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Is it wise to loosen Entourage's attachment security policy?

Entourage 2008 is very strict in its blocking of attachments and some users may find its security rules restrictive. However, with a bit of effort, users can tell Entourage to loosen up on various Mac OS X files, Mime content and certain file name extensions. However, whether...

Tags: Security, Apple Macintosh, Extension, Entourage 2008, Default Rule, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, E-mail, Desktops, Operating Systems, Scripting Languages, Software, Online Communications, Hardware, Software/Web Development, Web Development, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2008-04-22

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Which antivirus is best at removing malware?

Run a Linux distro or a MacIt is funny, when you 'weld' a web_browserinto an operating system and viruses/worms/malware/trojans and spyware come in from outside sources it is amazing how insecureit makes an Operating System.Say what you will, Linux distro's power theInternet with Bind dns, dhcp, routers/switchesand they do not...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, MSE, antivirus, operating system, malware, Linux Distro, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Uniture Memory Booster 6.1.0.5138 (Windows)

Uniture Memory Booster is a professional memory booster used for speeding up computer. For having powerful functions, Uniture Memory Booster can free up wasted RAM automatically and compresses system memory to make processes run faster with greater stability. It is feature-rich yet easy to use software. Clicking a wizard button...

Tags: Memory, Microsoft Windows, Uniture Software, Uniture Memory Booster, Flash Memory

Software downloads 2009-10-22

America backs away from the Internet with a whimper

Just like how the EU workswhen they do not agree on something, the bargining, voting, referendums, treaties, et cetera begin.And nothing gets done. I guess the internet will now become another thing to be bargin, bantered, discussed, and not agreed apon.Yes, the future looks so bright for it. I wonder,...

Tags: Mediterranean, Internet, parody, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

FSF launches "Windows 7 Sins" campaign

Classic defensive strategyIf you can't defend your POV, pound the table! :)Seriously, this makes the FSF look desperate. It might also open them up for libel charges Of course MS has to weigh the martyr factor. On second thought, that might give the FSF too much credit...The fact they felt...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Patches, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Number 6, Total Cost, Free Software Foundation, Microsoft Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-08-26

Remote control overload

RE: Remote control overloadI feel the same way! We have a lot of electronic devices and have tried pretty much everything. We got a nice "touch screen" type of universal remote once which was sort of nice but as you stated many of the features of the previous...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Bidirectional, touch screen

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

A killer Windows 7 bug? Sorry, no

A killer Windows 7 bug? Sorry, noWhy are people so obsessed with unused RAM?What, pray tell, is the purpose of RAM if it isn't for it to be used by something? Bragging about unused RAM is like bragging about how your grocery getter has 500HP even though you never use...

Tags: Operating systems, RAM, memory, Windows 7 bug, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, killer

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

Back to school: Will you be buying productivity software for that new laptop?

It wasn't all that long ago that a key question when you bought a new computer was, Office or WordPerfect? I mean not long ago in human years. In Internet years, it was an eternity. Does WordPerfect even exist anymore? Does anyone care? Now,...

Tags: Laptop Computer, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-08-03

Was 4chan block about censorship, security or net neutrality?

Was 4chan block about censorship, security or net neutrality?tens of thousands of DoS attacks are blocked every dayDana, you need to get your facts straight. DailyKos isn't exactly an authority figure on this and he even admitted to jumping the gun on the story like so many other people.The...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), INTERNET, Cyberthreats, Net Neutrality, security, censorship

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

Apple removes Google Voice-based apps from the App Store

Apple removes Google Voice-based apps from the App StoreIt's time to embrace SIP/VoIP, stupid Apple/AT&T! :)Besides, paying 20 cents a minute for a GoPhone is too pricey!Any surprises here? No.As long as Apple and AT&T exercise anti-competitive and capricious control over iTunes and the App Store, the iPhone is dead...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, HTC Hero, Apple Inc., Google Inc., AT&T Corp., App Store

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

MT Browser Switcher 1.0.20090710 (Windows)

This small utility allows you to assign URLs to several different browsers so different websites can be opened with different browsers. This can be useful if you use some browser for everyday surfing but prefer another browser for particular websites. For example you use Opera for everyday surfing, but you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, MiTo Team, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2009-07-09

Microsoft, hoist by a Chrome petard

Microsoft, hoist by a Chrome petardAlready in the works...Been in research for going on 4 years.RE: Microsoft, hoist by a Chrome petardI wouldn't want to think Chrome browser adoption has been great. Same way, though the idea is a nice one of no frills, kind of web only OS (are...

Tags: Operating systems, Linux, UNIX, Web browsers, Moonlight 2.0, Chrome, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

Best CallRecorder for S60 5th edition (Mobile)

Note: calls recording is available only for Nokia devices Samsung and other vendors are not supported.Features: "No beep" recording option; Automatic recording of voice calls, optionally limited or unlimited in time; User defined storage memory for recorded conversations; Custom rules allowing to automate call recording for different phone numbers and...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Rule, Record, Smartphoneware, Phone Number, Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2009-07-08

Report: Microsoft trying to settle EC antitrust matters

Report: Microsoft trying to settle EC antitrust mattersSilly Boy.Protectionism helps no-one. Your "sissy socialist" message is offensive.What is US government doing meanwhile?They just let these European sissy socialists get away w/ screwing American companies on all sorts of sorrow butt excuses at every turn? Giving in now, there's no end...

Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, CLI, Microsoft Corp., ballot screen, EC antitrust matter, EC antitrust, Microsoft Trying

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

News to know: Yahoo CFO; Oracle's Java; iPhone 3G S specs; EC2 outage

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Yahoo names Tim Morse as new CFO Larry Dignan: Can Oracle give Java a boost (and...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Java, Yahoo! Inc., Palm Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Apple iPhone 3G, Microsoft Corp., Outage, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Pricing, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-06-12

Actual Window Manager 5.3 (Windows)

Actual Window Manager is a desktop productivity suite of over 50 tools, letting users change their interaction with windows in many new exciting ways: minimize windows to tray or screen, apply transparency, roll up, pin on top, auto-align windows, resize, etc. Any of these operations and many others can be...

Tags: Window, Microsoft Windows, Window Manager, Actual Tools, Actual Window Manager, Construction

Software downloads 2009-06-01

Microsoft cancels oral hearing in EC browser-bundling case

Microsoft cancels oral hearing in EC browser-bundling caseOpera = Euro companyDo you really expect the EC to rule AGAINST one of their own, regardless if it's Redmond or any other U.S. company?M$ tries to delaybut the comission won't buy it.M$ should better pony up the money and GPL windoze.If no...

Tags: Web browsers, browser competitor, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, browser-bundling case, oral, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-05-21

Best Private Conversation for S60 5th edition (Mobile)

How to start: To start working with the application you must choose one of the available modes: Follow rules - processes only the messages matching the defined rules; Handle all - processes all the messages; Not in contacts - processes only the messages the sender's address of which is not...

Tags: Message, Phone, Mobile, Rule, Smartphoneware, Rules, BPC, Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2009-05-20

New Mac OS X email worm discovered

New Mac OS X email worm discoveredA bit naive Unfortunately for Linux, social engineering works pretty well unless the user is well informed.At this stage most Linux users [u]are[/u] well informed. But as any OS gains in popularity, the userbase becomes less and less so.Both OSX & Linux are...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Also-there, Linux, Unix

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Photos:Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Camera manufacturers seem to have chosen megazooms as their latest battlefield--and thankfully, the fight isn't just about who's got the biggest lens. In this case, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 incorporates several technologies from the Alpha DSLR products, including a 1/2.4-inch 10-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor (for 9-megapixel images) and...

Tags: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, Sony Cyber-Shot, white balance, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-04-30