items tagged with Windows
Stora provides a shared home for media files
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-09-22 00:58:53
Netgear is addressing the shared storage needs of connected homes with the Stora Internet-enabled NAS unit.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-09-22 00:58:53
Netgear is addressing the shared storage needs of connected homes with the Stora Internet-enabled NAS unit.
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Microsoft launches new pre-Windows 7 anti-Linux offensive
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-09-21 07:14:13
Microsoft has been making steps to educate U.S. retailers that Linux is a limited operating system that works with only few peripherals or online services, and that what most customers want is Windows.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-09-21 07:14:13
Microsoft has been making steps to educate U.S. retailers that Linux is a limited operating system that works with only few peripherals or online services, and that what most customers want is Windows.
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Microsoft provides SMBv2 protection tool
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-20 21:41:19
Microsoft has provided a one-click workaround for the recently disclosed SMBv2 zero-day vulnerability. Work on a real fix is still underway.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-20 21:41:19
Microsoft has provided a one-click workaround for the recently disclosed SMBv2 zero-day vulnerability. Work on a real fix is still underway.
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Miguel snuggles closer to Microsoft
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-09-15 23:20:30
Over the past week, a couple of events have served to highlight the extent to which Novell vice-president Miguel de Icaza is helping Microsoft to implement its strategy of curbing the growth of free and open source software.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-09-15 23:20:30
Over the past week, a couple of events have served to highlight the extent to which Novell vice-president Miguel de Icaza is helping Microsoft to implement its strategy of curbing the growth of free and open source software.
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SMB 2.0 zero-day affects Windows
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 19:52:13
A vulnerability in certain Microsoft SMB implementations has been made public before the company has had a chance to fix it.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 19:52:13
A vulnerability in certain Microsoft SMB implementations has been made public before the company has had a chance to fix it.
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Apple plugs iPhone, iPod touch, QuickTime security holes
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 17:32:25
Along with the iTunes and iPod announcements, Apple pushed out a new release of iPhone OS with varied security fixes. Multiple security issues concerning its QuickTime media software for Mac OS X and Windows were also fixed.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 17:32:25
Along with the iTunes and iPod announcements, Apple pushed out a new release of iPhone OS with varied security fixes. Multiple security issues concerning its QuickTime media software for Mac OS X and Windows were also fixed.
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Norton 2010 hits the streets
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 05:12:53
Most of the major security software vendors have rolled out their 2010 products. Now it's Symantec's turn with Norton 2010.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-09 05:12:53
Most of the major security software vendors have rolled out their 2010 products. Now it's Symantec's turn with Norton 2010.
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Windows Mobile app store coming, iPhone developers wanted
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Education and Training
2009-09-09 00:53:14
A new range of Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphones will be available for retail purchase from October 6th. That date also sees the Windows Mobile marketplace open its doors. Microsoft told iTWire why iPhone developers will find it a superior software outlet, why Windows Mobile crashes, and how Microsoft thought of the app store first.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Education and Training
2009-09-09 00:53:14
A new range of Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphones will be available for retail purchase from October 6th. That date also sees the Windows Mobile marketplace open its doors. Microsoft told iTWire why iPhone developers will find it a superior software outlet, why Windows Mobile crashes, and how Microsoft thought of the app store first.
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Patch Tuesday rolls around: five critical updates
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-08 20:24:10
The latest security fixes from Microsoft all concern Windows, including the current flagships Vista and Server 2008. Some of the vulnerabilities allow 'drive-by' attacks and Microsoft is recommending prompt action.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-08 20:24:10
The latest security fixes from Microsoft all concern Windows, including the current flagships Vista and Server 2008. Some of the vulnerabilities allow 'drive-by' attacks and Microsoft is recommending prompt action.
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The dark side of open source software is Stoned
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-09-06 23:41:31
When rootkits are mentioned the things which come to mind are generally hackers, Trojans, even Sony BMG. Now you can add open source software to the list with the release of the first open source rootkit framework called Stoned.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-09-06 23:41:31
When rootkits are mentioned the things which come to mind are generally hackers, Trojans, even Sony BMG. Now you can add open source software to the list with the release of the first open source rootkit framework called Stoned.
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Microsoft widens IIS vulnerability warning
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-06 18:25:34
Microsoft has widened the scope of a security advisory concerning vulnerabilities in the FTP service in Internet Information Services (IIS). The versions shipping with Vista and Server 2008 are now known to be affected as well as those in older versions of Windows.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-06 18:25:34
Microsoft has widened the scope of a security advisory concerning vulnerabilities in the FTP service in Internet Information Services (IIS). The versions shipping with Vista and Server 2008 are now known to be affected as well as those in older versions of Windows.
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September Patch Tuesday to bring five critical fixes
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-03 17:23:17
Patch Tuesday comes around again next week, and Microsoft will be serving up another five critical security bulletins. Four are critical on Vista.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-03 17:23:17
Patch Tuesday comes around again next week, and Microsoft will be serving up another five critical security bulletins. Four are critical on Vista.
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Microsoft warns of IIS FTP vulnerability
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-02 17:28:46
A flaw in the FTP component within Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) allows the execution of malicious code, potentially giving an attacker complete control of a targeted system.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-02 17:28:46
A flaw in the FTP component within Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) allows the execution of malicious code, potentially giving an attacker complete control of a targeted system.
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Conficker, back with a vengeance as top worm
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-08-31 00:23:40
The infamous Conficker worm first spread its malicious infection across the Internet more than eight years ago and just last month it shot back into prominence, infecting 43 percent of machines in use worldwide in the space of four weeks and, for good measure, it now installs rogue security software on compromised machines.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-08-31 00:23:40
The infamous Conficker worm first spread its malicious infection across the Internet more than eight years ago and just last month it shot back into prominence, infecting 43 percent of machines in use worldwide in the space of four weeks and, for good measure, it now installs rogue security software on compromised machines.
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Is it time to go 64-bit with Windows 7?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-29 21:21:39
So you're planning to upgrade your Windows PC to Microsoft Windows 7? While considering the different versions - Home, Professional, Ultimate - you may not consider one other important decision, namely whether to go 64-bit. I think the time is right to make the leap.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-29 21:21:39
So you're planning to upgrade your Windows PC to Microsoft Windows 7? While considering the different versions - Home, Professional, Ultimate - you may not consider one other important decision, namely whether to go 64-bit. I think the time is right to make the leap.
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Trend releases 2010 security suites
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-08-25 21:15:59
It's security season, and Trend Micro has joined its competitors in releasing the 2010 versions of its security products. Windows 7 compatibility is an important feature.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-08-25 21:15:59
It's security season, and Trend Micro has joined its competitors in releasing the 2010 versions of its security products. Windows 7 compatibility is an important feature.
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Microsoft quietly removes Ultimate Extras from Windows 7
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-25 15:02:19
One selling point of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition was its inclusion of Ultimate Extras, a special "members only" club of downloads incorporated into Windows Update. As of Windows 7 it's no more - and the club wants its goodies back.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-25 15:02:19
One selling point of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition was its inclusion of Ultimate Extras, a special "members only" club of downloads incorporated into Windows Update. As of Windows 7 it's no more - and the club wants its goodies back.
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Linux saves the day ... again
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-08-24 02:53:18
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-08-24 02:53:18
What do you do when Windows will not boot and cannot repair itself from the installation CD? You fire up a Linux Live CD!
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AVG false alarm tags iTunes as Trojan
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Anti-Virus
2009-08-23 18:39:51
A false positive detection by the AVG anti-virus software has put many iTunes users in a spin.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Anti-Virus
2009-08-23 18:39:51
A false positive detection by the AVG anti-virus software has put many iTunes users in a spin.
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Microsoft talks up Silverlight, Expressions updates
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-19 03:01:51
Microsoft's spruiking the advantages of the latest versions of its Silverlight and Expression web tools.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-08-19 03:01:51
Microsoft's spruiking the advantages of the latest versions of its Silverlight and Expression web tools.
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