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We know that the world of computer technology can get out of hand for the common user, and there are issues with software, or hardware that one should be aware of. For instance the kinds of things one will find in this section are information about windows patches, recalls, or just plain old useful tools/utilities that will help productivity. This section is going to be dedicated to news to keep one up to date with useful information that may not be easy to find. Those updates in RED are considered HOT patches/recalls/fixes and updates in YELLOW are all others. |
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04/4/07 A Windows update that was issues on 4/3/07 (MS07-017 and/or MS07-008) that causes Realtek Audio Sound issues. If one is experiencing an “Illegal System DLL Relocation” error when starting windows and has a Realtek Audio card the good news is Microsoft has issues a fix. Download the 935448 package issues by Microsoft from the link below to their knowledge base about the issues for a fix. Look for the download under “RESOLUTION” on the page below. [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935448/en-us] |
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07/29/06 AMD has officially bought ATI for $5.4 billion recently in a huge merge. Some analysts say that it may have a negative impact on the short term however in the long term scheme of things one can not wait to see what this new company has to offer! [http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/24/amd-buying-ati-for-5-4-billion/] |
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07/08/06
Microsoft has released more information recently relating to their “iPod Killer” which they are naming the “PMP” or Portable Media Player. Using Windows Media Player 11 has a base for syncing they are also boasting wireless functionality, and automatically adding your iTunes library for free. [http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3183] |
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07/08/06 The Better Business Bureau has given Toshiba an "F" rating due to customer complaints. It's good to see that the 600+ complaints to the BBB are being announced publicly in hopes that the company will be forced to realize their apparently horrible support platform. [http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3185] |
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06/10/06
iFire has developed a new technology that is going to bring HDTV sets to a whole other level of value. Slated to be implemented in 2007, iFire's thick-film dialectric electroluminescent technology (TDEL) is a new method to develop thinner, less expensive flat-panel televisions. They boast a 37 inch HD screen that weighs a little over 2lbs and is two-centimeters thick. If this TDEL technology takes off one would hope it would be utilized to work with computers just as quick as TV sets. [http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-6082296.html?part=rss] |
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05/27/06 eEye Digital Security posted a brief advisory to let it be known publicly about a bug in Symantec's Norton Antivirus that will allow an attacker to execute code without the user clicking or opening anything. An attacker can removed, edit or destroy files at will with this particular high-risk hole. [http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1967941,00.asp] |
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5/20/06 Skype is offering free calls to landlines and mobile phones within the United States and Canada for free until at least the end of this year. So if one were interested in trying out Voice Over IP internet based phone services, considering trying this one out for free. [http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2006/05/free_calls_to_all_landlines_an.html] |
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5/20/06 Microsoft has issued a piece of software that will run a diagnostics on your current computer to find out if Microsoft Corporation’s new Vista operating system will be compatible with your current computer. Although the beta download is unavailable at the time this page was updated, this page will be useful to those interested in what Microsoft’s new operating system is all about. [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx] |
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5/13/06 E3 2006: The past week had been full of game related announcements from companies large and small. Some of the most interesting news for PC gamers came from the Microsoft news conference on Tuesday. It was announced there, that not only would Windows Vista include features now well known to users of the company’s Live service such as gamer tags, it will also see the advent of the first multiplayer games between users of consoles and PCs. Also revealed throughout the week were details on many upcoming games. Some of the most anticipated PC titles include Bioshock a spiritual sequel to the System Shock games, and Spore the latest brainchild of game design superstar Will Wright. The burgeoning field of massive multiplayer games was apparent as well as several newcomers to the field such as Vanguard, Tabula Rasa, and Warhammer Online made appearances as well as established games. One of which was World of Warcraft at the Blizzard booth. There they showed of videos of some of the new content found in the upcoming expansion Burning Crusade. It included shots of some new zones, creatures and perhaps most notably the much speculated on new alliance race. They are to add the Draenei to the roster of playable races on the alliance side. |
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04/29/06 If you haven't noticed there have been Verizon trucks all over this great state putting up fiber-optic lines for the home user. The service is called Verizon “FiOS” and it has already been available in other states for over a year now; Verizon is keeping competitive with pricing for their broadband, which boasts higher speeds for uploads and downloads than cable, and will most likely offer cable television to the home user as well. At dslreports.com there is an interesting FiOS service availability map where you can put in your zip code and find out reviews of the service in your area. [http://www.dslreports.com/gmaps/fios] & [http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1625014,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532] |
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04/21/06 On April 20th 2006 HP issued a recall on laptop batteries because of excessive heat problems. Although the batteries can cause overheating issues that are reassuring that it has nothing to do with any of the internal components of the laptop itself. One can find out what model batteries have been recalled via HP's Replacement Programs and Product Recalls web page. [http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/recalls.html] |
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