Prestwick Computer Geek Blog http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php Technology News and Reviews for Normal Folks Tue, 15 May 2012 20:21:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 PC Geek’s Twitter Digest – From 05-08-2012 to 05-14-2012 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=526 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=526#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=526
  • Interesting but pricey!
    Verizon's HomeFusion now brings 4G LTE home, but not for cheap | Dialed In – CNET Blogs http://t.co/RyWBjZdW 2012-05-08
  • Google gets Nevada driving licence for self-drive car http://t.co/G0QwcXq9 2012-05-08

  • PCG Blog Post: PC Geek's Twitter Digest – From 05-01-2012 to 05-07-2012 – http://t.co/UqY9uZoj 2012-05-08
  • AT&T hints at family/data sharing plans on the horizon 9to5Mac http://t.co/7rBVmsID 2012-05-08
  • May’s Patch Tuesday lands, and we have all the details The Next Web http://t.co/vaFGC7Iu 2012-05-08
  • @acedtect I have found that Chrome slows down when I have more than 5 or so, extensions. Each extension opens a new instance of Chrome. in reply to acedtect 2012-05-08
  • Thousands of Twitter passwords exposed | Security & Privacy – CNET News http://t.co/JQWkYDmy 2012-05-08
  • 7 ways Comcast is killing the cable killers GigaOM http://t.co/VuS05Hqx 2012-05-08
  • @ClaytonMorris @natalimorris Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. in reply to ClaytonMorris 2012-05-08
  • Twitter Fights Prosecutors Seeking Occupy Protester's Data Without Warrant http://t.co/vw0smrRF 2012-05-08
  • Do you really want to invest it this one?
    Facebook IPO will be tough for investors to get in on http://t.co/ePc9IbL4 via USA TODAY 2012-05-09
  • What's Behind the Drop in Kindle Fire Shipments? AllThingsD http://t.co/HhMwz6yQ 2012-05-09
  • Only if the price drops. AT&T sees an end to Wi-Fi-only tablets | Macworld http://t.co/DzP9j0Tr 2012-05-09
  • Amazon sets new record to beat Apple in online customer satisfaction rankings The Next Web http://t.co/nmYWxf1n 2012-05-09
  • The Google + app for IPhone has been updated. It looks great, but where is the IPad app? 2012-05-09
  • Mac OS X 10.7.4 is now available for Lion. It is a almost 370 MB. 2012-05-09
  • @parislemon Google+ IPhone app update is good, but the light grey font used in comments is difficult to read. in reply to parislemon 2012-05-09
  • PCG Blog Post: IOS 5.1.1 Has Landed – Update your IPad, IPhone Or IPod Touch Now – http://t.co/jdngf9zw 2012-05-09
  • Instapaper Gets Big Update With iBooks-Style Page-Turn Animation Cult of Mac http://t.co/BMqtUYkX 2012-05-10
  • $1100 in 3 years? Samsung prices 55-inch Super OLED TV at over $9,000, still on track for release in 2H 2012 The Verge http://t.co/Qtn1wopu 2012-05-10
  • I doubt it.
    RT @cultofmac: Apple Planning $200-$250 7-Inch iPad With Retina Display For October Release [Rumor] http://t.co/FUDdRh96 2012-05-10
  • Another MySpace? Where is the Ad revenue? Facebook IPO Meeting Weaker-Than-Expected Demand [REPORT] Mashable! http://t.co/KNqvIQ8l 2012-05-10
  • Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1 brings HD previews, bug fixes | Macworld http://t.co/d0oy4gHi 2012-05-10
  • What if Apple were part of the Dow? http://t.co/qTv2PFfG via USA TODAY 2012-05-11
  • Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade program reportedly launching in June The Verge – All Posts http://t.co/QyclmGUy 2012-05-11
  • Multi-User Support Coming for iPad? http://t.co/hdckt6ZO ( http://t.co/4k3V3K18 ) 2012-05-11
  • @dsilverman Safari/OS X disables old Flash plug-ins. Good idea. I remove Flash from Safari and only use it in Chrome. in reply to dsilverman 2012-05-11
  • Apple Bringing Notes and Reminders to http://t.co/Eu45wRzv with iOS 6 | iPadGuru – http://t.co/Ic0snR9Q 2012-05-11
  • This means more Ads. Facebook revises privacy policy | Internet & Media – CNET News http://t.co/0wlUe7Z8 2012-05-11
  • @acedtect Pink Floyd – Saw the original Dark Side Of The Moon concert in 1973. Unbelievable! in reply to acedtect 2012-05-12
  • The week in tech: 5 must-know things http://t.co/YJ2ibp68 via USA TODAY 2012-05-12
  • Apple drops mention of 4G iPad in some markets, renames to 'iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular' The Verge – All Posts http://t.co/DglcD9l5 2012-05-12
  • California facing higher $16 billion shortfall http://t.co/W03A4cyr via USA TODAY 2012-05-13
  • Cars of the future will be computers on wheels http://t.co/hrKUzELt via USA TODAY 2012-05-13
  • Expect a 6 month freeze on Facebook’s Instagram acquisition GigaOM http://t.co/nHcz5fc5 2012-05-13
  • Woz: I don't have broadband, and I never thought I'd get girls http://t.co/ff18sKAq 2012-05-13
  • @dannysullivan Salisbury Cathedral – Beautiful place – We went there many years ago. in reply to dannysullivan 2012-05-13
  • Exclusive: Yahoo's Thompson Out; Levinsohn In; Board Settlement With Loeb Nears Completion AllThingsD http://t.co/9ybNFXBC 2012-05-13
  • Hands-on with five antivirus apps for the Mac | Ars Technica http://t.co/UJwceISB 2012-05-13
  • Extreme-weather text alerts set to begin http://t.co/oFVTh2Hl via USA TODAY 2012-05-14
  • This 121-Megapixel Photo of Earth Will Make Your Jaw Drop Mashable! http://t.co/vSkXVZQs 2012-05-14
  • 43% of US teens say they text whilst driving, despite knowing of the dangers: AT&T survey The Next Web http://t.co/qUIQECKS 2012-05-14
  • RT @cultofmac: Majority Of Doctors Will Use iPads On The Job By 2013 http://t.co/FL7SCjz0 2012-05-14
  • RT @thurrott: Windows 8 Pro PC Upgrade Cost is Just $15 http://t.co/vZlrnnNr 2012-05-14
  • Time Warner’s CEO Admits He’s Clueless About AirPlay Cult of Mac http://t.co/FAHco050 2012-05-14
  • Netflix Customer Satisfaction Rebounds | PCWorld http://t.co/uzn7RZCZ 2012-05-14
  • PCG Blog Post: Looking For a Great Laptop? Check Out The Macbook Air (2011-2012) – http://t.co/rn9y8VxG 2012-05-14
  • Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer named worst CEO BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech http://t.co/3FhDsJbz 2012-05-14
  • Twitter Will Email You Top Stories From Your Feed Mashable! http://t.co/xhIHcFSG 2012-05-14
    • ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=526 0     Looking For a Great Laptop? Check Out The Macbook Air (2011-2012) http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=521 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=521#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:38:09 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=521 Are you shopping for a new Laptop? We take a look at a great option – The 2011-2012 Macbook Air 11″.

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    ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=521 0     IOS 5.1.1 Has Landed – Update your IPad, IPhone Or IPod Touch Now http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=506 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=506#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 23:49:53 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=506 Apple released an update (5.1.1) for most all of the IOS devices a couple of days ago. If you have an Iphone (3GS, 4 or 4s), IPad (any version), or IPod Touch (3rd, 4th generation) you should go get it now. This is not a hugh update, but it does provide a number of bug fixes and security updates. Fortunately, the update file is small (~ 50 MB) and you don’t need your computer or Itunes to complete the install. You can perform the entire process on your I-Device. So, how do you do it?

    First make sure your battery is charged or plug up to AC. You should also be connected to the Internet via WIFI – not necessary, but it will save data charges. Tap your SETTINGS icon and select GENERAL. Tap the SOFTWARE UPDATE tab and you should see the 5.1.1 update screen. Tap Download and Install, and follow the prompts. Your device will reboot during the approximately 10 – 15 minute procedure.

    That’s it – quick, simple and straight forward.

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    ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=506 0     PC Geek’s Twitter Digest – From 05-01-2012 to 05-07-2012 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=504 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=504#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=504
  • Verizon, Comcast activate Wonder Twin powers in six more markets with cross-sales deal http://t.co/EQW6c0hO 2012-05-01
  • RT @cultofmac: Flashback Malware Was Worth Up To $10,000 A Day To Its Creators [Report] http://t.co/C2bG1gCc 2012-05-01

  • PCG Blog Post: Security In The Cloud – Truecrypt – http://t.co/7RTeSBqT 2012-05-01
  • DailyTech – Facebook Adds Organ Donor Option to Timeline Profiles http://t.co/cSOtI6xb 2012-05-01
  • PCG Blog Post: PC Geek's Twitter Digest – From 04-24-2012 to 04-30-2012 – http://t.co/4zcQPQlE 2012-05-01
  • Research: Walmart sold 1.3 million iPads in March quarter http://t.co/xLcB8T7z 2012-05-01
  • @FoxNews Condoleezza Rice would be an excellent choice! in reply to FoxNews 2012-05-01
  • BUSTED: Security Exploit Exposed by Skype "Tool" Not a Hole http://t.co/dAtzyW3L 2012-05-01
  • Google Wins $35 Million U.S. Government Contract Over Microsoft | TechCrunch http://t.co/ZpWcIky8 2012-05-01
  • Discarded digital devices can retain sensitive data http://t.co/YYKoX7Ct USA TODAY
    PCGeek http://t.co/DfJOIrXW 2012-05-02
  • Frommer's for iPad and iPhone Marries Trusted Expertise with Ultraportable Convenience http://t.co/ozKukNdz 2012-05-02
  • @donmcallister Nice app, but I still prefer Mog. in reply to donmcallister 2012-05-02
  • @ClaytonMorris Spotify is nice, but I still prefer Mog. in reply to ClaytonMorris 2012-05-02
  • RT @gdgt: Could Apple be your next wireless carrier? http://t.co/YZTRgry9 2012-05-02
  • @SGgrc This looks great! Been happy with Wuala for the last month. Fast and low memory usage, in spite of Java – the runtime never starts. in reply to SGgrc 2012-05-02
  • Is the Kindle next?
    Nook Touch with Front-Lit Display May Be Coming Soon
    http://t.co/LcdSWudW 2012-05-02
  • RT @EdPiotrowski: Apparently this was taken at Caswell Beach south of Wilmington. You never know what's lurking beneath :) #scwx #ncwx h … 2012-05-02
  • Amazon Unveils Effort to Develop Original TV Shows http://t.co/U3Ra2cNl 2012-05-02
  • The non-existent Pebble watch scores its first app http://t.co/xNNlLs3s 2012-05-03
  • Apple IPad Increases Tablet Share as Amazon Shipments Slump http://t.co/Sxb2IWRr 2012-05-03
  • Nice salad for dinner. @ King Street Grille http://t.co/0ntmU2Fb 2012-05-03
  • RT @cultofmac: Walmart Drops AT&T iPhone 4 And iPhone 4S Prices By $54 And $74 http://t.co/1jYd1qRx 2012-05-03
  • iPhones, iPads increasingly subject to search warrants http://t.co/3Efbpjbb 2012-05-03
  • Hands on with Amazon Cloud Drive for Mac http://t.co/uAU3p0ZU 2012-05-03
  • For the First Time, Hacked Websites Deliver Android Malware http://t.co/BwhR62Ee 2012-05-03
  • Facebook sets IPO share price at $28-$35 http://t.co/7dFrEqJ3 via USA TODAY 2012-05-04
  • Revision3 acquired by Discovery http://t.co/2nPrtazB 2012-05-04
  • iPad 2's new 32nm A5 processor improves battery life http://t.co/B98cY2cy 2012-05-04
  • Not surprising after Instagram purchase. Is Mark Zuckerberg a risk factor for Facebook's IPO? | – CNET News http://t.co/TavjQBiA 2012-05-04
  • RT @cultofmac: Sad day: Walmart has confirmed that the iPhone price drops we reported yesterday were in fact a mistake http://t.co/WY4X82O1 2012-05-04
  • Ipad grabs 68% of sales.
    RT @PCMag: iPad vs Android Tablets: New Sales Numbers Released http://t.co/QLXsXGO3 2012-05-04
  • Great app for photo enthusiasts.
    RT @iPadInsightBlog: Photo Transfer App for iPad Updated, UI Improved for New iPad
    http://t.co/Odtwfjps 2012-05-04
  • AT&T CEO's "Only Regret" is Offering Unlimited Data Packages MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors – All Stories http://t.co/9jctuFax 2012-05-04
  • Study: iPad Accounts for Nearly 95 Percent of Tablet Web Traffic AllThingsD http://t.co/cLLqFX4s 2012-05-04
  • Adobe releases Flash exploit fix for all platforms; Windows users already targeted | The Verge http://t.co/7GWVKqTJ 2012-05-04
  • RT @ForbesTech: Consumer Reports thinks that lots of Facebook users are idiots, notes @kashhill. http://t.co/15LjaJDh 2012-05-05
  • Interesting idea. — Wappwolf’s Automator Now Connects/Syncs Google Drive, Dropbox And Others TechCrunch http://t.co/xHc03l9O 2012-05-05
  • Windows 8 No DVDs Allowed Here http://t.co/XYw2mNYR 2012-05-05
  • PCG Blog Post: Antivirus Software Update 2012 – Windows And Mac – http://t.co/abFRIRP7 2012-05-05
  • Google Could Face $10 Million Fine For Tracking Safari Users Mashable! http://t.co/pGDQ9x2S 2012-05-05
  • Malicious QR Codes: A Mobile Security Blind Spot | PCWorld http://t.co/vqSqrfwm 2012-05-05
  • Buffett would not buy Google, Apple; prefers IBM | Reuters http://t.co/pV3BlZCL 2012-05-06
  • Apple security blunder exposes Lion login passwords in clear text | ZDNet http://t.co/YUgJNW5x 2012-05-06
  • Top 15 Cloud Storage Tips and Tasks | PCWorld http://t.co/qPGrbHAS 2012-05-07
  • LG's Google TV sets coming to the US this month The Verge – http://t.co/DEvvkMWq 2012-05-07
  • RT @cultofmac: Apple Releases iOS 5.1.1 With Bug Fixes For Network Switching On iPad And More http://t.co/AYyE6kii 2012-05-07
  • Apple making a $799 Air in fear of ultrabooks? Nope. GigaOM http://t.co/Z95cEx7h 2012-05-07
  • Want To Broadcast Live On YouTube? You’ll Need A Google+ Account For That TechCrunch http://t.co/ZiJWX9RE 2012-05-07
  • Jury Rules for Oracle in Java Trial AllThingsD http://t.co/Tve0E5ur 2012-05-07
    • ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=504 0     Antivirus Software Update 2012 – Windows And Mac http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=498 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=498#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 16:00:15 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=498 You need Antivirus/Malware Software protection on Windows, and yes, on the Mac, as well. We take a look at several free and paid packages.

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    ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=498 0     PC Geek’s Twitter Digest – From 04-24-2012 to 04-30-2012 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=379 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=379#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=379
  • New Flashback variant making the rounds | Security & Privacy – CNET News http://t.co/QOnJfu3C 2012-04-24
  • Windows 8 Release Preview Set for Early June http://t.co/ineuSdKi 2012-04-24

  • PCG Blog Post: PC Geek's Twitter Digest – From 04-17-2012 to 04-23-2012 – http://t.co/yEDtPn2x 2012-04-24
  • Skydrive works very well – lock in your 25GB. Now we have Google Drive. No mention of client side encryption (TNO) on either service. 2012-04-24
  • @SGgrc Looks the same as Skydrive, no client side encryption. in reply to SGgrc 2012-04-24
  • RT @jsnell: Apple earnings release: http://t.co/GsMWdsOe 2012-04-24
  • @thurrott Google Drive arrives with no IOS support. Skydrive – more space and IOS apps work great. in reply to thurrott 2012-04-24
  • Firefox 12 Has Arrived: Introduces Silent Updates For Windows Users And Improved Developer Too… http://t.co/Q06KAf9z 2012-04-24
  • Google ups bug bounty to $20,000 per flaw http://t.co/2Run0DL5 2012-04-24
  • Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 ready for download | Microsoft – CNET News http://t.co/X29vAVQK 2012-04-24
  • RT @joshuatopolsky: The DEFINITIVE guide to cloud storage options. Google Drive vs. Dropbox, SkyDrive, and more. http://t.co/QuEHX44B 2012-04-24
  • RT @PCMag: The Best Antivirus for 2012 http://t.co/1AfkbYiu 2012-04-24
  • Who owns your files on Google Drive? http://t.co/biMh8fHL 2012-04-25
  • Macs Spread Malware To PCs http://t.co/XX1APSQy 2012-04-25
  • @SGgrc Wuala backup and cloud storage now offers 5GB for free. Great choice – includes client side encryption. (TNO) http://t.co/wc7Cspfe 2012-04-25
  • Apple sold 645,000 devices per day in the 2nd quarter http://t.co/XtOvjeUI 2012-04-25
  • Microsoft Security Essentials Updates to version 4, with Better Performance, Virus Detection, and Interface Changes http://t.co/ghlqz1a9 2012-04-25
  • PCG Blog Post: Cloud Storage – Free Options For Everyone – http://t.co/b7vrlHJB 2012-04-25
  • Use client side encryption!
    RT @FoxNews: Does Google Drive own your data? Policy actually no worse than rivals http://t.co/tIMu6JSQ 2012-04-25
  • @Ihnatko Grab a Stout! in reply to Ihnatko 2012-04-25
  • Apple stock's influence on markets grows http://t.co/g8l6dICa via USA TODAY 2012-04-26
  • Fantastic product!
    Sonos at 10: Speakers command attention http://t.co/fkZv0AGl via USA TODAY 2012-04-26
  • Clean Out Your Twitter App Permissions as Part of Your Spring Cleaning Regimen [Privacy] http://t.co/DFWzTAM6 2012-04-26
  • Box releases new API, more OneCloud apps http://t.co/QB9jQQBD 2012-04-26
  • @SGgrc Testing Wuala. The Win 7 client uses very little memory ~40mb. Great info in these 2 docs. http://t.co/svtpW47L http://t.co/83dgNKjf 2012-04-26
  • Did Facebook spend $1B to keep Instagram from Twitter? http://t.co/9bFSoj6m 2012-04-26
  • Microsoft patches major Hotmail 0-day flaw after apparently widespread exploitation http://t.co/9QAVRaq0 2012-04-26
  • One in four iPad owners are first-time Apple buyers http://t.co/EXMF5Mkq 2012-04-27
  • Quick fix for Hotmail password bug http://t.co/Tct3pAvI 2012-04-27
  • Spotify adds radio feature like Mog.
    Spotify reportedly prepping Pandora competitor http://t.co/cIenVmQF 2012-04-27
  • Amazon Reports 34% Revenue Increase, Kindle Fire Nabs Half of Android Tablet Market http://t.co/SslAORSz 2012-04-27
  • Twitter sets its sights on 2 billion users http://t.co/NAy03GLT 2012-04-27
  • Google close to marketing driverless car technology http://t.co/JQElC8nJ 2012-04-27
  • YouTube For Google TV Gets Recommendations, Smoother Playback And A +1 Button http://t.co/mfo4opQW 2012-04-27
  • Despite interest in Pinterest, growth curve levels off http://t.co/exOyMphc via USA TODAY 2012-04-28
  • Ex-Apple's Woz says 'iPhone best, but Windows bests Android' – Computerworld Blogs http://t.co/C1sHvJyV 2012-04-28
  • Should have been standard long ago.
    Oracle provides Java fixes directly to Mac users http://t.co/Ouwqfl1n 2012-04-28
  • @SGgrc CloudFogger, Check out this article about the EULA – may need to stick with TrueCrypt unless this is resolved.
    http://t.co/d5bOsmNU 2012-04-28
  • @ClaytonMorris I agree! Steve Wozniak: Windows Phone is more beautiful and intuitive than Android, it's 'no contest'. in reply to ClaytonMorris 2012-04-29
  • @SGgrc Cloudfogger, noticed the same memory issue. Glad they cleared up the privacy issue in the EULA. Truecrypt – great with all cloud serv in reply to SGgrc 2012-04-29
  • Spring Day – Bike Ride @ Market Commons Grand Park Complex http://t.co/y2OnGsgR 2012-04-29
  • Market Common – Grand Park http://t.co/2lkZjIJw 2012-04-29
  • iPhone, iPad are tops in enterprise activations http://t.co/NGPHKoRJ 2012-04-29
  • Apple, Google about to join Dow Jones stock index? | Apple – CNET News http://t.co/c8M3VmwB 2012-04-29
  • 5 smartphones that can replace your camera http://t.co/5gzUNYoV via USA TODAY 2012-04-30
  • RT @MarketWatch: Barnes & Noble rallies as Microsoft to invest $300 million in joint venture http://t.co/BJjpaFS9 2012-04-30
  • RT @PCMag: Google Drive's Six Substantial Slip-ups http://t.co/ynvqHlvk 2012-04-30
  • Avast Offers Free Security for Mac OS X http://t.co/kPEB5LaC 2012-04-30
  • RT @ForbesTech: The Era of No Amazon Sales Taxes is Nearly Over http://t.co/aVPAr2gH 2012-04-30
    • ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=379 0     Security In The Cloud – Truecrypt http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=381 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=381#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:23:20 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=381 Dropbox, Skydrive, Google Drive – Free backup and storage. Learn how to secure your files with Truecrypt.

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    ]]>     http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?feed=rss2&p=381 0     Cloud Storage – Free Options For Everyone http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=376 http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=376#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:53:30 +0000 Chuck http://prestwickcomputer.com/blog/blog.php/?p=376 Dropbox started it all, but now we have the two big boys in the picture. So far, this week we have seen Microsoft upgrade it’s Skydive Cloud Service, and the long-awaited Google Drive has finally materialized.

    So, what do we get from each of these services. Each has a unique pricing scheme, but let’s just concentrate on the free aspects. All three provide you with the backup and syncing capability that Dropbox coined long ago. You have a single folder where you can drag-and-drop files that will be backed up and synchronized across all of your computers – and to the Cloud. Of course, you will need to have the application installed on those respective computers or mobile devices. Skydrive and Google Drive seem to work just as smoothly and efficiently as Dropbox. Simple to install and easy to use. Dropbox continues to give 2 GB of free storage, whereas Skydrive provides 7 GB and Google Drive provides 5. If you were lucky enough to have obtained a Skydrive account, prior to April 22, 2012, then you may be able to obtain 25 GB of free space. A great deal, so check out the Skydrive website today.

    As far as platform support, Dropbox works on just about anything, including Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Skydrive offers support for Windows, Windows Phone, Mac, and iOS, including iPhone and iPad. The Skydrive mobile support is excellent. Google Drive supports Windows, Mac, and Android. Currently, there is no support for iOS, however, it is supposed to be coming soon. Remote file sharing is supported on all.

    Each offer an excellent opportunity for you to backup and synchronize your data offsite. Dropbox provides plenty of space for simple data files, however, if you need more space jump up to Skydrive at Microsoft. Early adopters have 25 GB, and the rest still have 7GB – ample space for data and photos.

    Keep in mind that none of these services support client side encryption – (TNO) trust no one. So, if you have files that are sensitive and you want them to be completely secure and private, then you will want to encrypt your files before uploading. To be clear, all of these services provide encryption on their servers, and the files are encrypted as they travel from your computer to the server. However, since Microsoft, Dropbox, and Google hold the keys to the encryption, they can decrypt and read your files, in the clear. Certainly, this does not mean that they will read your files, however, they can. A Trust No One policy (TNO) means that your files are encrypted before they leave your computer and only you have the password. You can easily solve this problem by using Truecrypt for your private files.

    Dropbox, Skydrive and Google Drive provide three great options – grab them while they are free.

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  • PCG Blog Post: The Post – PC World Has Arrived – Just Get An IPad – http://t.co/0Q7rxg4v 2012-04-17
  • PCG Blog Post: PC Geek's Twitter Digest – From 04-10-2012 to 04-16-2012 – http://t.co/QKnINRpn 2012-04-17

  • RT @cultofmac: Macs Infected With Flashback Drop To 140,000 After Apple Releases Removal Tool [Report] http://t.co/jymHmUFL 2012-04-17
  • More congregations turn to Facebook, Web, high-tech outreach http://t.co/4XgXEQZE via USA TODAY 2012-04-18
  • Is Google rolling out a Dropbox competitor? http://t.co/jKTROyUb via USA TODAY 2012-04-18
  • RT @jsnell: So @pcworld ran speed tests on all the major US cell carriers. The results: AT&T is faster than you think! http://t.co/5oAp2DGl 2012-04-18
  • Microsoft's Windows Store goes global with 33 more countries http://t.co/0l9u26Hg 2012-04-18
  • Logitech reveals Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the new iPad http://t.co/x5QWkZub 2012-04-19
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free 1.51 http://t.co/GCHPltzc 2012-04-19
  • Market Common, Myrtle Beach, Sc http://t.co/68mQF9od 2012-04-19
  • From @appadvice: Apple Stores Continue To Pull In Staggering Revenue — AppAdvice http://t.co/PxJv6qw1 2012-04-19
  • Google updates its TV experience http://t.co/PQKqpjD5 via USA TODAY 2012-04-20
  • RT @cultofmac: How To Enable AirPlay For Keynote And Gaming Apps [iOS Tips] http://t.co/Wn5zwfph 2012-04-20
  • Infected PCs may lose Internet in July – http://t.co/3E8tRfKZ http://t.co/Um9ZMFyN 2012-04-20
  • Shazam Music-Recognition App Now on the New iPad http://t.co/oJl8cS1p 2012-04-20
  • This Is Why The iPad Can't Be Made Anywhere But China http://t.co/qhDCRS5U 2012-04-20
  • Congress confronts a rising cyberthreat http://t.co/EJ71Uzw0 2012-04-21
  • Shazam Player Now Available for iPad http://t.co/yYJFmDgH 2012-04-22
  • You Love Your Tablet – Now it's Official http://t.co/tFdfNJfN 2012-04-22
  • Microsoft Working On Web Version Of Skype To Expand Its Reach http://t.co/rzxeXoRa 2012-04-22
  • Microsoft releases Skype 1.0 for Windows Phone http://t.co/Uc5ANzK6 2012-04-22
  • Apple Predicted to Discontinue 17-Inch MacBook Pro – Mac Rumors http://t.co/fDaAlxRn 2012-04-23
  • Keep your 25GB now!
    RT @acedtect: If you're a SkyDrive user and youw ant to keep your 25GB free, be sure to opt-in http://t.co/xaAW9Zea 2012-04-23
  • Weak Passwords Still Subvert IT Security http://t.co/GeuhpKoY 2012-04-23
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  • PCG Blog Post: PC Geek's Twitter Digest – From 04-03-2012 to 04-09-2012 – http://t.co/7CBa4wOt 2012-04-10
  • RT @cultofmac: CloudOn Brings Office To iPad With Great Interface, Key Features http://t.co/hr96ZLjN 2012-04-10

  • RT @FoxNews: 280,000 victims had Social Security numbers stolen — and 500,000 had other personal information stolen http://t.co/7UDBCPd3 2012-04-10
  • RT @LanceUlanoff: DOJ may sue Apple over ebooks early as Wednesday: sources http://t.co/Ecm9JMRt 2012-04-10
  • Apple is developing a tool to detect and remove Flashback malware. http://t.co/uTqLRSJh 2012-04-10
  • @TheRealDvorak You hit the nail on the head!
    RT @PCMag: Why Facebook is a Long-Term Loser http://t.co/wpZ01TXK (By @TheRealDvorak) 2012-04-11
  • E-Book prices to drop? RT @Techmeme: U.S. Sues Apple, Publishers Over E-Book Pricing (WSJ) http://t.co/eyjjO0WD http://t.co/dcsmoRmM 2012-04-11
  • Google+ Gets a Complete Overhaul http://t.co/ihRsNygp 2012-04-11
  • The new Google+ rollout consistently crashes on the iPad 3 when using the desktop version, with both Safari and Mercury browser. 2012-04-11
  • RT @Techmeme: Thank you Google for breaking all my apps and extensions without warning! (@mohamedmansour /… http://t.co/hvuFJYCi http: … 2012-04-11
  • Who's next on Facebook's shopping list? http://t.co/pajLZFSY via USA TODAY 2012-04-12
  • @SGgrc Security Now 348. Would love to see your thoughts on Wuala backup (owned by Lacie) they offer client side encryption like SpiderOak. 2012-04-12
  • Mac Security Software Sales Jump After Flashback Infections Make News http://t.co/MJBHxtXx 2012-04-12
  • Criminals Hide Malware in Version of 'Angry Birds: Space' http://t.co/0tuNa4Mp 2012-04-12
  • RT @CNET: Apple's Flashback malware remover is now live http://t.co/yROORfEs 2012-04-12
  • RT @9to5mac: Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 released with fixes and new features http://t.co/XVddOtcf 2012-04-12
  • Kindle next?
    New Nook lets you read in the dark or on the beach http://t.co/unmBlGef via USA TODAY 2012-04-13
  • RT @PCMag: The Best Security Suites of 2012 http://t.co/KpT9qcnu 2012-04-13
  • RT @mariahjae_: Myrtle beach! http://t.co/bZBlhke0 2012-04-13
  • Apple officially responds to DOJ's antitrust case http://t.co/vORKVEDl 2012-04-13
  • Flashback malware removal tool roundup http://t.co/FM9SMFJR 2012-04-13
  • What's up with Google's plan to split its stock http://t.co/exVMjN6T via USA TODAY 2012-04-14
  • LogMeIn Previews New Cloud Sharing Service, 'Cubby' http://t.co/irwZuvv8 2012-04-14
  • Dear Facebook: Here's How to Not Screw Up Instagram http://t.co/WdTH0GHw 2012-04-14
  • 22 percent of Americans don't use the internet, says report; smartphones driving adoption chan… http://t.co/KvLuVgfT 2012-04-14
  • AppleInsider | Apple expected to report sales of 33M iPhones, 12M iPads to start 2012 http://t.co/2zD4d06p 2012-04-14
  • PCG Blog Post: Erase Your Hard Drive Before Donating That Old Computer – http://t.co/aWEQrSNE 2012-04-14
  • @Ihnatko Abbey Road – One of my favorites, as well. in reply to Ihnatko 2012-04-14
  • RT @cultofmac: Unofficial Spotify iPad App In The Works [Gallery] http://t.co/a98NRYJy 2012-04-14
  • Here we go again!
    RT @ForbesTech: New Mac OS X Backdoor Trojan Discovered http://t.co/nHjRxSj1 2012-04-14
  • RT @engadget: Nokia Lumia 900 data connectivity fix available now, three days early http://t.co/oxHtzg1y 2012-04-14
  • Readers Beware: Some App Store Users Receiving Fake Emails From Apple http://t.co/smMq0JiW 2012-04-16
  • Run Windows 8 on your iPad http://t.co/wCzsaMkJ 2012-04-16
  • 10 Google services you can live without http://t.co/U003Ck4v 2012-04-16
  • RT @WSJ: Apple and Google shares are both getting torched this morning http://t.co/mlfog5Zs 2012-04-16
  • FCC's ruling that Google's Wi-Fi snooping is legal sets horrible precedent http://t.co/T6FvPKFn 2012-04-16
  • Google Drive May Launch Next Week With 5GB of Free Storage http://t.co/QOHHRgA2 2012-04-16
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