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Homeless Men Taking Advantage of Library Computers to View Some Porn

Homeless Men Taking Advantage of Library Computers to View Some Porn

Librarians in Laguna Beach are facing an awkward problem as homeless men have taken to gathering 'round public computers to watch adult-themed clips. KTLA reports that the problem is growing (no dirty pun intended), and that on Saturday, eight men were found huddled over a Laguna Beach Public Library monitor to view a porn site. more ›

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died

The man best-known for being the bright mind behind much of Apple Computer's innovative technology products has died. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was 56. He stepped down from his post as Apple CEO just this August, saying he could no longer meet his duties more ›

United Airlines Computer Problem Strands 2,500 LAX Passengers

    

Blame it on "network connectivity" issues: 16 flights on Friday and 15 flights today operated by United Airlines left passengers stranded all over the country, including here in Los Angeles. Flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX) seem to have been particularly affected. more ›

Computer Tech Used Secret Spyware to Capture Images of Unsuspecting Female Customers

Computer Tech Used Secret Spyware to Capture Images of Unsuspecting Female Customers

Not to freak you out or anything, but are you sure right now that no one is taking pictures of you without your knowledge through the camera installed on your Mac? A Fullerton-based computer tech was behind a scheme that involved him installed spyware into the computers of his female clients, which enabled him to collect hundreds of thousands of images of the women in various stages of dress and undress. more ›

When Dead Cow Skin Doesn't Send The Right Message: Saying 'I Love You' With Computer Folders

When Dead Cow Skin Doesn't Send The Right Message: Saying 'I Love You' With Computer Folders

Perhaps the best recent example of "a little thought and creativity goes a long way," this video lunch puts a tidy end to nearly every excuse that exists for not getting your loved one an anniversary present. This clever fellow placed a folder on his wife's desktop to celebrate their third anniversary. Nicely done. PS, different Lisa. more ›

Today is iPad Day: Get in Line

       

Apple's iPad launches today, and that means serious enthusiasts have been in line at local Apple stores for hours already, waiting to get their hands on their new toy. Notices were sent out to those who reserved their $499+ webby machine thing, and many opted to get out of bed before the crack of dawn to take their place in lines. more ›

Crooks Targeting Manhattan Beach Apple Store Shoppers

Crooks Targeting Manhattan Beach Apple Store Shoppers

A series of vehicle burglaries in the Manhattan Beach area recently have prompted local authorities to caution shoppers at the Apple Store at the Manhattan Beach Village Mall to not leave their purchases in their vehicles after leaving the store. Since September police have determined that the burglars have watched customers exiting the store with new computers and then seized the opportunity to break in to the vehicles once drivers have left the Mall and driven to other locations and left the computer unattended in the parked car. The Manhattan Beach PD is working on solving these crimes, and are reminding shoppers not to leave pricey goods unattended in cars, no matter how far from the place of purchase you go or if the vehicle is locked. more ›

Apple Changes iTunes Pricing: Now 69, 99 and 129 Cents

Apple Changes iTunes Pricing: Now 69, 99 and 129 Cents

Up in San Francisco at MacWorld today (SFist coverage here), Apple Computers announced a slew of new fun Mac toys, but one of the big news hitting pertinent to the music industry is the pricing change. Executive Phil Schiller said iTunes songs would come in three pricing tiers: 69 cents, 99 cents and $1.29. Record companies will choose the prices, which marks a significant change, since Apple previously made all songs sell for 99 cents. more ›

Best Non-News News Item of the Day: Junk Email is Bad! Junk Email Spreads Viruses!

Best Non-News News Item of the Day: Junk Email is Bad! Junk Email Spreads Viruses!

Once again, the Daily News has saved us all from despair, anguish, and strife by providing Angelenos with vital news about our city. From the folks who brought you "Breaking News: Patchy Drizzle Expected This Morning" comes "Junk e-mails spreading that promise erotic celebrity pics, Glendale company warns." more ›

Throwing Away Your Computer?

Throwing Away Your Computer?

If you think you can just throw it in the trash, you're wrong. That would be really bad for the environment and bad for your check book. Occasionally, there are e-waste events around the city, but lucky for us, the City of LA has six S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) that are open to the public a few days a week as a free service. Today, we headed to the Sun Valley S.A.F.E.... more ›

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