Category Archives: Hacking

Sony locks 93,000 PSN and SOE accounts due to massive hack attempt — Engadget

Sonys not having a good morning. In addition to having to recall 1.6 million Bravia TVs, its also been forced to temporarily lock 93,000 customers out of their PSN and Sony Online Entertainment accounts. You wont be surprised by the … Continue reading

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Snazzy iPhone Mod Illuminates Apple Logo | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

I find the mirrored Apple logo on the back of the iPhone 4 to be convenient for the occasional “Has my makeup melted?” or “Is there food in my teeth?” check. If it weren’t for that, I’d definitely be interested … Continue reading

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Microsoft’s Mouse Without Borders: the KVM that killed the KVM (video) — Engadget

Until now, running multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse has tended to require KVMs or wormholes, but Microsoft developer Truong Do has a better idea. Working at Microsoft’s Garage — Redmond’s after-hours pet project program — he built Mouse … Continue reading

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Windows 8 Boots Up Faster Than a Bull Ride

What’s Microsoft got to compete with the MacBook Air’s near-instant on? According to this recent demonstration from its Building Windows 8 blog, the ability to take a machine from fully powered off to booted up in just under eight seconds. … Continue reading

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how to Set Up A VPN Connection in Windows 7

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a network that connects one or more computers to a large network, such as a business network, using the Internet. A VPN is encrypted and safe, so it’s widely adopted by many of businesses. … Continue reading

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How to convert any song in your iTunes library to an iPhone ringtone | Its All Tech

Custom ringtones are great – they let you add a personalized touch to your phone. Some phones allow you to add custom ringtones, such as a song in your music library easily, while others, namely the iPhone, do not. While … Continue reading

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Dont Fire This IT Bro Or Hell Destroy All Your Servers from a McDonalds

Being fired sucks, and naturally everyone thirsts for revenge. With this in mind, Japanese pharma firm Shionogi maybe should have been more careful when it canned IT peon Jason Cornish. Like, maybe change your passwords? Cornish got his vengeance.IT World … Continue reading

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Virus Warning (Skype for Windows users)

     Skype has learned that a computer virus called “w32/Ramex.A” is affecting users of Skype for Windows. Users whose computers are infected with this virus will send a chat message to other Skype users asking them to click on … Continue reading

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Why Is iPad Head Girl Stalking Around New York City?

If I saw this girl walking by on the street, Id be perplexed, too. I like it. But turns out its all part of a viral marketing campaign by Hearst Corporation to get you to buy… Cosmo for Guys? Ugh!The … Continue reading

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Operation Shady Rat Is The Largest Cyber Attack Ever Uncovered

  If it wasnt true before, its definitely true now. Hacking isnt just for giggles, its a major threat to international security.On Wednesday, McAfee released a 14-page report that details the largest coordinated cyber attack recorded to date. This particular … Continue reading

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