Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . Facebook and Google have made some changes to their terms of service, and it could mean you're now easier to find on Facebook, or your face and name could be shown endorsing a product or service you've recommended.

Click here for the details on how to protect your privacy: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/facebook-google-tos-tweaks/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131016 - Facebook And Google TOS Tweaks

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . Cryptolocker — a form of malware called ransomware, which holds your computer hostage and straight up demands money to release it — now accepts Bitcoins for its payment. For your convenience. =/

Click here for details, and some links to backup and antivirus software: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/cryptolocker/ =) Bud

Bud's Weekly Geek - Out! 20131023 - Cryptolocker Ransomware

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . Track n Treat is an iPhone app which lets parents keep an eye on their trick-or-treating kids, using realtime GPS location tracking.

Click here for the details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/track-n-treat/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131030 - Track n Treat

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . after almost 50 years of restrictions on using electronics during takeoff and landing, the FAA is loosening its grip on when you can use your devices on a plane.

Click here for the details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/in-flight-electronics/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131106 - FAA Relaxes Rules On In - Flight Electronics

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . if you've ever wanted to just speak to a real live human being on the phone, especially at a big company, it can range from difficult to impossible. GetHuman.com is a crowdsourced website listing companies big and small, and the best ways to get a non-robot on the line.

Click here for the details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/gethuman/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131113 - GetHuman.com

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . the New Oxford American Dictionary has chosen its word of the year for 2013. It's not bitcoin. It's not twerk.

It's . . . well, click here: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/2013-word-of-the-year/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131120 - Selfie - Oxford English Dictionary's Word Of The Year

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . anyone can now get the latest versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for $10/month, but you have to jump in before December 2.

Click here for details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/photoshop-photography-program/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131127 - Adobe's Photoshop Photography Program

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . Amazon has announced that it plans to deliver some orders in 30 minutes or less . . . using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Click here for details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/amazon-prime-air/ =) Bud

Bud's Weekly Geek - Out! 20131204 - Amazon Prime Air

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . Circuit Scribe is a rollerball pen with conductive silver ink inside that lets you draw working circuits onto ordinary paper. NO MORE BREADBOARDS!

Click here for details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/circuit-scribe/ =) Bud

Geek-out! 20131211 - Circuit Scribe

Today on Bud's Weekly Geek-out . . . 'tis the week before Christmas, so I've picked out a Christmas app, a Christmas game, and a Christmas song. A pretty funny, geeky song.

Click here for details: http://www.TheZone.fm/geekout/christmas-2013/ =) Bud

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