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FCC wants to know your mobile broadband speed
Mar 15th
Filed under: iPhone
You may remember that Verizon started running ads a while ago
showing AT&T’s anemic 3G coverage map. AT&T responded by saying “Our coverage includes 97% of the Read more ...
Encrypting Your Hard Drive With BitLocker, Part One
Mar 15th
Computer security is big business these days, and with good reason. You’ve got to protect your computer not just from online threats like viruses and malware, but also from old-fashioned crimes like theft. Dozens of programs exist only to protect you and your data from these threats.
One such program, included with the Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Windows 7, is the BitLocker Drive Encryption utility. Drive encryption, in addition to a strong password, can keep your data safe in the event that your laptop is stolen.
There are two ways to enable Bitlocker on a Windows 7 PC. The easiest way, and the way we’ll be covering today, is to enable bitlocker on a computer with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) installed. A TPM is a special chip on the Read more ...
Apple to Replace Complete iPad for $99 if Battery Fails
Mar 14th
Yes, you read the title correctly. According to Apple’s web site, If your iPad battery fails Apple doesn’t want to bother opening the device to replace it — they would rather ship you a completely new (no word on whether it’s a refurb?) iPad to replace the faulty one within a weeks time period. Of course there is a fee involved – $99, plus $6.95 shipping.
If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a Read more ...
