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Friday tech news roundup for November 8
Watch a tour of the soon-to-be released Xbox One, get $200 towards a new iPad at Target (if you act fast), and learn about the new Windows tablets coming soon. Also, get ready for new Marvel universe shows on Netflix, read how Minecraft was born, and say goodbye to Blockbuster stores.
Read MoreHave an Adobe account? Here’s how to tell if it was hacked
Last month, Adobe announced that data from at least 2.9 million (yes, million) active users was stolen. Later, some reports put that number closer to 150 million. Thieves made off with encrypted credit card information and also user IDs and log-in credentials. If you’ve wondered if your account could have been among those breached, there’s now a way to find out.
Read MoreThree movies to watch this winter
Now before you start thinking winter is nothing but a cold, white, and depressing season, remember there are some great things to watch when you are locked away in your warm house. Here are some of my favorite movies to watch—some that you may not have heard of before.
Read MoreIn the spotlight: Monticello, Minnesota
As the days grow shorter and fall turns to winter, people begin to flock to Monticello, Minn., a TDS and TDS TV market. Monticello, located about 40 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, sits on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. […]
Read MoreConsumer alert: CryptoLocker “ransomware” holds files hostage until you pay up
The FBI is alerting PC owners of a new kind of “ransomware” called CryptoLocker. Ransomware is a type a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. CryptoLocker encrypts your files and holds them hostage until you pay a ransom of several hundred dollars, typically within three days.Find out what you need to know about this latest threat and how to keep your files safe.
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