Category: Internet Issues
Yahoo! Mail Will Now Scan Every Email
If you are a Yahoo! Mail user and you just got a notice that you would have to upgrade your Yahoo! email, please realize that this means that Yahoo will now be scanning your email to deliver advertising.
No More Boxed Software for Adobe
Adobe has announced that it will no longer sell its popular Creative Suite of products, which includes Photoshop, in a boxed version.
Their new business model will be cloud-base subscriptions only. Photoshop will no longer reside on your computer. You will access it in the cloud while connected to the Internet.
While Microsoft and others have moved to the cloud, most companies have retained digital downloads that can still be installed on your computer.
This move by Adobe is an obvious attempt to thwart pirating of software. I can tell you that as a Photoshop user, I will not be making the move to the cloud-based subscription. Adobe is taking a chance with this new business model. Yet, if people buy into it and other companies follow suit, it may be only a matter of time before in-the-cloud computing is a necessity for everything and everyone. Only time will tell.
The Best Ways to Reach Santa
Writing a letter to Santa is soooo outdated. This year, you will want to reach out to him electronically. Verizon gives us this quick list of easy ways to reach Santa in the most modern way. With the help of the apps and websites below, and Verizon’s 4G LTE network, your kids can rest easy knowing Santa received their wish lists and that his reindeer are flying around right on schedule.
Amazon Planning Rebate for E-book Purchases
Amazon has announced rebates for many e-books purchased in the past two years. This is all a result of the recent suite by the Department of Justice.
Buying a New PC? Get Windows 8 Upgrade Now
Microsoft has just opened their Windows Upgrade Offer website where, if you purchased a new Windows 7 PC after June 2, you can pre-order a $15 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro.
Just go to the site, select your county and follow the registration process. Beginning October 26, 2012, registered customers will receive an email with a promotion code and instructions for purchasing and
downloading the software. The promotion code can be redeemed during the upgrade ordering process to receive the promotional price
Link: windowsupgradeoffer.com
FREE Apps — It’s a Scam
If you use the iTunes store to purchase apps, you will want to be aware of the latest scam.
Microsoft Nukes Gadgets including Clock and Calendar
SECURITY ALERT!! Microsoft is warning that you must disable your clock and other gadgets immediately. Details follow.