Expanding beyond cyber-security, the Obama Administration released a 30-page International Strategy for Cyberspace (.pdf). In the announcement by Howard Schmidt, the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, he states that the Cyberspace strategy defines what the U.S. stands for internationally in cyberspace and how the U.S. will build prosperity, enhance security, and safeguard … [Read more...]
Byte-dock, A New Docking Station For The Mac Book Pro
Docking stations help bridge the gap between when you want a laptop and when you want a desktop. Byte-dock has a new docking station for Mac Book Pros that looks pretty sleek. It is an all-in-one docking solution No need for extra cables Works with all MacBook Pro models from mid-2010 onwards No requirement to purchase another power adapter (unlike other docks) Simple … [Read more...]
Sony Releases Details Of The Welcome Back Program For North American Customers Post-PSN Outage
With the PlayStation Network coming back online this weekend after a month of downtime, Sony posted the details of their "Welcome Back" appreciation program to win back customers. The package will be available to all registered PSN and Qriocity users in the US and Canada after the service is fully restored. All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the … [Read more...]
HP’s WiFi Mobile Mouse – Dongle-Free For Your Convenience
HP has a wireless mouse that doesn't use Bluetooth, has twice the battery life of other wireless mice, and doesn't require a dongle. If those three features sound good, check out the HP WiFi Mobile Mouse. It is a laser mouse for optimum tracking with 5 customizable buttons. Its real trick is using the 802.11 WiFi protocol to communicate between the mouse and your computer up to … [Read more...]
If Our Outsourced Tech Support Experiences Happened In The 1800s [comic]
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal has a hilarious rendition of what today's tech support would look like during the 19th century. I think it just goes to make it all the more maddening. Just the first two frames of the comic as a teaser... Read the rest of the comic at Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. … [Read more...]