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- Microsoft security update derails IE
- Microsoft security update derails IEYou should all switch to OS XIt is better than Micro$ux's Pista. Did you know that Pista started as a non-networked, single-user, single process OS (called MS-DOS) with no concept of restricted rights? You can't add security afterwards, you have to have it right in the...
- Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Security Update, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., Pista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Apple Mac OS X
- Discussion threads 2007-12-17
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- Chrome OS will rise or fall on the safety dance
- Scare tactics against Chrome OSI can see Microsoft really did the 'safety dance' with Windows it has been so successful...Chrome_OS is an entirely different modular approach plus they are using Open_Source with NO limitation of how high they can reach. I find it amazing anyone with a straight face say...
- Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, security, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- Exploit published for critical IE 7 zero-day flaw
- Do you mean:"The vulnerability was confirmed on fully patched Windows XP SP3 systems with Internet Explorer 6 and [b]7[/b]."Also how effective is the exploit with Protected Mode and limited user account usage? I'd like to see more information on how these two mitigation techniques work against exploits. I suspect the...
- Tags: Web browsers, EXPLORER, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Internet Explorer, critical IE 7 zero-day flaw, IE 7 zero-day flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, zero-day bug, exploit
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- A Chrome OS Video Tour
- Microsoft: Watch Out, We're Coming to Getcha!Open Source is like water, you can't stop it.Bwahahahahahhhhhhhhhh................Man this OS is a POS.There is nothing this OS can do that I can't do already with Windows 7. It looks like a piece of crap and I really wanted to give Google the...
- Tags: Operating systems, INTERNET, NaCl, Chrome, Chrome OS, Chrome OS Video Tour, operating system, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money
- SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....
- Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Google Chrome OS announcement
- Just as I thought"All data on Chrome OS is in the cloud""All data stored in the cloud in Google Docs":(YeahThat unfortunately is a deal breaker for me.I'll be sticking to my dual boot Windows 7/Fedora Core setup on my netbook.bad and bad no chrome os for me ......RE: Google Chrome...
- Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Chrome
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date
- I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...
- Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit
- Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...
- Tags: Firewalls, SMB/SME, SMB protocol, Microsoft Windows 7, firewall, Windows 7 exploit, Microsoft Windows, small and medium business, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Your top Windows 7 questions, answered
- If we wanted tech stats on Linux we know the URLNever ceases to amaze me that people search for ways to say a whole lot of absolutely nothing relevant. Must be because they don't have an answer so they change topics. Typical!You beat me to it Ed!!!nt64-bit environment...
- Tags: Network technology, Linux, Operating systems, Linux Distro, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts
- Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, font, Microsoft Windows, malware attack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, malware, Windows7, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail
- One more reason to use FirefoxUse Firefox with AdBlock Plus and a simple filter of *media-servers.net* and the problem is solved.I am not sure that they are "major" as I did not have a filter for them.AgreedYet, I bet the web hosts will STILL complain about it. RE: Major online...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Confession, online advertising, Microsoft Windows, Ryan
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...
- Tags: Patches, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, Apple Inc., exploit, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Snow Leopard update squashes bugs
- Already to Service Pack 2?Yet another [b]FIVE HUNDRED MEGABYTE[/b] service pack for Snow Leopard? Wow. Most things that "just work" don't require nearly [b]ONE GIGABYTE[/b] of patches within months of release.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users do it?RE: Snow Leopard update squashes bugsholy.....Critical bugs need urgent updateThat's the headline if this...
- Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows 7, SECURITY, Apple Inc., Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- News to know: Cisco; Azure; Smartphones; Twitter lists; Facebook; Skype; Twitter device
- 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: Cisco unveils collaboration, e-mail and social tools for the enterprise Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft puts more...
- Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Twitter Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Skype Technologies S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., Smartphone, Sam Diaz, E-mail, Web Browsers, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Online Communications, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Blog posts 2009-11-09
- Registry Flashlight Fixer 1.6 (Windows)
- Registry Flashlight Fixer is a simple and easy to use registry booster which enables you to control the most hidden Microsoft Windows operation system settings to suit your special needs for security and safety. Usually we take Windows settings for granted but what you don't know is how easy you...
- Tags: Registry, Best Security Tips, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- News to know: Intel; Microsoft layoffs; Motorola, Palm; Oracle-Sun; MSN
- 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: New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion Mary Jo Foley: Are the Microsoft...
- Tags: Layoff, MSN, Hewlett-Packard Co., Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Motorola Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Data Centers, Storage, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Data Management
- Blog posts 2009-11-05
- Microsoft fixes IE patch again
- Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. The fix, described in Microsoft support article ID 976749, was initially made available on...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browsers, Internet, IE, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, browser, security, Tom Espiner ZDNet UK
- News items 2009-11-04
- Google "attacking" developer community?
- No.Improving their apps doesn't make them evil.Killing competition by giving away apps for "free" makes them evil.Isn't it a bit hypocritical to complain?After all Android developers are using Android which they didn't need to pay for because Google gave it to them. Where do they think those development funds...
- Tags: Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-01
- Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws
- Thank god I am still using 3.0.xxxI still don't understand why the need to make all things software larger and more featured. Also I will never understand why people rush to use the latest larger, bloated package...Bigger is always better......that's why we're fat! =DIE still more secure than FF...
- Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript, NoScript, Microsoft Corp., Web browser
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade
- That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
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