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Identity Theft Threat to iTunes Users

Users of the popular Apple iTunes online music store may find themselves the victim of stolen identity theft. That is because a new crop of thieves are out to target iTunes users, and so far have had some limited success. The identity theft threat to iTunes users comes in the form of “Phishing,” a technique that has long been seen connected to online banking, PayPal, Ebay and mainstream retail stores. Until now, no one seems to have dared to touch Apple, but recently, however, that has changed. Phishing is a term used to describe the strategy that crooks use to … Continue reading →

Free Access to iTunes May Be Coming Your Way

According to the Financial Times, Apple is considering a plan that would give its customers free access to the entire iTunes library as long as they are willing to pay a premium on the purchase of their new iPhone or iPod device. While rumors have been going around the Internet for years regarding a decision by Apple to make its iTunes service completely free, this is the first time that there is any credence to the consideration. The plan would certainly be a bold move. Giving away songs on iTunes could anger some artists as well as creating a nightmare … Continue reading →

Computing Review: July 28th Through August 3rd

Do you treat your iPod like a baby or your baby like an iPod? Some folks do. And what about that possible taxi strike because of requirements for GPS systems. Are you in favor of the taxi commission or the cabbies? Don’t know what I am talking about? Hmm, well we can solve that. Just catch up on this past week’s article in the Computing Blog. Here is your review for July 28th through August 4th. July 30th Computing Review: July 14th Through July 20th Have you been sending e-mail from your campground? Did you even know that you could? … Continue reading →

iTunes: Over 3 Billion Served

Do you remember years ago when it was fun to watch the McDonald’s sign change to show how many burgers were sold. Somewhere along the line, they just couldn’t keep up any longer, and those signs changed to the line “billions and billions served. It is a very different world now, and success is measured in music downloads rather than patties with special sauce. Yesterday, Apple announced that more than three billion songs have been purchased and downloaded from the Apple iTunes store. “We’d like to thank all of our customers who have contributed to this incredible milestone,” said Eddy … Continue reading →

At the Crossroads with Robert Johnson

I was out in my Jeep today, running errands, when I head the song “Crossroads” by Cream on the radio. I hadn’t heard it in a while and listening to it reminded me what a great bluesy rock song this was. You may be wondering why a band like Cream would sing about the crossroads. Heck, you may not even know what they mean by the crossroads. Well, let me tell you… “Crossroads” was actually written by bluesman Robert Johnson, although he called it “Cross Road Blues.” Cream took the lyrics from that song and combined it with some lines … Continue reading →