Facebook’s New Privacy Settings: 5 Things You Should Know

This article discusses some of the new “privacy” features on Facebook. A 3-minute video from Facebook, showing the new settings, is included.

Posted on: December 11, 2009 9:00 am

Facebook Privacy Changes Draw Mixed Reviews

Facebook changed privacy settings for users this week. Some of the changes will put more of your private information on the internet. Other changes may actually work for you.

Posted on: December 10, 2009 9:00 am

Google Docs Adds Batch Export Features

Google Docs has added a batch export tool allowing you to Zip up multiple files for a single download. The download limit is 2GB, which should cover quite a few documents.

Posted on: December 10, 2009 9:00 am

The Droid Has Been Rooted

Motorola and Verizon “locked” some features of the Droid away from users. Now a hacker has gotten past the locks to give users full rights to their smartphone. And, yes, unlocking probably does void your warranty.

Posted on: December 10, 2009 9:00 am

Reviewers Criticize Barnes & Noble’s Nook E-Reader

Some of those who have gotten a chance to use the Nook are not impressed. The device is being called “slow” and “clunky”, though some of the slowness is from the E Ink technology used in the main screen.

Posted on: December 10, 2009 9:00 am

How the iPhone Could Reboot Education

Students at Abilene Christian University have a new gadget to help them learn, iPhones and iPods. The devices are used for research, posting projects, and class participation. A pilot program is showing both teachers and students a new type of learning.

Posted on: December 9, 2009 9:00 am

Chrome for Mac and Linux Is Here

Beta versions of the Chrome browser are now available for Mac and Linux. This article includes links to download your own copy of the browser.

Posted on: December 9, 2009 9:00 am

Packard Bell Recalls Laptop Batteries in Europe

This recall affects the EasyNote line and includes the MX36, MX37, MX51 and MX52 manufactured between July and December 2007. The batteries can short circuit, creating a fire hazard.

Posted on: December 9, 2009 9:00 am

Amazon’s Kindle to get audible menus, bigger font

The Kindle e-reader will get two upgrades next year to make the device more accessible to those with dyslexia or vision impairment.

Posted on: December 8, 2009 9:00 am

Printable, Moldable Batteries Made From Paper and Nanotubes

Scientists have turned paper coated with carbon and silver nanomaterials into batteries and supercapacitors suggesting a future where lightweight printable batteries can be molded into computers, cell phones or solar panels.

Posted on: December 8, 2009 9:00 am