Wednesday, June 24, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 6/25/2015

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Network Help: A list of common default router IP addresses

Here's the scenario: you are helping a relative with network issues and need to access their router's browser interface. You can typically find the information by entering 'ipconfig' into the Windows command prompt, but if for some reason you can't retrieve the router's IP address using that method, we've compiled...


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Microsoft paid millions by U.S. Navy to keep supporting Windows XP

In the beginning of June, the U.S. Navy reportedly signed a $30.8 million contract with Microsoft to keep supporting PCs that run Windows XP at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, according to PC World. The U.S. Navy will pay Microsoft $9.1 million a year until 2017.



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Lenovo undercuts Intel's Compute Stick with cheaper Ideacentre Stick 300

Lenovo is the latest PC maker to join the budding PC-on-a-stick movement. The company on Tuesday announced the Ideacentre Stick 300, a wallet-friendly compute stick suitable for use in multiple scenarios.



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Google looks to give Spotify and Apple Music some competition with new free music streaming service

Google doesn't plan to sit by idly while Spotify slowly takes over the music streaming space and Apple launches its own service. Much like what you are familiar with from other services, Google is unveiling its new free version of Google Play music streaming.



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Amazon now accepting pre-orders for Echo connected speaker

Amazon Echo is now available for pre-order to anyone in the US. Up to this point, the voice-controlled connected speaker was only available via invite.



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Industry leaders join to establish software container standards with Open Container Project

This week a group of big names in software development announced they have joined together to standardize container format and runtime.



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Learn network engineering basics with this 7 courses for 88% off

Good network engineers are the Swiss Army knife of the IT set: they’re well-versed in several different programming languages and procedures, and they’re able to fit them all together seamlessly. For only $59, you can learn how to streamline your network, learn new skills or even brush up on old...


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Crowdfunding for Project CARS 2 has already begun; developers aim for $7 million goal

With the original Project CARS having been released barely a month ago, it has come as quite a surprise that developer Slightly Mad Studios has already started a crowfunding campaign to make the sequel.



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Verizon diversifies as $4.4 billion acquisition of AOL is complete

Verizon has completed its $4.4 billion acquisition of Internet pioneer AOL. Deals of this magnitude typically take several months to finalize and are often hamstrung (and even derailed) by regulators but that certainly wasn’t the case here considering the acquisition was announced just six weeks ago.



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Microsoft admits HoloLens will be flawed at launch

On Monday, Microsoft developer Kudo Tsunoda admitted that the first consumer ready version of HoloLens, a standalone Windows computer that lets you control and see holograms while wearing a visor, will only work properly when you look in the dead center of your vision.



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Apple may be plotting the demise of the iPhone's Home button

The iPhone has evolved in many ways over the years but the one constant – the physical Home button – remains largely unchanged. That may soon be changing according to the latest scuttlebutt from DigiTimes.



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Batman: Arkham Knight minimum specs amended after multiple performance issues on PC

The much anticipated release of Batman: Arkham Knight has been far from smooth for PC owners, especially for those with AMD-powered rigs. The game's minimum specs were changed only hours before launch, seemingly as a response to performance issues with AMD hardware. The new specifications called for a Radeon graphics...


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OnePlus 2 smartphone to have USB Type C connector

OnePlus has never espoused to be humble, with the company proclaiming their first device to be a "Flagship Killer" and telling customers to "Never Settle." Their first device packed powerful hardware, Cyanogenmod software, and stylish design into a low-cost, stock package. The OnePlus One was only available by invite at...


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Samsung expected to sell 45 million Galaxy S6 smartphones this year

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are without a doubt the company’s best smartphones to date. The devices have received positive feedback since the day they were unveiled, leading to lofty sales expectations of up to 70 million units.



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DigitalGenius raises $3M for its artificial intelligence powered customer service agent

On Monday DigitalGenius, a startup selling customer service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), acquired $3 million in investments from venture capital firms led by Metamorphic Ventures. The funding exceeded their monetary goal by $1 million and marks the largest capital injection into DigitalGenius to date, TechCrunch reports.



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Verizon crowned fastest wireless data provider in extensive mobile test

Each of the nation’s four major wireless providers – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon – will all tell you they have the fastest mobile data network at some point or another. But who’s actually telling the truth and who is doing little more than manipulating the facts to showcase themselves...


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Facebook can now recognize you without seeing your face

On Monday’s Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition conference in Boston, Facebook unveiled an experimental algorithm that can identify you without seeing your face. Normally, Facebook uses facial recognition technology to suggest who’s who in a photo — but that’s changing.



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Controversial legislation to block 'pirate' sites approved by Australian senate

A controversial bill allowing overseas piracy websites to be blocked at the ISP level has successfully made its way through the Australian senate with a vote of 37 in favor versus 13 against.



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A List of Common Default Router IP Addresses
Here's the scenario: you are helping a relative with network issues and need to access their router's browser interface. You can typically find the information by entering 'ipconfig' into the Windows command prompt, but if for some reason you can't retrieve the router's IP address using that method, we've compiled a brief list of popular router brands and their common default addresses.


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Adobe Flash Player 18.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers.



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Line 4.0.3.369
There are no limits. Call and message as much as you want.



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Snapchat for Android 9.10.0.0
Snapchat is the fastest way to share a moment with friends. You control how long your friends can view your message - simply set the timer up to ten seconds and send.



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XviD Video Codec 1.3.4
XviD aims to develope a high quality open-source MPEG-4 codec.



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Notepad++ 6.7.9.2
Free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.



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CCleaner for Android 1.11
Keep your Android clean, safe and fast using CCleaner.



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CintaNotes 2.9.1
A free, lightweight and user-friendly note taking application.



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Junkware Removal Tool 7.0.8
Junkware Removal Tool is a security utility that searches for and removes common adware, toolbars, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) from your computer.



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Chromium 45.0.2440.0
Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.



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Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller 18.0.0.194
Uninstall Adobe Flash Player properly from your computer.



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Combofix 15.06.23.01
ComboFix is a program, created by sUBs, that scans your computer for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these infections automatically.



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uTorrent Beta (utorrent) 3.4.3.40580
uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.



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ProgDVB 7.09.3
ProgDVB is the universal and very power software for watching digital TV and listening to radio channels.



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SnagIt 12.4.0
SnagIt is the most complete screen capture utility available.



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Nero Burning Rom 2015 16.0.05500
The powerful burning software Nero Burning ROM allows you to burn your data, music and videos to disc.



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Wise Registry Cleaner 8.62.552
Wise Registry Cleaner is one of the safest Registry cleaning tools available in the market today.



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Kerio Control Firewall 8.6.0
Internet access and security management solution.



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Glarysoft Registry Repair 5.0.1.70
Fast, simple and straightforward. A perfect solution allows you to safely scan, clean, and repair registry problems.



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Mozilla Firefox 39.0 RC 3
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.



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BetterTouchTool for Mac 1.07
BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed FREE app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse, Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad.



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EF Commander 10.61
File manager, archiver, viewer, FTP-client for Windows desktop.



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Adobe Flash Player for Mac 18.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers.



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BB FlashBack Express 5.9.0.3678
BB FlashBack Express is a free screen recorder with the best-of-breed recording features of BB FlashBack.



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Avira Free Mac Security 3.1.1.20
Protect your investment without sacrificing any of the performance you expect from your devices.



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Glary Utilities 5.28
Powerful utilities to increase your PC performance and maintain your system.



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Cocktail for Mac 8.5
Simplifies the use of advanced UNIX functions, gives access to hidden Mac OS X settings, let you easily optimize your system.



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McAfee AVERT Stinger 12.1.0.1589
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system.



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RemoveIT Pro v7 Enterprise 6.23.2015
Locates & Removes many new dangerous files that other popular AV programs do not find.



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Trend Micro Update File 747 for June 23, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.



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AMD Catalyst Graphics Driver Beta 15.6



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