Add Laptop Location Tracking Security, for Free
A new open source project allows computer users to add surreptitious location tracking to their systems. Windows, Mac and Linux versions are available.
LiveJournal Lockouts Blamed on Hotmail
Has your LiveJournal account been compromised? Blame Hotmail, LiveJournal says. A number of LiveJournal users found themselves locked out of their accounts recently, a phenomenon not related to friending bots, but to inactive Hotmail accounts.
More Video Games, Fewer Books at Schools?
Of all of the proposals aimed at improving America's failing schools, there's one idea kids will really like: more video games and fewer books.
Apple Says It Has Cure for the Shutdown Blues
The Mac maker posts an update on its Web site that it claims will fix problems with MacBooks that randomly shut down.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
Skype Makes 411 Calls Free with Jingle
Internet telephony provider Skype on Thursday announced that it will partner with Jingle Networks to provide U.S. customers with free directory assistance access via Jingle's 1-800-FREE411 offering.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
Yahoo Investors Disappointed, But Hold Out Hope
Yahoo Inc investors are disappointed it could not milk more money from Microsoft Corp, but said they were relieved a deal was struck that would allow Yahoo to focus on its other, stronger businesses.
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.
Cable Giving Free Equipment for DTV Transition
Comcast Corp and other U.S. cable companies said on Wednesday they would give free equipment to customers in the switch-over to digital signals, amid criticism that they were using the transition to promote more expensive packages.
