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Memo from 2008: Chrome stores passwords in plain text (gasp)

Just when I thought shoddy tech "journalism" couldn't stoop any lower, there is now a supposedly "new" report out that Chrome stores its passwords in plain text.From Google Chrome security flaw offers unrestricted password access at The Guardian: A serious flaw in the security of Google's Chrome browser lets anyone with access to a user's… Continue reading

Proofreading in journalism

I’ve heard a lot of people (including Eric Schmidt) blasting bloggers in favor of real journalism. I have to say I disagree. Sure, there are garbage blogs out there, but a lot of the highest quality reading material I see out there—and yes, in fact, journalism, too—is in blogs. I’ve seen some terrible reporting in… Continue reading Proofreading in journalism

Tech “journalism” – smacks forehead

Just spotted this “article” on ZDNet called Ubuntu allies with Amazon and Dell. It opens The next Ubuntu release, dubbed Karmic Koala (k is the 10th letter of the alphabet and this is officially release 9.10) is drawing attention for its support for clouds and its improved desktop. [Emphasis added] And apparently Dana Blankenhorn has… Continue reading Tech “journalism” – smacks forehead