If we can talk about silly reality TV shows like Bravo's Startups: Silicon Valley, then we would be doing a great disservice if we also did not tell you about the PBS show airing tonight called Silicon Valley. It is part of PBS' series American Experience. It begins with the history of the region with the late 1970's invention of the microchip by Robert Noyce and carries … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
In the wild exploit or Apple forces Oracle’s hand to release Java 7u13 early
I am going to need to start drinking coffee in order to deal with the issues Java is throwing. Of course, Java has been in the news recently since a vulnerability disclosed last August gained attention of the media and was finally (partially) patched with version Java 7u11. Following that, there are two separate issues; one on the Mac OS X side and one on the Windows side. The … [Read more...]
Compromised ComboFix anti-malware tool infects computers with Sality virus
ComboFix is a popular anti-malware tool used by many computer technicians. Unlike most scanner applications that check files for particular signatures, ComboFix is more of a script that runs through its different stages completing various tasks to counter specific malware infections. It also stops all services while running which gives it a fighting chance against rootkits that … [Read more...]
To subscribe to Office 365 or buy Office 2013 with a Product Key Card
Today, Microsoft released the latest version of its productivity suite, Office 2013. While Volume License Customers have been able to enjoy the new release for a while now, today is its first day of general availability. One change to Office that will certainly add an element of confusion is the introduction of Office 365 Home Premium, a subscription-based approach to licensing … [Read more...]
Automating Usenet to download a variety of media
Usenet is an Internet classic for newsgroups established back in 1980. While the majority of the world might have moved on to websites, Napster, then peer-to-peer connections, Usenet persevered. In recent years, Usenet and seedboxes have been growing in popularity for sake of secure connections, bandwidth caps, and higher-quality, reputable files to download. In addition to … [Read more...]