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iBlueChip, iDow - Apple to Join the Down Jones Industrial Average

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Now that's the iSlap to AT&T Apple (AAPL) To Join The Dow Jones Industrial Average March 18, Replacing AT&T (T). And that naturally caused the AT&T stock decline. Here are all 3 charted today #iBlueChip #iDow #iSlap According to Reuters, the decision to move AT&T aside shows how much communications and technology have evolved over the last several decades . You got that right indeed. Historic moment for Apple According to Dow Jones, "a stock typically is added only if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors," and so on some level, Dow Jones is reaffirming Apple's corporate reputation with this addition.

Windows users are also vulnerable to FREAK snooping attacks

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You should be FREAK ing out because of this encryption bug found in Windows and Internet Explorer. And if you are still the one using Windows XP, then most probably your PC is affected too, but don't wait Windows to send you any security updates on the way because  Windows XP support ended on April 8, 2014 . Windows 10 Tech Preview, Courtesy of Microsoft In a security advisory released Thursday, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows was and still is, in fact, vulnerable to FREAK (Factoring attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys). Earlier this week there were rumors that IE and Windows users were not affected by this bug. What is FREAK? It allows an attacker to intercept HTTPS connections between vulnerable clients and servers and force them to use weakened encryption, which the attacker can break to steal or manipulate sensitive data. FreakAttack.com is dedicated to tracking the impact of the attack and helping users test whether they’re vulnerable. Popular sites that are vulnerabl

You can get Shopify POS (point of sale) for free!

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If you are an avid Shopify user, and have been undecided whether to get yourself a Shopify POS app, now its the perfect time to make up your mind, because today Shopify announces that selling in person just got a whole lot easier - their point of sale (POS) app, Shopify POS , is now available on the iPhone, and it's free for all Shopify merchants. With the new Shopify POS, you can now accept cash, credit, debit, and gift cards on your iPhone and iPad . Brick and mortar businesses can use our new Retail Package for more advanced features. Shopify POS seamlessly integrates with your online store so your products, orders and customers are always in sync. Bridging this gap between online and offline selling is an important step forward in our mission to make commerce better. Shopify POS is perfect for merchants that sell at farmers markets, pop-up stores, or even coffee shops on the weekend. Get your free Shopify POS (Point of Sale) app here . You will need Mobile Cred