Monday, August 23, 2004
Monday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-23-04 Shrink Mac Photos MacUpdate has information and links on freePhotoConverter 3.0.1/, a program that can help you reduce the file size of your pictures and make them easier to send via e-mail. The user reviews are on the positive side for this free tool. How to Add Programs to and Ports in SP2 Microsoft has information and tips on installing programs and opening ports after installing SP2. Leo Says: Keep Using Explorer Alternatives Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI, continues to recommend that PC users only use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer when absolutely necessary. Leo suggests keeping your security setting at the highest level when you must use Explorer, and choosing an alternative browser for the rest of your surfing activities. Protect Your Flash Drive in Multiple Platforms Flash drive storage devices are great tools and the key chain Flash drive’s name is an appropriate reminder; every loose your keys? Well in the event that you loose your key chain Flash driver at the same time, visit the O’reilly Network to learn more about protecting the information on your portable storage savior. Bioinformatics=Geeks of All Flavors Some geeks love biology too, and some biologists are geeky. We are among the latter and if you lean either way, read the article in eWeek Technology News about the Computational Systems Bioinformatics Conference. RealPlayer 10 for Linux Reviewed RootPromtp.org features a story from OS that reviews RealPlayer 10 for Linux, a new option for open source users. PowerBook Battery Recall Just a Reminder: A problem with the battery in the PowerBook G4 has prompted Apple to issue a recall on the laptop and they are suggesting customers not use the effected PowerBooks until the battery has been replaced. According to CNET, PowerBooks that are being recalled have a serial number range that starts with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The serial number is located on the battery label. Contact Apple immediately if your PowerBook has any of the above batteries installed. What is a Motherboard A motherboard according to Crucial’s Glossary is, “The main printed circuit board in a computer that carries the system buses. It is equipped with sockets to which all processors, memory modules, plug-in cards, daughterboards, or peripheral devices are connected.” Secunia Security Updates Secunia has issued an update bulletin for Gentoo Linux 1.x users. Please visit our other site: www.californiafairsandfestivals.com 
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