Top 10 tips to get started on Google+

You just got your hands on a Google+ invite — but what next? From filtering out annoyances and boosting privacy settings to keyboard shortcuts and tagging practices, check out these 10 tips to get you started on Google’s new social network.

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Breaking News: Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

In a surprise announcement this evening, Apple’s Board of Directors announced that Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO of the company. Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, has been named Jobs’ successor and plans to begin taking over as CEO effective immediately.

His letter:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

When your so far on top, the only way is down. This is the end of an era, quite possibly the turning point for apple (for the worse)…only time will tell.

Ontario researcher awarded for finding Facebook privacy glitch

A researcher who uncovered a privacy glitch that could disclose the sexual orientation of Facebook users has won an award from Ontario’s privacy commissioner.

Aleksandra Korolova, a computer studies PhD candidate at Stanford University in California, won the $3,000 award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PET) , sponsored by Microsoft Corp. and given out annually by Ontario privacy commissioner Ann Cavoukian.

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Windows 7 Migrations: Don't Get Distracted by XP, Windows 8

First, there is increasing pressure to get all workers running Windows 7 as support for Windows XP winds down. At the same time, the demand from workers to use Windows 8 on tablets will only ramp up in anticipation of its release a year from now. Hypothetically, the corporate landscape in a year and half will consist of Windows XP and Windows 7 running on PCs, and newly available tablets running Windows 8 competing with iPads and Android-based tablets.

Google + the Next Scoial Network

Everyone is familiar with Facebook, but there is a new kid on the block Google +. From Google, this new social network looks to correct the failings and sins of Facebook, maybe Facebook will end up in dead space just like MySpace.

Three Technology Trends Your Company Can't Ignore

Technology is evolving — fast. And though it might not be easy to keep up with it all, your company cannot just focus on the changes that are happening today. You need to look beyond, to the technological trends that are emerging to shape the future of your organization and your industry. Why? Because the more anticipatory you can be in regard to technology, the more creatively you can use it to gain competitive advantage. As someone who has been accurately predicting the future of technology for over 25 years, I urge all leaders to focus on the following three emerging trends that will reshape the business landscape as we know it.

The +1 button - Google's Answer to Facebook Like - But Who Will Use It?

Google is starting to roll out the +1 button, starting with google.com, if you default to a localized search page like google.ca, you will see it soon. We liken the +1 button to the Facebook Like button, use +1 to give something your public stamp of approval, so friends, contacts, and others can find the best stuff when they search. Get recommendations for the things that interest you, right when you want them, in your search results.

Samsung Plants Keyloggers On Laptops

Saint Aardvark writes “Mohammed Hassan writes in Network World that he found a keylogger program installed on his brand-new laptop — not once, but twice. After initial denials, Samsung has admitted they did this, saying it was to ‘monitor the performance of the machine and to find out how it is being used.’ As Hassan says, ‘In other words, Samsung wanted to gather usage data without obtaining consent from laptop owners.’ Three PR officers from Samsung have so far refused comment.”

Satellite radio app for your smartphone

Your favourite satellite radio programming is now available on your smartphone. Sirius subscribers in Canada can download a listening app for their BlackBerry, iPhone, iPod touch or Android device and stream more than 100 channels of news, sports, talk, entertainment and commercial–free music.

Get the right digital camera for summer memories

With summer right around the corner, having a digital camera with the right features will be essential to capturing all your warm weather memories.