Students trust high Google search rankings too much (Jacqui Cheng/Ars Technica)
Jacqui Cheng / Ars Technica:Students trust high Google search rankings too much — As seasoned Internet veterans know, just because a site shows up high on Google’s search rankings doesn’t mean it’s the most credible source on a topic. That little bit of wisdom has apparently not made it all the way down to the [...]
Linux on the console? Sony sued for removing PS3 support (Nate Anderson/Ars Technica)
Nate Anderson / Ars Technica:Linux on the console? Sony sued for removing PS3 support — Sony Computer Entertainment America has just been hit with a class action lawsuit in California over the company’s recent decision to remove PlayStation 3 support for the Linux operating system in a firmware update.
Goodbye CableCARD, hello “AllVid” (Matthew Lasar/Ars Technica)
Matthew Lasar / Ars Technica:Goodbye CableCARD, hello “AllVid” — The Federal Communications Commission has asked for feedback on a new video interface to replace its failed CableCARD policy—an “AllVid” adapter that would, in the FCC’s words, “act as an intermediary” between home theater gear and pay-TV services.
Americans fear online robberies more than meatspace muggings – Ars Technica
Ars Technica Americans fear online robberies more than meatspace muggings Ars Technica The survey's results around computer security issues reveal that the percentage of people who don't care about computer viruses or the security of … Survey: Americans don't trust cloud to store personal data San Francisco Chronicle Unisys Security Index Reveals High Concern Among Americans About Government … Reuters Security concerns on the rise, Aussie support for better protection with …
Windows 7 is a big upgrade over Vista – East Valley Tribune
Brisbane Times Windows 7 is a big upgrade over Vista East Valley Tribune A.
30 years of failure: the username/password combination – Ars Technica
Ars Technica 30 years of failure: the username/password combination Ars Technica One possibly disturbing development was noted: about seven percent of the respondents had become cynical about computer security , having decided that no … People are still the weakest link in computer and internet security , study finds PhysOrg.com all 3 news articles
