Undownloading: Further Proof Those eBooks You Paid For Really Aren't Yours (via Techdirt)
Over the years Techdirt has run a number of stories that make it abundantly clear that you don’t own those ebooks you paid for. But in case you were still clinging to some faint hope to the contrary, here’s a cautionary tale from Jim O’Donnell, a classics…
Apple readying two iPhone versions for launch: report (via AFP)
Apple has asked its Taiwan-based supplier to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone next month, including a lower-cost model, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The Journal, citing unnamed sources, said Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision, the…
Google says UK privacy laws can’t touch it (via The Inquirer)
INTERNET SERVICES GIANT Google has told the UK High Court that it is not subject to UK privacy laws because it is a US company. Google is in court because it danced around security settings on the Apple iPhone and collected some users’ personal information…
Starting an online business may be cheaper than building a brick and mortar store, but there are still prohibitive costs associated with getting started. Many of these costs lie in the arena of web hosting. Sure, getting on a shared server can be done for a very minimal investment, but any business that wants to grow is going to find a shared hosting plan extraordinarily limited. If you think that all web hosting plans beyond the most basic packages are too expensive, though, you may not be aware of all your options.
In fact, there are low cost hosting plans all over the place, many of which are tailored to meet the needs of fledgling small businesses who don’t have vast reserves of capital. If you’ve put off starting your online business because you don’t think you can afford it, here are 6 ways to get the best deal on web hosting for your site. [Read more…] about 6 Ways to Get the Best Deal on Hosting for Your Site
If planning to selling your home, some apps are now on the market to help make the process smoother. Here are six that should definitely be in your mobile device if you’re planning on selling your house.
DocuSign is an app that enables you to capture the signatures and GPS location of all the parties involved when you actually close on the sale. This is a great way to have some additional evidence about the validity of the real estate transaction. It’s available for both iOS and Windows 7 devices. [Read more…] about 6 Apps That Everyone Shopping for a Home Should Have
One of the dangers of the digital world is how easy it can be for criminals to remain anonymous. The automatic reaction of most people who get texts is to respond to that text. A text from a stranger can easily be confused with a text from a friend and the next thing you know, your personal information has been compromised. When you learn the tactics of the scammer, then you can protect yourself from harm.
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This latest form of digital thievery is called SMS phishing because it’s using text messages to try and either hack into your smartphone and get your address files, or it’s trying to get you to go to a website or text back your personal information to a phone number. It’s happening more frequently, and it can be dangerous for smartphone users, especially those who have multiple accounts with similar passwords. [Read more…] about Don’t Get “Smished”: How Scammers are Targeting Your Smartphone