Techbyter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) With Bill Blinn

The irrational fear, loathing, and hate for Windows 8 continues but seems to be abating a bit. I just received an uncommonly clever fraud but it was still an obvious fraud. In Short Circuits: An interesting week in South Korea and feds investigate alleged Microsoft bribes.

Which is the better video service, YouTube or Vimeo? Be sure to check the site for a TechByter Worldwide benefit. Is it possible to place "Google" and "Privacy" in the same sentence? In Short Circuits: For Apple, a nasty case of deja vu; Electronic Arts simulates a disaster; more warnings that future wars will be fought online; and how secure is information businesses store?

Google's suggestion (not to say requirement) to use real names doesn't sit well with some individuals. I often recommend downloading software so I should also mention some problems what come with software downloads. A big OOPS for Evernote. Are you wondering where Apple's touch-screen laptops are? And In a slap at Amazon, Google is experimenting with same-day delivery.

The importance of backup, Yahoo once again goes its own way, and in Short Circuits: If you're downloading illegal content, your ISP may soon reach out. Remember when everyone was abandoning Instagram? And an article worth reading on the enduring myth of the FREE Internet.

Do you need a file sharing program? If so, I have a suggestion. How Big Data and the Cloud will affect you. An abbreviated report on how photography continues to evolve. And in Short Circuits ... An update on digital magazines. Is Google Glass: better than beer glasses? And old technology never goes away; it returns as a smart phone app.

Making a slide show may be easier than you think. Correcting an old error. In Short Circuits: Sales of Apple notebooks has dropped, possibly because of the popularity of the Ipad. Apple is facing two law suits by investors. And an executive order by the president aims to give businesses that operate critical infrastructure systems cyber-security information but Congress needs to become involved.

I've identified 10 utilities (more or less) that just about everyone needs. How well are tablets catching on? I'll take a look. In Short Circuits: Apple's Ipad was a hit for the holiday season. A Dell stockholder tries to block the leveraged buyout. An avalanche of fraudulent messages buried my computer this week. And a quick explanation of what happened to the podcast a couple of weeks ago.

Your e-mail account is in danger. ThumbsPlus shows that being all thumbs isn't so bad. In Short Circuits: Google gets involved in the battle between privacy and security. YouTube may soon see some paid content. And Apple trademarks its stores.

Newsweek's conversion to an electronic format has been smooth but for readers, not so smooth. Microsoft's OneNote 2013 turns in an orchestral performance. In Short Circuits: Borrowing an Ipad at La Guardia. Blockbuster continues to shrink. Snip.It becomes Yahoo's latest acquisition. And Google beats the street.

This week: A change from Facebook promotes finding, tablets are the answer to what question? And in Short Circuits: Yes, you definitely need that Java update! (maybe), accused of running down a donkey, Google responds, and GM plans to return to Facebook.

Improvements in Excel 2013, a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Will your applications work with Windows 8? When things go wrong. In Short Circuits: The end of Newsweek and the beginning. Microsoft reports Windows 8 sales figures (Surprise!). Iran blamed for ongoing attacks on US banks. Google's Eric Schmidt calls for open Internet access in North Korea.

How you can have a SaaSsy new year, if you want one. A look at the upcoming version of Microsoft Word. It's a new year but TechByter looks about the same on the surface. In Short Circuits: If you think antivirus software makes you safe, you have another think coming. Google Chairman Eric Schmidt heads for North Korea. And when Amazon catches a cold, Netflix sneezes.

Raspberry Pi soundls like a good idea for 2013. So really ... what's to like about Windows 8? In Short Circuits: Big trouble for Marvell Technologies. Does Instagram employ either an attorney or a public relations professional? One highlight of 2012: George Takei.

If you're planning to buy a new computer, it may come with crapware but you can remove it. Pixels, long the stuff of which digital photos are made, may be on the way out. The FCC moves to modernize the RF spectrum. Another week, another bunch of changes from Adobe. And in Short Circuits: Why do some tech journalists think we're too stupid to use Windows 8? Redbox plans to challenge Netflix. And life on the bleeding edge can be interesting.

Everything but the Facebook photo-sync. Computers may kill jobs but they also create jobs. Some things never change (like Linux usage). And in Short Circuits: A bit of a security leak in Switzerland, something you use has just turned 20, and the man who invented the clean room has died.

Are you wondering how to get to Windows 8 from where you are? The tale of an upgrade - making Windows 8 my own. Batting Outlook out of the park. In Short Circuits: Would the latest Facebook fraud fool you? "Petraeus" has become a descriptive noun. Microsoft is excited about tablets and phones but won't talk about sales figures. And some members of the United Nations would like to censor the Internet.

Creating a well edited video isn't as hard as you may think. Some IT managers and business owners say they'll take a pass on Windows 8. I'm betting they'll be forced to change their minds. This was a fun week for frauds that arrived as spams and you'll be surprised by the ploys that some people fall for. In Short Circuits ... Windows head Steven Sinofsky is out at Microsoft. A free online course might someday generate college-level credit. And next week it's the sound of silence as Techbyter takes a short break.

Passwords are all that stand between you and thieves. Let's figure out how to create strong passwords. How to be your own domain. This is information you need when you tire of having an AOL or Gmail address. Have you turned 64 yet? No, I mean like 64-bit computing. In Short Circuits: There's not much to say about electronics during the recent election but things could be better. Disk drive prices continue to dive and so does the price of memory. A judge tosses Apple's suit against Google out onto the street.

Microsoft Office 2013 will offer lots of new features, your thumb drive could turn out to be trouble if you're not careful, a repeat of the Y2K problem is coming, and in Short Circuits: A quick look at electronic voting machines, Microsoft tries to spin windows 8 sales, and holiday buyers who use PayPal will receive price protection.

How much do you have to pay to keep your computers free of malware? The surprise story of the week: Windows 8 arrives. In Short Circuits ... Is a Surface on your shopping list yet? Where's my train? The Metropolitan Transit Authority has an app for that.