SourceForge and Slashdot were bought by new owners at the end of January. BIZX, LLC bought the two sites from DHI Group, Inc and they are already taking big steps to undo the damage the site's reputations have suffered in previous years. SourceForge, home to many open source software projects, last changed hands in 2012. In July 2013, the owners announced a new program … [Read more...]
How to stream Super Bowl 50
If you are looking forward to watching the Big Game on Sunday but do not have a cable/satellite subscription or don't receive CBS over-the-air, you are not out of luck. You will be able to watch Super Bowl 50 if you have an Internet connection and live inside of the United States. CBS is offering multiple options to stream the game. From a computer, you can stream the game … [Read more...]
Google targets deceptive download buttons
Google announced that they will be working to end deceptive download and play buttons on sites. These often function as ads on websites offering downloads or streaming videos and are luring unsuspecting victims to click which will then take them to suspicious sites or download unwanted software. Google has identified these fake buttons and is responding to them in kind with … [Read more...]
How much do you lose switching to a new Google account?
It has been in the back of my mind recently to switch my Google account to a different Gmail address. In my case, my primary Gmail address is an unprofessional gaming nickname while I have a newer Gmail address that is more professional. My setup was to have my new Gmail forwarding to my old Gmail and I have it set up as a secondary send-as address. Unfortunately, some email … [Read more...]
YouTube Red launches, promises Creators same or increased revenue
As promised, YouTube has launched their new subscription service, YouTube Red. The membership costs $9.99 per month and allows additional functionality across devices with no ads such as the ability to save videos offline and keep your videos playing in the background. You can find all the details and start a free 1 month trial at youtube.com/red in the … [Read more...]