This simple Venn Diagram comic by XKCD has some surprising depth to it. There is no overlap at all? At first glance, it seems that people just seem to suspect every computer problem is a virus. Nobody is ever correct in their assumption? Is the artist making a distinction between "a virus" and malware? I certainly see plenty of problems caused by malware several times a week. I … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
How to merge multiple Word documents into one
If you have multiple Word Documents that you wish were in just a single file, you can open each document and copy it into one master document. However, that takes time and has opportunities for mistakes to happen. Instead, Word has a built-in function that allows you to insert text from multiple files. It makes merging a large number of documents into just a few … [Read more...]
PBS Off Book summarizes 3d printing nicely
3D printing has been mentioned here on 404TS before. We have 3D printing your own robot, CBS News covering the topic, and a round-up of a few 3D printing services. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize many parts of our daily lives, so it certainly deserves this coverage. From new human organizes to replacement parts, 3D printing could change our world for the … [Read more...]
Avast! 8 available with new features
Avast announced version 8 of its free and paid antivirus is now available. It includes a number of new features and modules to the software. Updates to malware search capabilities, better use of the sandbox, and more efficient definitions through the Avast Evo-Gen feature make it a decent upgrade. Avast 8 also includes a software updater to keep your frequently targeted apps … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Canary build feature indicates a noise-making tab
A feature that has been requested since Day 2 of the tabbed browser, may soon reach the general public. I know I have a tab problem. It's so easy to keep tabs open and come back to them later. Combined with settings to restore those tabs the next time the browser is re-opened, it takes active effort (or a computer crash) to keep them to a manageable number. On the other hand, … [Read more...]