Don’t believe everything you read in computer error messages. The Facebook outage last week had nothing to do with DNS and everything to do with a misconfigured database that flooded Facebook’s internal network with traffic.

Facebook and Twitter are such tempting targets for spammers and hackers. So. Expect such attacks to continue.

While Apple has been looking at ways to improve the cameras on their devices they devised and patented a new method of flash technology. The technology is expected to be used in the iPhone and other Apple devices but may become available for other cameras.

Every time you click on a search result in your browser, there’s a slight delay as the servers at Google, or Microsoft, or elsewhere, redirects your request. The redirect allows them to track statistics and make money. But sometimes it isn’t just a single-step redirect.

The Seabird, still in the concept phase, is designed with two pico projectors – one to project the information on the screen, while the other projects a full-size virtual keyboard allowing you to enter information easily.

The new memory sticks from Samsung are expected to be available soon. The 8GB stick is said to use less power than two 4GB sticks.

A new malware attack uses search engine optimization-driven subject lines to tempt you into opening an HTML attachment. The attachment includes Javascript that can install a back door in your browser, even if the browser is not open.

Dave Moorhouse had a microchip put in his Jack Russell terrier, so he could locate the dog if it went missing. Then, in 2007, the dog was stolen. Now the provider has told Mr. Moorhouse they know where his dog is, but they’re prohibited for giving him the information.

The court in Spain has ruled against private the television channel Telecinco and thrown out its suit against Google and YouTube. The court said Google was not responsible for controlling the content of posts by users.

You can’t use Flash on your iPhone, but it is available to Android users. This article includes links to some fun apps, if you are using Flash on your mobile device.