Ran into an issue this week while trying to uninstall TrendMicro Titanium 2012, it would not uninstall. The client I was assisting had paid for TrendMicro a year ago, so the subscription was just about to expire. The client has decided to go to another option instead of renewing with TrendMicro. As I attempted to uninstall TrendMicro 2012, I kept coming across the same error “Unable to Remove Your Security Software”. The error says that I needed to “restart computer before trying again”, which I tried a number of times. Each time I attempted the uninstall, the same message would appear. Read more
Archive for February 2013
Internet Explorer 10 Now Available For Windows 7 Users
With an announcement on the Internet Explorer Facebook Page (https://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/internetexplorer), Microsoft has now released Internet Explorer 10 for those on Windows 7.
Galaxy Note 8: Samsung’s 8-inch Phablet (Via TechFeed)
With the Note 8, Samsung has unveiled the latest device in the Galaxy family. The Note 8 is an 8″ phone/tablet (or phablet as they are commonly known) that combines features of the Galaxy S devices and the smaller 5.5″ Note. Scott from TechFeed has all the detail on this latest galaxy device.
Don’t recall sending that message? Maybe you’re ‘sleep texting’ (via CNN)
If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time. But some people experience a different kind of messaging mishap, one they may not even remember doing. And no, they’re not drunk-dialing. Read more
Popular Facebook Hoaxes 2/24
This week saw the return of two Facebook hoaxes. Hoaxes are a regular occurrence on Facebook these days because the bad guys know that a percentage of users always seem to fall for them. One of the current hoaxes prey on the privacy fears that everyone has with Facebook, while the other works on offering something for nothing. In both cases, they notices come off sounding official but as the saying goes “If its to good to be true…….”.
Deal on Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership $34.99
There is a deal going on at the moment for those looking to get an Xbox Live Gold Membership. The Xbox live membership which is usually priced at $59.99 (for 12 months) can be found at Amazon (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/Xbox-LIVE-Month-Gold-Membership-360/dp/B0029LJIFG?tag=dealswoot-20) and Best Buy Online (http://www NULL.bestbuy NULL.com/site/Microsoft%20-%20Call%20of%20Duty:%20Black%20Ops%20II%20Xbox%20LIVE%2012-Month%20Gold%20Membership%20Card/6692474 NULL.p?id=1218780225304&AID=10474050&PID=3668349&skuId=6692474&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww NULL.bestbuy NULL.com%2Fsite%2FMicrosoft+-+Call+of+Duty%3A+Black+Ops+II+Xbox+LIVE+12-Month+Gold+Membership+Card%2F6692474 NULL.p%3Fid%3D1218780225304&cj=true&st=6541912%2C+6692447%2C+6692474_&lp=2&cp=1&ref=39&CJPID=3668349&loc=01)for $34.99, which is a 42% savings off the original price. Read more
eBay Making Changes To User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Buyer Protection
eBay is currently sending out notifications to all its users that they are making changes to the User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Buy Protection policies.
“The updated User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Buyer Protection Policy were posted on www.ebay.com (http://rover NULL.ebay NULL.com/rover/4/0/8?eecl=1&eesi=US&i=185ffea8cd9II2e7f9e2II8c5064II186a220541aII1&eepc=&bu=44269638874&segname=B0676DC-00&crd=20130222154221&emParams=i&sojTags=emid%3Dbu%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Ccrd%3Dcrd) on February 4, 2013. The updated User Agreement and Privacy Policy are effective immediately for new members and on March 26, 2013 for current members. The updated Buyer Protection Policy is effective on April 9, 2013″
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