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9 so-bad-they're-good Microsoft spoofs

Orangutans go ape for Skype - and 9 other ways critters use computers

Black Hat 2014: How to crack just about everything

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August 01, 2014
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9 so-bad-they're-good Microsoft spoofs

Microsoft is no stranger to parody videos. Here are 8 "classics" and one new gem of a disaster.

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Issue highlights

1. Orangutans go ape for Skype - and 9 other ways critters use computers

2. Black Hat 2014: How to crack just about everything

3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Official Ubuntu Book, 8th Ed.

4. The Linux Foundation's free Introduction to Linux class starts today

5. Is Nokia planning to sell Android phones again?

6. Nvidia creates dual layer, higher resolution display.

7. Android vulnerability still a threat to many devices nearly two years later

8. When Linus Torvalds curses, people listen [CARTOON]

Orangutans go ape for Skype - and 9 other ways critters use computers

I just called to say EEE EEE EEE. READ MORE

Black Hat 2014: How to crack just about everything

From cell phones and cars to IPv6 security researchers have turned their skills against a world of technology. READ MORE

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Official Ubuntu Book, 8th Ed.

Whether you're new to Ubuntu on on your way to power user status, "The Official Ubuntu Book" is your ideal one-stop knowledge source. Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE

The Linux Foundation's free Introduction to Linux class starts today

In today's open source rundup: The Linux Foundation's free Introduction to Linux class starts today, and you can still register. Plus: Can LibreOffice 4.3 take on Microsoft Office and win? And Debian 8 Jesse will ship with Linux 3.16. READ MORE

Is Nokia planning to sell Android phones again?

In today's Android roundup: Suspicious job postings on LinkedIn leave many wondering if Nokia is preparing to reenter the Android phone market. Plus: Amazon gives away 30 free Android apps, and check out the gorgeous smartwatch engineered by Hewlett-Packard. READ MORE

Nvidia creates dual layer, higher resolution display.

By stacking two LCD panels, it achieves a higher resolution display than what the panels could do. READ MORE

Android vulnerability still a threat to many devices nearly two years later

Security researchers have recently found a vulnerability that could be used to hijack Android apps and devices, but an older issue that can have the same effect remains a significant threat nearly two years after its discovery, according to security firm Bromium. READ MORE

When Linus Torvalds curses, people listen [CARTOON]

Linus Torvalds doesn't suffer fools, bad code or improperly prepared breakfast foods. READ MORE

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