Copy Protection on the Velvet Revolver CD? Ya Right!
Seems some folks at Engadget bought the CD and had no troubles making MP3’s on various components and operating systems. Good review for those of you that actually still but CD’s [Engadget]
Microsoft Security Site
Every computer user that is worried about security should visit the Microsoft security site at least once a week. The site has information on the latest public threats and links to Microsoft resources and external sites. [Microsoft Security]
Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2 to protect your PC from IE Hack
First of all I caution all of you that are not computer experts to proceed at your own risk. It appears Microsoft is reporting that if you have Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 2 installed you can merrily surf along…
Organized Crime hacking your computer while surfing the net with IE
Seems a known flaw in IE that the Gang at Microsoft has not fixed yet has gotten the attention of the MOB and they are hacking mainstream websites and placing the payload on their web pages thus infecting your PC…
Spyware gonna get you sometime?
My kids who play games on the net and don’t really understand that they should not click some things end up being infected with spyware 2-3 times a week and this is with me having 3 applications protecting the machine.…
What does it take to Patch a security issue
Ever wonder what happens to a security issue when it is reported to Microsoft and what it takes to patch products. A reporter at Ziff Davis was given a inside look. [ZDNet]
WiFi Security
Seems consumers are pulling WiFi devices out of the box plugging them in and surfing with the default systems more times than not. The question I want to ask is why are people that stupid. Would they invite a complete…