An issue has been identified in the Windows 8.1 Update that has caused Microsoft to pull the update from WSUS servers. Windows Server Update Services servers are servers within an organization that cache Windows Updates and help save bandwidth, speed up the update process, and enable isolated systems to remain updated. Microsoft explained in a blog post to the WSUS Product … [Read more...]
Prepare for electronic warfare with Stratolith
Stratolith is a game coming in Winter 2014 for PC, Mac, and iPad. It is an electronic warfare simulator and focuses on hacking enemy drones that are attacking your city. Once the enemy drones are under your control, you can repurpose them to send them after other enemy drones. The website boasts these current features: Unique wave-matching mechanic for hacking drone … [Read more...]
Logitech introduces the G502 Proteus Core mouse
Logitech will be showing off the G502 Proteus Core mouse at PAX East this weekend. They released the specs today and the mouse is available from Amazon for $79.99. The mouse is corded and has 11 programmable buttons. The DPI can be adjusted in game from 200-12,000 DPI and you can tune the weight and balance of the mouse using the provided weights. The most exciting feature … [Read more...]
Fixing PayPal Android app message ‘Unable to parse license data’
My credit union closed its branch in my city and has horrible hours at the branch in the neighboring city. I opened a checking account with another bank in town so I could cash checks there more conveniently. They closed the branch that was right next to my work. I checked out the PayPal app for Android which allows you to take a picture and deposit checks. It would even do … [Read more...]
How to stop the Windows XP End of Service reminders
Last month, Microsoft informed us that Windows XP users will receive a pop-up on the 8th of every month to notify them that Windows XP will reach End of Support on April 8th, 2014. If an organization is aware of Microsoft's end of updates to Windows XP but can't upgrade due to financial or technical reasons, do they have to be bothered by these popups regularly? Here's how you … [Read more...]