructions, and get started! Very easy.
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to build a firewall from a junk PC to protect networks.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to do more with the Sidebar in the Mac OS X Finder. Learn about the Sidebar devices, the Sidebar shared, the Sidebar places, and the Sidebar search for. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to use the basics of the Mac OS X Finder. Learn about the Finder basics, the Sidebar, view buttons, and Quick Look. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to organize your Mail in Mac OS X's Mail. See how to sort messages with rules, create smart mailboxes, and comlpletely organize your mail. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.
Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to use the basics of Mac OS X Mail. See how to set up mail with your email accounts, compose messages, add attachments, view attachments with Quick Look, and search through Mail. Mac OS X. It's what makes a Mac a Mac.