I knew it was high but, wow, 95%! This is from last year but I haven't seen our habits change much. I still clean up more systems from user-installed junkware (toolbars, etc) than I do actual viruses. Remember, folks, before you click that email link or apply that update some random webpage tells you need…
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Facebook Begins Testing Instant Articles From News Publishers
This might not bring a big difference to the average user but they're saying that articles may load up to 10x faster. I'm just not clear on whether or not this will mean more articles (read: "ads") popping up in our news feeds. Full article at NYTimes.com
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Windows 10 Eliminates the Need to Ever Reinstall Windows on New PCs
I think I like this. Currently, with Win8, you can do a Refresh (keep your files) or a Reset (wipe 'em all and get a plain version of Windows back). However, these both will keep the manufacturer's (e.g. HP, Dell, Asus) custom software (mostly junk that nobody uses). With Win10, the way that the restore…
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Passwords are more than random characters
Some interesting little stories about how people choose their passwords. I met for coffee with a former prisoner to discuss why his password included what used to be his inmate identification number (“A reminder not to go back,” he offered). Anecdotes on Medium.com
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