Safari updates tackle WebKit, Windows security holes
Sep 8, 2010 Hardware & Gadgets
The latest maintenance updates for Safari 4 and 5 also address a handful of security vulnerabilities, Apple notes. Two of these are based in WebKit, the rendering engine at the core of the browser. One involves an input validation problem in the handling of floating point data, which could be u...Tags: Exploit, Floating Point, Handful, Input Validation Problem, Mac Apple, Mac Os, Maintenance Updates, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Operating System, Safari, Security Holes, Security Vulnerabilities, Windows Security
Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturers
Sep 1, 2010 General
With most of the engineering done, Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to its OEM and carrier partners for final customization in preparation for a holiday launch.Tags: Carrier Partners, Customization, Launch, Microsoft, Microsoft Phone, Microsoft Releases Windows, Microsoft Windows, Windows Oem, Windows Phone
Windows 7 continues to gain ground on Vista
Sep 1, 2010 General
Usage of Microsoft's Windows 7 outpaces that of Vista for the second month, though XP remains the dominant operating system, Net Applications says.Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Operating System, Vista
Microsoft revives Windows 7 Family Pack discount
Sep 1, 2010 Software
Microsoft today said it will revive last year's multi-license Windows 7 Family Pack in early October for U.S. customers.Tags: Discount Microsoft, License Windows, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Pack Discount, Windows Microsoft
Microsoft brings back Windows 7 ‘family pack’
Sep 1, 2010 General
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer.Tags: Back Pack, Family Pack, Limited Time, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Software Maker
Microsoft brings back Windows 7 ‘family pack’
Sep 1, 2010 General IT
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer. ...Tags: Back Pack, Family Pack, Limited Time, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Software Maker
2 Smart Backup Apps Show You the Way to Go Home
Sep 1, 2010 Software
In my dumber days when I ran Microsoft Windows, I was more concerned with backup programs. After I moved into the Linux desktop, I became much less paranoid about system failures. The Linux environment just never crashed. Th...Tags: Apps, Backup Copies, Backup Programs, Critical Data Files, Linux, Linux Desktop, Linux Environment, Linux Os, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Scratch, System Failures, Way To Go Home
2 Smart Backup Apps Show You the Way to Go Home
Sep 1, 2010 General IT
In my dumber days when I ran Microsoft Windows, I was more concerned with backup programs. After I moved into the Linux desktop, I became much less paranoid about system failures. The Linux environment just never crashed. T...Tags: Apps, Backup Copies, Backup Programs, Critical Data Files, Linux, Linux Desktop, Linux Environment, Linux Os, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Scratch, System Failures, Way To Go Home
Next: The Smartphone and Tablet Wars
Aug 30, 2010 General IT
This week, Apple is expected to announce a refresh of several iPod products (including the touch) and possibly the Apple TV. The real drama remains with its higher-profile offerings -- the iPhone and iPad -- and last week, ...Tags: Android, Apple Tv, Doubt, False Information, Google, Iphone, Ipod, Lead, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Offerings, Profile, Qualcomm, Smartphone, Windows Phone
Windows Live Sync to be reborn as Windows Live Mesh
Aug 28, 2010 Software
Name too confusing?
It turns out nobody really understands what Microsoft's Windows Live Sync service actually...
Tags: Beta Period, Beta Release, File Synchronization, Internet Explorer, Internet Windows, Mahony, Microsoft Office Program, Microsoft Windows, Missing Files, Pocket Lint, Principal Program, Program Settings, Remote Desktop, Software Internet, Storage Limit, Sync Files, Sync Service, Sync Windows, User Interface, Web Interface
