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Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop extension now supports some Linux systems

Jul09
by on July 9, 2014 at 10:35 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Product Launches

Google has announced that its Chrome plugin, which allows users to remotely access other computers via the Chrome browser or a Chromebook device, now provides access for Linux users too. It’s already supported Windows and Macs for some time – it first launched back in 2012 – and recently launched an Android app for using the feature too. Users keen to get started can find more details of the set-up process here, but you’ll need to be running the Ubuntu or Debian (or related) Linux OS for it to work. ➤ Introducing Chrome Remote Desktop for Linux (Beta)! [Google Product Forums]    

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Singapore forces ISPs to block piracy sites with latest amendment to its Copyright Act

Jul09
by on July 9, 2014 at 10:01 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, pirate bay, Singapore

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The Singapore parliament has just passed an amendment to the city-state’s Copyright Act that targets sites such as The Pirate Bay. The bill introduces an “order to disable access to flagrantly infringing online location” — which means that a copyright owner can submit an application to the High Court, after which a network service provider can be ordered to block the offending site. As CNET notes, copyright owners could previously issue a take-down notice, but service providers weren’t forced to comply and typically wouldn’t act on it. This new amendment changes the game quite a fair bit, and is good news for those…

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LikeManager lets you browse everything you’ve Liked on Facebook

Jul09
by on July 9, 2014 at 9:08 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Portuguese start-up ColorElephant has just launched its latest product, LikeMananger, which is a handy Facebook app that provides you with the ability to explore and search the links you’ve Liked on the social networking site. It works by being authenticated with Facebook and pulling in links you’ve shared, Likes you’ve given to Pages and links your friends have recently shared. These are then processed, and you can then share them on further. The app can be used for free, but that only gives you a set of 30 Likes and 30 updates a week. However, you can upgrade to a premium package…

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