Featured Freeware: Secunia PSI

Not only does Secunia Personal Software Inspector provide extensive details on the software installed on your computer, it also gives you direct links to update programs that are older and potentially not secure.

The interface mixes professional layout with a text-heavy, spartan design. At the top right of the program window, users can choose a Simple or Advanced layout. Under Simple, Secunia provides basic information about the installed program statuses, with a chart to gauge their security over time and a simplified listing of any errors. Clicking on an error leads you through the proprietary Easy-to-Patch program update process, which automatically excludes more challenging updates. The Advanced layout tab exposes more details and more updates. It also checks your Microsoft XML, your Adobe Flash player installation, and others programs, looking for mission-critical holes and their respective updates. Installed programs get flagged as Patched, End-of-Life, and Insecure, with the most recent reported threat noted with a colored bar and a mouse-over label on the right column.

Scanning can be slow, and occasionally the scan restarted for a second round automatically after completing its first pass. However, the update process was seamless, and once you update a program, it moves into the Patched list after about 5 minutes, because Secunia defaults to run in the background. The End-of-Life tab offers up a toolbox with quick access to Add/Remove Programs, the listed software’s folder, and online references. Secunia’s plain language for instructions and explanations enhances the already robust update package, making this a highly recommended freeware.

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In mid-2008 Microsoft made available three security tools (one developed in conjunction with the HP Web Security Research Group) designed to counter the increasing wave of SQL injection attacks faced by customers running its software. SQL injection attacks were escalating at that point, targeting design flaws in web applicatio… In mid-2008 Microsoft made available three security tools (one developed in conjunction with the HP Web Security Research Group) designed to counter the increasing wave of SQL injection attacks faced by customers running its software. SQL injection attacks were escalating at that point, targeting design flaws in web applicatio… (read more)
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Featured Freeware: Secunia PSI

Not only does Secunia Personal Software Inspector provide extensive details on the software installed on your computer, it also gives you direct links to update programs that are older and potentially not secure.

The interface mixes professional layout with a text-heavy, spartan design. At the top right of the program window, users can choose a Simple or Advanced layout. Under Simple, Secunia provides basic information about the installed program statuses, with a chart to gauge their security over time and a simplified listing of any errors. Clicking on an error leads you through the proprietary Easy-to-Patch program update process, which automatically excludes more challenging updates. The Advanced layout tab exposes more details and more updates. It also checks your Microsoft XML, your Adobe Flash player installation, and others programs, looking for mission-critical holes and their respective updates. Installed programs get flagged as Patched, End-of-Life, and Insecure, with the most recent reported threat noted with a colored bar and a mouse-over label on the right column.

Scanning can be slow, and occasionally the scan restarted for a second round automatically after completing its first pass. However, the update process was seamless, and once you update a program, it moves into the Patched list after about 5 minutes, because Secunia defaults to run in the background. The End-of-Life tab offers up a toolbox with quick access to Add/Remove Programs, the listed software’s folder, and online references. Secunia’s plain language for instructions and explanations enhances the already robust update package, making this a highly recommended freeware.

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SQL Injection Malicious Tools Cost on Average $63
In mid-2008 Microsoft made available three security tools (one developed in conjunction with the HP Web Security Research Group) designed to counter the increasing wave of SQL injection attacks faced by customers running its software. SQL injection attacks were escalating at that point, targeting design flaws in web applicatio… In mid-2008 Microsoft made available three security tools (one developed in conjunction with the HP Web Security Research Group) designed to counter the increasing wave of SQL injection attacks faced by customers running its software. SQL injection attacks were escalating at that point, targeting design flaws in web applicatio… (read more)
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Should you be paid for the time it takes to boot your computer?

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There’s no question that we all want computers that boot up and shut down more quickly. While a fresh install of Windows XP might boot as quickly as 30 seconds on some computers, the more applications you load onto your computer, the slower it will boot. Things get even worse with Windows Vista which loads about as quickly as paint dries. While Microsoft and other OS makers are working to cut boot times, if you’re using a current generation operating system, odds are you spend at least a few minutes every day waiting for your computer to startup and shut down.

Now here’s the big question of the day - if this is your work computer we’re talking about, should you be paid for that time? Apparently employees at seveal companies including AT7T and Cigna have filed lawsuits alleging that they weren’t paid for the time it took to turn their computers on and off each day, a process which they claim takes 15 to 30 minutes.

The employees say they should be paid for their time, because they’re doing other work related activities while the computer loads, while employers argue that just as often, they aren’t. But you know what? It’s not like the employees are lying in bed sleeping at home. It’s hardly their fault their bosses installed software that takes for-friggin-ever to boot. Not that I’m taking sides in this dispute.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

[via TaxProf Blog and Gizmodo]

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Should you be paid for the time it takes to boot your computer?

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There’s no question that we all want computers that boot up and shut down more quickly. While a fresh install of Windows XP might boot as quickly as 30 seconds on some computers, the more applications you load onto your computer, the slower it will boot. Things get even worse with Windows Vista which loads about as quickly as paint dries. While Microsoft and other OS makers are working to cut boot times, if you’re using a current generation operating system, odds are you spend at least a few minutes every day waiting for your computer to startup and shut down.

Now here’s the big question of the day - if this is your work computer we’re talking about, should you be paid for that time? Apparently employees at seveal companies including AT7T and Cigna have filed lawsuits alleging that they weren’t paid for the time it took to turn their computers on and off each day, a process which they claim takes 15 to 30 minutes.

The employees say they should be paid for their time, because they’re doing other work related activities while the computer loads, while employers argue that just as often, they aren’t. But you know what? It’s not like the employees are lying in bed sleeping at home. It’s hardly their fault their bosses installed software that takes for-friggin-ever to boot. Not that I’m taking sides in this dispute.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

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OneCare Death to Make Room for Free Morro Antivirus for Windows 7
A future core antimalware solution will replace Windows Live OneCare, which, considering the price of a one year subscription, has already qualified for an alternative to free security software, come mid-2009. Sales of OneCare licenses will be discontinued at the end of June 2009, in order to be replaced by codename Morro, a free securit… A future core antimalware solution will replace Windows Live OneCare, which, considering the price of a one year subscription, has already qualified for an alternative to free security software, come mid-2009. Sales of OneCare licenses will be discontinued at the end of June 2009, in order to be replaced by codename Morro, a free securit… (read more)
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Fedora 10 Released
Dubbed Cambridge, Fedora 10 was just announced today by Jesse Keating. The new release offers the latest stable version of GNOME 2.24 and KDE 4.1, faster boot experience (powered by Plymouth), better printing, better webcam support, improved wireless network connection sharing, better software maintenance and update (powered by PackageKit and RPM 4.6), and virtualization storage. Plus, it adds a new security tool for IDS (Intrusion Detection System) called SecTool. In Fedora 10, users w… Dubbed Cambridge, Fedora 10 was just announced today by Jesse Keating. The new release offers the latest stable version of GNOME 2.24 and KDE 4.1, faster boot experience (powered by Plymouth), better printing, better webcam support, improved wireless network connection sharing, better software maintenance and update (powered by PackageKit and RPM 4.6), and virtualization storage. Plus, it adds a new security tool for IDS (Intrusion Detection System) called SecTool. In Fedora 10, users w… (read more)
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Should you be paid for the time it takes to boot your computer?

Filed under: News, Windows

There’s no question that we all want computers that boot up and shut down more quickly. While a fresh install of Windows XP might boot as quickly as 30 seconds on some computers, the more applications you load onto your computer, the slower it will boot. Things get even worse with Windows Vista which loads about as quickly as paint dries. While Microsoft and other OS makers are working to cut boot times, if you’re using a current generation operating system, odds are you spend at least a few minutes every day waiting for your computer to startup and shut down.

Now here’s the big question of the day - if this is your work computer we’re talking about, should you be paid for that time? Apparently employees at seveal companies including AT7T and Cigna have filed lawsuits alleging that they weren’t paid for the time it took to turn their computers on and off each day, a process which they claim takes 15 to 30 minutes.

The employees say they should be paid for their time, because they’re doing other work related activities while the computer loads, while employers argue that just as often, they aren’t. But you know what? It’s not like the employees are lying in bed sleeping at home. It’s hardly their fault their bosses installed software that takes for-friggin-ever to boot. Not that I’m taking sides in this dispute.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

[via TaxProf Blog and Gizmodo]

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Should you be paid for the time it takes to boot your computer?

Filed under: News, Windows

There’s no question that we all want computers that boot up and shut down more quickly. While a fresh install of Windows XP might boot as quickly as 30 seconds on some computers, the more applications you load onto your computer, the slower it will boot. Things get even worse with Windows Vista which loads about as quickly as paint dries. While Microsoft and other OS makers are working to cut boot times, if you’re using a current generation operating system, odds are you spend at least a few minutes every day waiting for your computer to startup and shut down.

Now here’s the big question of the day - if this is your work computer we’re talking about, should you be paid for that time? Apparently employees at seveal companies including AT7T and Cigna have filed lawsuits alleging that they weren’t paid for the time it took to turn their computers on and off each day, a process which they claim takes 15 to 30 minutes.

The employees say they should be paid for their time, because they’re doing other work related activities while the computer loads, while employers argue that just as often, they aren’t. But you know what? It’s not like the employees are lying in bed sleeping at home. It’s hardly their fault their bosses installed software that takes for-friggin-ever to boot. Not that I’m taking sides in this dispute.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

[via TaxProf Blog and Gizmodo]

Should you be paid for the time it takes to boot your computer? originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MySpace app for BlackBerry a RIM record-breaker

Remember that little old BlackBerry app for MySpace that premiered last week? Apparently it struck a chord with users because RIM reported just after midnight on Friday (EST), that it hosted more downloads for the product’s first week than it has for any other app.

While 400,000 downloads in one week for the BlackBerry-compatible MySpace software is a drop in the bucket compared to Firefox 3’s 1 million downloads in 24 hours, it did beat out the initial release of RIM’s Facebook app.

RIM did not reply with comparative numbers.

In a statement, RIM’s co-CEO Jim Balsillie regards the download count as a proof of “an evolving consumer lifestyle where social connectivity and information access are more important than ever.” Yet, the spike could as easily correspond to a more concerted marketing push, to a growing adoption of BlackBerry phones among consumers versus business users, or to first-time BlackBerry owners responding to the sexier looks of the Bold and Storm.

Either way, RIM has a lot of work to do if it wants to join Mozilla in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Source: www.download.com

iPhone apps of the week

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One of the great things about my job writing about iPhone apps is I sometimes get to look at what’s coming up in the future for the iPhone. I was invited to a small gathering of developers and reviewers this week to see the latest games and apps from premiere software companies. The future of iPhone apps looks great.

While many of the apps were must-haves, one of the best of the bunch was a game called Rolando, from ngmoco (view the trailer here). The first rumors and teaser trailers of this unique platformer hit the Web in July and, while I was impressed, it wasn’t until I actually sat down and played the game this week that I realized they were really onto something great. The game combines all the unique features of the iPhone, including the touch screen to draw platforms and move objects and the accelerometer to move your Rolandos to the goal. With challenging puzzles, excellent graphics, and an exclusive soundtrack designed just for the game, Rolando is a something that anyone who likes platform games can look forward to. I’m told the game will go for $9.99 at the iTunes app store and should be available in time for the holidays.

While we wait for what promises to be an exciting season for iPhone apps, check out this week’s iPhone app picks.

SnapTell keeps your searches so you can pull it out at the store when you're ready to buy.

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SnapTell is a fascinating free app that lets you find out about CDs, DVDs, video games, and books simply by taking a picture with your iPhone. Let’s say a friend recommends a great book or DVD. Simply touch the camera icon and use your iPhone to take a picture of the product. SnapTell quickly matches your picture with its database and returns an image of the actual product complete with links to IMDb, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Wikipedia, along with prices and availability so you can either buy the product or get more information. Every book I tried, SnapTell was able to find a match and I was even able to hold up a DVD disc and Snaptell quickly found the product. You also can save your matches if you want to do your shopping later. Even if you can’t find the product right away, you can use the application settings menu to set up more thorough searches, though they take a little longer to return results.

Keep an eye on your line tension as you slowly reel in your fish

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Flick Fishing ($0.99) from our old friends at Freeverse software is a fun and challenging fishing game that will appeal to just about anyone. Choose from several locations from a beginner fishing hole to deep sea environments and make sure to open your tackle box to pick the right bait for the job. When you’re ready, flick your iPhone to cast your line. Beautiful living environments set the perfect scene as you wait to get a bite. Once a fish takes the bait, reel it in slowly–you need to watch your line-tension meter so you don’t snap the line. You can fish casually at several locations or you can participate in tournaments. You also can play against your friends on the same network. With several locations, dozens of varieties of fish, and numerous types of bait, this game offers great replay value. Complete with fun music and excellent sound effects, Flick Fishing is a lot of fun and one of the best games so far for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

What’s your latest iPhone app? Do you find SnapTell useful? What’s the biggest fish you have caught? Let me know in the comments!

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