Information Technology is starting to
spread further than the conventional personal computer and network
technologies. Into integrations of other technologies such as the
use of cell phones, tablets, televisions, automobiles and more,
increasing demand for
new employment
Scientists using AI to advance
technology Artificial
Intelligence is being used by scientists worldwide in products we
use every day, bringing what we see in the movies closer to reality.
AI technology is advancing so rapidly that scientists have created
human looking robots, which learn the same way as we do. Creating a
human-like intelligence however is still a long way off. The closest
thing for most people is the I-phone but what is lacking
continued to be is intuition. The field was founded on the claim
that a central property of humans, intelligence, and the sapience of
Homo-sapiens can be so precisely described that it can be simulated
by a machine. This raises philosophical issues about the nature of
the mind and the ethics of creating artificial beings, issues which
have been addressed by myth, fiction and philosophy since antiquity.
Twitter Hacked Following a string of
revelations this week from several media companies who announced
they had been recently hacked, Twitter announced that it had
also been the target of a sophisticated attack. As a result, the
company said it had reset passwords and revoked session tokens for
the accounts suspected of being affected. The company also sent an
e-mail to affected users informing them that their old password was
no longer valid and that they would need to create a new one.
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Ransomware targeting businessesPolice are warning that a fast-growing digital extortion
racket is attacking Australian business and home
PC users.It involves international criminals who lock up data on a
computer and then demand a ransom for the data to be given
back.The data ransom first hit four Queensland medical
centres.In Europe it is estimated there are 20,000 ransomware attacks each
day. Home users are expected to be the next big wave of
victims
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Hackers target electronic
secretsAustralian intelligence
authorities are reporting a major increase in cyber espionage
attacks from abroad and fear the consequences could be devastating.
The attempts are now so frequent that entire teams work around the
clock to repel attacks on sensitive Government departments. They
come from all over the world but originate in Russia and China. Many
of them say they will keep doing it until they are paid and are
often State instigated. Beware as many viruses are passed onto
you through your emails messages
Please
Note
Hackers continue to get sophistigated as
technology improves, but there are a few simple things that you can
do. Ensure you have firewalls installed with the software protection
suitable to your PC. and Microsoft make
specific recomendations. Its a must for you to purchase an
external hard drive. They are easily available to buy, install and
use. But we advise you not to buy the cheapest as they can fail
too.
'Verbatim' are a
very reliable brand but there are
others.
Release preview During
Microsoft’s official launch event forWindows 8
in New York today,the president of the
company’s Windows Live division, said that the company’s new
operating system went through 1,240,000,000 hours of public testing
in 190 countries. “No product has received this kind of testing
anywhere in the world”
Who's tablet will succeed? Apple’s new iPad Mini is smaller with a screen
somewhere between 7-8 inches in size and costs $320. Despite the
fact that the company said for some time that smaller tablets didn't
make much sense. With pressure from the Google and Amazon models
hitting the bottom
line, Apple have changed their mind Computer
Tips
Pro-smoking phone
appsAnti-smoking
campaigners have raised concerns about pro-smoking phone apps, which
may be getting around strict laws that ban tobacco productsfrom being
advertised.A
study has found there are more than 100 such apps on offer from
Google and Apple. Tobacco companies deny any involvement,
but the Federal Health Department
said it would investigate the retailers of the apps. This is amazing
we advocate no censorship and free speech, but this is an exception as its
immoral and without scrupals Tobacco companies are targetting young
people especially in
develping countries like Africa they value profit over health
Clubs mull social media
monitoringSeveral
AFL clubs are close to signing up to a new system designed to help
them monitor more closely what players get up to on social media
Downloader’s being monitoredIf you have downloaded movies or
music from the internet using BitTorrent, it is likely your
computer details have been
collected. BitTorrent is a quick way of downloading files from a
number of sources at one time. Millions of people around the world use it to
get the latest popular films or songs for free, but downloading
copyrighted content is illegal, and research shows monitoring groups are
watching
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Futurist discusses dangerous ideas
Futurist Jason Silva, who
will be speaking at Sydney's Festival of Dangerous Ideas, discusses
the idea that humans could become god like
beings
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Weird world of quantum
mechanicsDr Karl Kruszelnicki discusses
the opaque science of quantum mechanics and the development of
computers into our bodies
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Opportunities on the rise Self publishing is cheaper and easier than ever, with
the internet providing new avenues for authors knocked back by
traditional
publishers
Overseas mobile rates
'obscene' Minister Stephen Conroy and his New Zealand
counterpart Amy Adams are mulling new rules to restrict the high
fees for international roaming currently charged by phone
companies
Smart TV a game changerIt’s
touted as the next big thing allowing
viewers the choice of streaming movies, using the internet, as well
as playing on social media. How will it carve up free to air audiences?
Apple most valuable ever Surging share price as Facebook hits a new low.
The
value is $US623 billion ($578 billion), beating the record set by
Microsoft in the heady days
of the Internet boom
Google fined over cookie
privacy Theyhave agreed to pay the largest fine
of $22.5m (£14.4m) ever imposed on a single company by the US
Federal Trade Commission. Imposed for monitoring web
surfers using Apple's Safari browser who had a "do not track"
privacy setting selected. Google does not have to admit wrong doing
as part of the
settlement
Inquiry explores IT prices
AustraliaFederal Labor MP Ed Husic says some major
industry players were absent from a parliamentary inquiry into why
IT products cost
more in Australia than overseas.Apple
and Microsoft refused to appear before the inquiry into the pricing of software and other
IT-related material such as games and music downloads. AnIT expert discusses the inflated
costs
Regulator unveils
tougher Telco code ACMA is introducing tough new
rules for advertising and billing amid soaring levels of complaints
from customers. They say it hopes a new consumer
protection code will help reduce complaints about misleading mobile
phone plans and 'bill shock'
DNS Changer Virus Removal Everything You Must
Know. Virus Alert -
Initial reports from the indictment suggests more than 4,000,000
computers in over one hundred countries have been infected by the
DNS Changer trojan (virus is also commonly referred to as a single
word - DNSChanger). The impact of the virus was be felt, when the
the FBI's own servers shut down.
Please read the important information here to learn more about this
virus and how to remove it
Google's new Nexus 7 tablet.The $199 device definitely feels more like a
Kindle Fire competitor than an
iPad competitor. That's because the focus is
on content you can download from the Google Play store. The Nexus 7 runs the new
version of Android, called Jelly Bean.
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How far behind is Apple's
security?Eugene Kaspersky made headlines when he
declared that Apple was 10 years behind Microsoft in terms of
security
Aussie chases billion dollar
appy-nessApplications, or apps, for smart phones have
become a multi billion dollar business and a 15 year old Sydney
student wants a piece of the digital
action.Apps are small programmes that are designed and
available to download for mobile phones and other small
devices
Consumer QuarterLooking at the challenges faced by advertisers
in a multi-media world, internet daters are urged to watch out for
scammers, and traditional booksellers wage a war of words with the
e-book
phenomenon
.
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Consumer Quarter Look into companies that
use social media to reach out to consumers, go behind the curtain of
fashion week and talk to the experts about online scamming
Cheques dwindling in electronic
worldAdvances in technology could soon see the
cheque sign off from the payment world, with mobile phones and tap
cards rising in popularity for payments
New tech changes viewing
habitsScreen
Australia's Ruth Harley welcomes news that Australians are watching
long form content online, not just short clips
Get the PC you need todayBuy a Windows 7 PC and
register their offer before January 31, 2013. They will send you
your promotion code and purchase instructions when Windows 8 Pro is
available. Their offer includes 90 days of Microsoft technical
support at no charge
Guy KawasakiVenture capitalist and author Guy talks about
his time as chief evangelist at Apple, working with Steve Jobs and
the tech start-up culture in Australia
Amazing new technology Apple is blitzing Nokia
with their new I-Phones (4S) and tablets. New people to the
Internet use these now only, which all use LTE technology
giving faster downloads than PC’s. Apple no longer
mistakenly use ‘Google Maps’ which are now improved. They use
Apple maps which are found to be inaccurate
Clean your computer This
easy, do it yourself solution will help you keep your computer and
accessories looking shiny and new. It can even help them run
smoothly and last longer
Videos Microsoft at homeTired of reading directions? Let us
show you what we mean. You’ll find how to text below each video,
along with helpful links designed to aid your exploration into these
topics
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Control of your email Inbox
Read this article to learn
four steps you can take to process your email more
efficiently
Put your PC on your phone
If your mobile phone has the capability
to share some of the information, settings, and files on your PC, it
can help you stay organized
Two monitors are better Learn how to hook up a second monitor to
your PC or laptop so that you can double your viewing space
Create an online photo album
With
just a few clicks, you can create custom online photo albums for
special events, trips, or hobbies
Magnify your computer screen
Many
computer users struggle to see the information on their monitors.
Discover ways to make your screen easier to see, including how to
make the font bigger, magnify everything on your screen, increase
icon size, and fine-tune screen resolution
Make your keyboard easier to use
To use
a keyboard might seem academic, but there’s more to typing than just
tapping the keys. Read our tips to maximize ease of use, comfort,
and efficiency
Delete unwanted files and programs
Our
instructions describe how to safely, easily, uninstall old or unused
programs and remove files from your Windows based computer
Player’s guide to online virtual worlds
Free
and paid massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing games and
virtual worlds are hugely popular. Here’s how to enjoy fantasy,
science fiction and kids MMOs with the Windows operating
system
Instant messaging and webcam
Never
be out of touch with distant friends and relatives again! Windows
Live Messenger makes chatting fun, free, and
simple
Back up files and recover data
Even computer novices know that file
backups are important protection in case of hard drive crashes, but
many people wonder exactly how to back up their files and recover
their data
Organize your computer
It's a
great time to make sure your computer is cleaned up and ready for
your next big project or assignment. This article will help you to
get started
Increase browsing speed
Ever
wonder how to make your Internet connection faster or how to
increase browsing speed ? Increase your productivity, even when your
connection is slow
Personalize your PC and phone
Let
your PC shine with personality. Learn how to select backgrounds,
themes, and more for your computer and mobile phone
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Speed up your PC
Create a computer maintenance schedule that's easy to set up and put
in motion so you never have to think about it again
Best game downloads Playing thousands of free games,
online games and digital downloads is easy with the Windows
operating system. Here are links to free online
games
Shortcuts in Microsoft Office
Many people find shortcut keys
easier to use than a mouse. We've got tips for shortcuts in Office,
Excel, and Internet Explorer
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Improve performance with simple
maintenance With a little effort, a few free
Windows-based utilities, and the information in this article, you
can take steps to improve your computer's performance and speed
Add more memory
If it suddenly seems that your computer can't keep up and the drive
light is flickering like crazy, it's probably time to install more
memory. But before you unplug the cables, lug the machine to the
car, drive to the computer store, wait to have RAM installed, and
pay for the service, read how to install it
yourself
Improve your wireless network
If you
want to boost the signal for your wireless network (WLAN), these
tips can help extend your wireless range and improve your wireless
network speed and performance
Five great time waster games
Looking to
kill a few minutes ? Check out our game suggestions as you might
find one you love
Keep your family in
sync
Learn how to use Windows Live Calendar to keep
your family turning up to every event on time
Printing digital photos at home
Print
and frame more photos at home! Our tips can help keep the cost low
by making the most of your printer
Love the right click
Memorizing keyboard shortcuts is unnecessary
once you’ve mastered the art of the right click. This article will
help get you familiar with the handy menu of shortcuts that pop up
when you use your mouse to right-click in many Microsoft
programs
Use the Internet at home
This
collection of links to articles, websites, and products can help you
get the Internet up and running at home
Support on Microsoft
Looking for a
place to get technical help and support from Microsoft ? Take a look
at this collection of our favorite support sites and information
Organizing your digital photo collection
Trouble locating the photo you're
looking for ? These tips will help you keep portraits of your pets
from accidentally being mixed in with your wedding
photos
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