Something went awry this weekend while installing updates for my CentOS server. Using the standard 'yum update' command for the yum package manager, there were suddenly a large number of updates to install. I should not have approved them but what do I know compared to the package manager. Foolishly, I proceeded with the updates. Upon its completion, yum began complaining of … [Read more...]
Adobe begins validating Acrobat for genuine software
Adobe is now validating installed instances of its Acrobat software. A pop-up will notify those that fail the test that their copy is not genuine. You can see an example of the pop-up below. Adobe states that a non-genuine copy of Acrobat is not covered by warranty or support and could pose a risk to you and your work. This threat could come in the form of a pirated version … [Read more...]
Did the Bible address digital piracy?
Technology can enable a great deal of things. The processing power of what used to take supercomputers can be found in our pockets. We can watch every season from an old TV series on our phones. We can communicate around the world instantaneously. We can edit videos and photos in nearly indistinguishable ways. Just because we can do something does not mean that we should do … [Read more...]
Ultimate Ears introduces the UE Roll 2
Ultimate Ears, a Logitech company, introduced the UE Roll 2 today. This is the successor to the previously reviewed UE Roll. The UE Roll 2 is a bluetooth speaker with a 3D disk shape. It is IPX 7 waterproof for up to 30 minutes and 1 meter deep. It even comes with a small inner tube to attach the speaker and let it float alongside in the pool. The speaker still features the … [Read more...]
New HP Jet Fusion 3D printer is “half the price and 10x faster” than others
HP introduced their new HP Jet Fusion 3D printer line this week. It uses HP's years of printing experience to refine the 3D printing process where other manufacturer's have not accomplished. The HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 Printer starts at $130,000 while the HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 Printer and Processing Station is available starting at $155,000. HP is also innovating with the … [Read more...]