Category: Tech News
Various news outlets are abuzz about the United Airlines and New York Stock Exchange technical glitches today. They happened within hours of each other, so it is only natural that someone somewhere would wonder whether or not they were hacked. Continue reading “United and NY Stock Exchange Outages Due to Hackers?”
I realize it has been a while, but I’ve been tweaking numerous things, and I’ve started working on a nice contract recently. I realize that is not really much of an excuse, but did I mention I had recently moved? Anyhow, here is a much belated tech news roundup.
SSDs Losing Data After A Few Days With No Power? via Older But Geeky — is it much ado about nothing?
Google Maps shuts down editing after ‘robot peeing’ incident via CNN Money — electronic vandalism hits when a trusted mapper goes beserk
Cheapest PC War: CHIP can kill Raspberry Pi in just $9 via Inferse — at that price point, certainly possible, but don’t underestimate the Pi supporters
Think the CHIP is small? Have a look at This is the world’s smallest computer via CBS News — I’m trying to wrap my head around how something the size of a grain of rice can take a decent picture, let alone program it with light
Lenovo cites ‘missteps’ on the new LaVie Z laptop via Consumer Reports — seriously? You misadvertise some rather decisive features for a laptop, so all you’re going to do is give a partial refund?
No variety in your Facebook News Feed? Facebook says it’s your fault via Hindustan Times — is this like blaming the victim?
On a more positive note, HP has another go at low-cost Linux laptops via Computing — maybe HP will regain my trust after all
‘Microsoft Edge’ will replace Internet Explorer via CNN Money — stupid and very loud autoplaying video alert
How to Clean Up Your WordPress Database for Improved Performance via WPBeginner — because all databases collect obsolete junk after a while
Tech Support Spam Plague LinkedIn and Other High-Traffic Sites via Malwarebytes Unpacked — Spam, it’s not just for breakfast (or email for that matter) any more.
How To Install and Use Logwatch Log Analyzer and Reporter on a VPS via DigitalOcean — actually, install this if possible on any website you own, for the logs are an eye-opener as to how many idiots are out there
‘New’ Windows SMB Vulnerability Affects All Software Versions But Microsoft Probably Won’t Patch It via iDigitalTimes — and MS wants you to still trust them?
Security Tip: Disable Root SSH Login on Linux via How-To Geek — just do it
Wanted: Somebody To Go Back In Time With Me via Digg — this was a meme even before “Internet memes” was a thing
The title pretty much says it all. According to WordPress.org article “WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release“, “This is a critical security release for all previous versions.” Details about the vulnerability were released shortly after the update went out, so there isn’t any time to waste.
WordPress has started doing automatic updates in the last couple of major releases, but I noticed one site had not yet updated. It would be a very good idea to go out and check all of your sites.
In #OddTechNewsoftheWeek, the local channel 9 news site posted “Colorado Springs police: “Man kills his computer” with gun“. I have been frustrated with my computer and other technology many times. Actually, look at the tagline of this site! I’ve had to deal with more than a handful who were at their wit’s end and totally frustrated dealing with tech as well.
Of course, he didn’t actually “murder” his computer, which is not possible, but the headline is humorous.
Nevertheless, don’t be that guy. Drop me a message if you’re in the Denver area, and perhaps we can save your wits and your computer both. 🙂