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 ITworld Tonight August 01, 2014 Share this email 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. READ MORE   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 SURVEY: Got 10 minutes? Tell us about your tech interests and you could win an iPad mini ITworld is conducting its annual survey about your involvement with and interest in various technology categories, and invites you to participate. Survey participants will have the opportunity to win an iPad mini and sign up to receive a report outlining survey highlights. Take the survey now! GIVEAWAYS: We've got 5 copies of each of these new books to give away to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter now for your chance to win! The Official Ubuntu Book, 8th Ed. Essential Mobile Interaction Design DON'T MISS... Why many programmers don't bother joining the ACM Top 25 free tools for every Windows desktop 10 amazing (and bizarre) drone discoveries Just their type: 10 keyboards beloved by programmers 11 colorful characters seen at Comic-Con International 2014 Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2014 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **