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U.S. unemployment rate highest in 26 years, at 10.2%

Misinterpreted numbers..."In October, the number of unemployed persons increased by 558,000 to 15.7 million."That's not 190,000. The 190,000 is non-farm payroll decrease, which doesn't include farm workers or self-employed persons who have hung it up.Maybe we need a NEW "New Deal?"Remember the 3 R's of Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal?"...

Tags: Operational accounting, Personal finance, FDR, Common-sense, unemployment rate, New Deal, Obama, Reagan

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Health warnings on iPods? EC is thinking about it

Only stays relevant if you use the stock earphonesThese kinds of volume level restrictions only work if you stick with the stock earphones provided with the MP3 player. Switch to aftermarket earphones that are more efficient and you'll get a louder default maximum volume. Switch to aftermarket earphones...

Tags: Investment, Digital media, Digital music, Vertical industries, health care, maximum volume, stock

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

From Gimmiv to Conficker: The lucrative MS08-067 flaw

Danger Will Robinson, Danger.[i]By December 2009, a second variant appeared with new propagation techniques ? spreading via removable and mapped drives, and network shares with weak passwords. This updated worm also started blocking access to anti-virus and security-related sites.[/i]You either have a typo or a time machine. December...

Tags: Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Common-sense, Microsoft Corp., financial danger, computer

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Apple: Cracked European iPhones show outside pressure

Never cracked the glass on any Windows Mobile phonesGuess iPhone isn't very well built. :)I didDropped my HTC Touch Diamond. Wasn't too sorry about it because it was basically a piece of junk anyway.Then I did something really stupid. I went for the HTC Touch HD. Windows Mobile is only...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Apple Inc., phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

IE8 outperforms competing browsers in malware protection -- again

Well the credibility of the test is extremely...suspect since the winner is also the sponsor, why even print it. Well I guess according to these resultsNon-IE users are more gullible than IE users, but otherwise IE and Firefox are statistically tied.Another MS "study" proves that MS is...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Common-sense, IE8, malware protection, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Amazon CEO apology: 'Stupid,' 'thoughtless' to remove e-books from Kindle readers

Amazon CEO apology: 'Stupid,' 'thoughtless' to remove e-books from Kindle readersAnyone else think e-readers are a good idea?Whether amazon or anyone else, the ability to edit content remotely or to remove content outright should be disturbing.You can argue an e-textbook could benefit from on-the-fly edits and revisions, but it is...

Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Common-sense, Smart People, eBook Readers, e-book, digital-rights management, Kindle Reader, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

Wishful thinking: Can we make this carbon clock count backwords?

Wishful thinking: Can we make this carbon clock count backwords?We don't need to make the carbon clock 'count backwards'The fact is that carbon in the atmosphere does LITTLE TO NO damage to the environment in the slightest.We should be more worried about water vapor... but then again, there is nothing...

Tags: Life-cycle, carbon, WISHFUL THINKING

Discussion threads 2009-06-26

Will HIPAA changes torpedo health IT stimulus?

Will HIPAA changes torpedo health IT stimulus?It depends on who's doing the interpretationThere are some greedy-butt lawyers out there scare-mongering people into thinking that their life depends on not giving name rank and serial number to anyone; and to telling them that if they do, they can get multi-million dollar...

Tags: Vertical industries, Regulatory compliance, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, patient, health care, HIPAA

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Google accidentally exposes private documents

Google accidentally exposes private documentsThe Internet is not secure.....What part of security do people not understand, if you put data on a 'cloud' or 'portal' type of application or system it can be breached. Also, it will have loop-holes allowing someone with other motives to get in.Common-sense tells you when...

Tags: SECURITY, accidentally, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-07

Additional Resources

Egg 1.591 (Windows)

Looking for a program to measure how much time you spend on jobs, time chess games, or to prevent you freezing soft-drink cans? Egg is an easy to use timer that can do these tasks and more. It can count up and down, is settable by second divisions from 3...

Tags: Screen, ACAPsoft, Egg, Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Most security products flunk quality tests

Testing company ICSA Labs reported that 78 percent of security products fail their first test due to inadequate performance of core product functionality. In a report released Tuesday, ICSA Labs noted that 78 percent of product failures during the first series of tests are due to inadequate...

Tags: ICSA Labs, Security Product, security, test, Liau Yun Qing, ZDNet Asia, Liau Yun Qing, ZDNet Asia

News items 2009-11-17

PRTG Network Monitor 7.2.2.4944 (Windows)

An advanced, easy-to-use monitoring solution for your entire network. The software's features include: up/downtime monitoring, traffic and usage monitoring, packet sniffing, in-depth analysis and concise reporting. A user-friendly web-based interface allows users to quickly auto-discover and configure the network devices and sensors they wish to monitor. All common methods for...

Tags: Network, Monitoring, Sensor, Microsoft Windows, Paessler, PRTG Network Monitor, Commercial Editions, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-16

Demo Abstract: Measuring Foot Pronation Using RFID Sensor Networks

Running efficiency is an important factor to consider in order to avoid injury. In particular, foot pronation, the angle of the foot as it hits the ground, is a common cause for many types of injuries among runners. Though pronation is common, diagnosing pronation is difficult and imprecise. Currently there...

Tags: Network, Injury, Sensor, Association For Computing Machinery, RFID, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Biometrics

White papers 2009-11-06

The perfect computer?

Do we have the technology to build a perfect computer? Would it be perfect for a specific purpose or is it possible to build a perfect general purpose computer? Small Business Computing's Mark Beckley has some answers. Do we have the technology to build a perfect...

Tags: Motherboard, Computer, Machine, Chip, Small Business Computing, Watt Power Supply, Productivity, PCs, Mark Beckley Small Business Computing, Special to ZDNet, Mark Beckley Small Business Computing, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-02

DVD Snap 2.1.2 (Mac)

DVD Snap 2 saves pictures of any common formats from videos running under Apples DVD Player fast and reliable onto your hard disk. It is easy to operate and captures single photos as well as sequential photos in user defined time intervals. DVD Snap 2 is the fastest and easiest...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Snap, Photograph, Tool Force Software, DVD Snap 2, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Free Registry Cleaner 4.20 (Windows)

AML Free Registry Cleaner is Registry-cleaning software. It will safely clean and repair Windows Registry problems with a few clicks and enable you to enjoy a cleaner and more efficient PC. The registry is the nerve center of your PC, and problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause...

Tags: Registry, Windows Registry, Registry Cleaner, AML Software, AML Free Registry Cleaner, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-01

Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre [spec shootout]

Specs don't tell everythingis a 1996 chevy with 4 doors and v8 engine better than a 2008 2-door lexus with a v6?Its the whole experience of the device that matters. Can the DroidDont dock itself into 80% of the vehicles currently made? No, you can use an auxiliary input but...

Tags: Smart phones, Motorola Inc., Palm Pre, Apple App Store, Apple Inc., Palm Inc., Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Clipboard Help+Spell 1.27.01 (Windows)

Database stores history of all past text clipboard entries for easy viewing, modification and search. Use Clipboard Help+Spell for keeping hierarchical notes - sort, search, and filter by text, last view date, modification date. Super easy and super fast search function - or use complex filters if you need them...

Tags: Function, Note, DonationCoder, Search, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-25

SuperSync 3.3.3 (Windows)

SuperSync is the best way to visually compare and merge multiple iTunes libraries. All your music, movies, and playlists can be moved to all the computers you keep music on. Keep track of all your music across multiple computers--Mac OS X, Windows, and iPod; Compare and merge any two music...

Tags: Music Library, Microsoft Windows, Music, SuperSync

Software downloads 2009-10-24

Windows 7 will shine in medicine

not convinced by touchI have a touch phone & a tablet.Frankly, never use the tablet, use keyboarded machines instead, and hanker for a phone with buttons again and not a slide phone.If you want to try to look cool, I can understand having one, but really, they are pretty awkward...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Startrek, Microsoft Windows 7, tablet, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-10-23