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SANS Institute paints gloomy security picture

SANS Institute paints gloomy security pictureMy suggestion - shut down the internetIs there anyone willing to do that ? Well, I didin't think so. So stop whining, and take care of your turf. Accept that we're not at a point where we have a world police, but we are at...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Spyware, adware & malware, Deodorant, gloomy security, security picture, Internet, rich content, SANS Institute, security, village, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

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Breeze Professional Edition 5.6.3 (Windows)

Multiple Stream Media Processor; operates with multiple streams of video, audio and pictures at once. Play video and audio from files, CD/DVD, VCR and from the Internet, watch TV, listen to FM radio, capture live video and audio from Webcams, DV camcoders and microphones, view and edit pictures. Multiple Streaming...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video, Discovery Scientific, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-26

Breeze Standard Edition 5.6.3 (Windows)

Multiple Stream Media Processor; operates with multiple streams of video, audio and pictures at once. Play video and audio from files, CD/DVD, VCR and from the Internet, watch TV, listen to FM radio, capture live video and audio from Webcams, DV camcoders and microphones, view and edit pictures. Multiple Streaming...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video, Discovery Scientific, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-26

Breeze Light Edition 5.6.3 (Windows)

Multiple Stream Media Processor; operates with multiple streams of video, audio and pictures at once. Play video and audio from files, CD/DVD, VCR and from the Internet, watch TV, listen to FM radio, capture live video and audio from Webcams, DV camcoders and microphones, view and edit pictures. Multiple Streaming...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video, Discovery Scientific, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-26

Panel: do cloud computing economic advantages break down in enterprises?

Cost of computingCompanies will utilize this to get rid of expensive license models of Microsoft flavors.Hardware costs are...not the biggest problem. Bandwidth is what is ridiculously high. To get into anything with high enough upload speeds will set you back plenty. Some cable companies are offering decent speeds in the...

Tags: Intellectual property, cloud provider, Hardware Costs, Desktop computing

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Internet: A threat to government or the other way around?

The Kleptocrats that feel entitled to your money...worry that us mushrooms now have other uncontrollable sources for the "truth" and won't eat the horse compost fed to them by the monopolistic crony Main-stream Media.RE: Internet: A threat to government or the other way around?There are two things tyrants and bureaucrats...

Tags: Vertical industries, government, retraction, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory

too old?"Windows XP is 8 years old"So What? If it ain't broke don't fix it!Windows 2000 is ten years old and still does almost everything I need. Everyone around me runs XP or newer, yet I have far fewer problems.What is good for the computer industry is not...

Tags: Operating systems, theory, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Oh boy... this should be a fun Talkback... ntntyeap...for sure we'll be hearing what everyone has already said "ad nauseum".BallSack is a MoronPlain and Simple.I'm sure Win7 sales are decent. After all, it's hard to get an OS-less computer.....It is easy enough to get linuxpre-installed.Or buy a MacHowever,...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Mac sale, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux, sales, Steve Ballmer, Windows 7 sale, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Research paints ugly IT employment picture: Almost 2 million jobs gone in 14 years

Depressing...So much innovation happened in America in the 90's. Alot of what we have now was accomplished by American engineers, and now we are not being included anymore because of what? Arbitrage. Sad, Sad, Sad....Of courseBecause all these CEOs and wannabe businesspeople think quality doesn't matter so...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, information technology, comeback, profit margin, job, worker

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

More evidence of the coming collision between home broadband and the smart grid

Collision?Not the word I would have used.In any event, I think this is a positive and necessary direction to go. In order to manage more diversified, less dependable/consistent sources of energy, the demand side HAS TO be managed. Without it, we are just setting ourselves up for a lot of...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, collision, home broadband, grid, smart grid

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Can the Economist entirely be trusted?

Disagree."but the alternatives to a good cloud provider are far too flaky to be worth considering."The only thing I see in this sentence and the article it links to is worshiping your cloud religion.IMHO, it's a tool. Use it where it makes sense, don't use it where it doesn't make...

Tags: cloud computing, Virtualization, software world, TRANSPARENCY

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

CommView for WiFi 6.2 build 657 (Windows)

CommView for WiFi is a wireless network monitor and analyzer for 802.11 a/b/g/n networks. The program presents a clear, detailed picture of network traffic that facilitates the examination and analysis of packets, helping the user to pinpoint network problems and troubleshoot software and hardware. With over 70 supported protocols, CommView...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, TamoSoft, CommView, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-14

Friday Challenge: What's your take on OS/browser market share trends?

Firefox is taking over...With Firefox the days of vendor lock-in withIE required are over, like banking sites theyare cross-platform as they should be.I use CentOS/Fedora/RHEL and use I am able todo all of my job functions and use any applicationI want without the fear of security holes andthreats from a...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Other Countries, Web browser, Friday Challenge, operating system, Mozilla Firefox, browser market share, security hole, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Why I'm letting someone else run my Exchange 2010 server

Why ironic?Given that exchange is the de facto standard in business email/cal having their products working as perfectly as possible with exchange is a must. Not only that, they advertise this functionality. Did you expect it to fail miserably? Your expectations must have been low. Heh.It took yearsNative Exchange support...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, E-mail servers, Groupware, Exchage, download page, Apple iTunes, IBM Corp., server

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Survey: Cloud confusion among IT could slow enterprise adoption

Security - Connectivity?Can the connectivity be guaranteed, if a glitchoccurs and thousands of customers are lefthanging saving $500 is hardly worth it.Plus, the security holes when dealing with data... Instead of worrying about....whether your are using the cloud or any other "buzz word" technology IT pros need only worry that...

Tags: Marketing research, information technology, good-IT pro, Well HERE, IT Pro, survey

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

File Locker for WM 6.5 (by Synorate) (Mobile)

File Locker for Windows Mobile 6.5 protects your confidential files on your portable device. Get most from newest Windows Mobile technology, but keep your data jewels safe with Synorate File Locker.Application blocks unwanted access to your private files when you leave your phone unattended or when it gets stolen. Set...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Synorate, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-06

NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit

Editors' note: As the NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a gaming networking accessory, we didn't put it through the same testing process we use for wireless routers.While home wireless products continue to invade the marketplace, the demand for high-speed wireless performance increases. At this point,...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Netgear Inc., router, wireless, network

Product reviews 2009-11-05

How to take clear pictures at night

With Halloween just a day away, you might be thinking about shooting photos at parades or your kids trick-or-treating. But most of those activities are at night, which could hinder photographers. But there are a few steps that can help you take clear, crisp photos at...

Tags: SLR, ISO, Photograph, Camera, Nonstop English, Weatherscapes, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-30

Spooky Halloween - scareware or crimeware?

Who's to be scared?Which platforms are affected by the things that you mentioned Conficker and rogue AV scareware? Please let us know the whole picture so it is clear who needs to be concerned about this and who doesn't!Thank you in advance.I cosign n/t.While you're...

Tags: Crimeware, Scareware

Discussion threads 2009-10-29