File-sharing site Kazaa will become a legal music download service following a series of high profile legal battles. The peer-to-peer network has also agreed to pay $100m (?53m) in damages to the record industry. The announcement follows the release of a music industry report that says more than 20 billion music tracks have been downloaded… Continue reading Kazaa Becomes Legal Service
How To: Boot Windows From a USB Drive
All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you’ll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide a… Continue reading How To: Boot Windows From a USB Drive
Apple Responds to MacBook Pro “Whine”
Apple has published an extremely brief technical support document for MacBook Pro owners who are experiencing a whining noise under the keyboard of their machines. A plethora of complaints have emerged regarding the issue. If your MacBook Pro is affected, Apple’s brief advice follows: “If your 15-inch MacBook Pro emits a high-pitched buzzing sound, please… Continue reading Apple Responds to MacBook Pro “Whine”
Netscape.com Hacked!
The ongoing Digg versus Netscape spat has apparently escalated into a hacking attack against America Online’s Netscape.com social media Web site. Virus researchers at Finnish security vendor F-Secure discovered the Netscape.com hack during research work around cross-site scripting vulnerabilities on social networking sites and said the attack was obviously the work of Digg fans. In… Continue reading Netscape.com Hacked!
Who gets what in a 99 cents download?
Record companies tend to complain about downloads, particularly since most songs are still downloaded illegally. But when it comes to legal downloads, it seems they’re getting most of the cash. According to Dave Jaworski, CEO of PassAlong Networks, at the AlwaysOn Stanford Summit, record companies keep about 72.5 cents on average for a 99 cent… Continue reading Who gets what in a 99 cents download?