Apple's new Mac Pro has a replaceable socketed CPU

The new Mac Pro is truly a uniquely designed desktop unlike anything anyone has seen before. Yet, the fact that this compact computer is one of the first fully-solid state workstations in the market (meaning no moving parts), makes some potential buyers nervous.

But fear not, the most important components of the Mac Pro can be replaced and upgraded quite easily. The RAM and, most surprisingly, the CPU can be replaced if need be. The fly in the ointment is that the SSD drives and the graphics cards are permanent. 

Source: ExtremeTech

Google to shut down Bump and Flock by the end of January

If you use file-sharing service Bump and group collaboration app Flock, then you’re going to have to export your data soon as the Google-owned services are going to be shuttered by January 31. Company CEO and co-founder David Lieb said in a blog post, the two products will be taken off the Apple and Google Play app stores because their team intends to focus on the new projects they are working on with Google.

Syrian Electronic Army hacked Skype’s blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts

Skype's Twitter hack message

The Syrian Electronic Army couldn’t wait to start the year with a cyber-attack. This time they took down Microsoft Skype’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and the official blog to call for an end to spying.

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Android app switching made easy with Loopr

The Loopr app makes it easier for you to switch tasks on your Android device. The app designates a hotspot of sorts on either side of your screen, which you hold for a couple of seconds for the half-circle of running app icons to pop up. Now, you can rifle through the apps without even lifting your finger from the screen. The free app is up for download here.