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Windows Users 0 day vulnerability on the Loose!

Fully patched Windows XP SP2 machines are vulnerable to a new attack under way and there's no known fix as yet. If you are a Internet Explorer user you will be infected by simply viewing a page that contains an image with this new exploit. If your a Firefox user you will be infected if you download the image. It

In the Market for a new PC?

If your in the market for a new computer you may want to take a few things into consideration before heading out to bu that new PC. You all know by now I have both a Windows Machine and a Mac and for what it's worth they are both computers and serve their intended purpose. I have to say I

Convergence of Windows and Apple continue

As I know have been using my Mac off and on for about a 9 months while still living in a Windows world most of the time I can say that the thing that annoys me the most is the lack of toolbars on the applications I find myself getting irritated that the menus are not on the applications top

No Windows PC Access No Job

I am sure that strikes at the heart of all you dedicated Mac users out their. Imagine going to apply for a job online on your beloved Mac to only find out that you have to be on a Windows machine to apply. I imagine that would make a good number of you red in the face. [News.com]

Bill Gates 30 Minute Interview with Jon Udell

This title says it all go get it. Oh and it was released as a Podcast kinda funny considering some of the positions Jon has had on podcasting over the past year. [Jon Udell InfoWorld]

Nokia Announces Linux-based Portable Internet Device

Nokia Announces Linux-based Portable Internet Device Nokia announced that its is developing a portable Internet device based on the open-source Linux operating system. Designed to take advantage of the wide distribution of accessible Wi-Fi networks, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features a widescreen display and an on-screen keyboard, a la a PDA on steroids. The device will also be able to connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones as an alternative network connection source.

Microsoft Requires Oral Activation of Windows

Starting today, many users of new, unregistered copies of Microsoft Windows will have to make a phone call in order to activate the software's license. In a move to curb piracy of its flagship operating system, Microsoft has disabled the Internet activation alternative, now requiring these users to orally confirm their use of the product.