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Fingerprint Reader: A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches...; Full Fingerprint Reader Definition >>

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Only Microsoft stands between me and 64-bit bliss: Back in November of last year I switched one of the systems that I use regularly over from Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit to 64-bit. I had expected that the switch would be a painful one, but as it turned out, things went quite smoothly - so much so that...; Tags: Problem, Microsoft Corp., Fingerprint Reader, 64-Bit, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-01-07
For some categories, Vista x64 support is still scarce: From the Ask Ed mailbag: Ed, Do you know whether Microsoft ever intends to release a 64-bit driver for their fingerprint reader? I have the Fingerprint Reader/Wireless IntelliMouse combination where the Fingerprint Reader is part of the IntelliMouse Receiver. It is a real...; Tags: Intel X86, DigitalPersona Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Fingerprint Reader, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2007-12-20
FingerAuth Password Manager (xpi): Have you ever been stuck in front of your Mozilla Firefox wondering which password you used on a website? These days are now over: using FingerAuth Password Manager and an ordinary fingerprint reader, you simply touch the reader with any finger and the software will enter the information for you...; Tags: Fingerprint Reader, A&H Software; Software downloads 2007-12-03
Fingerfox (xpi): This is the original Fingerfox extension. It allows you to use MS Fingerprint Reader device with Firefox. Please check the extension Web site for latest upgrades, additional information, and support. This tool works like a workaround to make MS Fingerprint Reader fill the forms of a Web page shown in...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Login, Fingerprint Reader, Lionel Bompart, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-09-27
Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint reader: Finnish anti-virus vendor F-Secure has found rootkit-like features in a plug-and-play fingerprint reader marketed by Sony.The discovery was made when F-Secure's BlackLight scanner picked up hidden files on a system with the Sony Microvault USM-F fingerprint reader software.F-Secure Mika Stahlberg explains:The Sony MicroVault USM-F fingerprint reader software that comes with...; Tags: Technique, Sony Corp., Directory, F-Secure Corp., Rootkit, Fingerprint Reader, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-08-27

Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint reader: Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint readerOnce a Crook Always a CrookGame Over Sony (RiP 2005) so why continue?Here we go again!What in the world are the developers at SONY thinking?Looks like $ony found something to do with all those unused rootkits.n/tDid they think nobody would noticeWill this one have...; Tags: Rootkits, fingerprint reader, Sony Corp., rootkit; Discussion threads 2007-08-27
GrFinger Desktop Login (Portuguese) (exe): Desktop Login uses fingerprints to provide an easy way to log on to Windows. It replaces the standard username and password login with a fingerprint identification procedure. When you touch the fingerprint reader, Desktop Login compares the scanned fingerprint with the ones stored in its database to verify your identity....; Tags: Password, Fingerprint Identification, Fingerprint Reader, Griaule Technology; Software downloads 2006-10-18
Trojan horses steal bank details, passwords: Trojan horses steal bank details, passwordsThe arms race continues...It was about a year or so ago that one-time passwords were being presented as the end to password hijacking programs, by the security 'experts' in the financial industry.It is likely that no other methods have been looked into by any bank...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Financial services, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PayPal, Nothing, arms race, fingerprint reader, bank, password, trojan horse; Discussion threads 2006-03-24
GrFinger (exe): GrFinger is a powerful fingerprint scanning/matching library. It comes in two flavours: DLL and ActiveX formats. A sample application source code is provided in many languages (VB, Delphi, .NET). Many fingerprint readers are supported, including the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader. Two powerful end-user applications comes in the package: Windows logon; add...; Tags: Fingerprint Reader, Fingerprint Recognition, GrFinger, Application Source Code; Software downloads 2005-11-15
ThinkPads with Integrated Fingerprint Readers Secure Your Mobile Workforce: The ThinkPad® integrated fingerprint reader puts security at your fingertips. Your ThinkPad notebook is protected against unauthorized use—a major concern for today’s mobile workforce. You simply swipe a finger over the reader to gain access to your desktop and password-protected sites. Insight offers the full range...; Tags: Insight Direct, Mobile, IBM ThinkPad, Fingerprint Reader, Workforce, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets; White papers

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MobileTechRoundup show #141, jkOnTheRun is aquired, Sony Reader, battery life, and more: I had a good time recording MobileTechRoundup show #141 with the two newest members of the Giga Om Media group, James Kendrick and Kevin Tofel. Don't worry listeners and readers, you will still get the same content from those two and from me here on the podcast for the foreseeable...; Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Sony Corp., Battery, Sony Reader, Kevin, Podcasts, Internet, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet (updated): Previously I speculated about the mysterious "product transition" that Apple's Peter Oppenheimer CFO mentioned no less than seven times in the Q3 2008 Earnings conference call with analysts. Some of his quotes from the call: We are working to develop new products that contains technologies...; Tags: Apple Inc., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
News to know: 'Spam king' dead; Microsoft's cloud; Dell;: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Escapee 'Spam King' dead in apparent murder-suicide CBS Denver Video: 'Spam King' Inmate Dies Along With Wife, Daughter Mary Jo Foley: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC,...; Tags: Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Sony Reader PRS-505 gets a major firmware upgrade: My Sony Reader is an excellent piece of hardware that I thoroughly enjoy using during my daily commute. I skipped the Amazon Kindle and bought the Sony Reader and have not been one bit sorry about this purchase I made last fall. I just saw on my favorite eBook site,...; Tags: Sony Corp., Firmware, Sony Reader, Firmware Upgrade, Sony Reader PRS-505, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Google creates a new market and wreaks havoc on another: Google creates a new market and wreaks havoc on anotherReputation has 100% American bias for nowI created a Knol today, but was unable to verify myself, as I don't live in the USA. For the moment, even though I have Gmail, amd on orkut, use Adsense and Google Reader, Google...; Tags: E-mail providers, Google Inc., Knol; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Google opens Knol website, a wiki with bylines: In a direct challenge to the popular Wikipedia, Google opened Knol, an encyclopedia-like wiki site that requires writers to post their names and expertise. SAN FRANCISCO--Google opened its website Knol to the public on Wednesday, allowing people to write about their areas of expertise under their bylines in a...; Tags: Google Inc., DuPont Co., Web Site, Wikipedia, Knol, Wiki, Online Communications, Reuters, Google, encyclopedia; News items 2008-07-24
Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875: Editors' note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 is a thoroughly average, entry-level laptop. It wasn't too long ago that an average, entry-level laptop meant one that was underpowered and shabbily...; Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite, Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875, laptop computer; Product reviews 2008-07-23
Ego Cup: With many states recently passing hands-free laws banning the use of handsets while driving, we're seeing a flood of new Bluetooth devices into what is already a pretty crowded market. The Funkwerk Ego Cup is one such device, promising clear calls without fear of a citation. It stands apart from...; Tags: Cellular phones, Ego Cup, cup-holder; Product reviews 2008-07-23
Entellium puts a video game spin on CRM with a desktop RIA: Entellium puts a video game spin on CRM with a desktop RIAGreat news!Back in the day, practical folks used to talk well about Volvos. They said that Volvos were safe, reliable, family cars. There were however not many takers. People instead swooned over sexier, more stylish cars. This is precisely...; Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Java development tools, Desktops, video game, video, game, CRM, Web browser, iTunes client, Entellium, Apple iTunes, Sun Java Studio Creator, desktop, rich Internet application; Discussion threads 2008-07-23
October Esquire magazine will use electronic ink: Earlier this month I mentioned how Hearst is embracing the mobile web by offering much of their content on mobile phones. Hearst is now going to bring a bit of mobile technology to print media with their usage of electronic ink in the October issue of Esquire. The electronic ink...; Tags: Electronic Ink, Mobile, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-23