Android, Uber and Malware: Oh My!
For years, Android wrestled with malware and other hacks. In fact, they wrestle with such issues today. But now, Android.Fakeapp Trojan is at it again. Android, Uber and Malware: Oh my! This time, they fakers imitate Uber. Cyber security watchdog Symantec discovered...
Alexa and Your Microwave: When is Enough Enough?
Over the years, IT service made our lives really good. However, there are times I wonder, does it make our life too easy? I ask this because Amazon's Alexa can now operate your microwave. Alexa and your microwave: When is enough enough? I'm reading some reports that...
You Tube’s First 2018 Scandal: More Moderation, Please!
So IT support can be a peculiar thing. Just three days into the new year and You Tube is already in hot water. This is because of Logan Paul, a You Tube star with over 15 million subscribers. He also is part of Red subscription. Will he survive You Tube's first 2018...
Iran Bans Social Media: Due to Protests
Iran is enduring the most intense protests since 2009. So far, over twenty are dead, scores injured, hundreds arrested. Also, they have no end in sight. But what does this have to do with IT support or social media? Iran bans social media: due to protests. Telegram...
Smartphone Apps and New Years Resolutions
So, another year is ending and a new one is about to begin. You know what that means. I'm not talking about the parties, but the resolutions that come after. And IT support wants to help. Here are smartphone apps and New Years resolutions. Well then, what are the...
Apple’s Battery Controversy: What Will Change?
So Apple finds itself in hot water. Because they have to apologize, in letter, for their battery issues. Apparently, they were not truthful enough about poor performance with older iPhones. Apple's battery controversy: What will change? So here's one change. They...
Spy Agencies Are Losing Recruits: Good Or Bad Thing?
So yesterday, I reported Amazon is having the best year of it's life. But it's too bad not everyone can say that. Because government spy agencies are losing recruits: Good or bad thing? Let's start with our own NSA. In 2017, they experienced talent, morale and...
And The Best Selling Holiday Item Goes To…
Another holiday shopping season is history now. So obviously, all things IT service and IT support dominated the Christmas lists. But which gift did people want more. And the best selling holiday item goes to...(According to Amazon, at least). So yes, according to...
Edward Snowden’s App and His Fight
Back in 2013, Edward Snowden turned the IT support world, especially the surveillance world, upside down. That's because he revealed the NSA spied on law abiding Americans. He also believed top tech companies helped in this spying. But that was almost five years ago,...
Did You Like A Russian Troll Account Today?
Days ago, I talked about how fake Russian accounts are reaching a lot of people. In fact, they reached 150 million in just the last several months. Did you like a Russian troll account today? I ask because now, you can find out. So Facebook is quietly telling people...