Saturday, June 26, 2004
Saturday 6-26-04 Technews Blog
0900 PT
Leo Is In The House
Listen to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI on the weekends from 12-3 pm PT on the radio in the Los Angeles area or the Internet everywhere else and learn more about the world of tech. Visit Leoville.com for the links to the show, the spy cam, the chat room, and more.
The Attack Was Beat Back
CNET News reports that the web is somewhat safe again after a Russian server that was sending out hackers code aimed at Internet Explorer was shut-down by net engineers. If a web site server was previously infected, the attempt to redirect the viewer to the Russian server will not connect. To determine if your computer is infected, right click anywhere on the task bar and select Task Manager. In the window that appears search under Image Name for files named: Kk32.dll or Surf.dat/. If either of these files are present you should run a anti-virus program like the free software from AVG. Web security advisors expect a similar attack in the future and as we have previously advised, find an alternative browser and PC people should not use Internet Explorer. The Microsoft press release included the following statement:
“REDMOND, Wash., June 25, 2004 - Microsoft is committed to helping customers keep their information safe. We are currently working with law enforcement and industry partners to identify the individuals or entities responsible for a new Internet attack, known as Download.Ject, and bring those responsible for this criminal act to justice.
On Thursday, June 24, at 4:00 p.m. PDT, Microsoft responded to reports that some enterprise customers running un-patched versions of IIS 5.0 (Internet Information Services), a component of Windows 2000 Server, were being targeted by malicious code, known as Download.Ject. More information is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloadject. This site will be updated as new information becomes available.
Microsoft's security response teams are dedicated to analyzing, resolving and communicating progress to customers in a timely manner. It is important to note that at this time Microsoft is not aware of widespread customer impact based on Download.Ject. Microsoft has confirmed with its partners that this attack is not a "worm" or virus-in other words, this attack is a targeted manual attack by individuals or entities towards a specific server.”
HP Laptops With Bad Memories
CNET reports that as many as 900,ooo HP laptops have a memory module that can malfunction and cause system crashes. That is the bad news; the good news is that HP has a free replacement part and if your HP laptop is acting weird and was manufactured between 3/02 and 7/03 with a 128, 256, or 512 MB memory module (RAM), you should visit the HP website to learn more about their repair program.
Simple Rule For iBook Warranty
If you have a white G3 iBook the Apple logic board extended warranty now applies to your laptop according to a report by LowEndMac. If you have an iBook that has a video or start-up problem, you may be covered. Before you send that iBook to the recyclers, make sure that it is really gone.
Intel IDs Chip Flaw
Intel has disclosed that their 915 G/P and 925X chipsets (AKA Grantsdale and Alderwood) contains flaws preventing PCs from normal start-up. Intel has issued a recall on some of the units according to reports in Computerworld News.
Apple Wins Big At 2004 IDEA
Apple was a big winner at the 2004 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) receiving two Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze awards. The Power Mac G5 received the Gold award in Computer Equipment as did the iPod mini in Consumer Products. The iSight and the Apple Wireless Keyboard took the silver and bronze in Business and Industrial Products and Computer Equipment, respectively.
Can We Talk?
If you like to chat and you own a Mac then check out SpyChat on the MacUpdate website and hook-up with other Mac people who are Spymac.com members. The download is free and the reviewers give it good ratings. We usually join the chat room for the Tech Guy on KFI, and you can too if you visit Leoville.com and click on the chat link.
Linux And Windows All-in-One
According to eWeek, the future may come in July and computer users will be able to run a Linux and Windows desktop. The upcoming release by Element Computer will not support XP and users will have to own 98SE, but the prospect of multiple platforms on a desktop makes us happy here at Multipleplatforms.com/.
Submit Your Tech Questions
If you can’t get through to Leo’s show, let us help you with your computer problems. Visit the submit questions page and send us an anonymous email with your computer annoyances. We will answer your questions ASAP.
THIS WEEKEND’S TOP FIVES
Top Five CNET Download.com New Releases
1. Photo2VCD Studio: Make your own slide show with music and effects and then burn it to a CD
2. Intelliscribe: “Send your print jobs to TCP/IP addressable printers.”
3. Pop Goes The Gmail: Get Gmail with Outlook Express and other clients.
4. Aces High II client0- 2 week trial of Aces High
5. Chaos League multiplayer demo-“Battle against online Barbarians, Humans, and Undead in this fantsy real-time sports game.”
Top Five Virus Alerts From Sophos
1. 25 Jun JS/Scob-A
2. 25 Jun W32/NetskyP-Dam
3. 25 Jun W32/Korgo-S
4. 24 Jun W32/Korgo-R
5. 23 Jun W32/Korgo-M
Top Five iTunes Downloads
1. Yeah! - Lil' Jon, Ludacris & Usher
2. The Reason – Hoobastank
3. Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix) [Bonus Track] - Black Eyed Peas
4. Leave (Get Out) – JoJo
5. Pieces of Me - Ashlee Simpson
Get the links to all these stories and more at Multipleplatforms.com
Leo Is In The House
Listen to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI on the weekends from 12-3 pm PT on the radio in the Los Angeles area or the Internet everywhere else and learn more about the world of tech. Visit Leoville.com for the links to the show, the spy cam, the chat room, and more.
The Attack Was Beat Back
CNET News reports that the web is somewhat safe again after a Russian server that was sending out hackers code aimed at Internet Explorer was shut-down by net engineers. If a web site server was previously infected, the attempt to redirect the viewer to the Russian server will not connect. To determine if your computer is infected, right click anywhere on the task bar and select Task Manager. In the window that appears search under Image Name for files named: Kk32.dll or Surf.dat/. If either of these files are present you should run a anti-virus program like the free software from AVG. Web security advisors expect a similar attack in the future and as we have previously advised, find an alternative browser and PC people should not use Internet Explorer. The Microsoft press release included the following statement:
“REDMOND, Wash., June 25, 2004 - Microsoft is committed to helping customers keep their information safe. We are currently working with law enforcement and industry partners to identify the individuals or entities responsible for a new Internet attack, known as Download.Ject, and bring those responsible for this criminal act to justice.
On Thursday, June 24, at 4:00 p.m. PDT, Microsoft responded to reports that some enterprise customers running un-patched versions of IIS 5.0 (Internet Information Services), a component of Windows 2000 Server, were being targeted by malicious code, known as Download.Ject. More information is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloadject. This site will be updated as new information becomes available.
Microsoft's security response teams are dedicated to analyzing, resolving and communicating progress to customers in a timely manner. It is important to note that at this time Microsoft is not aware of widespread customer impact based on Download.Ject. Microsoft has confirmed with its partners that this attack is not a "worm" or virus-in other words, this attack is a targeted manual attack by individuals or entities towards a specific server.”
HP Laptops With Bad Memories
CNET reports that as many as 900,ooo HP laptops have a memory module that can malfunction and cause system crashes. That is the bad news; the good news is that HP has a free replacement part and if your HP laptop is acting weird and was manufactured between 3/02 and 7/03 with a 128, 256, or 512 MB memory module (RAM), you should visit the HP website to learn more about their repair program.
Simple Rule For iBook Warranty
If you have a white G3 iBook the Apple logic board extended warranty now applies to your laptop according to a report by LowEndMac. If you have an iBook that has a video or start-up problem, you may be covered. Before you send that iBook to the recyclers, make sure that it is really gone.
Intel IDs Chip Flaw
Intel has disclosed that their 915 G/P and 925X chipsets (AKA Grantsdale and Alderwood) contains flaws preventing PCs from normal start-up. Intel has issued a recall on some of the units according to reports in Computerworld News.
Apple Wins Big At 2004 IDEA
Apple was a big winner at the 2004 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) receiving two Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze awards. The Power Mac G5 received the Gold award in Computer Equipment as did the iPod mini in Consumer Products. The iSight and the Apple Wireless Keyboard took the silver and bronze in Business and Industrial Products and Computer Equipment, respectively.
Can We Talk?
If you like to chat and you own a Mac then check out SpyChat on the MacUpdate website and hook-up with other Mac people who are Spymac.com members. The download is free and the reviewers give it good ratings. We usually join the chat room for the Tech Guy on KFI, and you can too if you visit Leoville.com and click on the chat link.
Linux And Windows All-in-One
According to eWeek, the future may come in July and computer users will be able to run a Linux and Windows desktop. The upcoming release by Element Computer will not support XP and users will have to own 98SE, but the prospect of multiple platforms on a desktop makes us happy here at Multipleplatforms.com/.
Submit Your Tech Questions
If you can’t get through to Leo’s show, let us help you with your computer problems. Visit the submit questions page and send us an anonymous email with your computer annoyances. We will answer your questions ASAP.
THIS WEEKEND’S TOP FIVES
Top Five CNET Download.com New Releases
1. Photo2VCD Studio: Make your own slide show with music and effects and then burn it to a CD
2. Intelliscribe: “Send your print jobs to TCP/IP addressable printers.”
3. Pop Goes The Gmail: Get Gmail with Outlook Express and other clients.
4. Aces High II client0- 2 week trial of Aces High
5. Chaos League multiplayer demo-“Battle against online Barbarians, Humans, and Undead in this fantsy real-time sports game.”
Top Five Virus Alerts From Sophos
1. 25 Jun JS/Scob-A
2. 25 Jun W32/NetskyP-Dam
3. 25 Jun W32/Korgo-S
4. 24 Jun W32/Korgo-R
5. 23 Jun W32/Korgo-M
Top Five iTunes Downloads
1. Yeah! - Lil' Jon, Ludacris & Usher
2. The Reason – Hoobastank
3. Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix) [Bonus Track] - Black Eyed Peas
4. Leave (Get Out) – JoJo
5. Pieces of Me - Ashlee Simpson
Get the links to all these stories and more at Multipleplatforms.com
Friday, June 25, 2004
Friday Technews Blog
Tech News Briefs-See the entire story at Multipleplatforms.com
Corporate Web Page Infection Source?
According to CNET, security experts indicate corporate web sites may be infecting unprotected surfers using Internet Explorer at a much greater rate…
Will the Most Secure Operating System Please Stand Up
MacNN features a story by Matthew Broersma of TechWorld that appears to show that Mac’s are getting attacked in numbers comparable to attacks on Windows XP and Red Hat Enterprise Server…
Rebuttal From The Opposite Side
MacDailyNews summed up the response of many Mac users with the following response to the article above: “MacDailyNews Take: Give us a break, Secunia. To paraphrase Jack Nicholson, "sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here." These idiotic articles always seem to come from Techworld by way of Secunia - you do the math.” In the words of country song writer extraordinaire Gosdin Vern, “That just about does it, don’t it?”
Move Music From iPod to Windows XP/2K
CNET downloads has a cool application, iPod …
Free Tech Support
Every Saturday and Sunday you can get free tech support by listening to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI. From 12-3 pm PT. Leo answers all questions about anything with a chip. You can listen live in L.A., or you can visit Leoville and find the links to listen on the Internet, watch Leo on the spy cam, join the chat room, find links to the show notes, and much more.
More Free Tech Support
If you have a computer question we would love to help you find an answer; please go to the submit question page and fill out the form, we will answer questions in upcoming editions of Multipleplatforms.com/.
Is It Working?
Do you like the new website design? Are the links functioning? What can we offer you to make this site more valuable? Please give us your feed-back, we would love to hear from you. You can use the question form or request for service form to give us your input. Thanks for your help, support, and for visiting this website.
Get the links to all these stories and more at: Mulitpleplatforms.com
Corporate Web Page Infection Source?
According to CNET, security experts indicate corporate web sites may be infecting unprotected surfers using Internet Explorer at a much greater rate…
Will the Most Secure Operating System Please Stand Up
MacNN features a story by Matthew Broersma of TechWorld that appears to show that Mac’s are getting attacked in numbers comparable to attacks on Windows XP and Red Hat Enterprise Server…
Rebuttal From The Opposite Side
MacDailyNews summed up the response of many Mac users with the following response to the article above: “MacDailyNews Take: Give us a break, Secunia. To paraphrase Jack Nicholson, "sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here." These idiotic articles always seem to come from Techworld by way of Secunia - you do the math.” In the words of country song writer extraordinaire Gosdin Vern, “That just about does it, don’t it?”
Move Music From iPod to Windows XP/2K
CNET downloads has a cool application, iPod …
Free Tech Support
Every Saturday and Sunday you can get free tech support by listening to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI. From 12-3 pm PT. Leo answers all questions about anything with a chip. You can listen live in L.A., or you can visit Leoville and find the links to listen on the Internet, watch Leo on the spy cam, join the chat room, find links to the show notes, and much more.
More Free Tech Support
If you have a computer question we would love to help you find an answer; please go to the submit question page and fill out the form, we will answer questions in upcoming editions of Multipleplatforms.com/.
Is It Working?
Do you like the new website design? Are the links functioning? What can we offer you to make this site more valuable? Please give us your feed-back, we would love to hear from you. You can use the question form or request for service form to give us your input. Thanks for your help, support, and for visiting this website.
Get the links to all these stories and more at: Mulitpleplatforms.com
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Thursday Technews Blog
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Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Wedndesday 6-23-04 Technews Blog
0945 PT
Comdex 2004 No Go
Comdex, one of the big annual tech events held in Las Vegas will take a hiatus according to a report in CNET after several years of falling attendance. The plan is to resume next year according to the event organizers.
Security Flaw in Unreal Game Engines
CNET reports that security experts at Secunia have uncovered a problem in the Unreal game engine that many PC games use in their game designs. Patches for the games affected by this security flaw are available. It is important to keep everything updated and a good location to learn about recent updates is Version Tracker available for multiple platforms. You can log on to their site and find a product update, or you can pay to have Version Tracker keep your system updated. You can try out the service free for 14 days.
Norton Virus Definition Update
Norton has updated their virus definitions for OSX, i32, and x86 operating systems and you should visit their site to update your anti-virus protection ASAP according to CNET Downloads.
Security Update For Zone Alarm
Zone Labs has released updates for their firewalls including one for their excellent and free Zone Alarm firewall. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI recommends this free firewall for PCs on a weekly basis on his radio show. To update, prompt Zone Alarm if it has not already prompted you.
Sophos Offers Anti-Virus Protection for Panther
According to MacCental, Sophos is offering Anti-virus protection for Panther and support is available in multiple languages. Mac users not protected through a .Mac account by McAfee, or multiple seat users might consider this product.
Your Mac Life
You can listen to Shawn King and Jay tonight on Your Mac Life: “Your Mac Life is an Internet based, QuickTime broadcast "radio show" about and for Apple and Macintosh users. We do a live show every Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 8pm Pacific Time, 8:30 - 11pm Eastern Time,” according to the YML website.
Increased Fan Noise Since Apple Update
MacFixit reports that some Apple users have experienced an increase in fan noise since the latest update. If this is a problem you are experiencing you can learn more about the fix from the information posted by their readers.
Big Players Unite in Fight Against Spam
ISPs, email providers, Microsoft, Yahoo, and others are temporarily halting their competitive juices to wage an all-out-war on spammers according to a report in The Register. The formation of the Anti-Spam Technical Alliance could mark the end for spam masters and their bombarding tactics. This alliance may be to late according to a story in The Standard by PC World’s Dennis O’Reilly, “Is e-mail doomed?” O’Reilly’s story is based on conversations with industry experts at the E-mail Technology Conference in San Francisco. The article also details some email security tips.
More Buffer Overflow Alerts for Linux
LinuxToday is reporting the discovery of more issues and according to the article, “A vulnerability in how ISC's DHCPD handles syslog messages can allow a malicious attacker with the ability to send special packets to the DHCPD listening port to crash the daemon, causing a Denial of Service. It is also possible that they may be able to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server with the permissions of the user running DHCPD, which is usually root.” Visit the LinuxToday website to find links for the patches available.
Google Search Bar
Besides the Google ads that you can click on to learn more about products related to the articles at Multipleplatforms.com, we are now including a Google search bar on the news page and will soon be adding a Google search bar that is site specific, and will help you quickly search for computer related information and products. Look for the new addition to be included in our upcoming face-lift, and click on an ad to learn more about the products advertised.
Get the links to these stories and more at: Multipleplatforms.com
Comdex 2004 No Go
Comdex, one of the big annual tech events held in Las Vegas will take a hiatus according to a report in CNET after several years of falling attendance. The plan is to resume next year according to the event organizers.
Security Flaw in Unreal Game Engines
CNET reports that security experts at Secunia have uncovered a problem in the Unreal game engine that many PC games use in their game designs. Patches for the games affected by this security flaw are available. It is important to keep everything updated and a good location to learn about recent updates is Version Tracker available for multiple platforms. You can log on to their site and find a product update, or you can pay to have Version Tracker keep your system updated. You can try out the service free for 14 days.
Norton Virus Definition Update
Norton has updated their virus definitions for OSX, i32, and x86 operating systems and you should visit their site to update your anti-virus protection ASAP according to CNET Downloads.
Security Update For Zone Alarm
Zone Labs has released updates for their firewalls including one for their excellent and free Zone Alarm firewall. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI recommends this free firewall for PCs on a weekly basis on his radio show. To update, prompt Zone Alarm if it has not already prompted you.
Sophos Offers Anti-Virus Protection for Panther
According to MacCental, Sophos is offering Anti-virus protection for Panther and support is available in multiple languages. Mac users not protected through a .Mac account by McAfee, or multiple seat users might consider this product.
Your Mac Life
You can listen to Shawn King and Jay tonight on Your Mac Life: “Your Mac Life is an Internet based, QuickTime broadcast "radio show" about and for Apple and Macintosh users. We do a live show every Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 8pm Pacific Time, 8:30 - 11pm Eastern Time,” according to the YML website.
Increased Fan Noise Since Apple Update
MacFixit reports that some Apple users have experienced an increase in fan noise since the latest update. If this is a problem you are experiencing you can learn more about the fix from the information posted by their readers.
Big Players Unite in Fight Against Spam
ISPs, email providers, Microsoft, Yahoo, and others are temporarily halting their competitive juices to wage an all-out-war on spammers according to a report in The Register. The formation of the Anti-Spam Technical Alliance could mark the end for spam masters and their bombarding tactics. This alliance may be to late according to a story in The Standard by PC World’s Dennis O’Reilly, “Is e-mail doomed?” O’Reilly’s story is based on conversations with industry experts at the E-mail Technology Conference in San Francisco. The article also details some email security tips.
More Buffer Overflow Alerts for Linux
LinuxToday is reporting the discovery of more issues and according to the article, “A vulnerability in how ISC's DHCPD handles syslog messages can allow a malicious attacker with the ability to send special packets to the DHCPD listening port to crash the daemon, causing a Denial of Service. It is also possible that they may be able to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server with the permissions of the user running DHCPD, which is usually root.” Visit the LinuxToday website to find links for the patches available.
Google Search Bar
Besides the Google ads that you can click on to learn more about products related to the articles at Multipleplatforms.com, we are now including a Google search bar on the news page and will soon be adding a Google search bar that is site specific, and will help you quickly search for computer related information and products. Look for the new addition to be included in our upcoming face-lift, and click on an ad to learn more about the products advertised.
Get the links to these stories and more at: Multipleplatforms.com
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Tuesday 6-22-04
0900 PT
New Security for PC Wi-Fi
PCWorld is reporting the introduction of plug-in hardware devices that protect PC users when they surf at public Wi-Fi hotspots. Two companies introduced their solutions to this security problem, Seclarity introduced a wireless NIC card and Red Canyon Security introduced a USB device. These products are not cheap, but a security intrusion could cost far more. The products should be available by July.
MasterCard Fishing For Phishers
According to CNET, MasterCard is taking a proactive approach to the problems associated with phishing. Phishing is the act of trying to obtain vital information from an intended victim using email inquiries that purport to be from financial institutions or ISPs. MasterCard plans to use security software from NameProtect to go after these hackers before they strike and the company projects this will increase profits and their market share. You can find a link to phishing prevention from the FTC at the Multipleplatforms.com How To page.
Free Music From iTunes
It is Tuesday and you get a free download if you visit the Apple iTunes Music Store. This week the tune is They, by Jem from the album Finally Woken. Windows and Mac music lovers can take advantage of this free and legal file swapping.
Linux Newbies Get Input
If you are contemplating a switch to open source operating systems, you can help shape the future by communicating your needs according to a report in LinuxWorld.com/. GrokDoc is a website dedicated to helping the new GNU/Linux user, and you can visit the site and make a contribution by letting them know what you need to make switch to open source easier.
Bond 007 Back For Mac
According to MacCentral, Aspyr is set to ship “James Bond 007: Nightfire” for Mac gamers this week and it should be in the stores by Friday. Join James and up to 32 of your Mac gaming buddies to battle the evil Rafael Drake for only $30 USD.
Internet Telephony For Linux
Linux testers are finally trying Internet telephony thanks to the efforts of Skype Technologies. PC World reports that the test version is similar to the current version available to Windows users and supports Gnome and KDE desktops. The beta version is available free, and Windows people can find a version for their boxes here too.
Learn More About Hijacking
PCStats has great information on browser hijacking and how Windows owners can stop the same. At Multipleplatforms.com we emphasize that you should be smart about downloads and attachments, always have anti-virus protection active and updated, and do not use Internet Explorer as your PC browser (we like Slim Browser and/or anything by Mozilla for the PCs) and PCStats recommends the same. PCStats has another excellent suggestion, keep a PC rescue kit for emergency battles against hijacking. You might also include a XP SP1 security update disk available free from Microsoft. A link and directions on how to get the SP1 disk are located at our how-to page. PCStats left out the B and B of the geeks code: BUB, Backup (update), and Backup. See the link for this story at the Multipleplatforms.com How-to page.
New How To Tips at The Multipleplatforms.com How To Page
Move pictures from email to iPhoto - Apple
Learn About Browser Hijacking - PC
G3 and G4 Video/Startup Problems – Apple
Don’t Become a Phishing Victim – Multiple platforms
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to all these stories and more.
New Security for PC Wi-Fi
PCWorld is reporting the introduction of plug-in hardware devices that protect PC users when they surf at public Wi-Fi hotspots. Two companies introduced their solutions to this security problem, Seclarity introduced a wireless NIC card and Red Canyon Security introduced a USB device. These products are not cheap, but a security intrusion could cost far more. The products should be available by July.
MasterCard Fishing For Phishers
According to CNET, MasterCard is taking a proactive approach to the problems associated with phishing. Phishing is the act of trying to obtain vital information from an intended victim using email inquiries that purport to be from financial institutions or ISPs. MasterCard plans to use security software from NameProtect to go after these hackers before they strike and the company projects this will increase profits and their market share. You can find a link to phishing prevention from the FTC at the Multipleplatforms.com How To page.
Free Music From iTunes
It is Tuesday and you get a free download if you visit the Apple iTunes Music Store. This week the tune is They, by Jem from the album Finally Woken. Windows and Mac music lovers can take advantage of this free and legal file swapping.
Linux Newbies Get Input
If you are contemplating a switch to open source operating systems, you can help shape the future by communicating your needs according to a report in LinuxWorld.com/. GrokDoc is a website dedicated to helping the new GNU/Linux user, and you can visit the site and make a contribution by letting them know what you need to make switch to open source easier.
Bond 007 Back For Mac
According to MacCentral, Aspyr is set to ship “James Bond 007: Nightfire” for Mac gamers this week and it should be in the stores by Friday. Join James and up to 32 of your Mac gaming buddies to battle the evil Rafael Drake for only $30 USD.
Internet Telephony For Linux
Linux testers are finally trying Internet telephony thanks to the efforts of Skype Technologies. PC World reports that the test version is similar to the current version available to Windows users and supports Gnome and KDE desktops. The beta version is available free, and Windows people can find a version for their boxes here too.
Learn More About Hijacking
PCStats has great information on browser hijacking and how Windows owners can stop the same. At Multipleplatforms.com we emphasize that you should be smart about downloads and attachments, always have anti-virus protection active and updated, and do not use Internet Explorer as your PC browser (we like Slim Browser and/or anything by Mozilla for the PCs) and PCStats recommends the same. PCStats has another excellent suggestion, keep a PC rescue kit for emergency battles against hijacking. You might also include a XP SP1 security update disk available free from Microsoft. A link and directions on how to get the SP1 disk are located at our how-to page. PCStats left out the B and B of the geeks code: BUB, Backup (update), and Backup. See the link for this story at the Multipleplatforms.com How-to page.
New How To Tips at The Multipleplatforms.com How To Page
Move pictures from email to iPhoto - Apple
Learn About Browser Hijacking - PC
G3 and G4 Video/Startup Problems – Apple
Don’t Become a Phishing Victim – Multiple platforms
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to all these stories and more.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Monday 6-21-04 Technews Blog
Future Is Now For Microsoft Office
The future release of Office 2010 will be influenced this week by 15 college students from around the globe as Microsoft hosts the youths this week in Redmond, WA. In an attempt to make their product more productive for their customers, MS will have the students’ brainstorm and present their results at the week’s end as reported by PC World. What will Microsoft learn? Well dude, it just depends on their willingness to listen, but they should listen; this is a generation that can truly state they are lifetime computer users.
New Wireless Security
CNET reports BAE Systems has developed a new technology to protect wireless systems. The company has developed wallpaper that prevents hackers from snooping on wireless traffic. This technology is still being developed, but looks promising for future wireless protection
Apple Again Extends iBook Warranty
According to MacCentral, Apple has once again extended the warranty covering the iBook logic boards. If you have an iBook that is having video display problems or starts to a blue screen, this could be the problem and your free solution. Read more information regarding this issue at the Apple Support site.
SuSE 9.1 Personal Available
LinuxToday announced the release of SuSE 9.1 Personal ISO is available for open source fanatics. We downloaded the ISO quickly but have yet to try it out. If you try it out, please send us your feedback to: contactus@multipleplatforms.com/.
New Virus
Sophos Virus Information has added several new viruses over the weekend and one today named W32/Rbot-BI. You can learn more about this virus by visiting the Multipleplatforms.com Sophos page. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy at KFI also recommends Spywareinfo.com to learn about evil spyware.
Are We Selling Out?
If you have noticed the ads for Google and Amazon appearing on the pages of this website you are an astute observer and a repeat visitor and we thank you. If you are thinking we are selling out, please allow us to explain. This website is a labor of love however that love has a price. The domain name registration and hosting fees are significant. The “I” in the we of Multipleplatforms is a graduate student and I am not earning much money currently; luckily, my wife (the other half of the we) is employed but not amused with the extra expenses I am incurring creating and establishing this site and the demand on my time that accompanies it. Therefore, the ads are an attempt to offset the startup costs of this site and keep my wife happy (not necessarily in that order); any additional income that might be generated will be used for future hosting costs and will be used to invest in new products to test and report on for the site. The Google ads are generated based on the content of this web page and if you are interested in the product advertised, please click on the link to learn more. These links are monitored by Google and are not links to spammers and adult sites. Amazon generates their links in part, by the choices they think you will be interested in, and for best value from Amazon; if you want to purchase something else from Amazon, you can click on the Amazon icon. You can read more about this topic in eWeek (Reprint from Friday, FYI).
Additions to How To Page
These are latest of the tips you can find at the Multipleplatforms.com How-to page. Please let us know what helpful tips you need at: contactus@multipleplatforms.com/.
What to do if a USB device isn't working
What you should know about spyware
Get the links to all these stories and more at: Multipleplatforms.com
The future release of Office 2010 will be influenced this week by 15 college students from around the globe as Microsoft hosts the youths this week in Redmond, WA. In an attempt to make their product more productive for their customers, MS will have the students’ brainstorm and present their results at the week’s end as reported by PC World. What will Microsoft learn? Well dude, it just depends on their willingness to listen, but they should listen; this is a generation that can truly state they are lifetime computer users.
New Wireless Security
CNET reports BAE Systems has developed a new technology to protect wireless systems. The company has developed wallpaper that prevents hackers from snooping on wireless traffic. This technology is still being developed, but looks promising for future wireless protection
Apple Again Extends iBook Warranty
According to MacCentral, Apple has once again extended the warranty covering the iBook logic boards. If you have an iBook that is having video display problems or starts to a blue screen, this could be the problem and your free solution. Read more information regarding this issue at the Apple Support site.
SuSE 9.1 Personal Available
LinuxToday announced the release of SuSE 9.1 Personal ISO is available for open source fanatics. We downloaded the ISO quickly but have yet to try it out. If you try it out, please send us your feedback to: contactus@multipleplatforms.com/.
New Virus
Sophos Virus Information has added several new viruses over the weekend and one today named W32/Rbot-BI. You can learn more about this virus by visiting the Multipleplatforms.com Sophos page. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy at KFI also recommends Spywareinfo.com to learn about evil spyware.
Are We Selling Out?
If you have noticed the ads for Google and Amazon appearing on the pages of this website you are an astute observer and a repeat visitor and we thank you. If you are thinking we are selling out, please allow us to explain. This website is a labor of love however that love has a price. The domain name registration and hosting fees are significant. The “I” in the we of Multipleplatforms is a graduate student and I am not earning much money currently; luckily, my wife (the other half of the we) is employed but not amused with the extra expenses I am incurring creating and establishing this site and the demand on my time that accompanies it. Therefore, the ads are an attempt to offset the startup costs of this site and keep my wife happy (not necessarily in that order); any additional income that might be generated will be used for future hosting costs and will be used to invest in new products to test and report on for the site. The Google ads are generated based on the content of this web page and if you are interested in the product advertised, please click on the link to learn more. These links are monitored by Google and are not links to spammers and adult sites. Amazon generates their links in part, by the choices they think you will be interested in, and for best value from Amazon; if you want to purchase something else from Amazon, you can click on the Amazon icon. You can read more about this topic in eWeek (Reprint from Friday, FYI).
Additions to How To Page
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