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Archives for December 2013
Google Doodle honors Grace Hopper’s 107th birthday
Today's Google Doodle honors Grace Hopper's 107th birthday. The Doodle is animated to show Ms. Hopper submitting some lines of code, the computer processing it, and lastly spitting out the answer. Check out the Doodle's full animation at Google.com today. Clicking on the Doodle takes you to the search results for 'Grace Hopper' where you can learn about the pioneering female … [Read more...]
Breaking down the KoobFace malware
KoobFace, a twist on the word Facebook, is a malware that made it big by being cross-platform. I remember seeing it on client computers after they would download a "video player" required to watch a video their friend posted on Facebook. I'm not quite sure why they were checking Facebook at work in the first place but that's a different story. This infographic breaks down the … [Read more...]
Amazon welcomes back Illinois Associates, an updated timeline of the Amazon Tax in Illinois
In Illinois the court battles for state employee pensions might just be beginning but Illinois affiliates finally had a victory after almost 3 years. After a lengthy court battle finally delivered the case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, the "Amazon Tax" was ruled unenforceable after a lower court ruled it unconstitutional. Today, Amazon.com invited Illinois affiliates … [Read more...]
2013 Holiday Tech Wishlist
On Cyber Monday, you are probably looking for the best deals out there. You might also be looking for ideas to put on your own wishlist or gifts for that techie in your life. Check out the 404 Tech Support list of some of the latest gadgets that could be a perfect fit this year. VPN subscription Value your privacy? Get a VPN to encrypt your traffic from prying eyes. Check out … [Read more...]