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Why Students Should Approach Taking Information From The Internet With Caution
If anybody understands the perils of the Internet as an educational tool, it’s college faculty members. In a 2011 Pew survey of more than a thousand presidents of colleges and universities spanning the spectrum of higher education, the respondents were asked about, among other things, the Internet and academic integrity. A clear […]
Mark Zuckerberg's Super PAC Playing "House of Cards" Politics
It is generally accepted as an inescapable truth that money and politics go hand-in-hand, especially in the current era of the Super Political Action Committee (Super PAC). A Super PAC, for those of you who didn't follow Stephen Colbert's "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow," is a means by which […]
Microsoft Security Essentials: It’s Free, But Is It Any Good?
There was a great buzz around the release of Microsoft Security Essentials; after all, the security program was designed and developed by and industry powerhouse. One of the most publicized features of the program was the fact that it was free; however, since its release, the program has received subpar […]
Microsoft Rolls Out Two-Factor Verification Across Its Services
Following the initiatives of Google and Apple to make Internet use safer against hackers, Microsoft is rolling out a two-factor authentication system across its online and desktop products. The optional security measure which will be available in the next few days covers all Microsoft accounts, including Outlook.com, Skype, SkyDrive, Office, […]
The Difference Between Crackers and Hackers
To understand the philosophy of a cracker vs. hacker, you must first understand the meaning of the two notions. There are differences between crackers and hackers considering the way they operate and their purposes. But let’s see. Upon me, the differentiation between the two notions is crystal-clear: – A cracker […]
How to Stop Anonymous Calls?
Let us start by saying that is it currently impossible to stop "all" anonymous phone calls. Technical experts in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan have pumped a lot of time and money into finding a solution, and have so far come up with nothing we can use. Thankfully, […]
Arsenic in Wooden Picnic Tables Pose Health Threat to Communities
In 2009, hundreds of picnic tables in Indiana parks were discovered to have traces of arsenic after being treated with a wood preservative that can leach high levels of the poison. These tables posed an unseen risk to children and other park attendees who ate at community parks. Damage of […]
How You and Your Kids Could Be Vulnerable to Online Intruders
The internet is a dangerous place for kids, but that doesn’t make it safe for adults. Both you and your kids could be vulnerable to online intruders if the proper safety steps aren’t taken. This makes it necessary for people to educate themselves about their risks and to appropriately restrict […]