This Week in Tech 400: Live from Lake Tinky Winky
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Technology
Microsoft, Software, Windows
Microsoft prepares to patch Windows 8 on Tuesday
Windows 8 and Windows RT are subject to critical vulnerabilities that will be addressed on Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday next week,
Security, Software, Technology
Sneaky malware hides behind mouse movement, experts say
Researchers from security vendor FireEye have uncovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) that uses multiple detection evasion techniques, including
Networking, Security, Technology
Possible security disasters loom with rollout of new top-level domains
Plans to populate the Internet with dozens of new top-level domains in the next year could give criminals an easy
Software, Technology
Cloud-based backup: Is it right for long-term storage?
Cloud-based backup services, such as Mozy, Carbonite, and IDrive, upload your files to their servers as protection against your losing
Hardware, Technology
From touch displays to the Surface: A brief history of touchscreen technology
Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock It’s hard to believe that just a few decades ago, touchscreen technology could only be found
Software
New screenshots and update revealed for VLC Windows 8 app
VideoLAN successfully raised enough money via Kickstarter a few months ago to work on a port of the popular free
Microsoft, Windows
Windows Blue (or 8.1) to revamp search features
When users search inside Windows 8, they use the Search charm which then brings up three categories to search from
Apple, Microsoft, Software
As Mozilla turns 15, Firefox 20 debuts with new privacy
Late last year Mozilla revealed a new private-browsing feature that was in the works for an upcoming version of its
Apple, Hardware
Rumor: Apple to unveil iPhone 5S June 20, go on sale in July
Apple’s next iPhone is scheduled to be unveiled on June 20 if the latest rumors are to be believed. According