What's the easiest way to make your computer faster? No, the answer is no longer "Add RAM." Is Windows 8 causing a slump in PC sales? Not guilty! And in Short Circuits ... Microsoft opens its campaign against Amazon, Oracle says 42 Java security issues have been resolved, and who turned off the Google?

Thinking about buying some fake followers for your Twitter account? Think again! Before buying a tablet computer, consider the total cost of ownership. This week's patch Tuesday brought only a few critcal updates. And in Short Circuits, the IRS appears to be ready to tell tech companies that there is no such thing as a free lunch and you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.

It isn't just e-mail and websites; fraud is heading your way from every possible location. If you have older programs that won't work on Windows 7 or 8, there might be a way. But sometimes you need to know when it's time to give up. In Short Circuits: Apple apologizes to Chinese consumers but retains the same policies in the US. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop users will want to download some updates. TechByter Twitters. And Santa Clara leads the way in ubiquitous Wi-Fi thought the power grid.

Electronic versions of magazines cost less to produce but the subscription fee is higher. Why? Files that some large and important companies have put in the cloud turned out not to be protected. State governments are doing better when it comes to providing information about how your tax dollars are spent. In Short Circuits, software that could crash your car, an annoyed spammer nearly takes down the Internet, and good news for readers.

The irrational fear, loathing, and hate for Windows 8 continues but seems to be abating a bit. I just received an uncommonly clever fraud but it was still an obvious fraud. In Short Circuits: An interesting week in South Korea and feds investigate alleged Microsoft bribes.

Which is the better video service, YouTube or Vimeo? Be sure to check the site for a TechByter Worldwide benefit. Is it possible to place "Google" and "Privacy" in the same sentence? In Short Circuits: For Apple, a nasty case of deja vu; Electronic Arts simulates a disaster; more warnings that future wars will be fought online; and how secure is information businesses store?

Google's suggestion (not to say requirement) to use real names doesn't sit well with some individuals. I often recommend downloading software so I should also mention some problems what come with software downloads. A big OOPS for Evernote. Are you wondering where Apple's touch-screen laptops are? And In a slap at Amazon, Google is experimenting with same-day delivery.

The importance of backup, Yahoo once again goes its own way, and in Short Circuits: If you're downloading illegal content, your ISP may soon reach out. Remember when everyone was abandoning Instagram? And an article worth reading on the enduring myth of the FREE Internet.

Do you need a file sharing program? If so, I have a suggestion. How Big Data and the Cloud will affect you. An abbreviated report on how photography continues to evolve. And in Short Circuits ... An update on digital magazines. Is Google Glass: better than beer glasses? And old technology never goes away; it returns as a smart phone app.

Making a slide show may be easier than you think. Correcting an old error. In Short Circuits: Sales of Apple notebooks has dropped, possibly because of the popularity of the Ipad. Apple is facing two law suits by investors. And an executive order by the president aims to give businesses that operate critical infrastructure systems cyber-security information but Congress needs to become involved.