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Worm inflicts Rick Astley wallpaper on jailbroken iPhones

But... but... but... OS X is Unix! It is immune!Hmm, guess not.Now, let's list the "attacks" and then cue the double standards...1. iPhone must have the [b]worst[/b] security model out there because hackers only go after the low hanging fruit.2. I don't care [b]why[/b] no one attacks Windows Mobile, all...

Tags: Smart phones, NonZealot, Apple iPhone, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-08

Has iPhone OS 3.1 battered your battery?

Nope, no such issues on my smartphoneOf course, my smartphone uses a superior OS so I hardly find it surprising that so many users are reporting so many problems with iPhone 3.1 OS.RE: Has iPhone OS 3.1 battered your battery?I have not had a battery problem, or any other for...

Tags: Engineering, Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, NonZealot, battery, iPhone OS 3.1, iPhone OS, Apple iPhone, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Remote exploit released for Windows Vista SMB2 worm hole

Time for an out-of-cycle patch Microsoft. nt.This exploit doesn't countIf the exploit was created by security researchers, it doesn't count.Cue the double standards...It's called "Proof of concept".Originally classified as "Denial of Service", it is now proved to be wormable in every version of Windows currently on the market.But feel free...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, NonZealot, TODAY XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

A fix for Mail unexpectedly quitting in 10.5.7

A fix for Mail unexpectedly quitting in 10.5.7You had to reinstall OS X to get mail working?Unreal that any of you still joyfully claim that Macs "Just Work" while apologizing for garbage like this.RE: A fix for Mail unexpectedly quitting in 10.5.7I think the issue is Growl. Growl is crashing...

Tags: Jason, NonZealot

Discussion threads 2009-06-16

New iPhone rumors mapped out

New iPhone rumors mapped outNo NonezealotI though I would post before nonezealot got to tell us all these features were available in DOS 4.0 or on the TI XX calculator released in 1993.RE: New iPhone rumors mapped outOh wow, just what it needs. To have the Apple logo glow. ...

Tags: NonZealot, New iPhone rumor, NEW IPhone

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

One-year-old (unpatched) Windows 'token kidnapping' under attack

One-year-old unpatched Windows 'token kidnapping' under attackMS should patch this but you do your readers a disservice by not mentioningMS should patch this but you do your readers a disservice by not mentioning that this requires IIS to be installed on the machine. Since the default install of Windows does...

Tags: cloud computing, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, NonZealot, Microsoft IIS Server, Microsoft Corp., BAD MS, vulnerability, escalation flaw, Web application, desktop user, attack

Discussion threads 2009-03-16

Google Books adds 1.5 million titles to iPhone, iPod touch, Android

Google Books adds 1.5 million titles to iPhone, iPod touch, AndroidToo bad the site isn't standards compliantThe mobile version of the site won't work properly in Opera Mobile 9.5. No matter what book you choose, it says "Error book not found" or something like that.Oh well, at least the full...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Wireless and Mobility, Cellular phones, mobile, iPhone iPod Touch, Apple iPhone, Books, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-02-06

Apple removes anti-virus recommendation

Apple removes anti-virus recommendationBottom Line:Way to go-perpetuate the notion that Macs are "immune" to malware. Do you even bother to read what you write?What acctually happened was..Some user came upon it - sent a nasty email about how he was sold on a Mac because of the 'inability to be...

Tags: Desktops, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, antivirus, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2008-12-03

Apple Black Friday discounts may be run deep

Apple Black Friday discounts may be run deepCould we please get one more Apple Black Friday story?Please, I'm still a little bit confused as to how much, exactly, Apple will be discounting their stuff. It should only take another 3 article before I figure it out. ;)For Apple, 15% is...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, NonZealot, NOW IT, Apple Inc., Apple Black Friday, Apple Black Friday discount, deep discount

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

Consumer Reports: Apple leads in support - by double digits

Consumer Reports: Apple leads in support - by double digitsWOW!!!!Apple just slaughtered the competition. That speaks volumes in itself. Apple... leading by a huge double digit margin...BTW.. Shadetree, Non_Zealot, No_Axe, and Ye... A double digit is a number that is higher than any of you guys can count to.Paid for?Looks...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, nonZealot, Apple Inc., computer, Apple iPhone, Consumer Reports, stat

Discussion threads 2008-05-06

Excel:mac 2008 performance issues

Excel:mac 2008 performance issuesnot just ExcelAll of Office 2008 is slow, even when compared to Office 2004 running under Rosetta. Terribly disappointed except for the fact that I use iWork much more anyway.Constructive Criticism: This is what the Air Diary was supposed to be aboutI'm not trying to be a...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Web browsers, Microsoft Office, NonZealot, Apple Safari, API, performance

Discussion threads 2008-03-24

Hacker movements: Murphy joins Apple; Caceres to Matasano

Hacker movements: Murphy joins Apple; Caceres to MatasanoIn related news, iPhone infects Windows machinesWhy not? Apple infected their own iPods with a Windows virus. However, the problem with using off the shelf viruses is that most people are protected against them before you can ship your device. It makes far...

Tags: Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Hacking, NonZealot, liner, Murphy, Apple Inc., hacker movement, Caceres, virus, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-08-01

Apple monster update fixes iPhone, Safari, Mac OS X flaws

Apple monster update fixes iPhone, Safari, Mac OS X flawsGood lord Ryan , do you ever sleep ? ROTFLMAOI know I downloaded the updates & still haven't noticed any improvements . Perhaps it was under the hood ? I don't know ? I still have one major concern about OS...

Tags: Desktops, Patches, SECURITY, Operating systems, NonZealot, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPhone, Good lord Ryan, flaw, Monster, patch management, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2007-07-31

Apple megapatch plugs 45 security holes

Apple megapatch plugs 45 security holesApple megapatch plugs 45 security holes45 security holes but yet I'm supposed to get a mac and be done with it. I think not.Nice FUDGot to love how the NBM group calls a service pack a "megapatch". As of note some of the included...

Tags: Patches, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Apple Inc., OSX, security, NonZealot, patch management, operating system, security hole, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-03-13

Microsoft pulls Mac security update

Microsoft pulls Mac security updateIt does not look as thoughDonnieBoy was replying to NonZelot. It would appear that he had started a new thread, thus he was talking about Microsoft, not NonZealot.You are the one who is ...... blinded by zealotry. Milly's post was spot on. Donnyboy is...

Tags: Patches, Donnyboy, Milly, Microsoft Corp., security, Mac Security Update, NonZealot

Discussion threads 2006-12-13

MySpace to Apple: Fix that worm

MySpace to Apple: Fix that wormBut this isn't Apple's fault!!![i]Apple said it has provided MySpace with the temporary fix.[/i]All the Mac zealots said that this was a MySpace flaw. If so, why is Apple providing a fix?Typical of Apple to release inherently insecure products. This is the second time they've...

Tags: Corporate communications, Digital music, E-mail providers, Digital media, Cyberthreats, web request, www.myspace.com, User B, NonZealot, MySpace, Apple QuickTime, Google Gmail, Apple Inc., video, Web

Discussion threads 2006-12-05

Worm baits hook with hints of Pope plot

Worm baits hook with hints of Pope plothookedWell then, if the subject is that good then I will open the attachment just like I open a champagne bottle for celebrating. Whatever happens , happens. Who heck is that stupid? too many people are gullible fools...

Tags: Operating systems, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., NonZealot

Discussion threads 2005-06-28

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iTablet goes OLED,??bumped until late 2010

$2000? I doubt it.Apple puts themselves in a "premium" price range, but $2000 for a 10" tablet? Even they're not THAT crazy.No ThanksDon't need or want either, waste of space...If I want real gaming, I'd rather play real games on my PS3 or Wii on my flat screen; or on...

Tags: SunSHINE, iTablet, organic light-emitting diode, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Adding a Wizard to your Magic Mouse

you're nuts.Multi touch on a laptop trackpad is IMO the single best thing about apple hardware. It is not illogical that this tech should show up in a mouse as well. Clearly, you haven't tried it. It works quite well and there is no "contortion" needed.Dumbest... mouse... everJust because something...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Magic Mouse

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

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