Posted: 12 May 2011 11:46 AM PDT

Say you're a real estate agent, and you want to show a new listing to your client. You don't want to just email a link to information about the house, however; you want to personalize it somehow. Like, perhaps, with a video of yourself describing and selling the good points of that property to your potential buyer. Sound complicated? With video email services, it's as easy as switching on your webcam, speaking your message, and uploading the video to accompany the link.

Google Polishes Up Some Shiny New Chrome Hardware

Posted: 12 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Google revealed on Wednesday a Chrome OS-based notebook, a device it's been talking about for several months. Called "Chromebooks," the laptops will initially be available from Samsung and Acer June 15 through Amazon and Best Buy. The devices were unveiled at Google I/O, the Internet search giant's annual conference, held this week in San Francisco. The Chromebooks will last all day on a single charge and will have WiFi and optional 3G capabilities. As one might guess by the name, they will come pre-loaded with the Google Chrome browser.

The Linux vs. Windows Security Mystery

Posted: 12 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Of all the many winning advantages Linux has in its favor, security is surely one of the more widely known examples. Why else, indeed, would we see security experts in mainstream publications recommending it over Windows for online banking purposes? That, indeed, is part of the reason it was so disappointing to see Linux get completely ignored in a recent NSA report entitled "Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure." The report is filled with various suggestions oriented toward Windows and Mac users -- just as one would expect, given that they're by far the majority today.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Mixed Messages: If a Picture's Worth 1,000 Words, What's a Video Worth?

Mixed Messages: If a Picture's Worth 1,000 Words, What's a Video Worth?

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