Interesting Software and System News

[bob3160]

Microsoft Hits Apple Where it Hurts

Mac,
This isn't personal, just passing along news that might interest some of the forum members. 

[bob3160]

8 Great Free Security Tools

I especially like the "Best Bet" selection. 

[bob3160]

ScreenToaster
If you need to record what happens on your screen for any reason--to show how an application works,
for example--try this simple-to-use Web service. Head to the site and press Alt-S, and it records every action you take.
Press Alt-S again, and it stops. You can edit what you record, including adding titles and audio.
You can then upload your video to the ScreenToaster site or to YouTube, or download it to your PC.
Enjoy

[bob3160]

Researchers score Conficker detection breakthrough

Just days ahead of an April 1 activation date for the Conficker worm squirming through the Windows operating system,
security researchers at the Honeynet Project find a way to fingerprint the malware on infected networks.

[Lisandro]

8 Great Free Security Tools

Glad to see avast among them

[DavidR]

Not just among them but 'The Best Bet'

[.: Mac :.]

Microsoft Hits Apple Where it Hurts

Mac,
This isn't personal, just passing along news that might interest some of the forum members. 

We actually have been discussing this on several of the forums im on and the Mac users think this its hilarious that Microsoft gave her $1,000 to buy a computer and the FIRST place she heads is to the Apple store , it is clear what she had in mind

[YoKenny]

Microsoft Hits Apple Where it Hurts

Mac,
This isn't personal, just passing along news that might interest some of the forum members. 

We actually have been discussing this on several of the forums im on and the Mac users think this its hilarious that Microsoft gave her $1,000 to buy a computer and the FIRST place she heads is to the Apple store , it is clear what she had in mind

She was disappointed as there was only one Apple system so went to the Windows store where there were several within the price range and walked out with one she liked for $699.99

[Confused Computer User]

I like the conclusion.

"Do you understand what I'm saying? That's right, you should switch to Linux."
excerpt from: http://www.pcworld.com/article/162084/article.html?tk=nl_wvxblg

[YoKenny]

I like the conclusion.

"Do you understand what I'm saying? That's right, you should switch to Linux."
excerpt from: http://www.pcworld.com/article/162084/article.html?tk=nl_wvxblg

I will switch to Linux when I switch to Firefox.

[.: Mac :.]

She went to the apple store first. That shows she wanted a Mac. She wanted a 17" screen which eliminated Apple as a choice (why do you think MS only gave her $1000 )


Edited many times (you try this on a iPhone )

[Confused Computer User]

I generally like PC's but did the commercial mentioned that she spent another 100$ on extra Ram in order to make Vista run and another hundred dollars on security software since she didn't know avast existed. (the ram part is based on actual experience)

[bob3160]

eEye Offers Free Utility to Detect Conficker Worm and MS08-67 Patch 

System Requirements
◦Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/2003
◦Internet Explorer Version 5.01 or higher
◦System RAM: 128 MB
◦Storage: 20 MB

[drhayden1]

You might like this Bob
Searching for a specific image on the Internet can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Some sites, such as Google Image search, try to make the process easier, but shuffling through one page after another of results can quickly get tedious.

http://www.ginipic.com/

That’s where the FREE desktop application called Ginipic comes into play. You can view hundreds of results at a time, and inserting an image into an app like PowerPoint is as easy as dragging-and-dropping it. ----To see how easy it really is checkout their video tour----
Here are some other features that make Ginipic worth it:
    * Multiple Sources - You can choose to search your favorite search engine or photo-sharing site (Flickr, Google, Yahoo!, SmugMug, deviantArt, Picasa, Photobucket, Facebook, and more), or expand your search to unlimited results with a click of a button, with our tailored “All Sources” option.
    * No Duplicates - Did you know that, on average, “big search engines not be named” give you 200 duplicates for every 1,000 results? Not with ginipic.
    * Incredible Variety - Ginipic gives you the power of the web to find ANY picture in ANY category with NO restrictions.
    * Advanced Search - Advanced search gives you the ability to customize your queries in each source - just as you would on their site.
    * Resizing - Choose your own preview size for the best possible experience! Maximize to enjoy the picture in all its glory, work small if you’re just browsing away.
    * Tagging - Tag your pictures away and see them all in a heartbeat by choosing your tag in the comfortable Favorites source. Not a tag person? Just favorite the picture and you’ll still have a super easy access to it.
    * Drag & Drop - Drag & Drop functionality gives you the ability to start working immediately - you see something you like, just drag it in your work space and continue working.
    * Save Images Locally - Want to backup or save it for later? No need in clumsy “right click, save as, too hard to understand what’s going on” options - just save the picture right from the preview window when you’re satisfied.
    * Set as Wallpaper - Do you feel like changing your background? Just hit the “Set as wallpaper” on any picture and instantly your desktop will change and renew before your eyes.
This is definitely a slick app, and truly handy for those heavy images searchers out there.

[rdmaloyjr]

drhayden1,

Nice find.