July 2009 – Official TechtalkRadio Blog

July 21, 2009 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

Facebook allows advertisers to use your picture

It is my opinion that we should expect that there are no absolutes in regards to safety and security…at all. With that in mind, the story about pictures in Facebook accounts being used for advertisements (Facebook now lets advertisers use your picture) doesn’t surprise me. As we’ve discussed many times, things are noted in “Terms of Service” and “End-User License Agreements” that people don’t read and/or understand.

To “opt out” of the Facebook ads:

go to Settings, then Account Settings…

on the My Account tab, in the Privacy section, choose “manage”…

go to News Feed and Wall, then the Facebook Ads tab…

and for Appearance in Facebook Ads, change it to “no one”.

July 16, 2009 Andy TaylorLeave a commentUncategorized

Windows 7 RC Downloads Extended to August 20th

Windows 7 Release CandidateNotice:

Downloads will end August 20

Thanks for all your help building Windows 7. We are on our way to the last big milestone: Release to Manufacturing. Starting on October 22, you’ll see it on PCs and store shelves. As we gear up for that, it’s time to wind down the Release Candidate testing program.

If you or a friend needs a download, you’ve got time. We’ll continue to offer the RC download until August 20, 2009. After that, you won’t be able to get the download, but if you have the bits, you can still install the RC and get a key if you need one.

(To get a key, just go to the Downloads page and follow the instructions.) Tell us what you think.

If you’re using the Windows 7 Release Candidate, we hope you like what you see. Let us know — go to http://input.microsoft.com and tell us what you think. You’ll be able to give feedback on various aspects of the operating system. Got the RC and need help? Experts on the Windows 7 Forum can help answer your questions. The forum also gives you a way to share what you’ve learned with other people