In addition to free two-day shipping and unlimited instant streaming, Amazon Prime members that own Kindle devices now have access to the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. It allows you to borrow one book a month for free. There are over 5,000 titles to choose from and no due dates. Along with Kindle format books being available from 11,000 public libraries, the Kindle family of … [Read more...]
With All These Data Breaches, Was Your Info Included?
Following the Gawker breach at the end of last year, a website popped up called ShouldIChangeMyPassword.com to allow people to see if their username/email address was in the latest breach. Another such website is called PwnedList.com and it has nearly 5 million accounts on file from various breaches. Its goal is to allow your average joe to visit the site, securely submit … [Read more...]
One Judge’s Decided Punishment for Piracy? A whoopin’!
While the title might make this sound like a light-hearted article, it's actually a more serious case. Texas Judge William Adams is coming up on re-election. His daughter decided to release this video from 7 years ago when she was 16 and beaten with a leather belt by the Judge. The reason she received the punishment: she had downloaded music and games from KaZaA. … [Read more...]
DC Universe Online Is Now Free-To-Play
I participated in the beta of DC Universe Online but could never really get into playing it or paying for it monthly. Today, DCUO goes Free to Play. Available on the PC or PS3 from Sony Online Entertainment, I'll probably try picking it up again (this time on the PC). In the game, you're able to create your own hero or villain and interact with the world and other known … [Read more...]
Jog.FM – Find the music to keep you running at your pace
Are you out running in the cool, crisp, Fall air? Need something to keep you going? Jog.FM is a website that provides you with a playlist and samples of songs that have a beat that works well with your pace. … [Read more...]