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 Down but Not Out: Conficker Camouflages New Windows Infections Windows PCs infected with Conficker are more likely to be compromised by other malware because the worm masks those secondary infections and makes those machines easier to exploit. Share:   |  LG to Launch Cloud for Sharing Content Across Smartphones, TVs and PCs LG Electronics will launch a beta of its LG Cloud service on Tuesday that will allow users to access content across various electronic devices. Share: | TechHive: Ban Bloatware--We Want Our Smartphones Back Why is bloatware so bad? It goes beyond taking up space on your smartphone and cluttering your screen; some of these apps can make your phone more vulnerable. Share: | Windows Phone's Secret Weapon: iPhone Carriers Analysis: Microsoft may be gaining a powerful set of partners to help Windows 8 become a success -- AT&T and Verizon Wireless, who need leverage against Apple's onerous demands. Share: | Developer Builds Privacy-enhancing Web Browser for Apple Devices A new privacy-enhancing web browser aimed at Apple users has steadily risen in popularity in the company's App Store. Share: | Tech Movie Guide for 2012 The season technically kicks off this week, so check out the superheroes, vampires, secret agents and more that will invade movie theaters this summer. Share: | Religious Sites Carry More Malware Than Porn Sites, Security Firm Reports The annual Internet Security Threat Report from Symantec also says malware threats to Android phones are up dramatically. Share: | Try 'Precise Tweak' to Customize Ubuntu Linux 12.04 Want to modify Unity or disable the HUD interface in Canonical's new OS? This newly updated tool will help you get the job done. Share: | Yahoo Claims Facebook Bought Patents to Countersue It UPDATE: Facebook says it's "perplexed" by Yahoo, which notes that Facebook cites in its suit eight patents purchased in the past five months and several claims reference stealth products. Share: | Don't Let Google Intercept Your Wireless Data Google Street View cars surreptitiously intercepted wireless network data for years. Simple security measures can prevent your data from being snooped. Share: | Open Source Coders are Fresher, Forrester Says Analyst urges firms to hire software developers who take part in Open Source projects, because it shows they're keeping their skills current. Share: | Google Looks to Detroit to Team on Self-driving Cars The company is looking for partners to help it get autonomous cars on the road within the next decade, a Google exec tells automotive engineers. Share: | E-Book Publisher Drops DRM Science fiction publisher Tor UK has announced it will stop using the technology that restricts copying from all of its e-books, in a possible precedent for the industry. Share: | LG: No More Windows Phones Planned The handset maker turns its focus to Android devices after a brief fling with Windows Phones, but Microsoft gets a boost in attention from carriers. Share: | Microsoft and Barnes & Noble Create E-Book Partnership Coming up first: A Metro-style Nook e-reader app for Windows 8 that will be available to U.S. and international users. Share: | Facebook To Release Tool To 'Save Lives' Mark Zuckerberg to make rare TV appearance to flog mystery tool. Share: | Slow Uptake of Windows 8 Preview Hints at Users' Lack of Interest Windows users appear half as interested in trying out the new Windows 8 as they did three years ago when they jumped at the chance to test drive Windows 7. Share: | Small Businesses Are the Vast Majority of Google Apps Early Adopters While Google is pitching Google Apps as an ideal productivity solution for enterprises, a large majority of its early adopters are small businesses. Share: | Windows Phone Is 'Beautiful', Better Than Android: Steve Wozniak Steve Wozniak prefers his Windows Phone to Android, but the iPhone is still his favorite. Share: | 3 Reasons to Check out Adobe's Creative Cloud Subscription for Your Business Adobes new service lowers the barrier to entry for businesses that crave the creative tools in the companys Master Collection, but that cant justify the cost of a perpetual license. Share: | |  | | Downloads: Editor's Collection | | Free and Cheap Software for Benchmarking like a ProWhether you're a power user or a novice, there has never been a better time to learn about benchmarking. 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