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New Apple TV: tiny, stream-only, now with Netflix

Posted on September 1, 2010 by tPetaccia

Today, Apple announced a completely revised and rethought Apple TV. The new device has evolved into essentially a streaming hub, pulling content directly from the iTunes Store, networked computers, YouTube, Flickr, and (in a surprise) Netflix. Measuring just 3.9″ x … Continue reading →

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.com/.net prices go up July 1

Posted on June 24, 2010 by tPetaccia

If you own a domain name (or a hundred), and your registrar hasn’t bugged you to death about it already, VeriSign, the official overseer for .com and .net domains, is increasing prices on July 1 – 7% for .com and … Continue reading →

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Phishers now targeting iTunes users

Posted on May 21, 2008 by tPetaccia

MacWorld is reporting that cybercrooks are now sending iTunes Phishing eMails to potential victims. Long the target of PayPal, eBay, and pretty much every bank on the planet, this newest incarnation involves users receiving a spam eMail (usually several at … Continue reading →

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It’s Official – Netscape is dead

Posted on February 25, 2008 by tPetaccia

Netscape, the first graphical browser for the internet that once commanded over 90% of the market, is no more. AOL is no longer issuing security updates and is no longer providing technical support. AOL purchased the browser in 1998 but … Continue reading →

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