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Biometric ID card plan under British review: Biometric ID card plan under British reviewBillions and billionsThe only people that gain from this are the expert crooks, as they can forge the ID cards easily and then be "authentic". The other vast majority of us get lumbered with having to drag around a card that should virtually never...; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, SECURITY, Biometric ID, ID card, British Review, biometrics; Discussion threads 2006-07-11
Microsoft exec: ID cards pose security risk: Microsoft exec: ID cards pose security riskSo I wonder......if all the people who have been opposed to the idea of national ID cards will suddenly support them, simply because Microsoft says they're flawed. :)Carl RapsonMicrosoft lecturing someone else about security. They shoul shut up.Of course if these cards were to...; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, Microsoft Corp., security, ID card, biometrics; Discussion threads 2005-10-18

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Samsung, Sony in Wi-Fi Photo Frame Shootout: One of the big holiday gifts over the last couple of years, digital photo frames are a convenient way to show off photos that might otherwise languish on your hard drive. But a lot of them are sold by no-name companies at budget prices with limited feature sets. Other manufacturers...; Tags: Sony Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Frame, Photograph, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Sean Portnoy; Blog posts 2008-09-07
Dell Inspiron Mini 9: We've known for some time that Dell was working on a Netbook-style laptop--the same kind of small, low-power, inexpensive system made popular by Asus and the Eee PC line. And even though there are not many surprises in the new Inspiron Mini 9, it's still an excellent example of the...; Tags: Notebooks, Netbooks, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., hard drive, Intel Corp., Mini 9; Product reviews 2008-09-05
The Linux laptop goes to school: The Linux laptop goes to schoolOn the Mouse Buttons ...[i]Robin’s biggest complaint was the slow response of the mouse buttons. But it’s something you can get used to, she said.[/i]Don't use the mouse buttons they're too slow, instead use the tap, double tap and side scroll features on the touchpad....; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Mice, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, mouse, Linux laptop, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Numark iDJ2 Mixing Console for iPod: Photo gallery:Numark iDJ2When Numark unveiled the first iDJ iPod mixer in 2005, the half-baked product required two iPods, and lacked many essential features. After three years back at the drawing board, Numark's iDJ2 ($599 retail, $499 street) finally makes good on the promise of a professional iPod DJ mixer....; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, console, Numark iDJ2, Apple iPod; Product reviews 2008-09-05
Seinfeld-Gates TV commercial ... vague, baffling and unfunny, but highly riffable!: Seinfeld-Gates TV commercial ... vague, baffling and unfunny, but highly riffable!It was OKThe ID made me laugh. Not being a Seinfeld fan, I'll assume there were other jokes that I just didn't get.The Apple ads tell you as much about OSX as this did about Windows, but this ad...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Seinfeld-Gates TV commercial, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Wireless Access: What Price Speed: Wireless Access: What Price SpeedQuick Question.....Why do people still stand for "locking-in" a 2 year contract to do anything with Verizon?No contract, free WIFI and same speed.... seem's like a no-brainer to me.RE: Wireless Access: What Price SpeedAt least here in NYC Metro area they have you coming and...; Tags: 3G, INTERNET, Wireless LANs, Fios, boro, Verizon Communications Inc., wireless access, Wi-Fi, wireless; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Seinfeld becomes McCain: Seinfeld becomes McCainMyth?So, is John McCain's patriotism a myth? Perhaps his leadership abilities? Or maybe it is a myth that John McCain is actually qualified for the job of Commander in Chief?The only myth here relates to you feeling somehow qualified to offer political commentary.dude you really need...; Tags: Taxes, RSS, John McCain, Obama; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
End of an era: Dell may dump its factories: End of an era: Dell may dump its factoriesRubbed up the wrong way?"The rub: It’s unclear whether contract equipment manufacturers would want to buy Dell’s manufacturing hubs. Do contract manufacturers really want to take on Dell’s capacity?"Don't CEM's want to take on everyone's capacity ... I mean isn't their model...; Tags: Manufacturing, Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., End-Of-An-Era; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
2008 BMW 128i Convertible: Photo gallery:2008 BMW 128i ConvertibleExcept for its price, the 2008 BMW 128i Convertible may be the least BMW-like car from the automaker. Oh, it does have all the cutting-edge tech found in BMW's other models, including a pop-up LCD that is surprisingly immune to glare. But where its turbo-charged brother,...; Tags: iDrive, BMW AG, car, Cunningham, Apple iPod, voice command; Product reviews 2008-09-05
Dolce Music Flash Cards (exe): Get a head start or improve skills in reading music notation with Dolce Music Flash Cards. Program features dual question counters, score counter, optional timer, and results of each round may be printed with student name and time/date stamp for record keeping. Round length and card selection limited. Version 3...; Tags: Card, Music, Fast Rabbit Software; Software downloads 2008-09-05
Vista Audio Changer (zip): A system tray application which allows the user to switch their Default Audio Output Device at the click of a mouse - extremely useful for users with multiple sound cards, or multiple outputs on a single sound card. Version 1.01b has added Hotkey support and Device Ordering for computers which...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Audio Card, System Tray, RSoft; Software downloads 2008-09-05
Restaurant MAID (exe): Point of sale & credit card processing software for your restaurant. Restaurant MAID is highly recommended for general type restaurant and/or a bar, sandwich shop, pizzeria, steak house, cafe shop, deli, buffet, catering business, doughnut or pastry shop and hotel restaurant and kitchen. Version 2.27 is now multilingual, available languages:...; Tags: Restaurant, Alexandria Computers, Sales Channel, Financial Services, Sales; Software downloads 2008-09-05
Cablevision blankets Long Island with Wi-Fi: Cablevision Systems, one of the biggest cable providers in the New York City metro area, announced that it's completed the first stage of a massive Wi-Fi network project called Optimum WiFi that will eventually cover the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area. The company says that its wireless networking equipment now...; Tags: Cablevision Systems Corp., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Sean Portnoy; Blog posts 2008-09-04
First Microsoft make-over ad airs: $300 million well spent?: First Microsoft make-over ad airs: $300 million well spent?Hmmm ....Could be worse ....Homer: [narrating a TV commercial] Are you tired of having your hands cut off by snowblowers? And the inevitable heart attacks that come with shoveling snow?Maybe......they should hire the company that does the Mac commercials....; Tags: humour, advertisement, Seinfeld, Microsoft Corp., ad air; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
Microsoft finally earns a passing grade (barely) for WGA: Microsoft launched its Windows Genuine Advantage WGA anti-piracy program in early summer 2006. Its first year was, to put it charitably, a disaster. An epic fail. A big fat F on the year's report card. Things didn't get much better in 2007, either, as a server failure and other outages...; Tags: Report, Activation, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft Windows Vista, Product Key, Microsoft Corp., Forum, Product ID Number, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-09-04
Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?: Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?How did we not see this?This is brilliant on Microsoft's behalf. They do get rid of the anti-trust sentiments at least the plausible ones and still have their share in the market.Now, don't misunderstand me. It's going to take a lot more...; Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, iTune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, diet, Microsoft Windows 7, antitrust; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
What can we do better?: What can we do better?Asking the experts!I don't have a clue how it works in you area. I volunteer at the local high school. Being a retired programmer, I thought, great, I am going to make a difference. Went to the principle. Question: who is the...; Tags: Development tools, programming; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
Wireless Access: What Price Speed: Is Verizon missing a trick in its trench warfare with Cablevision? Or has the maverick cable operator found an Achilles heel in the telephone operator's methods of providing TV, phone and particularly Internet access to customers in the New York area â€“ and possibly nationwide? One...; Tags: Cablevision Systems Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Broadband, Wireless Access, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Broadband Internet, Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-09-04