BRUCEB NEWS
Google, Microsoft, And Unethical Behavior
Two weeks ago, Google changed its web search results to fool you into clicking on paid ads by mistake. Last week Microsoft announced that an upcoming update for Office will force web searches in Chrome to go through Bing instead of Google - without consent and with no...
RIAA WEB SITE PUZZLE
One of those odd little things that make you say, Hmmm. The RIAA is widely despised, for obvious reasons. Its web site has been hacked on a pretty regular basis for the last...
WINDOWS IS MORE STABLE AND SECURE THAN LINUX
Commentary by columnist Paul Thurrott in a newsletter today: "The mainstream press--which has historically over-inflated Linux's value, usage, and potential--is finally starting...
FCC SCREWS UP BROADBAND
A few days ago, the FCC ruled that the Baby Bells could lock up their broadband networks, but that they would continue to be required to allow competitors to have access to their...
WINDOWS XP KILLS DOG, STEALS TOASTER
The media gleefully went Microsoft-bashing again last week, and again it was complete rubbish. It started when an industry columnist noted that someone with physical access to a...
NORTON ANTIVIRUS GRIPES
Norton Antivirus continues to be the best antivirus program for most people – but it has had its share of annoyances. Many people found that online subscription renewal was...
GOOGLE BUYS BLOGGER.COM
Google is very powerful, but it has been cautious about expanding its reach. It bought Deja.com, a service that collects and indexes Usenet newsgroup postings, and it recently...
BRUCEB ON VACATION
Turn off your computers, introduce yourself to your spouse, go see a movie, play with your kids. There’s no point in being online – Bruce is on vacation. If you’re one of my...
DAVE BARRY HAS A BLOG
An interesting thing to have on your favorites list, eh? Here’s Dave Barry’s blog.
SLOW COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Costco has tempting prices on the SanDisk line of memory cards – Compact Flash, Smart Media, Memory Stick. I’m all set up with USB 2.0 ports and a USB 2.0 card reader, and I...
TANGLED UP IN SPAM
There’s a fascinating article about spam in the New York Times (free registration required). It will help you realize that you’re not alone, and you’re not receiving the junk...
NEW CHIPS FOR NOTEBOOKS
Intel will release its next mobile CPU chipset family, the Centrino, on March 12. The chipset has built-in support for 802.11b wireless networking and features Pentium 4-level...
THINGS MY GIRLFRIEND AND I HAVE ARGUED ABOUT
Mil Millington started a web site a few years ago, Things My Girlfriend And I Have Argued About. It’s absolutely hilarious. If it doesn’t grab you right away, scroll down about...
NEW VERSION OF AD-AWARE
You may know about Ad-Aware, the wonderful free software that scans your system for “spyware” and “scumware” – programs, browser add-ons, cookies, and other little sneaks that...
DOWNLOADING MUSIC
If you’re interested in copyright issues and the recording industry’s response to music sharing, then you’ve got to read this fascinating analysis by John Snyder, president of...
CD CLASS ACTION CLAIMS
Here’s an odd web site that you might want to visit. A class action lawsuit against CD distributors was settled and a fund has been set up with 67 million dollars in it. Anyone...