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25 Worst Passwords of 2011 [STUDY]

25 Worst Passwords of 2011 [STUDY]
Pro tip: choosing “password” as your online password is not a good idea. In fact, unless you’re hoping to be an easy target for hackers, it’s the worst password you can possibly choose. “Password” ranks first on password management application provider SplashData’s annual list of worst intern…

Why Companies Should Invest in Google+ Brand Pages

Why Companies Should Invest in Google+ Brand Pages
As the lines between search engine optimization and social media continue to blur and form one synergistic effort, it is critical that both small and large companies stay up to date with new opportunities for spreading brand awareness and connecting directly with their audiences. When Google make…

Chrome Set to Overtake Firefox in Market Share [STATS]

Chrome Set to Overtake Firefox in Market Share [STATS]
Chrome is poised to overtake Firefox as the world’s second most popular browser after Internet Explorer by December, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Chrome’s share of the global market for the month is hovering around 23.6%, roughly 3% behind Firefox. At 41.7%, Internet Explorer i…

Twitter Releases Web Analytics Tool

Twitter Releases Web Analytics Tool
How much traffic does your website receive from Twitter? Twitter Web Analytics, a new tool announced Tuesday, should help provide some clarity to website owners who rely on the information network for content distribution. Twitter Web Analytics is intended to give website owners more data on t…

Windows 8 Upgrades the Blue Screen of Death [PIC]

Windows 8 Upgrades the Blue Screen of Death [PIC]
If you are or ever were a Windows user, you’re likely familiar with the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). The bug check screen, with its lines of error codes, has been part of Windows since version 1.0. It has represented the crashing of computers — and the frustration of users — for decades…

iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012 [REPORT]

iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012 [REPORT]
Apple has reportedly begun trial production on its next-generation iPad tablet device and it’s scheduled to launch in early 2012. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has begun ordering chips, display panels and other key components for the iPad 3. It is reportedly expected to feature a…