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Windows update hits file-sharing networks: Windows update hits file-sharing networksP2P COULD be used legitimately ...Instead of trying to get the message through to Corporate America, why not tell Joe Sixpack to stop using P2P for piracy, and then everybody is happy.Toulouse and Gartenberg = cluelessIt's obvious neither one of them has the slightest idea what...; Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Patches, network, file-sharing network, P2P, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Update; Discussion threads 2004-08-10
Lindows routes OS over file-sharing networks: Lindows routes OS over file-sharing networksBetter yetBetter yet, you can easily get Linux for $0.00 from many companies' FTP sites, and get WINE for $0.00 also. OH, they're recently marked down the price by 1000%, keeping the price at $0.00, get it now while it lasts!So let me get...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Peer to peer (P2P), operating system, network, file-sharing network, Linspire, P2P; Discussion threads 2004-03-04

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Web 3.0 - the future of social networking: I would put this very much on par with a past Scoble moment, as I've been lucky enough to see something which actually impresses me. I've seen a lot over my life, the first real windowed operating system, Windows 95 - the World Wide Web being born,...; Tags: 3D, Web, Facebook, Network, Web 3.0, Scene, Vivaty Scenes, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-04
Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign: A Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign is circulating online using email as propagation vector, attempting to trick users into visiting a Storm Worm infected host, where a multitude of what looks like over five different exploits attempt to automatically infect the visitors next to the malware binary fireworks.exe. Historically, Storm...; Tags: Software, Malware, Worm, Exploit, Storm Worm, Day Vulnerability, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-04
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

Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: The Register covered a very interesting story about AVG. Apparently AVG is spamming the Internet with traffic that looks to be coming from Internet Explorer. AVG software pre-crawls search results to try to protect users, but uses a user agent that makes the software appear to be Internet Explorer. This pre-crawling is flooding websites with...; Tags: Webmaster, Traffic, Malware, Register, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Scanners, Internet, Viruses And Worms, Hardware, Peripherals, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update: Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update updateStill got it wrong?!?!What part of "check for updates but let me decide" do they not understand???If the people at MS are feeling so benevolentwhy not have the programmers pop up a box when the update occurs, sort of hand holding for the wary.If...; Tags: Operating systems, Opting-Out, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, proper warning; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IE: On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IEAm I correct that uninstalling Safari mitigates the problem?I realize it isn't a fix but am I correct in believing that for the time being, removing Safari effectively closes off the only known attack vector that can utilize this vulnerability?...; Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, patch management, flaw, Apple Safari, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel: Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travelNot for Vista Home Premium!Why not tell people that this does NOT WORK encryption radio button grayed out in Vista Home Premium - only suckers who paid for M$ for the Ultimate or business/enterprise editions!RE: Getaway day: How to secure your...; Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), laptop computer, holiday travel, TrueCrypt, Getaway day, Getaway; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update: For years, Microsoft has occasionally updated its Windows Update client software automatically on systems that are configured to check for updates. This has been true even when Windows Update is set to simply check for (and optionally, download) updates but not to install them. That decision led...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Update, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 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
Airport security part 4: Attack of the body scanners!: If you read my blog postings semi-often, you know that I'm very, very critical of problems with airport security. Nicole Wong of the Boston Globe reported that Boston's Logan International Airport will become the next airport to implement full-body scanners (thanks for the link from the LiquidMatrix guys!) that can see...; Tags: Imaging, Airport Security, Privacy, Transportation Security Administration, Image, Attack, Madness, Scanners, Document Management, Security, Hardware, Peripherals, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktop: WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktopGears is good, but, we still need support for a better compiled languagelike a special sand-boxed version of Java. Without Java or similar, we can NOT do things like import complex file types or do a lot of the things that we need for full...; Tags: Mainframes, cloud computing, Web browsers, mainframe, Web application, desktop, Wordpress, Web browser; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Sync files between computers over the Web, free: Freeware application and Web service Dropbox instantly backs up and syncs your files over the Internet and to any Windows or Mac computer. Once you install the application, it will create a Dropbox folder on your hard drive. Any file you put inside that folder will sync...; Tags: Web, File, Computer, Dropbox Web Interface, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Top food-related search terms: Rank Search Term Volume 1. food network 0.76% 2. pizza hut 0.70% 3. recipes 0.65% 4. foodnetwork.com 0.37% 5. papa johns 0.26% 6. pepsistuff.com 0.26% 7. subway 0.22% 8. foodnetwork 0.22% 9....; Tags: Food, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, NB; Blog posts 2008-07-03
YouTube vs. Viacom: Google's IP wins; Users lose: YouTube vs. Viacom: Google's IP wins; Users loseCompetition?Does Viacom think that a 10 minute pixellated clip of a show or movie is really competition for seeing the entire show/movie on a TV or big screen? This is getting ridiculous. If anything, having these clips on YouTube is free...; Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, Viacom Inc., Google IP, YouTube Inc., IP, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Helpdesks and productivity: Helpdesks and productivityGood start, and then...You lost it.1980 CalledThey want their mainframes back. :DWhy don't you explain your present value...calculation. Do you even know what present value means? What time period are we talking?Huh?You imply that on a Sun Ray platform the only problems are the applications or how they...; Tags: Call centers, help desk, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Ray, PC; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Email Extractor (zip): Email extractor is a very powerful and reliable tool to extract e-mail addresses from all kind of files. It retrieves absolutely all valid e-mail addresses and generates an output file with de-duped emails. Just point the program to a folder or drive containing email address and the program will do...; Tags: E-mail Address, St. Andrews Software, Email Extractor, E-mail, Online Communications; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi router delivers dual bands, simultaneously: If you're the type who likes to wirelessly stream HD video from your PC to your TV, or if you live in a densely populated environment that's packed with interference in the 2.4GHz range, listen up. Linksys has unveiled a dual-band Draft N Wi-Fi...; Tags: Router, Network, Wi-Fi Router, Linksys Inc., Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi Router, WRT610N, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Philips GoGear SA2825 (2GB): The GoGear SA2825 is one of Philips' most attractive and compact MP3 players. Available in only one color silver and one capacity (2GB), the GoGear SA2825 ($49) offers a healthy amount of features at an affordable price.DesignMeasuring 1.5 inches square and a slender 0.5 inch thick, the GoGear SA2825 is...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Philips Electronics N.V., GoGear SA2825; Product reviews 2008-07-02