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Solve : E-mail leak has Google threatening to leave China? |
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Answer» Quote from: Helpmeh on January 17, 2010, 08:07:14 AM Some sources say Google has only INDEXED about 0.03% of the Internet. I thought they said that the sum of all engines had indexed that figure; in 2003 the head of Google estimated they had indexed about 0.004%. This Google search (essentially, "find me any page") or | -or +* returns around 25 billion results. Ryan Levering and Michal Cutler at Binghamton University estimated the average web page size at around 130 K. So we get a figure of around 130K x 25,000,000,000 = 3 petabytes (in round NUMBERS) which might hide around 1.5 or more exabytes of unindexed data. This website gives an idea of some methods used to estimate the size of the Web. http://www.worldwidewebsize.com/ Quote from: Salmon Trout on January 17, 2010, 08:09:44 AM I thought they said that the sum of all engines had indexed that figure; in 2003 the head of Google estimated they had indexed about 0.004%.That was a typo on my part. I was trying to WRITE 0.004%. |
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Solve : Seagate confirms 3TB drive? |
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Answer» After a few weeks of rumours, Seagate’s SENIOR product manager Barbara Craig has confirmed to Thinq that “we are announcing a 3TB drive later this year,” but the move to 3TB of storage space apparently involves a lot more work than simply upping the areal density. Hmm ... Didnt Understand ThisQuote from: the_mad_joker on May 24, 2010, 09:03:07 PM Didnt Understand This "Hmm" is a sound many people WOULD make during moments of otherwise quite contemplation. the visual aid would often be the stroking of ones beard or moustache. In this case, Calum is saying that he finds the concept of an announcement for an announcement of a product somewhat curious.It is a very, very LARGE drive. Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 24, 2010, 10:17:16 PM It is a very, very large drive. Actually the hard drive isn't much bigger then a normal one. Seagate just hired a bunch of recently laid off Keebler Elves to work on them. You can't see the pointy ears because of the hood. |
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Solve : More flash drive firms warn of security flaw; NIST investigates? |
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Answer» SanDisk CORP. and Verbatim Corp. have joined Kingston Technology Inc. in warning customers about a potential security THREAT posed by a FLAW in the hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption on their USB flash drives. The hole could allow unauthorized access to ENCRYPTED data on a USB flash drive by circumventing the password authorization software on a host computer. Link |
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Solve : IPad sales? |
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Answer» Quote Apple has sold more than 2 million iPads since the device debuted April 3, the company said Monday. The full story on cnet. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20006383-37.html?tag=tabbedPromoUnitHolder;Blogs_contentKudos for them. Now for a biased debate.I really dont see the need for something like the iPad. Too big to carry in my pocket, just not useable for day to day life. My desktop PC is more than enough for me Quote from: Kurtiskain on May 31, 2010, 06:33:44 PM I really dont see the need for something like the iPad. More then 2 million people evidently disagree.I'm not impressed with the device...nor the numbers.Quote from: patio on May 31, 2010, 06:38:24 PM I'm not impressed with the device...nor the numbers. neither am I, just saying apparently some misguided souls FEEL it useful. Although I suspect it's more akin to the "usefulness" of an ipod- I mean, you can get any old MP3 player, but people seem to have it in their heads that the only MP3 player "worth getting" is the ipod. Although you have to hand it to apple, considering that the ipod requires custom software, only handles a few file types, and has a non-replacable battery AND still has a higher price tag then equivalent players that are better in all the useful senses of the word, the fact that they can keep the "cool" factor despite it's obvious shortcomings is nothing short of a testament to how it's not useful for it's function but rather for it's form. Much like a golden toilet. Same is true of the iPhone, despite it's clear shortcomings and never-ending problems (the same sort of problems the early cellphone when you practically needed to drag trailer behind your car to go "mobile" that were resolved long ago by the more established and experienced cellphone companies) it's still MANAGED to become "the" cellphone to have. it's more a testament to the marketing zeal of Apple then their ability to create a quality product. I mean, come on- the first iMac didn't even have a floppy drive. This was 1998. You pretty much needed one. people say it "was AHEAD of it's time" MAYBE. Too bad they didn't create flash drives ahead of their time, as well. Quote from: BC_Programmer on May 31, 2010, 06:36:14 PM More then 2 million people evidently disagree. Well in my sight...6,697,254,041 people alive now according to google. (just type in world POPULATION) 2 million of those people have bought an iPad...out of how many people that could purchase one? i am willing to bet over 10million people have the stuff to get one, they just don't want it. Apples products seem to be based a lot on hype. The Mac vs PC adverts I found to be quite distasteful for their type.A guy in my office has an iPad and when I compared it to my iPhone I see no justification in getting the iPad unless you have really bad eyesight and need the larger screen. |
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Solve : Android As Apple Antidote? |
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Answer» Google Previews Android 2.2 As Apple ANTIDOTE Quote By Thomas Claburn Sounds promising. I still think in the end having an open system will always win. They mentioned the ability of Flash, I would like to see Flash demonstrated on a phone running Froyo since I've seen a few phones that are capable of running Flash but it's not same TYPE of Flash experience you get with a PC since you're good hardware acceleration (can get stuttering video or slow video) . Also would be interesting to see them demonstrate each of the things STEVE Jobs claimed about Flash, e.g. if running Flash videos would dramatically decrease the BATTERY life.Stumbled across a well done video of Flash in action. Granted it's a beta version. Looks PRETTY good but is definitely buggy. Link |
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Solve : Free apps install spyware on Macs? |
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Answer» MAC users downloading free screensavers and a video converter app from several popular download sites also GOT spyware that installs a back door, COLLECTS data, and sends encrypted information to REMOTE servers, security company Intego said on Tuesday. The high-risk spyware, dubbed OSX/OpinionSpy, was being installed along with NEARLY 30 screensavers developed by a company called 7art and an app called MishInc FLV to MP3, according to a list compiled by Intego. Link |
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Solve : Google dumps Microsfot?? |
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Answer» Okay. Time for another poll. This time there is no obvious right answer. UNLESS you say so. Microsoft and Google are in another squabble and one accuses the other of doing something that's not very good. Have you heard this before? This time it's about security. Fine, all of us are interested in security. Tthe most likely reason is that they are going to deploy Chrome OS. Once they become an OS vendor they are implicitly "required" to eat their own dog food otherwise people will start to wonder "is their OS really as good as they say? and If so, why don't they use it?" Couldn't have said it better myself, that's a very good POINT that you bring to the table... Your talking about two competitors talking about each other. Once upon a time Google was just a search engine. No more. Google docs is a direct threat to Office. Google is making Chrome into an operating system. MS is pushing Bing as a search engine. Listing to what one says about the other is like listening Ford talk about Toyota.Haha! Quote Ford talk about Toyota Another very good point... now I am so confused... Thanks for your confusing point rthompson80819... Quote from: BC_Programmer on June 02, 2010, 05:10:54 PM Tthe most likely reason is that they are going to deploy Chrome OS. Once they become an OS vendor they are implicitly "required" to eat their own dog food otherwise people will start to wonder "is their OS really as good as they say? and If so, why don't they use it?" Agreed. Chrome OS is just months away from a public release so the accusations will probably escalate. Should be a nice pissing contest...Quote from: BC_Programmer on June 02, 2010, 05:10:54 PM Once they become an OS vendor they are implicitly "required" to eat their own dog food I wish you could have come up with a more appetizing analogy.Maye like making Taco Bell workers eat their own Tacos. This BRINGS BOTH their companies into the media spotlight and will generate a public interest and short of paid advertising is probably a desirable outcome for the both of them.truenorth |
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Solve : How to foil Web browser 'tabnapping'? |
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Answer» A new, incredibly sneaky identity-theft tactic SURFACED earlier this week when Mozilla's Aza Raskin, the creative lead of Firefox, unveiled what's become known as "tabnapping." Tabnapping isn't in ACTIVE circulation at the moment In Firefox, NoScript is believed to be an effective defence, if it ever gets widespread. |
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Solve : Computer virus scam? |
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Answer» Quote Three men are facing FEDERAL fraud CHARGES for allegedly raking in more than US$100 million while running an illegal "scareware" BUSINESS that tricked victims into installing bogus software http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/197398/alleged_100m_scareware_sellers_facing_charges.htmlGood to SEE trouble makers like this are getting CAUGHT and prosecuted. |
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Solve : Microsoft code theft? |
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Answer» Microsoft cops to webcode theft Microsoft has admitted that its new Chinese microblogging service used webcode pilfered from a similar service popular elsewhere in Asia.Clink link for story. Tut tut tut...Microsoft, you need to respect intellectual property...Quote from: Helpmeh on December 15, 2009, 04:08:13 PM Tut tut tut...Microsoft, you need to respect intellectual property... It isn't the first time they have been caught! Any user of XP, check this one out. Navigate to "C:\Windows\Help\Tours\WindowsMediaPlayer\Audio\Wav". Located there are exactly nine WAV files, with a size between 80 and 360 Kilobytes. They serve as background sound during the Windows Media Player Tour. When you open one of these files with the notepad, (right click, open with, choose program, notepad) you at first only see scrambled letters. Of course, you think, it's a sound file, after all. But things become interesting when you scroll down to the very bottom in notepad. Located there is a type of watermarking, which records the software that the Microsoft musician used to create the WAV files. At the bottom, you will find something like this: LISTB INFOICRD 2000-04-06 IENG Deepz0ne ISFT Sound Forge 4.5 At first, that sounds anything but spectacular. It seems as if the Microsoft musician or the freelance musician commissioned by Microsoft used the Sony-made software " Sound Forge " (formerly Sonic) in its 4.5 version. Sound Forge is a tool for professionals and enables users to create WAV, AIFF, MP3 and other music files priced at $400. On its face, all that's not unusual: Microsoft uses professional software. Who would've thought? But wait a minute, who or what is "DeepzOne"? DeepzOne is (or at least was) member of the Warez group Radium that had SPECIALIZED on cracking music software. Along with a person using the alias "Sandor," he was also co-founder of this group, which was established in 1997( see in this interview ). In addition, it was DeepzOne who started circulating the cracked 4.5 version of Sound Forge a few years ago. I don't think MS ever released a report on this either.That's really cool. Quote Any user of XP, the "tours" folder doesn't exist for me. (yes, it is an XP machine, despite what my specs state (those are for my main desktop). Anyway, what does that have to do with Microsoft? Microsoft paid a professional sound foundry to create the sounds for most of their programs, games, and so forth. I doubt they audit every single third-party and the software they use. What about the Vista Wallpapers? Was one of those perhaps created in a pirated version of photoshop? Dear gawd! Microsoft, how could you! First: Every national Microsoft is run in the country.... Microsoft China is run in, well, CHina, obviously. So- who works there? Chinese people. Duh. If this other blogging service was popular, they would know about it, and likely try to duplicate it Anybody who thinks anybody even in North America said, "OK, go ahead, steal their web code" is just a freaking git.Brian Eno did many of the Microsoft sounds...and was paid rather handsomely for it...Quote from: patio on January 09, 2010, 09:55:16 AM Brian Eno did many of the Microsoft sounds...and was paid rather handsomely for it... Eno, isn't that the stuff for relieving gas?For the amount of bread he got paid i guess it would be...Quote from: patio on January 09, 2010, 09:55:16 AM Brian Eno did many of the Microsoft sounds...and was paid rather handsomely for it... but: here's the question: Why do not have these supposed Windows XP sounds? I don't have a "tours" folder. Therefore I conclude that, this is possibly a part of a newer version of Windows Media Player. In either case; the source is: http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-11183-0.html?forumID=89&threadID=173539&messageID=1765547 and there are glaring errors there both factual and logical.Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 09, 2010, 10:05:08 AM but: here's the question: Why do <I> not have these supposed Windows XP sounds? I don't have a "tours" folder. Can't be...I use Winamp the very second I install XP, and never even open WMP, let alone upgrade it. (because I hate it with a passion) I had these files on my Win XP Pro (I am now running Windows 7 Ultimate as of today, Go Compass Computer store!) Can you copy/paste the address in the address bar to get there BC??Quote from: Kurtiskain on January 10, 2010, 04:38:44 AM Can't be...I use Winamp the very second I install XP, and never even open WMP, let alone upgrade it. (because I hate it with a passion) I originally tried that. I manually followed the path using cmd when that failed. "The System cannot find the path specified" is the error when I try to "cd tours" while in the help folder; the tours folder simply doesn't exist. Either way. The sounds are part of windows media player, and not Windows itself; and even THEN... MS was not the one who created the sounds as the reference I found so boldly claims. Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 10, 2010, 09:03:32 AM I originally tried that. I manually followed the path using cmd when that failed. While it may be true MS did not make the files themselves, I know a lot of people that absolutely hate piracy. They avoid it and get very upset if they know they have broken the law. (Very Christian families) If they were shown that article it would literally CAUSE them to throw their computer away. I think it is rather ironic that MS is so against piracy of its own products and ideas, yet other peoples mean absolutely nothing to them, or the people they employ.Quote from: Kurtiskain on January 10, 2010, 03:39:08 PM I think it is rather ironic that MS is so against piracy of its own products and ideas, yet other peoples mean absolutely nothing to them, or the people they employ.Like I said. it was the data; the sounds they wanted A:) do you REALLY think they went spelunking at a hex dump of the sound file? and if they do that with sound files, *censored*, they should do it to all files! man, in fact, they should have people doing hex dumps on every single file they ever release on any CD, just in case some random set of characters forms a swear word! the last thing we would want is a Catholic Nun accidentally opening a clipart file in notepad, scrolling down 50 pages, taking 50 bytes from that and accidentally viewing them in a reverse endian format in a Cyrillic codeset, because it spells a dirty word. Secondly, this doesn't prove anything. I cannot see these files and therefore the only proof they exist is this evidently biassed article. and your word; I'll admit the latter at least carries more weight then a pregnant hippo, but still And Of Course Microsoft cares more about it's "ideas" and programs and patents, their Microsofts. I mean, what, are they supposed to now build something into hotmail to hueristically ANALYZE conversations to make sure nobody is talking about pirating Adobe programs? No... it's adobe's problem. And the people you know who are "super-religious", well, don't tell them. you really think they are GOING to accidentally open a deeply nested Wave file by accident and happen to scroll down and somehow make the (weak, I might add, btw) lastly: every SINGLE article I can find is so full of lies and BS it's hardly even worth reading. None of them understand the basic and quite obvious fact that MICROSOFT DOES NOT PIRATE IT they get somebody ELSE to make the sounds, just like they get other people/artists to create the backdrops and so forth. lastly, Who the smeg gives a *censored*, it's such a crock, I mean, do you find people opening Aiff files on the mac just to find some esoteric and possibly planted reference to some equally esoteric cracking group? I doubt it. I have THREE installations of XP Pro, SP2 and SP3, and of them have these files. They are NOT installed by the windows XP install. |
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Solve : Will Apple replace Microsoft?? |
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Answer» Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 24, 2010, 10:02:48 PM In my opinion, which does not COUNT for much, whatever advantage Microsoft now has in computer gaming will not last long. Large successful game companies have got it figured out how to port their software over to whatever OS is currently popular with the people. There are quite a few net books out there and there is the Apple iPad coming on strong. I'm pretty sure that TMJ is refering to "hardcore" games- like, for example, the Call of duty game Carbon has noted, or Fallout 3, Crysis etc. games of that nature that require rather powerful machines. Now, that isn't to say that a Mac with enough POWER can not be had, but I highly doubt the iPad will be powerful enough to run them. Besides, a large selection of games can probably be found in the Apple store for the Itouch/iphone (and I imagine iPad, as well as the upcoming iMat and iFloor). Also, it's interesting to note that some of the "higher" games, like Fallout 3, have versions for completely different architectures (such as PS3) so it's probable that it would be a relatively simple task for them to create a version for Linux or Mac OS. Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 24, 2010, 10:02:48 PM (Funny thing just happened, I tried to pronounce the name of the new Apple product and guess what it put, the speech interpreter typed "Apple hype pad.") lol Quote Up to now, a personal computer is either a desktop or laptop. But the point where the distinction between these types of devices and handhold devices is no longer clear. The new personal computers are going to be handhold devices or pocket-sized devices or something you can slip in your backpack or your fanny pouch.laptop PCs have always been several years behind in terms of power and gaming capabilities, and they will always be both more expensive and harder to upgrade then equivalent desktops, which means that desktops, regardless of the OS, will be the premier choice for gaming. Unless Microsoft comes up with a really original idea very soon, their MARKET share is going to become smaller. [/quote]Thought this recent news article related to this thread. This is a pretty big milestone, especially for a company that was NEXT to nothing a few years ago. -- Yesterday Apple became the WORLD's biggest IT company by market value, eclipsing Microsoft for the first time since 1989, and even Google. Even so, it is not the most expensive company. That is EMC, the storage company, if one goes by the price-to-earnings ratio. Analysts say the event is a milestone in the way the development of the industry from hardware to enterprise services to consumer services. Link |
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Solve : LifeLock CEO’s Identity Stolen 13 Times? |
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Answer» Apparently, when you publish your Social SECURITY number prominently on your website and BILLBOARDS, people take it as an invitation to steal your IDENTITY. |
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Solve : Google introduce encrypted search? |
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Answer» Quote When you search on https://www.google.com, an encrypted connection is created between your browser and Google. This secured channel helps protect your search terms and your search results pages from being intercepted by a third party on your network. The SERVICE includes a modified logo to help indicate that you’re searching using SSL and that you may encounter a somewhat different Google search experience, but as ALWAYS, remember to check the start of the address bar for “https” and your browser lock indicators: https://www.google.com/ http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/search-more-securely-with-encrypted.htmlI guess that's good, but is that really a problem in most countries? It SOUNDS like something being developed for countries like China and Iran.I am HEARTILY glad of it; I don't want my boss to know I search for goat pics when I should be auditing expense accounts. Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 22, 2010, 02:27:17 PM I don't want my boss to know I search for goat pics when I should be auditing expense accounts.So in other WORDS, that would really get his goat. Quote from: overthehill on May 22, 2010, 07:36:44 PM So in other words, that would really get his goat. I suppose I asked for that... Quote to know I search for goat pics when I should be auditing expense accounts. |
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Solve : Thieves Flood Victim’s Phone With Calls to Loot Bank Accounts? |
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Answer» Bank thieves have rolled out a NEW weapon in their arsenal of tactics — telephony denial-of-service attacks that FLOOD a victim’s phone with diversionary calls while the thieves drain the victim’s account of money. |
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Solve : Comcast, FCC neutrality dispute? |
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Answer» Quote Comcast, FCC take NET neutrality dispute to court. Good to hear the FCC working on the users side on this one. Oh, I'd love to see Comcast getting a really nice slap, but will it happen?Quote from: Broni on January 08, 2010, 09:43:10 PM Oh, I'd love to see Comcast getting a really nice slap, but will it happen?When cows fly?Pigs. |
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Solve : IdeaPad U1 hybrid notebook? |
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Answer» Pretty INNOVATIVE in my opinion. I always liked the idea of a tablet / slate COMPUTER but NEVER liked the idea of never having a REAL MOUSE / keyboard option for it. Best of both worlds. |
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Solve : Google's new Nexus One? |
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Answer» Noticed this mentioned on the bottom of Google's main HOME page. Looks pretty good and was something most expected. i personally don't think its worth it, how much does it cost?$589.00 from Google... Some carriers are subsidising it down to $149.00half a K for a phone??? wow, such a luxuary item that most peole don't need. i say stick ur iphonesQuote half a K for a phone???You need to come to IRELAND. When the Nokia N95 came out first it was ~599 euro or ~850 USD. But then again, that's Ireland. Anyway, I've seen this phone mentioned alot lately in newspapers. Apparently it only comes with 512k MEMORY. |
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Solve : Security bug bites 64-bit Windows 7? |
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Answer» MICROSOFT on Tuesday warned users of a vulnerability in 64-bit versions of WINDOWS 7 and Windows SERVER 2008 R2 that could expose users to malware attacks. Exploitation of the bug in the Canonical Display Driver would most likely only cause vulnerable machines to reboot, Microsoft spokesman Jerry Bryant said in a blog post. But it could ALSO be abused to silently install malware, although attackers would first have to bypass memory randomization protections baked in to the operating systems to prevent code EXECUTION attacks, he added. Link |
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Solve : Virus Checking Service? |
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Answer» This is just sooooo wrong... Wow...the dark side of the Internet is much worse than you think.Dark side? That's no dark side! Do you know that people estimate that Google has indexed about 0.2% of the Internet?Why are those sites not shut down yet?Saw this on Krebs new blog. Pretty bad... Virus Scanners for Virus Authors Quote from: Broni on January 03, 2010, 11:53:59 AM Why are those sites not shut down yet? They aren't doing anything illegal... Quote They aren't doing anything illegal...That was my thought. I mean, they're doing nearly the same as virustotal.com and jotti, but just not going to all the bother of giving it to the AVS. The vendors of the scanners being used can do something to make them NOT use their software as a private "pay-for" service. But that all depends on where the Virus Checking Service is hosted. Some countries Internet laws are pretty much non-existent. Quote from: evilfantasy on January 03, 2010, 03:48:56 PM The vendors of the scanners being used can do something to make them NOT use their software as a private "pay-for" service. But that all depends on where the Virus Checking Service is hosted. Some countries Internet laws are pretty much non-existent.Russia for example.Quote from: Helpmeh on January 03, 2010, 04:02:43 PM Russia for example. Russia is far from the only one, of course. Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 03, 2010, 05:42:03 PM Russia is far from the only one, of course.Just one from the top of my head...came up because of those russian spambots we had recently.Plus there are rumors of North Korea's government promoting and financing computer virus production as a weapon of war against their enemies.Well there's also the hacking "war" between USA and China...The hackers in the USA don't really stand much chance against the "bred" hackers in China...aparently, the Chinese took down about 100 government websites and the Americans just stood there...like a flashbang...they couldn't do anything....and Carbon from Hong-Kong is their leader One server is in the Russian FEDERATION and the other is in the USA. Virtest.com, one of the websites mentioned is definately originally Russian. The English version is obviously a poorly translated version using some online translator. I love how in the FAQ, they talk about making sure your malicious CODE isn't picked up in websites for an extra fee (unless you BUY an Unlimited account). |
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Solve : HP income UP 28%? |
| Answer» HP net income surges AMID mending computer marketGood news for HP, although it is unfortunate to READ that the PC market was least-profitable and it was their service market where they were making money. Although it does MAKE some SINCE because the markup for PCS is so low. | |
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Solve : Fiber to the home in the UK? |
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Answer» For Comcast BROADBAND cable, the norm is now 12Mbps down, 1MBPS up for about $50/mo |
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Solve : Microsoft kicks Android!? |
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Answer» Microsoft kicks Android! Um.. the DJ story does not REALLY say that. But it could have. Quote Microsoft Deal With HTC Could Slow Android's Adoption Personally I think Microsoft has lost the battle in the smart phone market. Their new phone OS is slick but they're taking way too much time on it and seems to me as if they're not that concerned about all the other competitors. Also news like the below quote tell me who the top competitors are going to be in the smart phone arena: RIM, Google Android, and Apple. Quote Google's mobile platform grew 707 % compared to the same period last year.- Link From the link given above: Quote Gartner is predicting the Android will surpass Apple soon as there are more handset makers using its operating system, and Android phones are already outselling the iPhone in North America. More startups are developing applications for the Android, further boosting interest among consumers.Microsoft is a loser! Not even mentioned in the story. |
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Solve : USB 3.0...Here's the Details? |
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Answer» Full Story Can't wait...WOW! That sounds LIKE a huge leap forward in data transfer power. I'll be LOOKING for it when the prices get to affordable. Thanks Patio Alan <>< Plus... True bi-directional... More power... Backwards compatible... As i said i can't wait. This will SPEED up/solve ALOT of existing issues.it will all be irrelevant once VL-Bus is finally realized to be the superior connection technology. You do mean CGA don't you?I've already got this along with my 72" monitor.How did you get it in the front door ? ?Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on January 02, 2010, 09:48:08 PM I've already got this along with my 72" monitor.You got yours already? Mine is still on backorder Quote from: patio on January 02, 2010, 09:52:29 PM How did you get it in the front door ? ? Had to cut it in half. |
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Solve : Non-Latin TLD? |
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Answer» The BBC is announcing that non-latin TLD's go live TODAY. Rather INTERESTING article actually. Considering that you have a GOOD amount of active DEVELOPERS there, this is a good move forward.This is quite the achievement and a definite turning POINT on the Internet. I'm sure getting it so the domains could be written right to left was probably the hardest change. |
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Solve : Free Office 2010 Apps . Soon?? |
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Answer» Free Office 2010 Apps Won't Arrive Until June. Starter EDITION is a wimpy version of Office 2010 that consists of two products: Word Starter and Excel Starter. It'll be preloaded on all new Windows PCs, ...See Full StoryI think this free office 2010 app is SUPPOSED to replace the OLD Microsoft Works? Also, there's supposed to be free Microsoft office 2010 online apps that supposed to compete against google DOCS?Microsoft office 2010 I have Office 2010 u can check screenshots here ;;; http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=230838&l=085ee96df0&id=100000296414180 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=231334&l=a7dcf628e6&id=100000296414180 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=230835&l=c83d87ceb1&id=100000296414180 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=230846&l=e5c6023f03&id=100000296414180 Pls reply |
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Solve : The Decade in Review - How has Technology Changed in the Last 9 Years?? |
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Answer» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEfpFjlYAs8 Just thought I'd share.Well, it's pretty brief in content, but it has a great sound track. I personally thought the soundtrack was lame and it was a LITTLE too brief, didn't mention anything about Linux or Open Source Quote from: IRONMAN on December 29, 2009, 01:11:48 PM I personally thought the soundtrack was lame and it was a little too brief, didn't mention anything about Linux or Open Source it asked what has CHANGED in the last 9 years, not what groups of GEEKS still don't understand how to program for anyone but other programmers.Frankly, in watching the video, I think the title WAY over stated the change over the last decade. I was more struck that nothing on the video was really a new innovation, but mostly just improvements on existing technology. |
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Solve : One Laptop Per Child News? |
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Answer» One Laptop Per Child News Quote OLPC's Approach is LIKE Throwing Seeds Out of a Moving TruckFULL STORY at http://www.olpcnews.com/ Image: http://www.olpcnews.com/images/tall-india.jpg |
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Solve : Free Visual Studio 2010? |
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Answer» Download Visual Studio Express Edition 2010 Free April 16th, 2010. softsailor.com Quote The Visual Studio 2010 IDE has been redesigned for reducing clutter and complexity. The application is very well built, with a lot of great NEW features INCLUDING multiple windows, floating tool windows and multi-monitor SUPPORT. It comes with .NET Framework 4 and supports developing on Windows 7, support for IBM DB2 and Oracle DATABASES for extra information, in addition with Microsoft SQL Server ...Has anybody tried this? Visual studio 2008 Professional to Visual studio 2010 Express is a huge downgrade IMO... so no.I've used the 2008 Express Edition, but not the 2010 version yet.I have had trouble getting it to work on one of two PCs I have. Does not install. Just a bunch or errors. I tried several things, I give up.I do not think I can use it for anything that matters. It installed fine for me in a VM.all the programming stuff you'll ever need from Microsoft here |
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Solve : Steve Jobs on Flash? |
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Answer» Steve Jobs COMMENTS on Flash from CNN. |
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Solve : HP Slate...Coming in new version soon. (NEW)? |
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Answer» HP SLATE...Coming in new version soon. |
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Solve : Android Linux $100 NetBook? |
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Answer» This cam up in another part of CH. Cherrypal announced its first two netbooks to run Android. The Cherrypal ASIA is available in seven-inch ($99) and 10.1-inch ($148) models, both of which run Android 1.6 on an ARM9-based Via VT 8505 processor clocked at 533MHz, and offer 256MB of RAM, 2GB of flash storage, Ethernet, WiFi, and USB connectivity, says the company. $100 netbook SWITCHES to Android And there's more commentary on this in the Linux community. Re: Linux on 7" mini netbook ARM-VT8500 ? Linux Today - Seven-inch tablet runs AndroidNetbooks finally hit the price point they were aiming for when the concept first came out. The concept of a $100 netbook was intended to spread computers and internet access to third world and developing countries. I haven't seen the numbers RECENTLY, but it seems like more netbooks have been sold in developed rather than undeveloped countries. Maybe this will speed things up for undeveloped countries. |
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Solve : 1st peeks at FireFox 4.? |
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Answer» FULL STORY... |
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Solve : CRTC allows changes in billing.? |
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Answer» I just found this article on CBC stating that the CRTC is allowing for usage based billing for ISP's. Why doesn't the CRTC regulate Internet services?If the CRTC DECIDES to poke it's nose (or any other appendage for that matter) into some telecommunications service you can bet MONEY that the end result will disadvantage consumers.truenorth |
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Solve : Death of the floppy.? |
Answer» Full Story...hasn't there been at least one article a year on this since about 1998? Well, Sony is ending sales in Japan; the article does not say whether Sony is ending world-wide sales. But, the floppy still seems alive in other markets. Staples.com shows 4 brands on their website; they are: Staples, Sony, Maxell, and Imation.Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 26, 2010, 08:54:28 AMhasn't there been at least one article a year on this since about 1998? Yes. I think it was the thumb drive, not the CD or DVD, that finally killed the floppy. It was convenient to transfer files onto a floppy and stick it into a SHIRT or jacket pocket. You can't do that with a CD or DVD.Quote from: rthompson80819 on April 26, 2010, 12:01:01 PM You can't do that with a CD or DVD. How big are your CD's? Or how small are your pockets? My Cd's are 120mm, or 4.72440 inches, and my shirt pockets are smaller than that. Rumor was that the 3 1/2" floppy size was ARRIVED at by making sure it would fit into the average shirt pocket.Quote from: rthompson80819 on April 26, 2010, 12:01:01 PM It was convenient to transfer files onto a floppy and stick it into a shirt or jacket pocket. You can't do that with a CD or DVD. You can with 8cm CDs that have been around for years and years. Quote from: Salmon Trout on April 26, 2010, 01:06:32 PM You can with 8cm CDs that have been around for years and years. And you can still put them in your floppy drive, too. Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 26, 2010, 01:27:22 PM And you can still put them in your floppy drive, too. I guarantee somebody, somewhere has done just that, and had a LOT of fun trying to get them out.Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 26, 2010, 01:27:22 PM Hey kids, don't try this at home. He was just joking!hmmm maybe it is the end of flop disks.. i have not seen on for a good few years i wonder what would kill off the pen drive hmmmmm only the future will tellI have old floppies from around 1996-97, which can hold about 3 mb of files. I know I put some files on them, but I don't remember what...I'm REALLY curious to see what's on them. Quote from: sunnysky on May 10, 2010, 01:20:26 PM I have old floppies from around 1996-97, which can hold about 3 mb of files. I know I put some files on them, but I don't remember what...I'm really curious to see what's on them. Not sure where you got 3mb of usable files on a floppy.. mine were generally 1.44mb I have a stack of them gaining dust. But that's me. Maybe you mean 2.88mb. or the 5- 1/4" came in 160K, 180K, 360K and 1.2MB (I think I missed one (720K?)); 3-1/2 came in 720K, 1.44MB, and later on, 2.88MB. the 2.88MB drives are rare because when they were released the floppy drive was already falling out of favour as the main way of saving files and backups, additionally, the fact that the drive used perpendicular recording made the drives themselves expensive enough to not be a commodity, which means they were included only on a few machines. When I first read this article, I was surprised how many formats there were for floppy drives. I've used a number of different formats, but there were a lot I'd never heard of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floppy_diskQuote from: Mulreay on May 10, 2010, 01:27:44 PM Not sure where you got 3mb of usable files on a floppy.. mine were generally 1.44mb I have a stack of them gaining dust. Actually, I don't actually remember exactly how many mb's were on my floppies, lol. I guess it was 1.44 then, since someone said 2.88 is rare. I can check, but I gotta dig through a bunch of old stuff. The Zip drive killed this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floptical It wasn't any better, just greater capacity. |
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Solve : Techno gone mad? |
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Answer» Now we have NET bot >>which can take over your PC without your KNOWLEDGE? and also a virus thats attacking BLUETOOTH wap phones via texing |
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Solve : "repost" updated> Vista Pricing 9-5-06? |
| Answer» http://www.itworld.com/Comp/2218/060905msvista/ | |
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Solve : Firefox Users Report Problems After Updating - Norton 360 related? |
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Answer» http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/150736/article.html?tk=nl_cxanws Users running Firefox along with popular Norton security programs have reported problems after updating the browser to version 3.0.1, according to messages on Symantec Corp.'s and Mozilla Corp.'s support forums. Mozilla confirmed the accounts Thursday. "Some of the problems seem to be related to Identity Safe, which is a feature of Norton 360 and other Norton and Symantec offerings," said Mike Beltzner, Mozilla's director for Firefox. "[But] it's not clear that all of the problems are related to that single feature." Beltzner was responding to questions about post-update problems MENTIONED during Mozilla's weekly Firefox status meeting on Wednesday, when the Norton 360 issue was brought up. Messages posted by Symantec customers and Firefox users pointed to a wide range of problems with both Norton titles and Firefox, but a majority of the latter said their bookmarks had gone missing, as had the back and forward buttons, after they updated to 3.0.1. Mozilla started pitching that version to users of the older Firefox 2.0.0.16 last week when it turned on an automatic update offer. Firefox users have been reporting the problem for months -- Firefox 3.0 launched in mid-June -- but the automatic update appeared to push the issue to the forefront. Symantec customers, meanwhile, complained about the disappearance of Identity Safe, a password manager that's bundled with NUMEROUS Symantec security products, including Norton 360 2.0 and Norton Internet Security 2008, after upgrading Firefox. "I just installed Firefox 3 under XP and have apparently lost Identity Safe which I depend on," said a user identified as "BobinVA" on a Symantec forum in a message posted last Sunday. "How can I get it back?" Beltzner said Mozilla and Symantec are on the case. "We're working with people from Norton to try and understand the problems better," he said. "To date, though, neither we nor Norton have been unable to reproduce the problem in our QA labs." According to Beltzner, older installations of Norton software, most likely those that haven't been kept up-to-date with downloads from Symantec, seem to prevent Firefox from terminating properly when the browser shuts down. "When the user starts up Firefox the next time, the file that's used to store their bookmarks and history can't be read, and as a result the back and forward buttons don't work and no bookmarks are shown," he said. "This coincides with the Identity Safe feature not working as well." Some users had reported that a reboot ended their problems, Beltzner said. Others have used a Mozilla support document titled "Configuring Norton 360" to quash the issue. "We'll keep looking into the problem, and while it's not happening for all Norton and Firefox users, we understand that for the users it is affecting, it's a SIGNIFICANT problem," Beltzner said. For its part, Symantec urged users of Norton Internet Security 2008 to first update to version 15.5, which in turn would allow them to download and install a Firefox 3.0 compatibility update. A separate Firefox 3.0 compatibility patch is available for Norton 360. Both patches can be obtained by launching Symantec's Live Update feature from within the security applications. This wouldn't be the first time that Symantec's Norton software has created problems for other vendors. In May, shortly after Microsoft Corp. launched Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), users blamed the Symantec programs for crippling their PCs after they updated to SP3. Initially, Symantec said the BUG was Microsoft's fault, but it accepted some responsibility, saying the combination of a flawed Microsoft process and the SymProtect feature in its Norton software had ADDED errant entries to XP's registry. Later Symantec released a free tool that cleaned up the corrupted registry keys.Solution to problem = Get better Antivirus. Quote Solution to problem = Get better Antivirus.If it only could be seen by all those poor souls, who got Norton preinstalled on new machines...I use CA. Not a bother in the world. I used to have Norton 360 about two months ago until I switched to Avast. It's a good thing I did.Another saved soul Quote from: Broni on September 13, 2008, 07:01:18 PM Another saved soul LOL It's a miracle! Quote from: kpac on September 14, 2008, 03:40:46 AM Quote from: Broni on September 13, 2008, 07:01:18 PMAnother saved soul No, It's Logic!at least he'll sleep well tonight I used to have Norton security suit 98... Never again. I always treat Norton software as adware nowadays. |
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Solve : Microsoft Urges Updates for Flaws? |
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Answer» Windows is used in most of the world's home computers STAYING SAFE ONLINE What are the threats on the net? Users are being urged to DOWNLOAD the patches to fix the flaws. Most security updates happen automatically if the auto update function is activated in Windows software. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at net security firm Sophos, SAID that Windows users should "sit up, listen and take action." "Although we have seen no malicious code in the wild yet which exploits these critical security holes in Microsoft's code, we have seen malicious WORMS and hackers follow these announcements very soon after the vulnerability's disclosure." He added: "Fortunately with Windows XP SP2 it is easier to keep your computer up-to-date with security patches than ever before." Woman faced with a difficult choice. Windows, Windows or perhaps Windows? Source |
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Solve : Setting Gaming Speed Records? |
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Answer» LOOKS like the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX has set the gaming speed record! Have a look at this! http://pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,121548,00.asp ... A $600 card! [GLB]Flame[/glb] |
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Solve : Not more tracking!? |
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Answer» rgName: State of Arkansas |
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Solve : Spybot GUI update.? |
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Answer» Quote Small bugs in TeaTimer [link] 22. June 2005 Pretty. |
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Solve : A neat find!? |
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Answer» While surfing around download.com I came across a PROGRAM called 'Tracking the Eye", and it is an advanced program that ALLOWS you to track storms and hurricanes, ETC. usually BEFORE local news stations can bring you the information! I'm downloading it RIGHT now, and it seems like a big HIT with the other people who have downloaded it... Click on the following link to check it out! http://www.download.com/Tracking-the-Eye/3003-2130_4-10289901.html?tag=sptlt_s |
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Solve : The NOTHING program?? |
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Answer» This is VERY interesting! I saw this on a friend's profile, and it is a link to a website which is distributing a FILE that does NOTHING! It only takes 1 byte of hard disk space, and literally does nothing! it takes up no processor or RAM power... Have a LOOK! http://www.bernardbelanger.com/computing/NaDa/ |
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Solve : Are pc makers tracking you? |
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Answer» Interesting.....what people get up to>http://c0x2.de/lol/lol.htmlI wonder if Bin Laden bought a Dell Laptop.If he has it will not be able to figure out how to use it..... |
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Solve : Spyware and kids. (Applies to general users)? |
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Answer» Spyware and your KIDS Are your kids exposing you to spyware? Published: January 5, 2005 If your computer starts to suddenly slow down or you begin to see pop-up windows, even when you're not browsing the Internet, you may be the victim of spyware and other unwanted software. Spyware is software that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your notice, and is often attached to another file you have chosen to download or install. Spyware can also be downloaded to your computer when you click on banner ads on Web sites. The types of unwanted software programs that kids accidentally download are usually annoying and may slow down your computer, but are typically not dangerous. If your children regularly use your computer, they may be visiting sites or downloading files that could be exposing your computer to spyware and other unwanted software. Types of downloads that may contain spyware • Free games downloaded from the Internet • Music, movies, and other software file-sharing programs downloaded from the Internet or from other computers • Animated characters for your desktop • Free screen savers downloaded from the Internet • Toolbars for your Internet browser • Free pop-up blockers that appear on your computer when you are online Not all of the programs LISTED above will contain unwanted software. The key to helping prevent the installation of spyware is to download programs only from sources you trust and to read all security warnings, license or user agreements, and privacy statements associated with any software you download or install on your computer. Encourage your kids to ask your PERMISSION before they download anything from the Internet. If you're not sure if the program they want to download contains spyware or other unwanted software, ask a knowledgeable friend or enter the name of the program into your favorite search engine and see if anyone else has reported that it contains spyware. Tip: Think you may have spyware on your machine? Learn some of the common signs of a spyware infection and find out how you can remove spyware. You can also download the new Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) software to HELP protect your computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Top of pageTop of page "Mom, Dad—I promise I didn't download anything" Sometimes your children may accidentally infect your computer with spyware or other unwanted software without even knowing they've downloaded anything. Some popular sites for kids may try to download programs without your kids even asking for them. Your children may see a warning notifying them that a Web site wants to download a program. They may click random buttons on the window just to get it to disappear. What they click on might just be "I agree." If you don't think your kids understand what it means to download programs only from trusted sources or if you think they probably won't read all the warnings and agreements that appear while they're surfing the Web, you may have to take a few extra precautionary measures with your home computer. Read How to help keep your kids from downloading spyware to learn more. Related links: How to get rid of spyware Microsoft Antispyware Beta How to help keep your kids from downloading spyware What is Spyware? Signs of Spyware For everyone who wishes to POST here and has a software related problem.. Happy readin'! SourceAnd this ......people should aware of>http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/ |
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Solve : Top Ten Graphics Cards? |
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Answer» Hello! I foud this link on PCWorld, which is a LAB Test which was performed to find out which video cards are the "best"... Have a look here: http://pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120794,00.asp ... |
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Solve : Hear this before somewhere?? |
| Answer» http://news.com.com/FAQ+Getting+a+handle+on+Windows+Vista/2100-1016_3-5672671.html?tag=nl | |
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Solve : zombies just want to belong to? |
| Answer» http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-6127304.html?tag=nefd.lede | |
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Solve : Panda + ccleaner? |
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Answer» PANDA has added online antispyware scanning to COMPLIMENT their online ANTIVIRUS scanning. Free online VIRUS scan http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/ Free online spyware scan http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/spyxposer/com/spyxposer_principal.htm Update your ccleaner from within the PROGRAM. |
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Solve : W2k worms still spreading? |
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Answer» No REST for the WEARY lol be careful if you have WINDOWS 2000... http://pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,122239,00.asp |
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