Google outs unpatched Windows 8.1 vulnerability, and debate rages on both sides

Follow:   01.03.2015  View in a Browser Google outs unpatched Windows 8.1 vulnerability, and debate rages on both sides 01.02.2015 1:40 PM Google says Microsoft missed a 90-day deadline to fix it. Microsoft says it's a minor bug but a fix is in the works. Should Google have told? FCC to vote on net neutrality rules in February 01.02.2015 3:40 PM It's not clear yet what form the proposal from the agency's chairman will take -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   What to expect at CES 2015: 4K TVs, Broadwell chips, and the smart home 01.03.2015 3:00 AM Peek into the future of the products we use every day, from thinking thermostats to self-driving cars. It'll all be at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and we've teased out the highlights worth watching for here. New Acer 27-inch panel brings IPS, 144Hz and G-Sync to a high-res monitor at last 01.03.2015 8:00 AM Gamers can finally have it all with this fantasy monitor--at least until it gets one-upped by someone else. Acer goes big with 15-inch Chromebook and a new Broadwell CPU 01.03.2015 8:00 AM You know what this world needs? A Chromebook with a bigger screen. That's the message Acer has heard and answered with its new Chromebook 15 that features a 15.6-inch screen. Acer refreshes Aspire line with 5th-gen Intel CPUs and RealSense imaging technology 01.03.2015 8:00 AM Acer updates several systems with new chips and shoehorns Intel's awesome RealSense into a massive 17-inch notebook. Many specs remain the same from prior models, though. You can't buy the Acer Revo One in 'murica but it's damned cute anyway 01.03.2015 8:00 AM The cutest little PC of CES contest hasn't even started, but Acer's Revo One may have already won. White House approves sanctions against North Korea for Sony hack 01.02.2015 10:06 PM The economic sanctions are the 'first aspect' of the U.S. government's response to the Sony hack.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

The best Netflix tools: Use these 10 tricks and tips to get the most out of your subscription

Follow:   01.02.2015  View in a Browser The best Netflix tools: Use these 10 tricks and tips to get the most out of your subscription 01.01.2015 7:10 PM Don’t be satisfied with the content that bubbles up to the surface of the Netflix user interface. Use these tools to dig down to the good stuff. Sony tries to appease PlayStation users after Christmas outage 01.01.2015 7:50 PM Sony is offering 10 percent off PlayStation Store purchases after its gaming network was hit by DDoS attacks -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Two alleged members of Lizard Squad arrested following Xbox Live/PSN Christmas attacks 01.01.2015 12:28 PM Annoyed that you couldn't access PlayStation Network or Xbox Live on Christmas? Here's a bit of Schadenfreude. The 15 PC games we can't wait to play in 2015 01.02.2015 3:00 AM With 2014 wrapped up, it's time to see what the future has in store. The answer? Video games. Lots and lots of video games. Make way for Chromebooks! Four reasons they're ready to rock in 2015 01.02.2015 3:30 AM Chromebooks were a punch line...until sales skyrocketed last year. Now Microsoft's fighting back with $200 laptops. Chris Hoffman explains how Chromebooks turned the tide. Yes, US workers do still need their email 01.02.2015 8:30 AM Very few of them think social media is an important tool for work Your Android device needs these 5 apps 01.02.2015 4:00 AM Do you have a battery monitor? A file manager? Start downloading, because you'll love Android even more if you have these essential tools on your phone or tablet. How to create and distribute an instructional screencast video for free 01.02.2015 7:30 AM It's easy to create professional-looking screencast videos using two free tools: CamStudio and YouTube. Here are the nitty-gritty details. Evermind review: This minimally intrusive system for monitoring your elderly parent needs to do more 01.02.2015 3:00 AM The hardware costs $199, but you’ll also need to pay $29 per month for the service. Havana comes alive for Cuban refugees via 3D film made for Oculus Rift 01.02.2015 10:27 AM Julian Yuri Rodriguez's grandmother didn't think she'd ever see Havana again, but now she sort of can, thanks to virtual reality. Hands on: Fuhu's new Square HD kids' action camera uses a smartphone as a viewfinder 01.02.2015 9:00 AM Fuhu's new Square HD action cam for kids is an inexpensive, kid-friendly GoPro--and the new version streams live images of what it sees to your phone, allowing you to compose your shots.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Sony: PlayStation Network is back online now, really

Follow:   01.02.2015  View in a Browser Sony: PlayStation Network is back online now, really 12.28.2014 10:59 AM The company had suggested the online gaming service would be fully restored on Saturday, but that forecast proved to be too optimistic. Microsoft to wind down sales of original Kinect for Windows in 2015 12.31.2014 2:40 PM Now that the Kinect for Windows v2 is out, Microsoft will be selling out its stock of the first-generation motion-based controller. -ADVERTISEMENT-   TechHive Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Tablets on TechHive Get the latest tablet news, reviews & how-tos           You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More TechHive Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107