Border violence triggers business boom
chron.com — Security training companies in Texas and elsewhere, bolstered by an alarming increase in kidnappings and violence in Mexico, are finding a new niche in clientele: Americans and Mexicans living, visiting and working across the border. (Submitted by bossm4n) More...
Report: Microsoft Offering Junkware-Free PCs
blogs.chron.com — One of the big problems with Windows Vista wasn't Vista itself, but rather what computer makers did to it when they installed it on systems they sold. As they did with Windows XP before it, PC manufacturers loaded their products down with junkware - unnecessary programs that run in the background, throttling performance and cluttering hard drives. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Are Netbooks a Scourge on the PC Business?
blogs.chron.com — Netbooks are low-cost and low-powered portables that have caught the attention of both the geekerati and the budget-conscious. They'll likely have Windows 7 Starter Edition, a minimalist version of Win7 designed to run on systems without much muscle. Are netbooks the next phase of the PC Business pricing death spiral? (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Astros Fire Local/Team legend Jose' Cruz
chron.com — As an Astros fan and someone who grew up with Jose' Cruz, let me say that this is a tremendous PR disaster for the team. Cruz is one of the most popular Astros of all time. While I agree coaching changes needed to be made, this one makes no sense whatsoever. I'm guessing a lot of season tickets holders will be calling tomorrow to cancel. (Submitted by bossm4n) More...
How Would the Government React to Impending Asteroid Strike?
blogs.chron.com — While there have been plenty of movies about the subject, it's not something that's been formally considered by the U.S government. This is something that has always bothered the chief of Future Science & Technology Exploration for the U.S. Air Force. So he did something about it. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Testosterone levels may predict whether you're a good dad
blogs.chron.com — What kind of father are you? The answer might be in your testosterone.Scientists have previously found that married men, and especially fathers, have lower testosterone levels than unmarried men. (Submitted by amprather) More...
Windows 7: Some ingredients may not be fresh
blogs.chron.com — Updating drivers in Windows has always been a hassle, and starting with Windows Vista and continuing with Windows 7, Microsoft has been working to smooth the process. Windows 7's updater now provides a wider range of drivers and delivers them more frequently. But I discovered this week, what Windows Update is offering may not be so fresh. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
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