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- Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples
- RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Can Droid mask iPhone envy? Or will Verizon iPhone rumors keep users guessing?
- Given the choice between the original and a copy...I'd opt for the original. RE: Can Droid mask iPhone envy? Or will Verizon iPhone rumors keep users guessing?Given the choice for the more advanced hardware and software, I'd go for the more advanced hardware and software.And go for the spywareNothing from...
- Tags: Smart phones, Google Latitude app, Droid, Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc., iPhone Envy, Verizon iPhone, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- Who is a Candidate for Desktop Linux?
- I personally do not fall into the group of people that can easily migrate away from Windows, but that doesn't mean you or someone you know can't make the switch. As I said in earlier post last month, the work that I...
- Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Desktop Linux, Computer, Super-Casual Web Surfer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-10-11
- Google Chrome update doesn't remove older, vulnerable version
- But how would an attacker cause the vulnerable code to execute?Frankly, this seems to be a minor issue. If you are launching Chrome you will launch the latest version. The older version is just cruft. I don't see any scenario where you inadvertently or an attacker can execute the older...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, SECURITY, IE8, Chrome, Google Chrome, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-01
- Saying goodbye to OpenOffice.Org
- RE: Saying goodbye to OpenOffice.OrgMS Office appears to be a really expensive trap. Your solution: Softmakerhttp://www.softmaker.comSuperior compatibility with all MS versions. No bloatware. Simply solid German engineering.If this came from a credible author I would be confused too butMr Kusnetzky has an habit of interspersing his zdnet stream with...
- Tags: goodbye, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice.org
- Discussion threads 2009-10-01
- Smartphones: Is image really everything?
- Yeah, it's all imageTechnical excellence and outstanding UI design has nothing to do with it at all.RE: Smartphones: Is image really everything?You wouldn't call tens of millions of iPhones a commodity? It's just a cooler commodity than the Pre or Blackberry, et al. And aside from the 'coolness' of it,...
- Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, larry, Apple iPhone, phone, smart phone, Pre
- Discussion threads 2009-09-24
- Can a Windows geek learn to love Snow Leopard?
- David Alison's BlogEd, have you seen David Alison's blog? He was a long time Windows developer that switched to Mac. His blog has a wealth of information about the trials and tribulations of switching. If you've not already, I suggest you have a look.http://www.davidalison.com/NoWhile I can't comment on Snow...
- Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., WMA, Apple Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2009-09-23
- McSweeney's introduces iPhone app, literary nerds rejoice
- Today's news will make both tech nerds and literary nerds very happy. McSweeney's, a publishing house founded by writer/editor Dave Eggers, has released an iPhone app. If you're scratching your head trying to figure out why the name McSweeney's sounds familiar, or you just don't know...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, McSweeney, App, Small Chair, McSweeneys.net, Internet, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-09-22
- Palm's growth plan: Can it work in a changing mobile market?
- Palm -vs CurveI was a Palm Treo user since a week after the Treo-300 came out. Now I was forced to switch from my Treo 650 to a Blackberry Curve since that is the platform supported and Paid by my employer. While the BB has some decent features,...
- Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, mobile, Palm Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-21
- Should Apple make its own TV?
- yes!I have been looking for a smart tv for a while and it came only as a PC connected to a big monitor.Somebody has to break the ice, and, if it's Apple, more power to them.No!Can you imagine an Apple TV:It will be priced twice as much as any other...
- Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple Inc., TV, Apple TV
- Discussion threads 2009-08-21
- What happens if Google's Edu Apps aren't free anymore?
- There is no difference, Chris...With paid services, you always run the risk that they will suddenly start costing *more*.The price risk is therefore the same, with paid and free services alike. :-)RE: What happens if Google's Edu Apps aren't free anymore?I've moved completely to Open Office and haven't regretted...
- Tags: OpenOffice, Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Strategy, Word processors, price risk, Google Inc., Google Edu Apps, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-14
- Schmidt resignation: Is Apple search on the way?
- Schmidt resignation: Is Apple search on the way?Add to that the fact thatApple could "remotely" remove any competing search engine from the iPhone/iPod, and you have yet another "locked-in" money maker for the company.All highly speculative, with zero evidence...I don't even think mac rumors have surfaced with a search engine...
- Tags: SEARCH, Apple Inc., Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
- ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps
- ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight appsMissed two but maybe they aren't popularIf you are including Gimp, then how about Google Apps Picasa. This is an excellent free photo organizing program. Google has even put out a Linux beta of this handy program.http://picasa.google.comGoogle Sketchup - a highly...
- Tags: Linux, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Paint.net, Notepad++, lightweight app, Top 25, ZDNet-reader, Zotero, TextPad
- Discussion threads 2009-06-25
- ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps
- In February, I asked ZDNet readers for the free, lightweight applications they simply can't live without. After tallying the suggestions in the comments and via e-mail -- and there were an awful lot of good suggestions, believe me -- here are the 25 most popular. ...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Open Source, Site, Evernote, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-25
- Is our love for Palm clouding our Pre judgement?
- Is our love for Palm clouding our Pre judgement?A Year Or So Behind?I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say that Palm is a "year or so behind iPhone and several months behind Android." If you are referring to the product launches and broad availability of developer...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPhone, Pre, Palm Inc., judgement
- Discussion threads 2009-06-12
- Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"
- Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"Not that big an issue....Not that big an issue since the defalt in Windows 7 RC is to allways notify... so as long as you don't tamper with the default you should be ok. And hopefully 90% of users will leave it...
- Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, Adrian, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, flaw, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-12
- IBM expects Linux to make money
- IBM expects Linux to make moneyFuture is Linux devices, appliances & distro'sLinux is modular and it is the future platform it already powers the Internet, the future will be smart appliances not huge monolithic closed source dinosaur operating systems such as 'Windows'...;) A smartphone-like app storeDesktop Linux REALLY needs a...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Canonical/Ubuntu, Linux, IBM Corp., OpenOffice, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-11
- Forbes: No new iPhone chip next week
- Forbes: No new iPhone chip next weekGive it a rest with the PreThere is no cool factor with that product at all. Add to the mix, HTC, RIM, NOKIA, HTC/Android and Pre will be lucky to stay afloat.Apple is very clever at separating people from their money. I don't see...
- Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Apple iPhone, Pre, Apple Inc., chip, Forbes
- Discussion threads 2009-06-01
- Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone apps
- Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone appsBookmarksNot to criticize the work that has been put into making these "apps", but aren't they pretty much just glorified bookmarks?RE: Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone appsNot at all. Many of them are better than their web site equivalent. ...
- Tags: SEARCH, Advertising & Promotion, Mobile applications, Wireless and Mobility, Google Inc., Apple iPhone, mobile search, iPhone Apps, mobile
- Discussion threads 2009-05-26
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