Pair of PC viruses help each other survive

Pair of PC viruses help each other survive

CCRadminMicrosoft News, Technology News

Two computer viruses that collaborate are proving hard to clean from infected PCs, Microsoft research suggests. The pair of viruses foil removal by regularly downloading updated versions of their malware partner. The novel versions are usually unknown to anti-virus programs which let the malicious programs persist. Once present on a PC, the viruses let thieves take over a machine so …

Windows 8.1's little changes are a huge improvement

Windows 8.1 little changes massive improvement

CCRadminMicrosoft News, Technology News

Windows 8.1 little changes massive improvement Microsoft on Wednesday released its first preview of Windows 8.1, a vastly improved update of its forward-thinking but flawed PC operating system. On paper, the list of changes that Microsoft made to Windows 8.1 don’t seem all that major. No, the app tiles aren’t gone. Yes, the Start button is back, but not exactly …

Google Glass: what you need to know

Google Glass: what you need to know

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The very first question we get about Google Glass is: “What is it?” The next two are “What’s it like to wear?” and “Why would you want to?” The frothing excitement around this prototype, titanium-framed wearable computer has the tech world tripping over itself in a mad dash for Glass access. Ten thousand or more Google Glass units are now shipping to beta testers …

Sony launches giant waterproof Xperia Z Ultra phone

Sony launches giant waterproof Xperia Z Ultra phone

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Sony launches giant waterproof Xperia Z Ultra phone Sony has announced a waterproof Android smartphone with a 6.4in screen (16.3cm). The firm is pitching the Xperia Z Ultra as being the slimmest large-screened handset on the market. It can also accept sketches or notes written using a standard pencil or metal-tipped pen in addition to an optional stylus. The firm …

Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study

Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study

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Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study Consumers are becoming more willing to pay for online news, although most still choose not to, online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study. The percentage of UK-based web users who read paid-for content had more than doubled to 9% during the past 10 months, it said. Gains were also seen …

What is in your dream gaiming computer

What is in your dream Gaming computer?

CCRadmingaming computers, Technology News

What’s in your dream gaming computer? What is in your dream Gaming computer? The first six months of this year have been a full-on techgasm. We’ve had the launches of a couple ultra-enthusiast, $1,000 graphics cards – in the Nvidia GTX Titan and AMD HD 7990 – a batch of new GTX 700 series cards and a whole new Intel platform to base our future gaming machines on. Price …

Xbox One Will Not Require Internet

Xbox One Will Not Require Internet

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Xbox One Will Not Require Internet, Restrict Used Games No more game lending restrictions, daily check-ins or region locks. Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirements, used game restrictions and more. Contrary to the details announced earlier this month, Microsoft has now confirmed news originally reported on Giant Bomb that Xbox One will not require an internet connection to play offline games or need to …

Webcams taken over by hackers

WEBCAM SAFETY TIPS. Webcams taken over by hackers.

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Webcams should be covered when not in use because hackers could be using them to spy on people, a charity advises. Childnet International says webcams should be disconnected when not in use, and teenagers should not leave webcams in bedrooms or other private areas. A BBC Radio 5 live investigation found sites where hackers exchanged pictures and videos of people captured on …