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Autorun Action Splash (exe): Autorun Action Splash is software for making striking Autorun/Autoplay CDs. This program is specifically designed to, after CD-ROM insertion, splash an image of your choice while launching a file. Autorun Action Splash offers you the ability to display either a single image such as a company logo or multiple images...; Tags: Animation, Pollen Software, Autorun Action Splash; Software downloads 2008-03-17

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VMWare: Time to Pay the Open Source Piper: It would not be an exaggeration to say that yesterday was a very bad day for VMWare. My friend and fellow tech blogger colleague at ComputerWorld, Steven J Vaughn-Nichols, thinks the company will be down for the count when they take their next hit, that essentially, the...; Tags: Software, VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Hardware, Management, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-09
Late breaking news: Microsoft investigates reports of Office Word 2002 SP 3 exploited in the wild: From Bill Sisk, security response communications manager for Microsoft: Microsoft Security Advisory (953635) Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution Published: July 8, 2008 Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a possible vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3....; Tags: Attacker, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Security, Office Suites, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Microsoft addresses 9 security vulnerabilities with 4 "Important" bulletins: Microsoft announced 4 "Important" security bulletins today that cover 9 separate vulnerabilities. Of note were vulnerabilities reported in Windows DNS server and client, and within SQL Server. Briefly, the vulnerabilities involve: Cache poisoning and insufficient socket entropy flaws in Microsoft DNS Server A remote...; Tags: Attacker, Microsoft SQL Server, Vulnerability, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook Web Access, Microsoft Outlook, Security, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Microsoft delivers 'important' patches: Microsoft on Tuesday delivered nine important patches to fix vulnerabilities in SQL Server, Exchange Server, Vista and Windows Server. Among the details, which were previewed last week. CVE-2008-0085: A vulnerability in the way SQL Server manages memory page reuse. An attacker with database operator...; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook Web Access, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Security, Databases, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites, Enterprise Software, Data Management, Hardware, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-08

Broadcast or communicate?: When the Czarist autocracy was overthrown in the 1917 Russian revolution, fundamental changes in Russian society under the new political structure occurred. A fascinating example for me is that while most of the world was busy building out telephone communications infrastructure, the Soviets chose to focus on installing...; Tags: E-mail, Collaboration, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-08
SWF Magician (zip): You can create a transparent desktop animations with a few clicks of a button. What you create in your .swf file is what you will see on your desktop. (using action script / sound also) With no frame and no background. You can create logo's, games, animations, screenmates, virtual people,...; Tags: Animation, SWF Magician, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-08
AVG changes its stance on LinkScanner: A few days ago I wrote a story about AVG's LinkScanner causing a massive amount of additional traffic on the net in the name of protecting customers... yeah. Well, here's a quote from the original article to give some background: Apparently AVG is spamming the Internet with traffic that looks to...; Tags: Web, Web Site, Whirlpool Corp., Search Result, Slashdot, AVG, LinkScanner, Web Site Development, Search, Channel Management, Web Technology, Internet, Marketing, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-07
Why you'll have a long wait for Microsoft's next OS: Why you'll have a long wait for Microsoft's next OSPerhapsbecause I said best bitsThe next OS from Microsoftshould employ the best bits of what is available, whether they are Microsoft ideas or not - most of the best ones have not been. For example, it should at the very least...; Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Google trying to take privacy seriously: Google trying to take privacy seriouslyRE: Google trying to take privacy seriouslyThe whole thing is a legal can of worms which I did not see American judges opening. I hope this will be overturned for it has very serious implications all over the world.While the state may potentially be the...; Tags: SECURITY, Google Inc., privacy; Discussion threads 2008-07-05
Nikon announces D700: Full-frame dSLR for $2,000 less than flagship D3: Nikon announces D700: Full-frame dSLR for $2,000 less than flagship D3I wonder how much Ms. Chen was paid by Nikon......to conveniently overlook the existance of the Canon [i]5D[/i]?The Canon is a full-frame 12Mp camera that costs several hundred dollars less than the [i]D700[/i]. It's used by a lot of professional...; Tags: Nikon Corp., Canon Inc., D700, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Full-frame dSLR, camera; Discussion threads 2008-07-04
Das Professional Keyboard: Anyone who remembers when a "laptop" computer looked more like a suitcase-size nuclear weapon may recall the old IBM Model M-style keyboard. With its distinct "clacky" sound and the amazing responsiveness of its buckling spring keys, many typists, gamers, and enthusiasts lament that that old design has become more-or-less instinct....; Tags: Keyboards, Games, Das Professional, keyboard; Product reviews 2008-07-03
Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?AVG Freeware Ain't So Free After All...Man, am I shocked that AVG is doing this. Of course I don't use the product but have made recommendations in the past to folks who could not afford to purchase good...; Tags: Scanners, Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Badware, server log, AVG, AVG LinkScanner; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
EIC podcast: Search wars; Viacom vs. YouTube (and its users): EIC podcast: Search wars; Viacom vs. YouTube and its usersViacom's Data DragnetIt seems to me that their is no justification for allowing this data dragnet.Whether dynamic or static, IP addresses can be traced back to many of the original users through data from Internet service providers. The Whitter article cited...; Tags: Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc., IP address; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Judge: Viacom gets 12TB of YouTube user data: Judge: Viacom gets 12TB of YouTube user dataWell it's not like anyone has EVER... used an IP address to take legal action against an individual....oh wait. They have.Never mind.RE: Judge: Viacom gets 12TB of YouTube user dataGlad I am not a Google Log-Oner!Of course who's to say that the data...; Tags: YouTube user data, Viacom Inc., user data, YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Encrypt File or Parent Folder (How to encrypt data on your laptop for holiday travel): Encrypt File or Parent Folder How to encrypt data on your laptop for holiday travelencryptionso hard to used, how about a printable form, all pages...this might have been useful.RE: Encrypt File or Parent Folder How to encrypt data on your laptop for holiday travelOR you could just right-click on the...; Tags: Notebooks, SECURITY, Encrypt File, Parent Folder, holiday travel, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Q'n'A: Are Youtube users are royally screwed?: I've been reading the headlines today, and the main headlines on most of the top technology websites are about the YouTube/Google/Viacom saga. I'd like to call this: Youglecomgate, a potentially volatile situation hovers over the midst of everyone who has been on YouTube ever, so that's probably the majority of...; Tags: Google Inc., YouTube Inc., Viacom Inc., Corporate Communications, Internet, Networking, Marketing, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel: It's getaway day and as we prepare to hit the road, trudge through airport security and snag that car rental, spare a thought for the valuable data that travels with you on that trusty old laptop. According to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, more than...; Tags: Laptop Computer, Richard Stiennon, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Cool Tools - Plan a festive Fourth of July with social apps: The Cool Tools feature is taking a long weekend with the rest of us so it's making its holiday splash today. This week in Cool Tools I explore ways that we can leverage the social Web to plan for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration. by Jennifer Leggio; Tags: Barbecue, Festival, Friend, Tool, July, Cool Tools Feature, BrightKite, Social Networking Site, Social Networking, Productivity, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Jennifer Leggio; Blog posts 2008-07-03
AT: ATprohibitively expensive for college students (parents!)These rates are obscene. Note that the unlimited plans don't include any text messages, which is what the kids really need. So you need to pay an additional $15 or $20 for text. I am currently paying for one iPhone for one college student but...; Tags: Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-07-03