http://www.infopackets.com Tech News Served Daily en-us Copyright 2009, Infopackets.com 2009-11-20T07:40:25-05:00 null@infopackets.com null@infopackets.com Fresh, Addictive Tech Daily News With a Focus on MS Windows 2009-11-20T07:51:37-05:00 1 hourly http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091120_microsoft_office_2010_public_beta_underway_now.htm Although the next version of Microsoft's very popular Office software isn't set to ship until the new year, the Redmond-based firm recently unveiled a public beta allowing interested users to try new editions of PowerPoint, FrontPage, Word and more. Microsoft revealed the beta at the PDC developer event going on right now in Los Angeles. The beta is currently available and can be installed and run alongside older versions of Office, allowing the user to take a closer look at what's new for 2010. (Source: pcworld.com) So, what new features can we expect in Microsoft Office 2010? First of all, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091120_microsoft_office_2010_public_beta_underway_now.htm">Microsoft Office 2010 Public Beta Underway Now</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=office">office</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=sharepoint">sharepoint</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=beta">beta</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=word">word</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-20T07:37:47-05:00 Microsoft Office 2010 Public Beta Underway Now http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091120_report_google_readying_7_second_pc_start_up_software.htm Google appears on the verge of releasing software capable of starting up a PC as fast as a television set. The speedy start up software is said to be linked with the Google Chrome operating system designed for computers that perform the bulk of their workload over the Internet. According to Sundar Pichai, vice-president of product management for Google's Chrome OS, netbooks running the Chrome OS will be able to start in less than 7 seconds. (Source: reuters.com) Imitating the TV Experience The idea is to mirror that of the television set experience. "From the time you press boot you want it ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091120_report_google_readying_7_second_pc_start_up_software.htm">Report: Google Readying 7-Second PC Start-Up Software</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/">Google</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chrome%20os">chrome os</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20chrome">google chrome</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-20T07:40:12-05:00 Report: Google Readying 7-Second PC Start-Up Software http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20091120_modern_warfare_2_sales_skyrocket_despite_controversy.htm The recently-released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is not only smashing records for video games at most electronics retailers, but it's also raising the bar for home releases within the wider entertainment industry. All of that buzz has brought more attention to the game's controversial elements, none more captivating than a level where players fill the shoes of terrorists. It was just last week that we reported on the controversy surrounding the game, which parents should note is clearly marked "M" for Mature (18+). Not only is the game violent, but to some critics it's unnecessarily ...<br><br> ... 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Should you need to reinstall your system, Allmyapps takes care of reinstalling all your favorite applications in the blink of an eye. Extremely handy in the age of spyware and flimsy laptop and netbook casing! Format Recovery For Email Format Recovery for Email is free software that can recover email from a damaged dbx file or deleted dbx file or re-installed Windows drive. The mail fragment can be saved as an EML file. It supports Outlook ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091120_all_my_apps_and_format_recovery_for_email.htm">'All My Apps', and 'Format Recovery For Email'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=email">email</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=format%20recovery">format recovery</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=applications">applications</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=dbx%20file">dbx file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=drive">drive</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-20T07:40:11-05:00 'All My Apps', and 'Format Recovery For Email' http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091119_windows_7_activation_bypassed_by_hackers.htm Hackers have managed to bypass one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7, the latest operating system (OS) from Microsoft. Normally, users of Windows 7 have 30 days to activate their OS, but a recently outlined method allows a user to turn off the normal notifications and use the OS indefinitely. Using the method to bypass the authorization doesn't actually confirm the OS as legitimate, but it does allow users to keep using it without activation. (Source: cnet.com) New Crack Bypasses Activation Requirements Microsoft has confirmed that it is aware of the technique and is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091119_windows_7_activation_bypassed_by_hackers.htm">Windows 7 Activation Bypassed by Hackers</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/">Piracy</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=activation%20procedure">activation procedure</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=key">key</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bypass">bypass</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-19T07:17:14-05:00 Windows 7 Activation Bypassed by Hackers http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091119_internet_explorer_9_unveiled_faster_web_standards_questionable.htm Microsoft has given Internet Explorer 9 its first public airing. The browser looks set to make up a significant gap in speed compared with its rivals but will reawaken controversy over Microsoft's policy on web standards. It's no secret that many tests show Internet Explorer is much slower in loading pages, particularly those that use javascript. However, it was still surprising to see the firm's Steven Sinofsky openly admit that gap, with his presentation even noting one test which showed Internet Explorer achieving just 50% of the speed of some rivals. According to Sinofsky, Internet ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091119_internet_explorer_9_unveiled_faster_web_standards_questionable.htm">Internet Explorer 9 Unveiled: Faster, Web Standards Questionable</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20explorer">internet explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=speed">speed</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=standard">standard</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=sinofsky">sinofsky</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rivals">rivals</a> John Lister 2009-11-19T07:14:15-05:00 Internet Explorer 9 Unveiled: Faster, Web Standards Questionable http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091119_youtube_targets_hispanic_audience_with_full_length_shows.htm YouTube has struck a content deal with the largest provider of Spanish language television in the United States. The partnership with Univision could be a major breakthrough in the Latino market. As well as a self-titled channel, Univision runs TeleFutura and Galavision. It's best known for its broadcasting of telenovellas, a form of soap opera that air in Mexico and Venezuela. However, those won't be part of the YouTube deal because Univision only has TV broadcast rights rather than online rights to the U.S. market. (Source: wsj.com) The content which most definitely will air includes ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091119_youtube_targets_hispanic_audience_with_full_length_shows.htm">YouTube Targets Hispanic Audience with Full-Length Shows</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/">Google</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=youtube">youtube</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=univision">univision</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tv">tv</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=spanish%20language">spanish language</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=u%2Es%2E">u.s.</a> John Lister 2009-11-20T07:35:42-05:00 YouTube Targets Hispanic Audience with Full-Length Shows http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091119_create_private_torrents_and_access_linux_files_from_windows.htm Create Private Torrents This article explains how to share large files with either your friends privately or with anyone publicly using Bittorrent and uTorrent. Creating Torrents and sharing files can be a risky business, so it's important you're prepared. Access Linux Files From Windows Want to know how to get safe and quick access to alternative file systems? DiskInternals Linux Reader is a new easy way to do this. This program plays the role of a bridge between your Windows and Ext2/Ext3 Linux file systems. This easy-to-...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091119_create_private_torrents_and_access_linux_files_from_windows.htm">'Create Private Torrents', and 'Access Linux Files From Windows'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=linux%20file">linux file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=torrents">torrents</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=access">access</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-19T07:13:00-05:00 'Create Private Torrents', and 'Access Linux Files From Windows' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091118_windows_7_zero_day_flaw_microsoft_weighs_in.htm Less than a day after its last Patch Tuesday release Microsoft was forced to admit the existence of a Windows 7 zero day bug affecting the Server Message Block, or SMB protocol used for sharing files and printers. It's serious, too: according to reports, the vulnerability could allow a hacker to remotely crash Windows 7 (or, alternatively, a Windows Server 2008 R2 system). We first reported on this issue last week, but at the time the Redmond-based software giant had yet to weigh in. Microsoft responded to the issue by releasing an advisory that describes in closer detail exactly what ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091118_windows_7_zero_day_flaw_microsoft_weighs_in.htm">Windows 7 Zero Day Flaw: Microsoft Weighs In</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=patch">patch</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vulnerability">vulnerability</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=server">server</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=flaw">flaw</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-19T07:14:16-05:00 Windows 7 Zero Day Flaw: Microsoft Weighs In http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091118_wpad_cn_experts_fear_hackers_will_buy_important_domain.htm There is some fear circulating among industry insiders over a domain name on sale right now. While wpad.cn might be of little significance to the average end-user, cybercriminals would rejoice over its acquisition. Duane Wessels, the president of Measurement Factory, knows how important the wpad namesake is. Wessels is the owner of five wpad domains: wpad.com, wpad.net, wpad.org, wpad.biz and wpad.us. While not a popular domain for Google searches, the sites are frequented by Windows computers erroneously searching for network configuration information, due to a decade-old Windows bug that ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091118_wpad_cn_experts_fear_hackers_will_buy_important_domain.htm">Wpad.cn: Experts Fear Hackers Will Buy Important Domain</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wessels">wessels</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computers">computers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wpad%20namesake">wpad namesake</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wpad%20domains">wpad domains</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=owner">owner</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-18T07:31:43-05:00 Wpad.cn: Experts Fear Hackers Will Buy Important Domain http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091118_facebook_twitter_last_fm_go_xbox_live.htm A couple weeks ago, we reported on Microsoft's plans to unveil special Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm applications for its popular Xbox Live online service. They've now been officially set live on Live, and they're being heralded as handy ways to keep in touch with friends. For those unfamiliar with Xbox Live, it's Microsoft's online service for the Xbox 360 console. It allows those who subscribe to the service (about $60 per year) the ability to play games with one another, chat, download free (and not free) games and movies, and upload music and videos to the system's hard drive. Although ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091118_facebook_twitter_last_fm_go_xbox_live.htm">Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm Go Xbox Live</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/">Xbox 360</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xbox%20live">xbox live</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=music">music</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=service">service</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-18T07:32:39-05:00 Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm Go Xbox Live http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091118_xp_quick_fix_plus_and_gmail_drive.htm XP Quick Fix Plus There are a lot of excellent, free, Windows repair tools around the Internet. But there are times when you want just one quick fix; for example, when you are under a virus attack and you just want to enable the Task Manager or the Registry Editor so you can fight the virus back, or when some new installation changed your XP behavior and My Documents opens on every start up. This is the right time to draw XP Quick Fix Plus with 40 common Windows XP problems fixes. Gmail Drive GMail Drive is a Shell ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091118_xp_quick_fix_plus_and_gmail_drive.htm">'XP Quick Fix Plus', and 'Gmail Drive'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xp">xp</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fix">fix</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virus">virus</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual%20file">virtual file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=gmail%20drive">gmail drive</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-18T07:33:36-05:00 'XP Quick Fix Plus', and 'Gmail Drive' http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2009/20091117_simplicity_pcs_built_specifically_for_seniors_new_users.htm A new, simplified desktop computer aimed at older people unfamiliar with PCs and the Internet has been unveiled. SimplicITy only has 6 buttons that direct users to basic tasks like email and chat. It comes preloaded with 17 video tutorials from Valerie Singleton, a television presenter. According to government figures, there are more than 6 million people over the age of 65 who have never used the Internet. SimplicITy produces the specialty PCs in partnership with Wessex Computers and discount-age. It takes users two weeks to receive their made-to-order computers. SimplicITy: No Log-in ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2009/20091117_simplicity_pcs_built_specifically_for_seniors_new_users.htm">SimplicITy PCs Built Specifically for Seniors, New Users</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/">Hardware</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=simplicity">simplicity</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=email">email</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=log%2Din%20screen">log-in screen</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computers">computers</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-18T05:20:45-05:00 SimplicITy PCs Built Specifically for Seniors, New Users http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091117_obama_censored_for_criticizing_chinese_internet_censorship.htm U.S. President Barack Obama has told Chinese Internet users that online freedom is a "source of strength". But the comments themselves appear to have become the victim of censorship. The president spoke at a "town hall" event attended by students in Shanghai. Questioned about online communication he said "I've always been a strong supporter of open Internet use. I'm a big supporter of non-censorship...unrestricted Internet access is a source of strength and I think it should be encouraged." He also argued that the criticism which came with online freedom of speech made him a better president....<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091117_obama_censored_for_criticizing_chinese_internet_censorship.htm">Obama Censored for Criticizing Chinese Internet Censorship</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/">Politics</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=china">china</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=u%2Es%2E">u.s.</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=president">president</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chinese">chinese</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=censorship">censorship</a> John Lister 2009-11-17T07:14:24-05:00 Obama Censored for Criticizing Chinese Internet Censorship http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/it/2009/20091117_remote_access_first_corporate_line_of_defense_against_h1n1.htm Since the "Swine Flu" can infect a person at any moment, many companies have beefed up their remote access capabilities to enable their employees to work from home in the case of sudden illness. More specifically, remote access technologies provide companies with secure access to applications from any location. These applications can be retrieved using a number of Internet-ready devices and enable IT administrators to enforce security and information usage policies. These policies are then used to ensure that the devices connected to a corporate network from a remote location meet internal ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/it/2009/20091117_remote_access_first_corporate_line_of_defense_against_h1n1.htm">Remote Access: First Corporate Line of Defense against H1N1</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/it/">IT</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=remote">remote</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=companies">companies</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=swine%20flu">swine flu</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=enable">enable</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=applications">applications</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-17T07:12:13-05:00 Remote Access: First Corporate Line of Defense against H1N1 http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091117_guide_to_google_wave_and_freelancer_toolset.htm Guide to Google Wave Google Wave is a new web-based collaboration tool that is notoriously difficult to understand. This guide will help. Here you'll learn how to use Google Wave to get things done with your group. Because Wave is such a new product that's evolving quickly, this guidebook is a work in progress that will update in concert with Wave as it grows and changes. Freelancer Toolset Running a business for yourself means you have to be inventive and always on the lookout for a new and better way to get things done. ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091117_guide_to_google_wave_and_freelancer_toolset.htm">'Guide to Google Wave', and 'Freelancer Toolset'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20wave">google wave</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=guide">guide</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-18T07:33:37-05:00 'Guide to Google Wave', and 'Freelancer Toolset' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091116_windows_8_microsoft_recruits_developers_for_new_os.htm Thus far, Windows 7 is getting some fantastic reviews. However, that doesn't mean Microsoft will be resting on their laurels, and it appears the company is already readying for Windows 8. How do we know that? There's evidence in a secret job posting unveiled for the recruitment of Windows 8 developers. Neowin.net discovered the odd posting in reference to the "next newest" Microsoft operating system. The listing, which has since been removed from the original recruitment site, revealed that the company was seeking qualified personnel for the planning and preparation of the Windows Update ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091116_windows_8_microsoft_recruits_developers_for_new_os.htm">Windows 8: Microsoft Recruits Developers for New OS</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=job">job</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=qualified%20recruits">qualified recruits</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=recruitment">recruitment</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-16T10:04:17-05:00 Windows 8: Microsoft Recruits Developers for New OS http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091116_youtube_unveils_1080p_high_definition_video.htm Tired of watching grainy videos on the ideal time-waster, YouTube? Then you'll be happy to hear that the Google-owned video-sharing site will soon be releasing content in gorgeous high-resolution 1080p. YouTube announced over the weekend that, starting soon, users will be able to upload any video for viewing in 1080p, generally considered the highest resolution and thus best picture quality available today. The site has even posted a 1080p test video in case you're curious about how good high-def videos will actually look. Nothin' Beats 1080p YouTube first made high-definition video ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091116_youtube_unveils_1080p_high_definition_video.htm">YouTube Unveils 1080p High-Definition Video</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=youtube">youtube</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=high%2Ddefinition%20video">high-definition video</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=step">step</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=market">market</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hd">hd</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-16T10:05:14-05:00 YouTube Unveils 1080p High-Definition Video http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091116_strike_ball_3.htm Description Strike Ball 3 could be the most extreme 3D Breakout game ever created! The stunning graphics alone would be enough to propel the game to fame, but the realistic physics and outrageously animated levels are what will knock your socks off. Have you ever seen a Breakout game in which a tank tries to fend off attacking aliens? Featuring spectacular level design, wildly fun bonuses and powerful new weapons, Strike Ball 3 takes Breakout games to explosive heights! Key Features Tons of Levels And Bonus Items! Cool 3D Backgrounds! Pull The Ball To You On Command! Shop For Awesome ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091116_strike_ball_3.htm">Strike Ball 3</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=strike%20ball">strike ball</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=breakout%20game">breakout game</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=download">download</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mb">mb</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=affiliate">affiliate</a> Dennis Faas 2009-11-18T05:20:45-05:00 Strike Ball 3 http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091116_process_monitor_and_okay_keybees.htm Process Monitor Process Monitor is an advanced monitoring tool for Windows that shows real-time file system, registry and process/thread activity. It combines the features of two legacy Sysinternals utilities, Filemon and Regmon, and adds an extensive list of enhancements including rich and non-destructive filtering, comprehensive event properties such session IDs and user names, reliable process information, full thread stacks with integrated symbol support for each operation, simultaneous logging to a file, and much more. Okay Keybees ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091116_process_monitor_and_okay_keybees.htm">'Process Monitor', and 'Okay Keybees'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=process">process</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=monitor">monitor</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=file">file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=keys">keys</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=keyboard">keyboard</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-16T10:06:45-05:00 'Process Monitor', and 'Okay Keybees' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091113_windows_7_netbook_battery_life_shorter_than_xp_systems.htm When Windows 7 first launched back in late October, Microsoft touted the system as more efficient from the ground up -- making for, it said, longer PC battery lives compared to Vista. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem Windows 7 is quite so generous to netbook batteries, particularly when compared to its own, decade-old operating system (OS), XP. Just prior to Halloween, Microsoft had some not-so-scary news for prospective PC buyers: Windows 7 will let you get more out of your laptop battery. That wasn't surprising news, considering Vista, the company's much-maligned 2007 OS, was a veritable ...<br><br> ... 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Microsoft headquarters responded by calling him "inaccurate and uninformed." Simon Aldous, Microsoft's partner group manager, recently gave an interview to PCR, a computer industry magazine. As you'd imagine given the timing, the interview covered the development of Windows 7, which he agreed was like "Vista on steroids". However, he went on to say: "One of the things that people say an awful lot about the Apple Mac is that the OS is fantastic, that it's very graphical and easy to use. What we'...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091113_windows_7_inspired_by_mac_says_microsoft_manager.htm">Windows 7 Inspired by Mac, Says Microsoft Manager</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mac">mac</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=aldous">aldous</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=interview">interview</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=inaccurate">inaccurate</a> John Lister 2009-11-13T07:00:18-05:00 Windows 7 Inspired by Mac, Says Microsoft Manager http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091113_microsoft_bans_thousands_of_pirated_xbox_360s_from_xbox_live.htm In an attempt to curb the rising number of pirated or 'modded' Xbox 360s, Microsoft has unleashed a torrent of attacks upon these hacked systems. According to reports, in the last little while the software company has banned an astounding 600,000 Xbox 360 users from its Xbox Live online gaming community. Modding involves customizing the Xbox 360, Microsoft's popular video game console. Those who buy the system can, if they know how, change the operating system, hard drive and other components so that a console is capable of running unofficial copies of games. The allure of modding a system ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091113_microsoft_bans_thousands_of_pirated_xbox_360s_from_xbox_live.htm">Microsoft Bans Thousands of Pirated Xbox 360s from Xbox Live</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=games">games</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=console">console</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xbox%20live">xbox live</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=modding">modding</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-16T10:06:46-05:00 Microsoft Bans Thousands of Pirated Xbox 360s from Xbox Live http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091113_ars_clip_and_mouse_wrangler.htm Ars Clip ArsClip monitors the clipboard and keeps track of the entries. Press a configurable hotkey and select an item (or items) to quickly paste into a program. ArsClip used to be very simplistic, but it has become a nicely featured program due to user requests for changes. Mouse Wrangler MouseWrangler monitors the mouse while Right-Click is held and keeps track of the movements made. When a set of movements is made, called a "gesture", an action is performed. MouseWrangler can simulate keystrokes, or run programs and ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091113_ars_clip_and_mouse_wrangler.htm">'Ars Clip', and 'Mouse Wrangler'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=track">track</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=arsclip">arsclip</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mousewrangler">mousewrangler</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mouse">mouse</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=movements">movements</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-14T03:28:47-05:00 'Ars Clip', and 'Mouse Wrangler' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091112_windows_7_security_flaw_could_disable_computer.htm Microsoft is examining claims that a bug in Windows 7 could allow a hacker to remotely disable a computer. The news comes just as the firm urges users of previous editions of Windows to give priority to one particular patch in this month's security update. The Windows 7 bug, reported by a security researcher who's posted what he claims to be code for exploiting the bug, involves the Server Message Block. That's a section of Windows used in networks for features such as file and printer sharing. Bug Allows "Infinite Loop" Attack Laurent Gaffie says that the bug could make it possible for a ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091112_windows_7_security_flaw_could_disable_computer.htm">Windows 7 Security Flaw Could Disable Computer</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bug">bug</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=kernel">kernel</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hacker">hacker</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security%20update">security update</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=patch">patch</a> John Lister 2009-11-12T06:34:04-05:00 Windows 7 Security Flaw Could Disable Computer http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091112_facebook_groups_hijacked_by_control_your_info_intruder.htm Facebook was infiltrated on Tuesday by an intruder looking to send the message "Control Your Info". The intruder, who might style himself something of a virtual Boondock Saint, didn't cause any significant damage, but instead sought to show people that they need to be as careful with their online information as they are with protecting their safety offline. The attack, if you can call it that, didn't target individual users in an attempt to scoop sensitive data. Instead, it went after Facebook "Groups", online organizations within the social networking platform that allow people to join ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091112_facebook_groups_hijacked_by_control_your_info_intruder.htm">Facebook Groups Hijacked by Control Your Info Intruder</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=information">information</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=message">message</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook%20group">facebook group</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=social%20networking">social networking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=control">control</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-13T07:01:28-05:00 Facebook Groups Hijacked by Control Your Info Intruder http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20091112_call_of_duty_modern_warfare_2_game_launches_amidst_controversy.htm One of the most anticipated games of all time was released early Tuesday morning, and it's brought some controversy with it. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 simulates the modern war on terror, and as part of that simulation has introduced a level where players fill the shoes of a terrorist and slay innocent bystanders. Lively Fox News has been all over this story, calling the game "controversial" from first word that such a level existed. A few months ago, very early footage from the game made its way onto the Internet, revealing a level whereby players shot innocent victims in a recreation ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20091112_call_of_duty_modern_warfare_2_game_launches_amidst_controversy.htm">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Game Launches Amidst Controversy</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/">Industry</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=game">game</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=level">level</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=activision%20blizzard">activision blizzard</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=modern%20warfare">modern warfare</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=duty">duty</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-14T03:28:47-05:00 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Game Launches Amidst Controversy http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091111_win7_for_cheap_3_ways_to_get_big_legit_discounts.htm If you have yet to make the switch to Windows 7, perhaps because of financial reasons, then you are wise. There are a number of ways to get your hands on the upgrade for a discounted price, proving once again that good things will come to those who wait. Here are some deals to help combat the new release sticker prices. 3-for-1 Windows Family Pack The first deal is the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack. Here, prospective buyers will receive up to 58 per cent off of the suggested retail price, if there are two or more PCs making the upgrade. The bundle consists of two DVDs, one copy ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091111_win7_for_cheap_3_ways_to_get_big_legit_discounts.htm">Win7 for Cheap: 3 Ways to Get Big, Legit Discounts</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=copy">copy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=family%20pack">family pack</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=premium%20upgrade">premium upgrade</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft%20store">microsoft store</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-11T15:01:18-05:00 Win7 for Cheap: 3 Ways to Get Big, Legit Discounts http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2009/20091111_seized_motorized_la_z_boy_nets_police_over_10000.htm A Minnesota man caught driving a recliner (yes, you read that right) under the influence has seen his beloved chair sold at auction for a surprising sum. Minnesota's Dennis LeRoy Anderson built the chair, which when it was first unveiled boasted an estimated retail value of over $43,000. Why? Because the rocket-on-wheels featured not only a comfy seat, but nitrous oxide boosters, stereo, working headlights, "sport" steering (right between the legs), six-speed gear shift, and rear-view mirrors. Oh, and cup holders, of course. (Source: myfoxdetroit.com) The chair is powered by a single ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2009/20091111_seized_motorized_la_z_boy_nets_police_over_10000.htm">Seized Motorized La-Z-Boy Nets Police Over $10,000</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/">Humor</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chair">chair</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=auction">auction</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=la%2Dz%2Dboy">la-z-boy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=minnesota">minnesota</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=anderson">anderson</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-14T03:28:48-05:00 Seized Motorized La-Z-Boy Nets Police Over $10,000 http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091111_ms_evidence_extractor_cofee_leaked_via_file_sharing.htm Software designed by Microsoft to help law enforcement individuals access encrypted data has been leaked onto the web and available to the public via file-sharing services. The software, which is illegal for unauthorized people to use or download, brings together a number of common digital forensics capabilities into an easy-to-use automated tool. The software is known as the Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor (or COFEE) and allows police to easily capture important "live" computer evidence at the scene in cybercrime investigations, without special forensics expertise. (Source: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091111_ms_evidence_extractor_cofee_leaked_via_file_sharing.htm">MS Evidence Extractor 'COFEE' Leaked via File-Sharing</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/">Piracy</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/05/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/2008/20080502_microsoft_device_extracts_forensic_data.htm" title="related: cofee">Microsoft Device Extracts Forensic Data</a><br> <i>2009/03/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/it/2009/20090327_windows_7_touch_screen_details_emerging_reliability_questioned.htm" title="related: computer">Windows 7 Touch Screen Details Emerging, Reliability ...</a><br> <i>2009/08/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090807_java_se6_update_fixes_exploit_linked_to_activex_flaw.htm" title="related: access">Java SE6 Update Fixes Exploit Linked to ActiveX Flaw</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cofee">cofee</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=via%20file%2Dsharing">via file-sharing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=law%20enforcement">law enforcement</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=access">access</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-11T10:37:25-05:00 MS Evidence Extractor 'COFEE' Leaked via File-Sharing http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/major_geeks/2009/20091111_gmail_notifier_1_0_0_73.htm Tired of checking your Gmail? 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Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/major_geeks/2009/20091111_gmail_notifier_1_0_0_73.htm">Gmail Notifier 1.0.0.73</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/major_geeks/">Major Geeks</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=gmail%20notifier">gmail notifier</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=support">support</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=email%20headers">email headers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=delete%20emails">delete emails</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mark">mark</a> Dennis Faas 2009-11-11T11:10:33-05:00 Gmail Notifier 1.0.0.73 http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091111_translate_client_and_dvd_knife.htm Translate Client Get an instant translation via Google Translate Service by simply selecting text in your web browser and using Translate Client. Usually, translating a webpage or a piece of text can be a tiresome process: you need to visit Google Translator website, copy/paste the text, then choose the language. Using Translate Client is a much quicker and more convenient solution. DVD Knife DVD Knife is a simple tool for extracting DVD clips from your DVDs. Only three steps are needed to extract a clip. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091111_translate_client_and_dvd_knife.htm">'Translate Client', and 'Dvd Knife'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090828_text_on_9_and_live_edge.htm" title="related: text">'Text On 9', and 'Live Edge'</a><br> <i>2009/10/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091027_text_converter_and_image_converter.htm" title="related: text">'Text Converter', and 'Image Converter'</a><br> <i>2009/07/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090706_monitor_test_screens_and_google_it.htm" title="related: google">'Monitor Test Screens', and 'Google It'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=translate%20client">translate client</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=text">text</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=dvd">dvd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=knife">knife</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-11T10:41:33-05:00 'Translate Client', and 'Dvd Knife' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091110_google_buys_skype_rival_may_revolutionize_phone_industry.htm According to TechCrunch, Google is reported to have paid $30 million for Internet phone call company Gizmo5. It could be a major boost for Google Voice, but may also raise further interest among regulators. (Source: techcrunch.com) Google Voice lets users hook up a single phone number that can receive calls. When they get a call on that number, a user can have multiple phones ring, such as home, work and cellphones. The service also includes features such as voicemail transcription, meaning the user can search for words in their messages in the same way as with emails. The firm also offers ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20091110_google_buys_skype_rival_may_revolutionize_phone_industry.htm">Google Buys Skype Rival, May Revolutionize Phone Industry</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/">Google</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090206_global_watchdogs_attack_googles_latitude.htm" title="related: user">Global Watchdogs Attack Google's Latitude</a><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090306_swap_health_records_with_google_family_friends.htm" title="related: user">Swap Health Records with Google, Family, Friends</a><br> <i>2009/06/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090615_google_plans_twitter_search_spam_likely_to_ensue.htm" title="related: user">Google Plans Twitter Search; Spam Likely to Ensue</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20voice">google voice</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=service">service</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phone">phone</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a> John Lister 2009-11-10T10:18:11-05:00 Google Buys Skype Rival, May Revolutionize Phone Industry http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091110_new_pc_virus_delivers_illicit_child_photos_as_payload.htm One of the most malicious computer viruses ever created has been launched against unsuspecting users. Rather than jeopardize the financial well being of an individual, however, this new form of malware looks to ruin reputations by suggesting that innocent people are pedophiles. In this twisted practice, hackers are now unloading dozens of prohibited photographs into computers worldwide. Virus Payload Not Random Acts of Chaos The motivation for doing something so sinister is baffling, to say the least. While many would believe that hackers are engaging in this practice for the purpose of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091110_new_pc_virus_delivers_illicit_child_photos_as_payload.htm">New PC Virus Delivers Illicit Child Photos as Payload</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hackers">hackers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=random%20acts">random acts</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pedophiles">pedophiles</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=viruses">viruses</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-11T15:01:17-05:00 New PC Virus Delivers Illicit Child Photos as Payload http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091110_rick_astley_virus_highlights_iphone_security_risk.htm If your iPhone's wallpaper has suddenly changed to a picture of singer 1980's singer sensation Rick Astley, it's not just a prank by a friend. Instead, it's a worm virus that could lead to significant harm. The problem only affects "jailbroken" handsets, those which have been adapted by the user to allow them to run applications without any restrictions. Note that a jailbroken iPhone is different from an unlocked iPhone, which allows the phone to make calls on any network. The worm takes advantage of the fact that many people who have jailbroken their phone go on to use a file transfer ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091110_rick_astley_virus_highlights_iphone_security_risk.htm">Rick Astley Virus Highlights iPhone Security Risk</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090903_iphone_not_the_jackpot_that_att_had_hoped_report_says.htm" title="related: iphone">iPhone: Not the Jackpot that AT&T had Hoped, Report Says</a><br> <i>2009/06/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090625_true_costs_revealed_disseminating_an_iphone_3g_s.htm" title="related: iphone">True Costs Revealed: Disseminating an iPhone 3G S</a><br> <i>2009/07/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090716_apple_drops_wifi_in_order_to_launch_iphone_in_china.htm" title="related: iphone">Apple Drops WiFi in order to Launch iPhone in China</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virus">virus</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=iphone">iphone</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=worm">worm</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=secure%20shell">secure shell</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=password">password</a> John Lister 2009-11-10T10:50:44-05:00 Rick Astley Virus Highlights iPhone Security Risk http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091110_copy_cat_and_notepad2.htm Copy Cat Copy Cat 2.0 is a program used for data recovery. Normally, MS Window usually not copy portions of a damaged disk; Copy Cat can be helpful when you want to copy a CD or DVD which is scratched (for example), when you want to copy data from hard disk area which is partially not readable, when you want to copy data from floppy which is currently cannot be copied by Windows. Notepad2 Notepad2 is a Windows notepad replacement. It has a small footprint and is very fast, even when used on very old machines. Aside from ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091110_copy_cat_and_notepad2.htm">'Copy Cat', and 'Notepad2'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090910_virtual_windows_os_and_super_copier.htm" title="related: copy">'Virtual Windows Os', and 'Super Copier'</a><br> <i>2009/06/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090622_ultra_surf_and_active_kill_disk.htm" title="related: disk">'Ultra Surf', and 'Active Kill Disk'</a><br> <i>2009/04/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090408_secret_disk_and_usb_webserver.htm" title="related: disk">'Secret Disk', and 'USB Webserver'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=copy%20cat">copy cat</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=copy%20data">copy data</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=disk">disk</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=notepad">notepad</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-10T11:01:15-05:00 'Copy Cat', and 'Notepad2' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091109_ms_report_worms_outpace_rogue_software_infections.htm A recently released security report from Microsoft warns that cyber crooks are digging deeper into computers in order to steal and control data. The Security Intelligence Report reveals that rogue security software (scareware) was the biggest threat during the first half of this year. Worm Activity on the Rise In a recent report, Jeff Williams, Microsoft's Malware Protection Center principal architect noted that rogue security software is no longer the primary tool for hackers and that worm activity, particularly the Conficker and Taterf worm, are on the rise. Scareware usually spreads by ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091109_ms_report_worms_outpace_rogue_software_infections.htm">MS Report: Worms Outpace Rogue Software Infections</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090605_next_microsoft_patch_tuesday_this_years_biggest.htm" title="related: hackers">Next Microsoft Patch Tuesday: This Year's Biggest</a><br> <i>2009/11/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091110_new_pc_virus_delivers_illicit_child_photos_as_payload.htm" title="related: computer">New PC Virus Delivers Illicit Child Photos as Payload</a><br> <i>2009/09/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090910_new_fan_check_malware_infests_google_yahoo_search.htm" title="related: computer">New 'Fan Check' Malware Infests Google, Yahoo Search</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=worm">worm</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hackers">hackers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=data">data</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-10T11:01:15-05:00 MS Report: Worms Outpace Rogue Software Infections http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091109_fbi_warns_of_ach_fraud_businesses_banks_targeted.htm A recent report suggests that cyber criminals are now setting their sights on small- and medium-sized businesses and institutions. According to an alert posted on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website, there has been a "significant increase" in automated clearing house (ACH) fraud over the past few months, targeting small businesses, municipal governments and schools. The FBI believes that about $100 million dollars has moved bank accounts because of this practice. (Source: yahoo.com) The "weapon of choice" for these fraudsters is online banking and the plan is rather ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091109_fbi_warns_of_ach_fraud_businesses_banks_targeted.htm">FBI Warns of ACH Fraud: Businesses, Banks Targeted</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091005_new_malware_takes_hacking_to_a_whole_new_level.htm" title="related: cyber criminals">New Malware Takes Hacking to a Whole New Level</a><br> <i>2009/10/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_fbi_reels_in_100_phishers_in_huge_cybercrime_case.htm" title="related: bank">FBI Reels in 100 Phishers in Huge Cybercrime Case</a><br> <i>2008/01/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2008/20080130_phishing_by_phone.htm" title="related: bank">Phishing by Phone</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=automated%20clearing">automated clearing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cyber%20criminals">cyber criminals</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bank">bank</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=email">email</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fraud">fraud</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-09T10:16:19-05:00 FBI Warns of ACH Fraud: Businesses, Banks Targeted http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091109_ms_sets_cloud_computing_policy_for_future_apps_online.htm Microsoft has assured users that it will strive to give cloud computing customers the same privacy commitments given to those using desktop software. But it warns that this could be limited by government regulations, particularly where data is transferred across international borders. Cloud computing is a broad term, but generally refers to set-ups where data, an application, or even an operating system is stored on, and operative from, a remote server rather than a user's computer. As Microsoft notes, it's not a new idea: Hotmail is an example of a cloud-based service, with the emails and ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091109_ms_sets_cloud_computing_policy_for_future_apps_online.htm">MS Sets Cloud Computing Policy for Future Apps Online</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091012_sidekick_cloud_computing_data_lost_ms_to_blame.htm" title="related: cloud computing">Sidekick Cloud Computing Data Lost, MS to Blame</a><br> <i>2009/06/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090624_ex_yahoo_vp_to_spearhead_ms_cloud_computing_division.htm" title="related: cloud computing">Ex Yahoo VP to Spearhead MS Cloud Computing Division</a><br> <i>2009/04/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/word_of_the_day/2009/20090416_cloud_computing.htm" title="related: cloud computing">Cloud Computing</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=data">data</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cloud%20computing">cloud computing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=privacy">privacy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=customers">customers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a> John Lister 2009-11-09T10:31:54-05:00 MS Sets Cloud Computing Policy for Future Apps Online http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091109_zombie_bowl_o_rama.htm Description The Zombies have taken over your favorite bowling lanes, and it's up to you to send 'em back to the graveyard where they belong! Select a colorful character and your favorite ball to take on the attacking Zombies...with a few tricks and treats. Give a whole new meaning to Zombie strike when you set 'em up and take 'em down with cool power ups and tricky obstacles. Bowl or Beware, Zombies! Key Features Bowl Through To The Big Showdown! 10 Terrifying Balls To Choose From! Use Crafty Tricks Like Werewolves and Dance Fever! Bowl With Delectable Brains and Meatballs! Requirements OS: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091109_zombie_bowl_o_rama.htm">Zombie Bowl-O-Rama</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091012_magic_academy.htm" title="related: mb">Magic Academy</a><br> <i>2009/10/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091026_fishdom_spooky_splash.htm" title="related: mb">Fishdom: Spooky Splash</a><br> <i>2009/11/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091102_zumas_revenge_adventure.htm" title="related: mb">Zuma's Revenge! - Adventure</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mb">mb</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=em">em</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bowl">bowl</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=zombies">zombies</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=favorite">favorite</a> Dennis Faas 2009-11-09T10:39:41-05:00 Zombie Bowl-O-Rama http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091109_microsoft_research_virtual_wifi_and_files_to_phones.htm Microsoft Research Virtual Wifi Virtual WiFi helps a user connect to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks with one WiFi card. It works by exposing multiple virtual adapters, one for each wireless network to which connectivity is desired. Virtual WiFi uses a network hopping scheme to switch the wireless card across the desired wireless networks. Files To Phones Send any files from PC to a mobile phone. Files to Phones provides free transmission of any files (TXT, MP3, JPG, 3GP, MP4, vCal, vCard) to any Bluetooth devices (mobile ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091109_microsoft_research_virtual_wifi_and_files_to_phones.htm">'Microsoft Research Virtual Wifi', and 'Files To Phones'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/07/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080709_altering_windows_xp_and_virtual_wifi.htm" title="related: wireless">'Altering Windows Xp', and 'Virtual Wifi'</a><br> <i>2008/12/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081205_wireless_net_view_and_lansweeper.htm" title="related: wireless">'Wireless Net View', and 'Lansweeper'</a><br> <i>2009/10/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091023_wireless_net_view_and_boxee.htm" title="related: wireless">'Wireless Net View', and 'Boxee'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=files">files</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wireless">wireless</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual%20wifi">virtual wifi</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=network">network</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=card">card</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-09T10:39:42-05:00 'Microsoft Research Virtual Wifi', and 'Files To Phones' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091106_win7_sales_off_to_strong_start_but_will_it_last.htm According to Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer, sales of the company's Windows 7 operating system have been nothing less than "fantastic" since its launch back on October 22. However, industry experts are wondering exactly why that is, and if the good times will last for MS. Speaking at a press event in Tokyo on Thursday, Microsoft CEO Ballmer gushed about Windows 7. He has reason to, thus far. According to industry stat-tracker NPD Group, boxed copies of Windows 7 have sold at a rate 234 per cent higher than Windows Vista during the same early period (in U.S. stores). Sales of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091106_win7_sales_off_to_strong_start_but_will_it_last.htm">Win7 Sales off to Strong Start, but Will it Last?</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/05/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070524_is_vista_fueling_pc_sales.htm" title="related: pc sales">Is Vista Fueling PC Sales?</a><br> <i>2007/09/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070917_vista_boxed_retail_sales_sluggish.htm" title="related: npd">Vista Boxed Retail Sales Sluggish</a><br> <i>2007/05/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2007/20070530_hardware_issues_continue_to_plague_vista.htm" title="related: pc sales">Hardware Issues Continue To Plague Vista</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc%20sales">pc sales</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=npd">npd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wondering">wondering</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=uptick">uptick</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-06T11:20:54-05:00 Win7 Sales off to Strong Start, but Will it Last? http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091106_win7_spinoffs_to_boost_global_economy_report.htm Microsoft says that not only will they benefit from sales of its new Windows 7 operating system (OS), but the local economy could benefit from it too. Microsoft hired research firm IDC Corp to conduct a study on the ripple affect of Windows 7 which launched on October 22nd this year. Estimates from the IDC study found that American companies could hire 25,000 additional workers through the end of 2010. Sales of Win7 Products Estimated at $110B Microsoft's launch of Windows 7 can affect tech companies that depend on Microsoft's software. Some companies make computer hardware, others produce ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091106_win7_spinoffs_to_boost_global_economy_report.htm">Win7 Spinoffs to Boost Global Economy: Report</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/08/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070822_vista_still_not_a_priority_for_business.htm" title="related: idc">Vista Still Not a Priority for Business</a><br> <i>2009/11/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091104_win7_has_yet_to_boost_browser_market_share_for_ms.htm" title="related: vista">Win7 has Yet to Boost Browser, Market Share for MS</a><br> <i>2009/05/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090514_win7_hardware_compatibility_much_improved_over_vista.htm" title="related: hardware">Win7 Hardware Compatibility Much Improved over Vista</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=idc">idc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=companies">companies</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hardware">hardware</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-09T09:33:05-05:00 Win7 Spinoffs to Boost Global Economy: Report http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/2009/20091106_nintendo_profits_plummet_52_game_maker_rips_wii.htm For the first time since its release three years ago, the Nintendo Wii appears to be slipping up. Nintendo, which has for the past three holiday seasons stolen the spotlight from competitors Microsoft and Sony, recently cut its forecast for the tiny white and previously uber-popular console. 52 Percent Decline In Q4 In a statement released late last week, Nintendo admitted an astounding 52 percent decline in profit for the last quarter. As a result, the company decided it must cut its operating profit forecast for the year to March 2010 by a quarter, to 370 billion yen, or $4.7 billion USD. ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/2009/20091106_nintendo_profits_plummet_52_game_maker_rips_wii.htm">Nintendo Profits Plummet 52%; Game Maker Rips Wii</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/">Wii</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/18</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20090918_leaked_ad_suggests_nintendo_wii_price_drop.htm" title="related: wii">Leaked Ad Suggests Nintendo Wii Price Drop</a><br> <i>2009/06/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20090609_xbox_interactive_sensors_old_news_says_nintendo.htm" title="related: wii">Xbox Interactive Sensors Old News, says Nintendo</a><br> <i>2009/01/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090127_youtube_for_television_to_launch_via_sony_and_nintendo.htm" title="related: wii">'YouTube for Television' to launch via Sony and Nintendo</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wii">wii</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=nintendo">nintendo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=sony">sony</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=yen">yen</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-06T11:15:41-05:00 Nintendo Profits Plummet 52%; Game Maker Rips Wii http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091106_windows_double_explorer_and_icon_editor_pro.htm Windows Double Explorer Windows Double Explorer manages two Windows Explorer in one application. You can also add your favorite folders with drag and drop to the toolbar for quick access.It makes perusing the content of your computer and moving stuff around much easier. Icon Editor Pro GFIE Pro is a powerful icon, cursor, animation and icon library editor. Layer support with advanced selection handling makes it a really professional and unique freeware tool for designing small pixel graphic images. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091106_windows_double_explorer_and_icon_editor_pro.htm">'Windows Double Explorer', and 'Icon Editor Pro'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090911_icon_editor_pro_and_recent_folders.htm" title="related: icon">'Icon Editor Pro', and 'Recent Folders'</a><br> <i>2009/01/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090128_srware_iron_and_explorer_view.htm" title="related: explorer">'Srware Iron', and 'Explorer View'</a><br> <i>2009/03/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090319_print_what_you_like_and_xtravo_explorer.htm" title="related: explorer">'Print What You Like', and 'Xtravo Explorer'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=explorer">explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=icon">icon</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pro">pro</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-06T11:17:49-05:00 'Windows Double Explorer', and 'Icon Editor Pro' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091105_win7_user_account_control_uac_ineffective_sophos.htm One of the most visible changes in Windows 7 is that the User Account Control (UAC) system has been made less irritating than with Vista. However, a security firm says that less hassle comes with a price. The UAC system, which debuted in Vista, means that once installed, software is not automatically able to run without restraint. Instead, when it wants to perform an action which will change Windows itself, a pop-up box asks the user for permission. The user must be logged in under an administrator account to give this permission. Vista Users: UAC Most Annoying The idea was to put a block on ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091105_win7_user_account_control_uac_ineffective_sophos.htm">Win7 User Account Control (UAC) Ineffective: Sophos</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_3_reasons_win7_security_is_better_than_vista.htm" title="related: user">3 Reasons Win7 Security is Better than Vista</a><br> <i>2009/10/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091020_xp_expiry_will_push_firms_to_win7_experts_say.htm" title="related: vista">XP Expiry Will Push Firms to Win7, Experts Say</a><br> <i>2009/11/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091104_win7_has_yet_to_boost_browser_market_share_for_ms.htm" title="related: vista">Win7 has Yet to Boost Browser, Market Share for MS</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=uac%20system">uac system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pop%2Dup">pop-up</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security%20firm">security firm</a> John Lister 2009-11-05T15:36:30-05:00 Win7 User Account Control (UAC) Ineffective: Sophos http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20091105_apple_targets_win7_search_with_google_ad_bombs.htm With Microsoft grabbing all the headlines of late with its brand-spanking new Windows 7 operating system (OS), Apple has made its bid to turn consumer attention away from their Redmond-based competitor by employing the help of search titan Google. According to reports, search terms for Windows 7 download and even Windows 7 upgrade have triggered Google-sponsored links for Apple products. While some may think that an advertising campaign such as this is 'just business', others say that such a tactic is dirty. (Source: thenextweb.com) Apple: Make the Switch to Mac Apple hasn't made any effort ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20091105_apple_targets_win7_search_with_google_ad_bombs.htm">Apple Targets Win7 Search with Google Ad-Bombs</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/">Apple</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/04/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2008/20080416_apple_poised_to_threaten_microsoft_sales.htm" title="related: switch">Apple Poised to Threaten Microsoft Sales</a><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090806_google_boss_quits_apple_board_over_ftc_scrutiny.htm" title="related: apple">Google Boss Quits Apple Board over FTC Scrutiny</a><br> <i>2009/07/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090710_security_experts_attack_googles_quest_for_immune_os.htm" title="related: google">Security Experts Attack Google's Quest for Immune OS</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=apple">apple</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=switch">switch</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=search">search</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-06T11:20:56-05:00 Apple Targets Win7 Search with Google Ad-Bombs http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091105_dataminer_and_disable_last_access_timestamp.htm Dataminer This program recovers lost files from a damaged optical disc (CD or DVD). Use it to rescue your important files from a scratched disc or even an accidentally overwritten rewriteable disc. The program can heuristically recognize various kinds of files, such as .BMP, .ICO, .CUR, .ANI, .AVI, .CDA, .WAV, and more. Disable Last Access Timestamp Speed up your sluggish Windows XP operating system by disabling automatic file timestamps. It's a handy little method to squeeze every little bit of juice out of an old, ailing ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091105_dataminer_and_disable_last_access_timestamp.htm">'Dataminer', and 'Disable Last Access Timestamp'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090825_rarzilla_and_process_monitor.htm" title="related: files">'RarZilla', and 'Process Monitor'</a><br> <i>2009/08/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090811_high_sign_and_system_info_screen_saver.htm" title="related: system">'High Sign', and 'System Info Screen Saver'</a><br> <i>2009/09/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090924_resources_extract_and_prevent.htm" title="related: files">'Resources Extract', and 'Prevent'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=files">files</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=disc">disc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-05T10:58:07-05:00 'Dataminer', and 'Disable Last Access Timestamp' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091104_win7_has_yet_to_boost_browser_market_share_for_ms.htm There's no doubt that plenty of excitement has built up around Microsoft with less than two weeks since the launch of Windows 7. However, as of yet that hasn't translated to better market share numbers for either its operating systems (OS) or its web browser, Internet Explorer. Research Concludes 1 Year Study According to a recent study by research firm Net Applications, Microsoft's share of the browser market continues to decline. Microsoft's piece of the pie got significantly smaller between October 2008 and October of this year, dropping from 73.64 per cent to just 64.64 per cent. Mozilla'...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091104_win7_has_yet_to_boost_browser_market_share_for_ms.htm">Win7 has Yet to Boost Browser, Market Share for MS</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090202_internet_explorer_loses_ground_in_browser_battle.htm" title="related: net applications">Internet Explorer Loses Ground in Browser Battle</a><br> <i>2009/10/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091020_xp_expiry_will_push_firms_to_win7_experts_say.htm" title="related: xp">XP Expiry Will Push Firms to Win7, Experts Say</a><br> <i>2009/10/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091009_win7_euro_edition_to_offer_choice_of_12_browsers.htm" title="related: market share">Win7 Euro Edition to Offer Choice of 12 Browsers</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=net%20applications">net applications</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=market%20share">market share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xp">xp</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=browser">browser</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-04T10:57:48-05:00 Win7 has Yet to Boost Browser, Market Share for MS http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091104_malware_rates_linked_to_windows_piracy_ms_report.htm According to Jeff Williams, the principal group program manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center, computers in countries with high rates of software piracy are more likely to be infected by malicious code because users are leery of applying security patches. In China, the piracy rate is nearly four times higher than that of the U.S., according to a recent Microsoft report. Oddly enough, the use of Microsoft's Windows Update service (used to patch security flaws) in these countries is significantly less than in the U.S. (Source: networkworld.com) Brazil and France were identified ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20091104_malware_rates_linked_to_windows_piracy_ms_report.htm">Malware Rates linked to Windows Piracy: MS Report</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/">Piracy</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2009/20090422_pirate_bay_verdict_is_google_facilitating_piracy.htm" title="related: piracy">Pirate Bay Verdict: Is Google Facilitating Piracy?</a><br> <i>2006/04/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/piracy/2006/20060429_how_piracy_helps_microsoft_make_billions.htm" title="related: rate">How Piracy Helps Microsoft Make Billions</a><br> <i>2009/10/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091014_adobe_matches_microsoft_with_massive_patch_update.htm" title="related: update">Adobe Matches Microsoft with Massive Patch Update</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=piracy">piracy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=update">update</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=infection%20rate">infection rate</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=williams">williams</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-04T10:58:36-05:00 Malware Rates linked to Windows Piracy: MS Report http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20091104_uk_to_spend_330m_a_year_to_track_citizens_online.htm According to reports, Britain will spend 200 million British Pound Sterling per year (equivalent to $330M US Dollars, or $627 per minute), in a massive expansion of its surveillance networks. The new funding is intended to give officials access to details of every Internet click -- on top of the email and telephone records that are already available -- made by every British citizen. LibDem Home Affairs spokesman Chris Huhne, who describes the amount of money being spent on the increasing surveillance state as 'eye-watering,' claims the increase in money spent on tapping phones and emails is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20091104_uk_to_spend_330m_a_year_to_track_citizens_online.htm">UK to Spend $330M a Year to Track Citizens Online</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/">Government</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090429_uk_muses_internet_surveillance_no_super_database.htm" title="related: internet">UK Muses Internet Surveillance, no Super Database</a><br> <i>2009/05/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090507_us_med_data_held_hostage_by_hackers_ransom_10m.htm" title="related: records">US Med Data Held Hostage by Hackers; Ransom: $10M</a><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090306_swap_health_records_with_google_family_friends.htm" title="related: records">Swap Health Records with Google, Family, Friends</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=british%20pound%20sterling">british pound sterling</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=records">records</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=minute">minute</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=information">information</a> Bill Lindner 2009-11-05T15:36:32-05:00 UK to Spend $330M a Year to Track Citizens Online http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091104_mobaxterm_and_rainmeter.htm Mobaxterm MobaXterm is an enhanced Linux terminal with an X server and a set of Unix commands (GNU/Cygwin) packaged in a single portable exe file. What this means is that you can run Linux from within Windows using a single file -- very convenient for developers or users on the go. Rainmeter Rainmeter is a Windows customization application that allows you to expand your desktop with an expandable library of useful tools, including handy notes and application launchers, weather and feeds from the web, system status and more....<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091104_mobaxterm_and_rainmeter.htm">'Mobaxterm', and 'Rainmeter'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/10/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081008_process_lasso_and_file_shield.htm" title="related: single">'Process Lasso', and 'File Shield'</a><br> <i>2008/12/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081224_install_linux_on_a_usb_drive_and_copy_wipe.htm" title="related: linux">'Install Linux On A USB Drive', and 'Copy Wipe'</a><br> <i>2008/07/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080725_translate_and_video_cube.htm" title="related: single">'Translate.Net', and 'Video Cube'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=single">single</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mobaxterm">mobaxterm</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=linux">linux</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=file">file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rainmeter">rainmeter</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-04T10:54:39-05:00 'Mobaxterm', and 'Rainmeter' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091103_10_of_internet_explorer_users_jump_ship_report.htm Microsoft's share of the Internet browser market has fallen by almost a tenth in the space of one year. The lost share has been split between Firefox, Safari and Google's new Chrome browser. (Source: informationweek.com) Monitoring firm Net Applications has just released its browser statistics for October. While some reports are concentrating on the changes since September, which saw Internet Explorer drop by just one percentage point, the trends are much more striking when comparing October 2009 to October 2008. Firefox Does Most Damage During that one year period the percentage of Internet ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091103_10_of_internet_explorer_users_jump_ship_report.htm">10% Of Internet Explorer Users Jump Ship: Report</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090323_internet_explorer_8_rc1_response_underwhelming.htm" title="related: firefox">Internet Explorer 8 RC1 Response 'Underwhelming'</a><br> <i>2009/02/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090202_internet_explorer_loses_ground_in_browser_battle.htm" title="related: safari">Internet Explorer Loses Ground in Browser Battle</a><br> <i>2009/09/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090903_google_chrome_to_be_default_web_browser_on_sony_vaio_pcs.htm" title="related: chrome">Google Chrome to be Default Web Browser on Sony VAIO PCs</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20explorer">internet explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=firefox">firefox</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chrome">chrome</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=safari">safari</a> John Lister 2009-11-03T10:31:19-05:00 10% Of Internet Explorer Users Jump Ship: Report http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091103_ms_uses_twitter_action_center_to_resolve_win7_issues_fast.htm A large part of the reason Microsoft's Windows 7 promises to be successful is because it won't be all that long before support for the very popular Windows XP ends -- somewhere around 2-3 years from now. So, how good is support for Windows 7 today? Microsoft recently took the opportunity to announce some of the best features behind its Windows 7 troubleshooting apparatus. It starts with something called "Action Center," the Redmond-based firm's new technical support system. According to Microsoft general manager of product quality and online support Lori Bronwell, Action Center includes over ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091103_ms_uses_twitter_action_center_to_resolve_win7_issues_fast.htm">MS Uses Twitter, Action Center to Resolve Win7 Issues Fast</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/05/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090521_ms_announces_netflix_deal_media_center_streaming.htm" title="related: center">MS Announces Netflix Deal, Media Center Streaming</a><br> <i>2009/10/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091009_win7_euro_edition_to_offer_choice_of_12_browsers.htm" title="related: system">Win7 Euro Edition to Offer Choice of 12 Browsers</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_compatibility_scheme_aims_to_overcome_vista_stigma.htm" title="related: center">Win7 Compatibility Scheme: Aims to Overcome Vista Stigma</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=action%20center">action center</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bennett">bennett</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=troubleshooting">troubleshooting</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=manager">manager</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-04T10:58:38-05:00 MS Uses Twitter, Action Center to Resolve Win7 Issues Fast http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091103_legendary_pc_game_doom_now_available_on_iphone.htm Apple's iPhone continues its assault on the Nintendo DS with the release of id Software's legendary shooter, Doom. Originally released in 1994, the game still looks great on Apple's uber-popular smartphone. The original Doom was released on PC in 1993. It wasn't the first first-person shooter (FPS) -- that distinction arguably belongs to id's own Wolfenstein 3D, released in 1992 -- but it might just be the most memorable. The game's storyline wasn't exactly Shakespeare (futuristic teleportation experiments on Mars go wrong, unleashing hell's minions on unsuspecting space marines), but it ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091103_legendary_pc_game_doom_now_available_on_iphone.htm">Legendary PC Game 'Doom' Now available on iPhone</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/">Mobile</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/industry/2009/20090428_iraq_war_video_game_killed_after_fierce_protest.htm" title="related: game">Iraq War Video Game Killed After Fierce Protest</a><br> <i>2009/01/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20090121_palms_pre_set_to_compete_with_iphone.htm" title="related: iphone">Palm's 'Pre' Set to Compete with iPhone</a><br> <i>2009/09/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090903_iphone_not_the_jackpot_that_att_had_hoped_report_says.htm" title="related: iphone">iPhone: Not the Jackpot that AT&T had Hoped, Report Says</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=doom">doom</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=game">game</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=iphone">iphone</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=id">id</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wolfenstein">wolfenstein</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-03T10:25:23-05:00 Legendary PC Game 'Doom' Now available on iPhone http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091103_win_macro_and_registry_life.htm Win Macro WinMacro is a simple Macro recorder/player for Windows. It can record whatever you do on your computer, and then 'replay' it. It doesn't record video, instead WinMacro uses Windows hooking mechanisms to monitor your mouse and keyboard events, and allows you to re-execute those same commands by automoation. This is a huge time saver if you ever need to do repetitive tasks. Registry Life Registry Life helps correct errors in the Windows registry, increasing the working speed and stability of the system. It's a ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091103_win_macro_and_registry_life.htm">'Win Macro', and 'Registry Life'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/07/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070711_win_macro_and_wavosaur.htm" title="related: winmacro">'Win Macro', and 'Wavosaur'</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091002_quickpaste_and_registry_wizard.htm" title="related: registry">'QuickPaste', and 'Registry Wizard'</a><br> <i>2006/11/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20061116_xampp_and_auto_hotkey.htm" title="related: macro">'Xampp', and 'Auto Hotkey'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=registry">registry</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=winmacro">winmacro</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=record">record</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=macro">macro</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-03T10:30:40-05:00 'Win Macro', and 'Registry Life' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091102_spammer_ordered_to_pay_facebook_711m_but_is_it_enough.htm Facebook won an unprecedented $711 million dollar legal victory over one of the world's most notorious spammers, Stanford Wallace. While many feel that the triumph over Wallace is a just legal victory, critics argue that the decision could actually help spammers. Spam King Forced to Abdicate Throne Late last week, Judge Jeremy Fogel ordered Sanford Wallace to pay $711 million in damages for flooding Facebook with unwanted spam messages. Dubbed the "Spam King", Wallace would assume control of a victim's account and post dubious wall messages. (Source: computerworld.com) The posts, which began ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091102_spammer_ordered_to_pay_facebook_711m_but_is_it_enough.htm">Spammer Ordered to Pay Facebook $711M, But is it Enough?</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090220_can_facebook_be_trusted_in_wake_of_tos_debacle.htm" title="related: facebook">Can Facebook be Trusted in Wake of TOS Debacle?</a><br> <i>2009/10/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091021_twitter_facebook_now_available_via_microsofts_xbox_live.htm" title="related: facebook">Twitter, Facebook Now Available Via Microsoft's Xbox Live</a><br> <i>2009/01/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090130_spam_to_reach_all_time_high_in_2009.htm" title="related: spam">Spam to Reach All-Time High in 2009</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=spam">spam</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wallace">wallace</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=spammers">spammers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=court%20ruling">court ruling</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-11-03T10:31:53-05:00 Spammer Ordered to Pay Facebook $711M, But is it Enough? http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091102_fccs_net_neutrality_powers_remain_questionable.htm It remains unclear whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be able to bring its proposed net neutrality rules into force. Another politician has launched a bid to block the FCC from further regulating the net, while an Internet carrier claims the commission doesn't have the legal power to bring the rules into force. Last week, the FCC voted unanimously to adopt plans for new rules enforcing the existing principle of net neutrality. The overall idea is that Internet carriers should treat all traffic equally. In practice that could mean cable firms and ISPs would not be ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091102_fccs_net_neutrality_powers_remain_questionable.htm">FCC's Net Neutrality Powers Remain Questionable</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/">Politics</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091027_fcc_backs_net_neutrality_rule_making_process_begins.htm" title="related: fcc">FCC Backs Net Neutrality; Rule-Making Process Begins</a><br> <i>2009/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090923_fcc_to_formalize_net_neutrality_laws_draws_fire.htm" title="related: fcc">FCC to Formalize Net Neutrality Laws, Draws Fire</a><br> <i>2008/02/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20080220_politicians_launch_another_net_neutrality_bid.htm" title="related: net neutrality">Politicians Launch Another Net Neutrality Bid</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fcc">fcc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=net%20neutrality">net neutrality</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=federal%20communications%20commission">federal communications commission</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rules">rules</a> John Lister 2009-11-02T11:06:57-05:00 FCC's Net Neutrality Powers Remain Questionable http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091102_zumas_revenge_adventure.htm Description Survive a newly evolved world of Zuma where evil tiki bosses rule the land in Zuma's Revenge! Conquer 60 levels by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Stay sharp and avoid hidden traps as you match three or more balls to make them disappear. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; battle six imposing tiki bosses, and guide your agile amphibian to victory! Key Features Stay Sharp And Avoid Hidden Traps! Conquer 60 Adventure Levels! Try New Explosive Power Ups! Can YOU Defeat The Tiki Bosses? Requirements OS: Windows XP, Vista Memory:...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091102_zumas_revenge_adventure.htm">Zuma's Revenge! - Adventure</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tiki%20bosses">tiki bosses</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=stay%20sharp">stay sharp</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hidden%20traps">hidden traps</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=zuma">zuma</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=traps">traps</a> Dennis Faas 2009-11-02T11:06:56-05:00 Zuma's Revenge! - Adventure http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091102_style_7_and_lifehacker_complete_guide_to_windows_7.htm Style 7 Style 7 is a Windows 7 theme generator. It uses the default Microsoft Aero theme as a base and generates a new theme using blackbox styles created with a single, simple, human-readable, configuration file. Thousands are readily available for download. Lifehacker Complete Guide To Windows 7 Windows 7 is finally ready for widespread, public consumption. This guide will take you straight through from system requirements and upgrading your PC to highlighting Windows 7's best new features. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091102_style_7_and_lifehacker_complete_guide_to_windows_7.htm">'Style 7', and 'Lifehacker Complete Guide To Windows 7'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/07/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070726_desktop_drape_and_context_style_switcher.htm" title="related: style">'Desktop Drape', and 'Context Style Switcher'</a><br> <i>2006/05/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20060504_folder2mypc_and_services_guide_for_windows_xp.htm" title="related: guide">'Folder2mypc', and 'Services Guide For Windows Xp'</a><br> <i>2007/05/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070501_folder_guide_and_cursorus.htm" title="related: guide">'Folder Guide', and 'Cursorus'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=theme">theme</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=style">style</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=guide">guide</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-02T11:02:06-05:00 'Style 7', and 'Lifehacker Complete Guide To Windows 7' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091030_win7_upgrade_trick_breaches_license_says_ms.htm Many users are taking up the offer for Windows 7 Upgrade, which requires the user to have a pre-existing, legitimate copy of Windows 2000, XP, or Vista already pre-installed on the user's machine. However, Microsoft has recently confirmed it is technically possible to install an upgrade-only edition of Windows 7 on a machine that doesn't already have another version of Windows pre-installed. That said, the firm has also pointed out that doing so is an illegal breach of licensing conditions. Several websites have printed what they describe as 'workarounds', which use an upgrade disc to ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091030_win7_upgrade_trick_breaches_license_says_ms.htm">Win7 Upgrade Trick 'Breaches License,' Says MS</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_win7_not_worth_120_upgrade_critics_suggest.htm" title="related: upgrade">Win7 Not Worth $120 Upgrade, Critics Suggest</a><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090806_most_businesses_wont_upgrade_to_win7_report_suggests.htm" title="related: upgrade">Most Businesses Won't Upgrade to Win7, Report Suggests</a><br> <i>2009/10/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091006_free_win7_upgrade_taxed_with_surcharge_by_manufacturers.htm" title="related: upgrade">'Free' Win7 Upgrade Taxed with Surcharge by Manufacturers</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=upgrade">upgrade</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=license">license</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=machine">machine</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=version">version</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a> John Lister 2009-10-30T10:59:08-05:00 Win7 Upgrade Trick 'Breaches License,' Says MS http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091030_hidden_win7_app_turns_pc_into_wifi_hotspot_sort_of.htm An unfinished feature has been discovered lurking within Windows 7, which would allow a regular laptop computer to be transformed into a wireless access point. The "secret" WiFi feature is not a foreign or accidental creation, however. Microsoft crafted "Virtual WiFi" in an effort to "virtualize" one wireless card as separate adapters for several different devices. Original efforts to forge ahead with "Virtual WiFi" were halted in 2006, when the project was discontinued. However, the work has apparently made a grand re-entrance with Windows 7, now known as Native 802.11 Virtual Wireless ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091030_hidden_win7_app_turns_pc_into_wifi_hotspot_sort_of.htm">Hidden Win7 App Turns PC into WiFi HotSpot, Sort Of</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090224_proposed_bill_requires_isps_2_year_data_retention.htm" title="related: wifi">Proposed Bill Requires ISPs 2 Year Data Retention</a><br> <i>2008/03/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2008/20080317_hacking_aint_so_heartless_anymore.htm" title="related: wireless">Hacking Ain't So 'Heartless' Anymore</a><br> <i>2009/04/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090427_windows_7_premium_to_support_windows_xp_mode_xpm.htm" title="related: virtual">Windows 7 Premium to Support Windows XP Mode (XPM)</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wireless">wireless</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual%20wifi">virtual wifi</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=connectify">connectify</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=app">app</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=different">different</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-30T10:43:11-05:00 Hidden Win7 App Turns PC into WiFi HotSpot, Sort Of http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091030_comodo_internet_security_and_dotmobi.htm Comodo Internet Security Comodo Internet Security (CIS) is a free, multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out of your PC. Built from the ground up with your security in mind, CIS offers 360 degrees of protection by combining powerful antivirus support, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, and an advanced host intrusion prevention system called Defense+. Unlike the stripped down versions of commercial software that other software vendors offer for free, this is the full, completely functional version of the product. ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091030_comodo_internet_security_and_dotmobi.htm">'Comodo Internet Security', and 'Dotmobi'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/09/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070906_comodo_free_firewall_and_comodo_antivirus.htm" title="related: comodo">'Comodo Free Firewall', and 'Comodo Antivirus'</a><br> <i>2009/06/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090616_free_sshd_and_google_squared.htm" title="related: free">'Free SSHd', and 'Google Squared'</a><br> <i>2009/05/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090506_dedicated_server_disk_wipes_and_free_meter.htm" title="related: free">'Dedicated Server Disk Wipes', and 'Free Meter'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20security">internet security</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=free">free</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=comodo">comodo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cis">cis</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=dotmobi">dotmobi</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-11-02T10:17:26-05:00 'Comodo Internet Security', and 'Dotmobi' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091029_win7_signature_pcs_zero_bloatware_ms_promises.htm In its attempt to make Windows 7 a success and build a successful chain of retail stores, Microsoft has declared war on one of the most annoying parts of buying a new PC: bloatware. Bloatware -- known less charitably as crapware -- is trial software which PC manufacturers include with new computers. To the manufacturers and developers it's a great deal: the manufacturers get some bonus content while the developers can expose their products to new computer buyers. However, many users find the programs useless and unwanted; they usually come with limited functionality until the full edition is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091029_win7_signature_pcs_zero_bloatware_ms_promises.htm">Win7 'Signature' PCs: Zero Bloatware, MS Promises</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090701_win7_free_upgrade_policy_caveats_and_restrictions.htm" title="related: machines">Win7: Free Upgrade Policy Caveats and Restrictions</a><br> <i>2007/07/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2007/20070725_wal_marts_298_pc.htm" title="related: bloatware">Wal-Mart's $298 PC</a><br> <i>2009/10/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091016_majority_of_business_pcs_win7_ready_report_suggests.htm" title="related: machines">Majority of Business PCs Win7 Ready, Report Suggests</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bloatware">bloatware</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chain">chain</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=machines">machines</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=applications">applications</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=trial">trial</a> John Lister 2009-10-29T10:49:59-05:00 Win7 'Signature' PCs: Zero Bloatware, MS Promises http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091029_ms_cancels_family_guy_not_fit_for_windows_brand.htm Despite attempts to make itself 'cool' again alongside tacky launch parties for the new Win7 operating system, Microsoft is looking a bit silly this morning after it announced it would cancel a joint television project with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Family Guy is an animated tongue-in-cheek comedy that is known for saying the things some of us think to ourselves but rarely have the courage to say. It insults just about any ethnic, racial, gender, or nationalist group on a week-by-week basis. Microsoft: Show Too Controversial That's part of the reason it's so popular, which is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091029_ms_cancels_family_guy_not_fit_for_windows_brand.htm">MS Cancels Family Guy: 'Not Fit for Windows Brand'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091014_win7_to_hit_prime_time_tv_with_family_guy_pact.htm" title="related: macfarlane">Win7 to hit Prime Time TV with Family Guy Pact</a><br> <i>2009/10/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091020_xp_expiry_will_push_firms_to_win7_experts_say.htm" title="related: operating system">XP Expiry Will Push Firms to Win7, Experts Say</a><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090306_swap_health_records_with_google_family_friends.htm" title="related: family">Swap Health Records with Google, Family, Friends</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=macfarlane">macfarlane</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=family">family</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=seth">seth</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=creator">creator</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-30T10:59:09-05:00 MS Cancels Family Guy: 'Not Fit for Windows Brand' http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091029_crossloop_and_applications_priority_master.htm CrossLoop CrossLoop is a program that allows you to connect to remote PCs over a network (such as the Internet). It allows you to share the screen and control the mouse and keyboard -- all is as if you are working side by side at the same PC. This is especially convenient when you need to show a friend how to use a PC but can't explain it over the phone. Applications Priority Master Applications Priority Master is a program that allows you to pre-define CPU priority for specific programs -- before you launch them. This is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091029_crossloop_and_applications_priority_master.htm">'CrossLoop', and 'Applications Priority Master'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090429_secret_drive_and_show_my_pc.htm" title="related: pc">'Secret Drive', and 'Show My Pc'</a><br> <i>2009/10/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091009_remote_desktop_manager_and_keepass_password_safe.htm" title="related: share">'Remote Desktop Manager', and 'KeePass Password Safe'</a><br> <i>2009/09/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090924_resources_extract_and_prevent.htm" title="related: share">'Resources Extract', and 'Prevent'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=crossloop">crossloop</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=applications%20priority%20master">applications priority master</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cpu">cpu</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-29T10:36:49-05:00 'CrossLoop', and 'Applications Priority Master' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091028_report_win7_uses_20_less_power_extends_battery.htm Unless you've been sleeping in a cave this past week, you're aware that Microsoft's Windows 7 is now available. And, of course, everyone is asking the question, "is it worth the upgrade?" For those of you who frequently rely on your laptop battery, the answer might be yes. It's a problem PC makers have yet to completely overcome: short laptop battery lives. Even as computers get lighter, thinner, and faster, the amount of time they can survive "off the cord," so to speak, is rarely over a few hours. Win 7 Cuts Power Usage by 20% Giving that short life a boost in the arm is Windows 7, which ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091028_report_win7_uses_20_less_power_extends_battery.htm">Report: Win7 Uses 20% Less Power; Extends Battery</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090729_ms_intel_could_double_windows_7_performance.htm" title="related: intel">MS, Intel Could Double Windows 7 Performance</a><br> <i>2009/09/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090902_win7_demo_shows_significant_battery_life_versus_vista_xp.htm" title="related: power">Win7: Demo Shows Significant Battery Life versus Vista, XP</a><br> <i>2009/01/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090112_microsoft_earned_1_5b_from_vista_capable_pcs_claims_expert.htm" title="related: intel">Microsoft Earned $1.5B from Vista Capable PCs, Claims Expert</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=intel">intel</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=power">power</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=laptop%20battery">laptop battery</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-28T10:41:12-05:00 Report: Win7 Uses 20% Less Power; Extends Battery http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/2009/20091028_japan_expo_robots_fold_laundry_plus_indoor_rain.htm As part of the Japanese Science and Technology Agency's "Erato" project, students at Keio University have created a robot designed to alleviate the burden of performing one specific household chore: folding the laundry. Visitors at the Digital Contents Expo in Tokyo were greeted with a plethora of new tech-based innovations this year. The exhibitors demonstrated ideas that were necessary, practical and futuristic. Foldy the Robot Folder For example, "Foldy" the robot works with a camera mounted above a flat surface, like an ironing board. A person comes along and places an article of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/2009/20091028_japan_expo_robots_fold_laundry_plus_indoor_rain.htm">Japan Expo: Robots Fold Laundry, Plus Indoor Rain</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/">Science</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/12/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gadgets/2007/20071205_japanese_robots_amaze_the_world.htm" title="related: robot">Japanese Robots Amaze The World</a><br> <i>2008/04/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/2008/20080425_a_sneak_peek_at_the_high_school_world_robotics_competition.htm" title="related: robot">A Sneak Peek at the High School World Robotics Competition</a><br> <i>2006/10/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/science/2006/20061006_microsoft_home_technology_of_the_future.htm" title="related: robot">Microsoft Home: Technology of the Future</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=robot">robot</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=digital%20contents%20expo">digital contents expo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual">virtual</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-28T10:32:01-05:00 Japan Expo: Robots Fold Laundry, Plus Indoor Rain http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091028_new_domain_names_to_have_non_english_characters.htm The body that controls the way website addresses work plans to allow non-English characters to be used in domain names. The move follows increasing demand for the change, thanks to the rapid growth of Internet use in largely non-English-speaking countries, like China. At the moment, the only characters allowed in domain names are those in the Latin alphabet; that is to say, those used in languages such as English, French and German. Those who use languages based on other alphabets, such as Russian or Chinese, must use special software that lets them type on keyboards (with their own ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091028_new_domain_names_to_have_non_english_characters.htm">New Domain Names To Have Non-English Characters</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/07/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20080704_who_could_hack_web_regulators.htm" title="related: icann">Who Could Hack Web Regulators?</a><br> <i>2007/11/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2007/20071120_multi_lingual_internet_a_step_closer.htm" title="related: icann">Multi-lingual Internet a Step Closer</a><br> <i>2008/06/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20080630_major_changes_on_cards_for_website_address_system.htm" title="related: icann">Major Changes On Cards For Website Address System</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=icann">icann</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=latin%20alphabet">latin alphabet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=domain">domain</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=languages">languages</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=english">english</a> John Lister 2009-10-29T10:49:57-05:00 New Domain Names To Have Non-English Characters http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091028_alvo_and_computer_virus_tutorial.htm Alvo Alvo is a tiny stand alone DOS program that encrypts and decrypts any kind of file with a very safe and fast 'csprng' algorithm. Interested?Click the link and Alvo's makers explain the idea with step-by-step screen shots. If you're a math / stats / computer-science geek, you'll appreciate how the algorithm for Alvo came about via the main page. Computer Virus Tutorial 'Computer Virus Tutorial' is an informative tutorial on computer viruses that explains what a computer virus is, a history of computer viruses, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091028_alvo_and_computer_virus_tutorial.htm">'Alvo', and 'Computer Virus Tutorial'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091023_wireless_net_view_and_boxee.htm" title="related: algorithm">'Wireless Net View', and 'Boxee'</a><br> <i>2008/10/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081001_moba_live_cd_and_introduction_to_computer_science_stanford.htm" title="related: computer">'Moba Live Cd', and 'Introduction To Computer Science - ...</a><br> <i>2007/01/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070126_fire_ftp_and_wink.htm" title="related: tutorial">'Fire Ftp', and 'Wink'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=alvo">alvo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=algorithm">algorithm</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tutorial">tutorial</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer%20virus%20tutorial">computer virus tutorial</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-28T10:52:47-05:00 'Alvo', and 'Computer Virus Tutorial' http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091027_fcc_backs_net_neutrality_rule_making_process_begins.htm The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has backed plans to introduce laws on net neutrality. Unfortunately, they face political and legal challenges which appear to have the support of major Internet carriers. In a unanimous vote, the five-strong commission agreed to give force to the principles of net neutrality: that Internet providers treat all legal Internet traffic equally. That would outlaw practices such as slowing down access to people using peer-to-peer file-sharing, or blocking applications from running on cellphone networks. The vote doesn't guarantee the rules will come into ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/2009/20091027_fcc_backs_net_neutrality_rule_making_process_begins.htm">FCC Backs Net Neutrality; Rule-Making Process Begins</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/politics/">Politics</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090923_fcc_to_formalize_net_neutrality_laws_draws_fire.htm" title="related: net neutrality">FCC to Formalize Net Neutrality Laws, Draws Fire</a><br> <i>2008/02/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20080220_politicians_launch_another_net_neutrality_bid.htm" title="related: net neutrality">Politicians Launch Another Net Neutrality Bid</a><br> <i>2008/04/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/your_rights/2008/20080423_isps_ditch_net_neutrality_hearing.htm" title="related: net">ISPs Ditch Net Neutrality Hearing</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=net%20neutrality">net neutrality</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rules">rules</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=legal">legal</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fcc">fcc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=commission">commission</a> John Lister 2009-10-27T10:18:20-05:00 FCC Backs Net Neutrality; Rule-Making Process Begins http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091027_users_backlash_over_facebook_news_feeds.htm Many Facebook users who've been signed off over the weekend will be surprised this Monday morning by a homepage makeover, including revised status updates and a revamped News Feed. Unfortunately, most users are cringing, rather than celebrating the changes. The News Feed has been updated so that posts and status updates with plenty of comments -- often in the form of "likes" (sadly, there's no "dislike" option) -- will get priority when the site's algorithm decides which updates to display on your home page. It means that those comments creating the biggest buzz amongst your friends won't ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091027_users_backlash_over_facebook_news_feeds.htm">Users Backlash over Facebook 'News' Feeds</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090313_teen_files_3m_defamation_lawsuit_against_facebook.htm" title="related: social networking">Teen Files $3M Defamation Lawsuit Against Facebook</a><br> <i>2009/03/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090312_new_facebook_mixes_more_ads_with_content.htm" title="related: news feed">New Facebook Mixes More Ads With Content</a><br> <i>2007/11/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2007/20071126_facebook_ad_system_slammed_for_privacy_invasion.htm" title="related: news feed">Facebook Ad System Slammed for Privacy Invasion</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=news%20feed">news feed</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=status%20updates">status updates</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=social%20networking">social networking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=week">week</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-28T10:52:46-05:00 Users Backlash over Facebook 'News' Feeds http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091027_yahoo_pulls_killswitch_on_geocities_hosting.htm One of the Internet's most popular free web hosting services, GeoCities, is closing down for good. Yahoo, which has owned the service for the last decade, announced in April it planned on shutting off the pages remaining in operation, and yesterday the lights went down on GeoCities for the very last time. Started back in 1994 under the title "Beverly Hills Internet," GeoCities early on adopted an operating design that emulated its name. For example, a site about celebrities might fall under the city-themed title "Hollywood," while those constructed for the purposes of blogging about PC ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091027_yahoo_pulls_killswitch_on_geocities_hosting.htm">Yahoo Pulls Killswitch on Geocities Hosting</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/01/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090116_yahoo_connect_tv_more_details_unveiled.htm" title="related: yahoo">Yahoo Connect TV: More Details Unveiled</a><br> <i>2009/02/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090223_yahoo_ceo_seeks_executive_shakeup_rumors_suggest.htm" title="related: yahoo">Yahoo CEO Seeks Executive Shakeup, Rumors Suggest</a><br> <i>2009/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091007_hotmail_phishing_scam_also_targets_gmail_yahoo_mail.htm" title="related: yahoo">Hotmail Phishing Scam Also Targets Gmail, Yahoo Mail</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=geocities">geocities</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=yahoo">yahoo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=service">service</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pages">pages</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=free">free</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-27T13:21:08-05:00 Yahoo Pulls Killswitch on Geocities Hosting http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091027_text_converter_and_image_converter.htm Text Converter With Text Converter, you can change Text Files by replacing, deleting, inserting text or lines at special locations. You can also change the notation, customize HTML options and much, much more. The output can be carried out as text, image or HTML document. Image Converter Image Converter is a useful, free utility that allows you to modify picture settings lickity-split. With only one click you can change the size of pictures, cut pictures to size, add watermarks, change the color values, convert pictures ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091027_text_converter_and_image_converter.htm">'Text Converter', and 'Image Converter'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090828_text_on_9_and_live_edge.htm" title="related: text">'Text On 9', and 'Live Edge'</a><br> <i>2008/08/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080811_monitorinfoview_and_video_4_web_converter.htm" title="related: converter">'MonitorInfoView', and 'Video 4 Web Converter'</a><br> <i>2009/03/18</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090318_kidsmenu_and_simpo_pdf_to_text.htm" title="related: text">'Kidsmenu', and 'Simpo Pdf To Text'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=text">text</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=converter">converter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=image">image</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=html">html</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pictures">pictures</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-27T10:22:03-05:00 'Text Converter', and 'Image Converter' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091026_5_reasons_why_win7_should_be_a_success.htm Windows Vista was perhaps the biggest disappointment in Microsoft's history. So, what did the Redmond-based company do to improve upon their past mistakes, and how is Windows 7 better than Windows Vista? Windows 7: Improving Upon The Past After the embarrassing Windows Vista debacle, Microsoft and the computer makers realized that they needed to work together to make some necessary changes. Windows 7 therefore improves upon the fundamental changes that came with Vista, making it faster, easier to use and more intuitive. (Source: cnet.com) Close Ties with PC Developers In breaking with past ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091026_5_reasons_why_win7_should_be_a_success.htm">5 Reasons Why Win7 Should be a Success</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_ms_releases_win7_upgrade_advisor_is_your_pc_compatible.htm" title="related: pc">MS Releases Win7 Upgrade Advisor: Is Your PC Compatible?</a><br> <i>2009/10/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091015_survey_majority_of_pc_buyers_plan_to_wait_on_win7.htm" title="related: pc">Survey: Majority of PC Buyers Plan to Wait on Win7</a><br> <i>2009/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090923_rumor_microsoft_to_launch_iphone_like_tablet_pc.htm" title="related: pc">Rumor: Microsoft to launch iPhone-Like Tablet PC</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=starter">starter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista%20debacle">vista debacle</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=development">development</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a> Bill Lindner 2009-10-26T11:31:14-05:00 5 Reasons Why Win7 Should be a Success http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091026_students_lament_win7_files_corrupt_ms_posts_fix.htm In the aftermath of the much-anticipated Windows 7 release, a large number of users are complaining that their copy of Windows 7 downloaded from Digital River will not install correctly. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Digital River is the driving force behind Microsoft's $29.99 Windows 7 upgrade offer to students. Digital River is no stranger to handling Microsoft transactions, as the company fulfilled a similar role when Windows Vista and Office 2007 were released. Problems Recorded Within Hours Users began experiencing problems shortly after downloading their new operating system. One ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091026_students_lament_win7_files_corrupt_ms_posts_fix.htm">Students Lament: Win7 Files Corrupt, MS Posts Fix</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2005/04/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2005/20050419_computer_spontaneously_reboots_during_startup.htm" title="related: error message">Computer spontaneously reboots during Startup?</a><br> <i>2004/06/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2004/20040616_windows_update_xp_wont_download_critical_updates.htm" title="related: error message">Windows Update XP won't download Critical Updates?</a><br> <i>2006/09/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/2006/20060919_nintendo_announces_date_price_and_more_for_wii.htm" title="related: box">Nintendo Announces Date, Price, and More for Wii</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=digital%20river">digital river</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=box">box</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=error%20message">error message</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=format">format</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-26T11:22:11-05:00 Students Lament: Win7 Files Corrupt, MS Posts Fix http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091026_google_bing_to_launch_twitter_facebook_search.htm The battle between Bing and Google has heated up with both sides agreeing to deals with micro-blogging site Twitter. In addition, Microsoft has reached a separate agreement with Facebook, while Google is launching its own, unique search tool for social networking sites. User demand is behind decisions by Microsoft and Google to include social networking in search results. While both search sites update their index of web pages regularly, they still struggle to cope with very recent information such as current events. While both Google and Bing have dedicated searches of news websites, that ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091026_google_bing_to_launch_twitter_facebook_search.htm">Google, Bing to Launch Twitter, Facebook Search</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091007_over_half_of_us_companies_ban_facebook_twitter_survey_says.htm" title="related: twitter">Over Half of US Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter, Survey Says</a><br> <i>2009/10/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091022_report_1_in_5_web_users_tweet_with_twitter.htm" title="related: google">Report: 1 in 5 Web Users Tweet with Twitter</a><br> <i>2009/04/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090430_google_profile_control_how_others_see_you_via_google.htm" title="related: social networking">Google Profile: Control How Others See You Via Google</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=social%20networking">social networking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bing">bing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a> John Lister 2009-10-27T13:21:10-05:00 Google, Bing to Launch Twitter, Facebook Search http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091026_fishdom_spooky_splash.htm Description Build up your spooky Fishdom! Create the eerie atmosphere of an underwater haunted house with witches, vampires and ghosts in your aquarium. Have fun taking care of quirky tropical fishies and adding boo-tiful accessories to the virtual aquarium of your dreams! Win trophies as you polish your aquarium design skills in this brilliant match-3 sequel! Get splashed with Fishdom fun! Key Features Spooky Match-3 Fun! Almost 100 Boo-tiful Fish And Accessories! Unlimited Number Of Tanks To Create And Design! Your Aquarium Can Be Your Screensaver! Requirements OS: Windows 2000/NT, XP, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091026_fishdom_spooky_splash.htm">Fishdom: Spooky Splash</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=aquarium">aquarium</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=spooky">spooky</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fishdom">fishdom</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=create">create</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=boo%2Dtiful">boo-tiful</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-26T11:36:02-05:00 Fishdom: Spooky Splash http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091026_virtualiq_pro_and_wuinstall.htm VirtualIQ Pro VirtualIQ Pro is a dashboard for reducing virtualization complexity, that is simple and easy to use. Use VirtualIQ to manage up to 5 CPUs and 25 virtual machines at no cost. Free download with email registration. WuInstall WuInstall is a command line tool for Windows, which enables you to install windows-updates for a certain workstation in a controlled way by using a command line (DOS) script instead of the standard Windows update functionality over a web browser. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091026_virtualiq_pro_and_wuinstall.htm">'VirtualIQ Pro', and 'WuInstall'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090911_icon_editor_pro_and_recent_folders.htm" title="related: pro">'Icon Editor Pro', and 'Recent Folders'</a><br> <i>2005/08/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2005/20050810_ubcd4win_and_xearth.htm" title="related: pro">'Ubcd4win', and 'Xearth'</a><br> <i>2008/09/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080905_xp_commands_and_top_10_youtube_hacks.htm" title="related: command">'XP Commands', and 'Top 10 Youtube Hacks'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtualiq">virtualiq</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pro">pro</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wuinstall">wuinstall</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=command">command</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-26T11:36:02-05:00 'VirtualIQ Pro', and 'WuInstall' http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2009/20091023_ashampoo_mega_deal_all_software_10.htm Announcing Infopackets.com / Ashampoo $10 Software MEGA Deal! 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Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2009/20091023_ashampoo_mega_deal_all_software_10.htm">Ashampoo Mega Deal -- All Software $10!</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/">Reviews</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2005/10/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2005/20051004_powerup_xp_platinum_2_review.htm" title="related: xp">PowerUp XP Platinum 2 Review</a><br> <i>2005/10/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2005/20051005_magic_defrag_review.htm" title="related: xp">Magic Defrag Review</a><br> <i>2005/03/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2005/20050317_system_restore_and_similar_registry_reverting_utilities_pointless.htm" title="related: xp">System Restore and similar Registry Reverting utilities -- ...</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xp%20vista%20compatible">xp vista compatible</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pages">pages</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=expires">expires</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=office">office</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=est%20ashampoo">est ashampoo</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-23T18:47:44-05:00 Ashampoo Mega Deal -- All Software $10! http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091023_scam_police_unplug_800_nigerian_websites.htm A major anti-corruption crusade has taken shape in Nigeria, formed in the hopes of cracking down on Internet scammers throughout the country. The campaign recently shut down 800 scam websites and busted 18 networks used by email fraudsters. According to Farida Waziri, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, "Over 800 fraudulent email addresses have been identified and shut down. There have also been 18 arrests of high profile syndicates operating cyber-crime organizations." (Source: com.au) Epicenter of Email Scamming Nigeria carries the undesirable reputation of being the ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091023_scam_police_unplug_800_nigerian_websites.htm">Scam Police Unplug 800 Nigerian Websites</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090311_eu_police_to_receive_corporate_hacker_training.htm" title="related: police">EU Police To Receive Corporate Hacker Training</a><br> <i>2008/10/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2008/20081017_win32haxdoor_email_scam_dont_be_fooled.htm" title="related: email">Win32/Haxdoor Email Scam: Don't be Fooled</a><br> <i>2009/01/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090113_police_across_britain_prepare_for_remote_searching_of_home_pcs.htm" title="related: police">Police Across Britain Prepare For Remote Searching of Home ...</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=email%20scamming">email scamming</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=victims">victims</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=police">police</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operation">operation</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=nigerian%20scammers">nigerian scammers</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-23T18:48:34-05:00 Scam Police Unplug 800 Nigerian Websites http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/industry/2009/20091023_isps_internet_usage_based_pricing_unavoidable.htm Some cable and telecommunications providers are trying to return to the days of usage-based pricing for Internet connections. AT However, the FCC wants to adopt new policy that would force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to treat all web traffic equally regardless of how much bandwidth users consume -- and that could result in ISPs changing how they charge for Web access. Philip Dampier, a consumer advocate focusing on technology issues in Rochester, N.Y., was among those who forced Time Warner Cable to shelve a metered Internet pilot program in several cities last year. Dampier says that ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/industry/2009/20091023_isps_internet_usage_based_pricing_unavoidable.htm">ISPs: Internet Usage-Based Pricing 'Unavoidable'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/industry/">Industry</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/11/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20081124_lawsuit_looms_as_internet_providers_use_controversial_marketing_technology.htm" title="related: isps">Lawsuit Looms as Internet Providers use Controversial ...</a><br> <i>2009/04/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/government/2009/20090420_eu_rivals_uk_over_consent_of_behavorial_marketing.htm" title="related: isps">EU Rivals UK over Consent of Behavorial Marketing</a><br> <i>2008/01/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/industry/2008/20080123_time_warner_to_trial_pay_per_use_broadband.htm" title="related: gigabytes">Time Warner to Trial Pay-Per-Use Broadband</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=isps">isps</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=month">month</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=gigabytes">gigabytes</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a> Bill Lindner 2009-10-26T10:11:22-05:00 ISPs: Internet Usage-Based Pricing 'Unavoidable' http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091023_microsoft_ceo_blu_ray_dvd_en_route_to_xbox_360.htm Well over a year since the HD-DVD format bit the dust, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has hinted that a Blu-ray drive could be on its way to the Xbox 360 console. Like its nigh-forgotten HD-DVD add-on, a future Blu-ray player would be an accessory device, and not built-in as with Sony's PlayStation 3. Microsoft's HD-DVD player, which attached to the Xbox 360 via USB cable, launched about three years ago. Back then, the Toshiba-fostered format was an equal challenger with Sony's Blu-ray; although the latter offered greater disc storage capabilities, HD-DVD players were much cheaper and the ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091023_microsoft_ceo_blu_ray_dvd_en_route_to_xbox_360.htm">Microsoft CEO: Blu-Ray DVD En Route to Xbox 360</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/">Xbox 360</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/02/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2008/20080228_microsoft_cuts_hd_dvd_production.htm" title="related: hd-dvd">Microsoft Cuts HD-DVD Production</a><br> <i>2007/06/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2007/20070622_blu_ray_back_on_top_thanks_to_blockbuster.htm" title="related: hd">Blu-ray Back on Top, Thanks to Blockbuster</a><br> <i>2008/01/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2008/20080115_blu_ray_buzzards_circling_hd_dvd.htm" title="related: hd">Blu-ray Buzzards Circling HD-DVD</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=blu%2Dray">blu-ray</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hd%2Ddvd">hd-dvd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ballmer">ballmer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hd">hd</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-23T18:49:58-05:00 Microsoft CEO: Blu-Ray DVD En Route to Xbox 360 http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091023_wireless_net_view_and_boxee.htm Wireless Net View WirelessNetView is a small utility that runs in the background and monitors the activity of wireless networks around you. For each detected network, it displays the following information: SSID, Last Signal Quality, Average Signal Quality, Detection Counter, Authentication Algorithm, Cipher Algorithm, MAC Address, RSSI, Channel Frequency, Channel Number, and more. This is particularly useful if you want to test the signal strength of your networks and to see which networks are on what channel. Boxee On a ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091023_wireless_net_view_and_boxee.htm">'Wireless Net View', and 'Boxee'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/12/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081205_wireless_net_view_and_lansweeper.htm" title="related: signal">'Wireless Net View', and 'Lansweeper'</a><br> <i>2008/05/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080523_world_wide_telescope_and_wireless_key_view.htm" title="related: wireless">'World Wide Telescope', and 'Wireless Key View'</a><br> <i>2009/01/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090107_supercharge_your_wireless_router_and_chromium.htm" title="related: wireless">'Supercharge Your Wireless Router', and 'Chromium'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=networks">networks</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=signal">signal</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wireless">wireless</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tv">tv</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=algorithm">algorithm</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-23T10:31:57-05:00 'Wireless Net View', and 'Boxee' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091022_microsoft_launches_seven_days_of_windows_7_deals.htm Microsoft is running a series of special promotions in the hopes of kick-starting sales of Windows 7. The company will offer a new deal each day in the first week of the system's release. The most high-profile promotion starting today takes place at Best Buy. The store is offering a package, subsidized by Microsoft, which gives users three HP computers -- a desktop, a laptop and a netbook -- plus an LCD monitor, an Internet router and free set-up advice for a total of $1,199. Three PCs for the Price of a Mac Even taking into account that the desktop being offered is a relatively low-spec ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091022_microsoft_launches_seven_days_of_windows_7_deals.htm">Microsoft Launches 'Seven Days Of Windows 7' Deals</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090917_microsoft_unveils_new_ms_office_project_2010.htm" title="related: microsoft">Microsoft Unveils New MS Office Project 2010</a><br> <i>2009/09/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_chief_admits_firm_screwed_up_windows_mobile.htm" title="related: microsoft">Microsoft Chief Admits Firm 'Screwed Up' Windows Mobile</a><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090806_microsoft_windows_7_bug_not_a_showstopper.htm" title="related: computer">Microsoft: Windows 7 Bug 'Not a Showstopper'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=best">best</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=store">store</a> John Lister 2009-10-22T09:49:42-05:00 Microsoft Launches 'Seven Days Of Windows 7' Deals http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091022_how_to_share_a_printer_between_pcs.htm Infopackets Reader Sally B. writes: " Dear Dennis, We purchased an HP OfficeJet 8500 Pro printer to replace an older HP OfficeJet 7200. The 7200 was connected via USB cable to the server computer [and thus, all print requests were sent via the server]. We have been unable to get the Officejet 8500 printer to work on the network. Any tips? " My response: This is one of those questions that could be a "1 in a million" reasons as to why it's not working, but I'll give you a quick checklist of things you can try so you can at least guess where the problem lies: 1. Unplug the old printer and ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091022_how_to_share_a_printer_between_pcs.htm">How to Share a Printer between PCs</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/">Windows Tips</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/31</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090831_color_printing_printed_image_doesnt_match_monitor_color.htm" title="related: print">Color Printing: Printed Image Doesn't Match Monitor Color?</a><br> <i>2008/03/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2008/20080314_light_bulb_went_out_print_a_new_one.htm" title="related: print">Light Bulb Went Out? Print A New One!</a><br> <i>2009/02/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090209_hp_printers_susceptible_to_online_attack.htm" title="related: printer">HP Printers Susceptible to Online Attack</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=print">print</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=via">via</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=printer%20driver">printer driver</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=network">network</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=install">install</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-23T18:49:56-05:00 How to Share a Printer between PCs http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091022_report_1_in_5_web_users_tweet_with_twitter.htm It seems more and more folks are 'tweeting' with Twitter these days. According to a new study, almost 1 in 5 Internet users are using Twitter or a similar service to share personal and work happenings with their friends and colleagues. Helping the incredible rise in Twitter's popularity are Google and Microsoft (via Bing), whose search engines have actually begun indexing Tweets, otherwise known as common status updates. Google, MS Index Filtered Tweets Microsoft announced yesterday it had begun a new beta feature in Bing that provides real-time Tweet updates alongside relevant search ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091022_report_1_in_5_web_users_tweet_with_twitter.htm">Report: 1 in 5 Web Users Tweet with Twitter</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090615_google_plans_twitter_search_spam_likely_to_ensue.htm" title="related: search">Google Plans Twitter Search; Spam Likely to Ensue</a><br> <i>2009/03/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090312_microsoft_pr_firm_twendz_to_track_twitter_tweets.htm" title="related: tweets">Microsoft PR Firm 'Twendz' to Track Twitter Tweets</a><br> <i>2009/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091007_over_half_of_us_companies_ban_facebook_twitter_survey_says.htm" title="related: twitter">Over Half of US Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter, Survey Says</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tweets">tweets</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=status%20updates">status updates</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=search">search</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-22T09:59:32-05:00 Report: 1 in 5 Web Users Tweet with Twitter http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091022_tweet_my_pc_and_commands_in_demand.htm Tweet My Pc Nearly 1 in 5 web users use Twitter or a service similar to Twitter. If you're interested in getting into the action yourself, check out this exciting new program that allows you to control your computer through Tweets. Features include Screenshot, Memory usage, IP address, Custom commands, Reply from TweetMyPC and lots more. Commands In Demand Commands in Demand provides non-technical users with easy access to more than 80 Windows commands and features that can be hard to find or time consuming to acquire. The ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091022_tweet_my_pc_and_commands_in_demand.htm">'Tweet My Pc', and 'Commands In Demand'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/07/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080701_access_your_computer_remotely_and_desk_drive.htm" title="related: access">'Access Your Computer Remotely', and 'Desk Drive'</a><br> <i>2009/09/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090914_predator_and_vistumbler.htm" title="related: access">'Predator', and 'Vistumbler'</a><br> <i>2008/12/31</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081231_pcwin_speaker_record_and_logmein_free.htm" title="related: access">'PCWin Speaker Record', and 'LogMeIn Free'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=access">access</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-22T10:03:57-05:00 'Tweet My Pc', and 'Commands In Demand' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_ms_releases_win7_upgrade_advisor_is_your_pc_compatible.htm With Microsoft's highly-anticipated Windows 7 set for release, the Redmond-based company has finally provided a Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, a tool designed to examine a user's PC in order to determine if it's ready for the new operating system (OS). Microsoft's operating system launches on October 22nd, after at least a year of hype and speculation. Microsoft believes the new OS will bring back the "cool" to PCs running Windows, but early reviews remain skeptical -- some critics, including PC World blogger Jeff Bertolucci, just don't think the upgrade is worth $120. (Source: pcworld.com) New ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_ms_releases_win7_upgrade_advisor_is_your_pc_compatible.htm">MS Releases Win7 Upgrade Advisor: Is Your PC Compatible?</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091015_survey_majority_of_pc_buyers_plan_to_wait_on_win7.htm" title="related: pc">Survey: Majority of PC Buyers Plan to Wait on Win7</a><br> <i>2009/10/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_win7_not_worth_120_upgrade_critics_suggest.htm" title="related: pc">Win7 Not Worth $120 Upgrade, Critics Suggest</a><br> <i>2009/06/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090610_win7_june_release_leaked_memo_suggests.htm" title="related: upgrade">Win7 June Release, Leaked Memo Suggests</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=upgrade%20advisor">upgrade advisor</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-22T10:03:56-05:00 MS Releases Win7 Upgrade Advisor: Is Your PC Compatible? http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_3_reasons_win7_security_is_better_than_vista.htm One of the most anticipated aspects of the forthcoming Windows 7 will be its security features. According to Andrew Storms, director of security operations of nCircle Network Security, three specific security facets are the hot items to look for when first experimenting with Windows 7, due to be released tomorrow. More Secure, Less Bothersome The first new security improvement can be seen in the presentation of security measures. With Vista, people were always being asked to review their decisions via an "are you sure?" window request. With Windows 7, the user controls the extent with which ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091021_3_reasons_win7_security_is_better_than_vista.htm">3 Reasons Win7 Security is Better than Vista</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/10/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2007/20071010_windows_vista_sp1_of_little_use_to_home_users.htm" title="related: usb">Windows Vista SP1 Of Little Use To Home Users</a><br> <i>2009/09/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090911_real_world_stats_only_30_of_pcs_running_vista.htm" title="related: data">'Real-World' Stats: Only 30% of PCs Running Vista</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_compatibility_scheme_aims_to_overcome_vista_stigma.htm" title="related: vista">Win7 Compatibility Scheme: Aims to Overcome Vista Stigma</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security">security</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=usb">usb</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=data">data</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fob">fob</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-21T10:22:42-05:00 3 Reasons Win7 Security is Better than Vista http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091021_twitter_facebook_now_available_via_microsofts_xbox_live.htm Users of Microsoft's popular Xbox Live online gaming community for the Xbox 360 can now interact with friends in that annoying real world outside Halo 3 matchmaking forums. It's good news for the social lives of clammy-skinned basement gamers, but is it worth all that and a bag of chips? For those who don't have an Xbox 360, you can think of Xbox Live as a sort of online operating system for gamers. Anyone who can connect with a wireless or Ethernet cord to a high speed router can get online, allowing them access to all kinds of free game demos, movie trailers, and even gaming guides. Users ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2009/20091021_twitter_facebook_now_available_via_microsofts_xbox_live.htm">Twitter, Facebook Now Available Via Microsoft's Xbox Live</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/">Xbox 360</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090302_microsofts_anti_sexuality_policy_sparks_outrage.htm" title="related: xbox live">Microsoft's Anti-Sexuality Policy Sparks Outrage</a><br> <i>2009/03/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/industry/2009/20090302_facebook_nearly_added_twitter_to_friends_list.htm" title="related: twitter">Facebook Nearly Added Twitter To Friends List</a><br> <i>2007/08/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/xbox_360/2007/20070821_dont_be_shocked_by_this_halo_competitor.htm" title="related: xbox live">Don't Be 'Shocked' By This Halo Competitor</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xbox%20live">xbox live</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=download">download</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-21T10:25:41-05:00 Twitter, Facebook Now Available Via Microsoft's Xbox Live http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091021_rizone_power_tools_and_defrag_drives.htm Rizone Power Tools Rizone's Power Tools update has been released and now includes Repair Tools, Registry Backup and Optimization. The tools now only use 1% processing power when idle and Rizone has optimized the Recycle Bin Monitoring code. Defrag Drives If you need to defragment multiple hard drives or partitions try DefragDrives, an alternative to the standard Windows interface. And it works a whole lot better than the standard Windows interface, allowing options Microsoft didn't think to include. English documentation ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091021_rizone_power_tools_and_defrag_drives.htm">'Rizone Power Tools', and 'Defrag Drives'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090226_tweak_xplorer_and_microsoft_pro_photo_tools_2.htm" title="related: tools">'Tweak Xplorer', and 'Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2'</a><br> <i>2009/06/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090629_power_slave_and_kontrol_pack.htm" title="related: power">'Power Slave', and 'Kontrol Pack'</a><br> <i>2009/05/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090508_power_resizer_and_panda_usb_and_autorun_vaccine.htm" title="related: power">'Power Resizer', and 'Panda USB and Autorun Vaccine'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rizone">rizone</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=power%20tools">power tools</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=standard">standard</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=interface">interface</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-21T10:32:05-05:00 'Rizone Power Tools', and 'Defrag Drives' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091020_symantec_93_of_fake_antivirus_downloads_intentional.htm Security firm Symantec estimates that 93% of computer users who wind up with 'scareware' on their machines have intentionally downloaded it. Symantec also believes some people distributing the scareware could be earning more than a million dollars each year. Scareware involves giving Internet surfers bogus scans of their machines, often triggered by pop-up messages on Internet sites falsely claiming the user's PC is infected. The user is then encouraged to buy a fake antivirus / security program to remove it, though usually this program will be of little use. Symantec says it has found more ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091020_symantec_93_of_fake_antivirus_downloads_intentional.htm">Symantec: 93% of Fake Antivirus Downloads Intentional</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090409_microsoft_warns_against_rising_scareware_threat.htm" title="related: scareware">Microsoft Warns Against Rising Scareware Threat</a><br> <i>2009/03/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090311_third_conficker_worm_wields_most_resilient_yet.htm" title="related: symantec">Third Conficker Worm Wields: Most Resilient Yet</a><br> <i>2009/08/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090812_security_experts_on_august_patch_tuesday_update_now.htm" title="related: user">Security Experts on August Patch Tuesday: Update Now</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=symantec">symantec</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=scareware">scareware</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=research">research</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fake%20antivirus">fake antivirus</a> John Lister 2009-10-20T11:21:40-05:00 Symantec: 93% of Fake Antivirus Downloads Intentional http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091020_xp_expiry_will_push_firms_to_win7_experts_say.htm Although prominent tech research firm Gartner recently reported that Windows 7 is "not a major architectural release," it suggests the imminent expiry of Windows XP should push most businesses to upgrade to the new operating system (OS) within the next two years. In an October 13th presentation discussing the impact of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 (due for release October 22nd), research firm Gartner remarked that Windows 7 is "not a major architectural release," but instead more of an improvement "on top of Windows Vista's architectural changes." In other words, Windows 7 will not ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091020_xp_expiry_will_push_firms_to_win7_experts_say.htm">XP Expiry Will Push Firms to Win7, Experts Say</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090902_win7_demo_shows_significant_battery_life_versus_vista_xp.htm" title="related: xp">Win7: Demo Shows Significant Battery Life versus Vista, XP</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_xp_mode_support_available_win7_launch_day.htm" title="related: vista">Win7 'XP Mode' Support Available Win7 Launch Day</a><br> <i>2009/10/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_win7_not_worth_120_upgrade_critics_suggest.htm" title="related: vista">Win7 Not Worth $120 Upgrade, Critics Suggest</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xp">xp</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=upgrade">upgrade</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=research%20firm">research firm</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-21T10:32:04-05:00 XP Expiry Will Push Firms to Win7, Experts Say http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091020_twitter_offered_500k_for_one_day_banner_ad.htm A marketing firm has offered Twitter $500,000 USD to carry a banner advertisement for just one day. However, the ad to be carried by Twitter is not guaranteed to be accepted because the advertising firm in question has a controversial reputation. The CEO of uSocial, Leon Hill, said of the offer "While half-a-million dollars may seem like a large amount to invest in one banner for one day, we believe that the investment will be more than worth it." (Source: adoimagazine.com) However, Twitter does not currently carry advertising; therefore, even if it wanted to take up this offer, it's ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091020_twitter_offered_500k_for_one_day_banner_ad.htm">Twitter Offered $500k For One-Day Banner Ad</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090421_twitter_survives_oprah_invasion.htm" title="related: twitter">Twitter Survives Oprah Invasion</a><br> <i>2009/06/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090609_twitter_wages_war_on_fake_celebs.htm" title="related: twitter">Twitter Wages War On Fake Celebs</a><br> <i>2009/09/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090915_twitter_clarifies_copyright_ads_still_probable.htm" title="related: twitter">Twitter Clarifies Copyright, Ads Still Probable</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=usocial">usocial</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=carried">carried</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=banner%20advertisement">banner advertisement</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=messages">messages</a> John Lister 2009-10-20T11:15:58-05:00 Twitter Offered $500k For One-Day Banner Ad http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091020_microsoft_photo_story_and_shellrunas.htm Microsoft Photo Story Create slideshows using digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile-based portable device. ShellRunas The command-line Runas utility is handy for launching programs under different accounts, but is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091020_microsoft_photo_story_and_shellrunas.htm">'Microsoft Photo Story', and 'ShellRunas'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090928_restore_zune_features_and_moba_photo.htm" title="related: photo">'Restore Zune Features', and 'Moba Photo'</a><br> <i>2007/02/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070215_driveimage_xml_and_desk_save.htm" title="related: different">'Driveimage Xml', and 'Desk Save'</a><br> <i>2009/09/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090901_double_driver_and_unison_file_synchronization.htm" title="related: different">'Double Driver', and 'Unison File Synchronization'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=photo">photo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=shellrunas">shellrunas</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=runas">runas</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=different">different</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-20T11:20:33-05:00 'Microsoft Photo Story', and 'ShellRunas' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_win7_not_worth_120_upgrade_critics_suggest.htm Microsoft's chief software architect Ray Ozzie believes the company's upcoming operating system (OS) Windows 7 can and will make PCs just as slick and cool as their counterparts at Apple. Unfortunately, some early reviews of the OS suggest it might not be 'cool' enough to justify a $120 upgrade. In an interview with the New York Times late last week, Ozzie bristled at the idea that Windows 7 might change the way people think about PCs and using Microsoft operating systems -- something that in recent years, thanks to an effective Apple campaign making PC users out to be bumbling fools, has ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_win7_not_worth_120_upgrade_critics_suggest.htm">Win7 Not Worth $120 Upgrade, Critics Suggest</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090806_most_businesses_wont_upgrade_to_win7_report_suggests.htm" title="related: upgrade">Most Businesses Won't Upgrade to Win7, Report Suggests</a><br> <i>2009/06/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090626_windows_7_49_upgrade_deal_starts_today.htm" title="related: upgrade">Windows 7 $49 Upgrade Deal Starts Today</a><br> <i>2009/07/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090723_its_official_pc_makers_receive_win7_gold_code.htm" title="related: os">It's Official: PC Makers Receive Win7 'Gold Code'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=upgrade">upgrade</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ozzie">ozzie</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=apple">apple</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-19T10:53:25-05:00 Win7 Not Worth $120 Upgrade, Critics Suggest http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_firefox_susceptable_to_malware_attacks.htm An add-on Microsoft slipped into Mozilla Firefox last February now leaves the browser subject to an attack. The threat is being categorized as a "browse-and-get-owned" situation in which hackers lure users to a compromised website. While Microsoft and Mozilla have been browser rivals for years now, their respective agendas have never been to cause any direct harm to one another. The two companies have an unspoken understanding that marketing campaigns and external advertisements used to lure potential users is the most ethical way to win the battle. Now, Microsoft is being made to look ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091019_firefox_susceptable_to_malware_attacks.htm">Firefox .NET Susceptable to Malware Attacks</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090210_mozilla_ms_tactics_dont_hurt_our_market_share.htm" title="related: firefox">Mozilla: MS Tactics Don't Hurt Our Market Share</a><br> <i>2009/07/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090728_firefox_and_company_may_get_windows_7_exposure.htm" title="related: internet explorer">Firefox And Company May Get Windows 7 Exposure</a><br> <i>2009/03/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090323_internet_explorer_8_rc1_response_underwhelming.htm" title="related: firefox">Internet Explorer 8 RC1 Response 'Underwhelming'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=firefox">firefox</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=net%20framework">net framework</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=add%2Don">add-on</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vulnerability">vulnerability</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20explorer">internet explorer</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-20T11:22:27-05:00 Firefox .NET Susceptable to Malware Attacks http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091019_ghost_in_the_sheet.htm Description Welcome to the afterlife! It's nothing like you've expected. Become a ghost and master your new paranormal skill set, such as Telekinesis and Scary Sounds, to unravel the secrets of your life-after-death adventure! Ghost in the Sheet is a comedy adventure game of supernatural proportions. Mystery, intrigue, comedy and adventure await; aren't you just dying to play? Key Features Master Your New Paranormal Skills! Humorous Mini Games! Solve Puzzles In Any Order! Welcome To The Afterlife! Requirements OS: Windows Vista, XP Memory: 512 MB Microsoft DirectX (free): 8 CPU: P1.4 GHz ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091019_ghost_in_the_sheet.htm">Ghost in the Sheet</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090622_big_kahuna_reef_2.htm" title="related: adventure">Big Kahuna Reef 2</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=adventure">adventure</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=welcome">welcome</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=paranormal">paranormal</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=master">master</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ghost">ghost</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-19T10:55:32-05:00 Ghost in the Sheet http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091019_nhancer_and_icsi_netalyzr.htm Nhancer Nhancer is an advanced Control Panel and Profile Editor for nVidia cards. nVidia's modern graphic cards offer a huge range of settings to optimize the display of games and also of professional applications; some settings can also be used to improve the performance and to resolve rendering errors. nHancer is a tool that empowers both experts and inexperienced users to fully utilize the possibilities of the graphic card. Icsi Netalyzr Netalyzr analyzes various properties of your Internet connection and reports its ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091019_nhancer_and_icsi_netalyzr.htm">'Nhancer', and 'Icsi Netalyzr'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/10/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081029_hd_hacker_and_flash_player_settings_manager.htm" title="related: settings">'Hd Hacker', and 'Flash Player Settings Manager'</a><br> <i>2007/07/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070720_windows_in_a_box_and_kruptos_2.htm" title="related: settings">'Windows In A Box', and 'Kruptos 2'</a><br> <i>2006/07/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20060704_safe_xp_and_media_investigator.htm" title="related: settings">'Safe Xp', and 'Media Investigator'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=nhancer">nhancer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=settings">settings</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=nvidia">nvidia</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=graphic">graphic</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=netalyzr">netalyzr</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-19T10:46:14-05:00 'Nhancer', and 'Icsi Netalyzr' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091016_total_security_2009_total_scam_ransomware.htm What's worse than downloading fake antivirus software and paying to clean your system of a virus that never existed in the first place? How about being locked out of your PC and having your files held for a $79.95 ransom? Malware Peddlers Up the Ante with Ransomware In the past, malware peddlers cashed in after coaxing innocent people into purchasing fake software they don't need. In an effort to spike profits, however, malware scammers are now upping the ante by infecting PCs and demanding users pay a set ransom to retrieve their files and documents. All it takes is 1 wrong click or a visit ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091016_total_security_2009_total_scam_ransomware.htm">Total Security 2009: Total Scam (Ransomware)</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090812_security_experts_on_august_patch_tuesday_update_now.htm" title="related: security">Security Experts on August Patch Tuesday: Update Now</a><br> <i>2009/07/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090707_activex_security_hole_stumps_microsoft.htm" title="related: security">ActiveX Security Hole Stumps Microsoft</a><br> <i>2009/08/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090803_experts_tout_increased_security_of_windows_7.htm" title="related: security">Experts Tout Increased Security of Windows 7</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fake">fake</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security">security</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=files">files</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=antivirus">antivirus</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ransomware">ransomware</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-16T10:04:41-05:00 Total Security 2009: Total Scam (Ransomware) http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091016_amazon_same_day_delivery_convenient_but_costly.htm When you buy something online, sometimes waiting is the hardest part. Waiting several days, a week, or even longer is simply painful for many consumers, particularly as the holiday season approaches -- which is why Amazon announced late yesterday that it would begin shipping packages to homes in seven select cities, arriving the same day. Residents of Boston, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Seattle, and Las Vegas will soon have the opportunity to order and receive goods from Amazon.com in the very same day. It's expected that those living just outside these cities will also be ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091016_amazon_same_day_delivery_convenient_but_costly.htm">Amazon Same Day Delivery: Convenient, But Costly</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090915_twitter_clarifies_copyright_ads_still_probable.htm" title="related: service">Twitter Clarifies Copyright, Ads Still Probable</a><br> <i>2009/10/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091013_police_arrest_woman_after_facebook_poke.htm" title="related: order">Police Arrest Woman after Facebook 'Poke'</a><br> <i>2009/03/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090311_legacy_locker_even_in_death_your_digital_assets_can_live_on.htm" title="related: service">Legacy Locker: Even in Death, your Digital Assets can Live ...</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=service">service</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=order">order</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=goods">goods</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=seattle">seattle</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=amazon%20prime">amazon prime</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-19T10:01:59-05:00 Amazon Same Day Delivery: Convenient, But Costly http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091016_majority_of_business_pcs_win7_ready_report_suggests.htm According to a new study, almost 9 out of 10 PCs currently used by businesses are capable of running Windows 7. That's almost double the equivalent proportion when Vista launched. The figures come from IT assessment firm Softchoice. Rather than conduct an opinion poll, it gathered the information from the actual set-ups of 248 clients with a total of more than 450,000 Windows computers. The research found that 88 per cent of the computers met the minimum specifications for running Windows 7. That compares with a similar study the firm carried out on Vista's release which found just 50 per ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091016_majority_of_business_pcs_win7_ready_report_suggests.htm">Majority of Business PCs Win7 Ready, Report Suggests</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090703_ms_to_offer_3_for_1_win7_deal_report_suggests.htm" title="related: machines">MS to Offer 3-for-1 Win7 Deal: Report Suggests</a><br> <i>2009/07/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090723_its_official_pc_makers_receive_win7_gold_code.htm" title="related: computers">It's Official: PC Makers Receive Win7 'Gold Code'</a><br> <i>2009/06/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090604_win7_release_date_confirmed_se_app_limit_dropped.htm" title="related: machines">Win7: Release Date Confirmed, SE App Limit Dropped</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=machines">machines</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computers">computers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=spec">spec</a> John Lister 2009-10-16T10:34:30-05:00 Majority of Business PCs Win7 Ready, Report Suggests http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091016_hide_app_and_backup_mill.htm Hide App Hide specified applications even as they run using Hide App. Note: the full English description is located down the page using the link below. Backup Mill Backup Mill is a basic file backup program. You can back up your data files on to disk, diskette, CD or DVD using Backup Mill. You can restore any file to any previous version without having to know on which media it is stored on, or in which backup set it is located. You can create unlimited incremental backups. This saves time, backups and restores are very ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091016_hide_app_and_backup_mill.htm">'Hide App', and 'Backup Mill'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/05/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080502_software_virtualization_solution_and_panel_hider.htm" title="related: hide">'Software Virtualization Solution', and 'Panel Hider'</a><br> <i>2009/07/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090730_gfi_backup_2009.htm" title="related: backup">GFI Backup 2009</a><br> <i>2009/09/18</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090918_parted_magic_and_driver_backup.htm" title="related: backup">'Parted Magic', and 'Driver Backup'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hide">hide</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=backup%20mill">backup mill</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=located">located</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=app">app</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=file">file</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-16T10:30:49-05:00 'Hide App', and 'Backup Mill' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091015_survey_majority_of_pc_buyers_plan_to_wait_on_win7.htm A recent survey conducted by online retailer Retrovo reveals that the majority of PC buyers will take a wait-and-see approach before buying Windows 7. Microsoft insists that many of the problems plaguing Windows Vista have been fixed with Windows 7, but that remains to be seen. Of the 448 respondents polled, 47 per cent of the PC users surveyed plan to read reviews of Windows 7 before upgrading their machines to Microsoft's new operating system. About 12 per cent of respondents plan to definitely upgrade and 38 per cent said they would not. A total of 3 per cent responded that they had ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091015_survey_majority_of_pc_buyers_plan_to_wait_on_win7.htm">Survey: Majority of PC Buyers Plan to Wait on Win7</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090923_rumor_microsoft_to_launch_iphone_like_tablet_pc.htm" title="related: pc">Rumor: Microsoft to launch iPhone-Like Tablet PC</a><br> <i>2009/08/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090820_ms_word_injunction_to_have_massive_impact_pc_makers_say.htm" title="related: pc">MS Word Injunction to have 'Massive Impact,' PC Makers Say</a><br> <i>2009/09/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090914_ms_denies_using_explicit_ppc_links_to_promote_bing.htm" title="related: system">MS Denies using Explicit PPC Links to Promote Bing</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=wait">wait</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=survey">survey</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=poll">poll</a> Bill Lindner 2009-10-15T10:35:26-05:00 Survey: Majority of PC Buyers Plan to Wait on Win7 http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091015_ms_all_sidekick_data_recovered_but_damage_done.htm T-Mobile is taking a huge financial hit in the fallout over the Sidekick data loss. But Microsoft, which bears at least part of the responsibility for the mistake, is paying the price with its reputation. As reported earlier this week, the phone network had to admit that some users' data had been permanently lost due to a problem with a server run by Microsoft-owned company, Danger. The handset works by storing data such as contacts and appointments on a remote computer rather than on the phone itself. Microsoft Recovers Lost Data BBC news reports today that Microsoft has in fact recovered ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091015_ms_all_sidekick_data_recovered_but_damage_done.htm">MS: 'All Sidekick Data Recovered,' but Damage Done</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/">Mobile</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091012_sidekick_cloud_computing_data_lost_ms_to_blame.htm" title="related: microsoft">Sidekick Cloud Computing Data Lost, MS to Blame</a><br> <i>2008/07/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2008/20080702_t_mobile_wants_you_to_give_up_your_landline_for_10_month.htm" title="related: t-mobile">T-Mobile Wants You to Give Up Your Landline for $10/month</a><br> <i>2009/04/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090406_t_mobile_samsung_phones_to_adopt_android_os.htm" title="related: t-mobile">T-Mobile, Samsung Phones to Adopt Android OS</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=t%2Dmobile">t-mobile</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=sidekick">sidekick</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phone">phone</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=lost">lost</a> John Lister 2009-10-15T10:14:27-05:00 MS: 'All Sidekick Data Recovered,' but Damage Done http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091015_nircmd_and_blinksync.htm NirCmd NirCmd is a small command-line utility that allows you to do some useful tasks without displaying any user interface. By running NirCmd with simple command-line option, you can write and delete values and keys in the Registry, write values into INI file, dial to your internet account or connect to a VPN network, restart windows or shut down the computer, create shortcut to a file, change the created/modified date of a file, change your display settings, turn off your monitor, open the door of your CD-ROM drive, and more. BlinkSync ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091015_nircmd_and_blinksync.htm">'NirCmd', and 'BlinkSync'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090312_flash_crypt_and_read_memory_dump_files.htm" title="related: file">'Flash Crypt', and 'Read Memory Dump Files'</a><br> <i>2006/12/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20061229_booting_windows_from_a_usb_drive_and_windowless_user_interface.htm" title="related: interface">'Booting Windows From A Usb Drive', and 'Windowless User ...</a><br> <i>2007/09/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070903_bandwidth_vista_and_cc_pdf_converter.htm" title="related: interface">'Bandwidth Vista', and 'Cc Pdf Converter'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=file">file</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=nircmd">nircmd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=interface">interface</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=delete">delete</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=command%2Dline">command-line</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-15T10:32:37-05:00 'NirCmd', and 'BlinkSync' http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2009/20091015_insert_rows_and_columns_in_ms_word_tables.htm A reader recently wrote: [In regard to the article 'Insert Rows and Columns in Tables in MS Word'] ... your article forgets to mention that one must right-click on a cell above or below where the inserted row is to go. There is no Table | Insert menu item in Word 2007. I appreciate what you are doing at this site but this article was confusing because of the omission." My response: I do apologize if you were confused by my article. You are quite correct; I did not mention that you could right-click on a row above or below to insert a row. Note that I said "could" and not "must." Please also ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2009/20091015_insert_rows_and_columns_in_ms_word_tables.htm">Insert Rows and Columns in MS Word Tables</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/">Carol's Corner Office</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2006/10/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2006/20061005_insert_rows_and_columns_in_tables_ms_word.htm" title="related: insert row">Insert Rows and Columns in Tables: MS Word</a><br> <i>2008/08/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2008/20080827_adjust_restore_and_hide_the_qat_in_ms_word_2007.htm" title="related: menu">Adjust, Restore and Hide the QAT in MS Word 2007</a><br> <i>2008/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2008/20080923_add_a_header_to_your_ms_word_2007_documents_easily.htm" title="related: insert">Add a Header to your MS Word 2007 Documents Easily</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=article">article</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=insert%20row">insert row</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=word">word</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=insert%20menu">insert menu</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=menu">menu</a> Carol Bratt 2009-10-18T17:21:40-05:00 Insert Rows and Columns in MS Word Tables http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2009/20091014_ashampoo_burning_studio_9_review.htm Are you confused by the complexities of recording a CD, DVD or Blu-ray? Do you wish you just could tell the computer what you want to do and have it figure out the rest -- without having to decipher or understand all the techy-talk? If so, read on -- because Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 may be just what you need! Introducing: Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 Known for maintaining functionality and without compromising ease-of-use, Ashampoo CD / DVD Burning Studio 9 has changed the way CD / DVD/ Blu-ray recording software works. Instead of spending frustrating hours learning how to use hundreds of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2009/20091014_ashampoo_burning_studio_9_review.htm">Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 Review</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/">Reviews</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/06/18</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2008/20080618_wow_ashampoo_burning_studio_8.htm" title="related: ashampoo burning studio">Wow! Ashampoo Burning Studio 8!</a><br> <i>2007/04/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2007/20070427_ashampoo_burning_studio_7_free_beta_download.htm" title="related: ashampoo burning studio">Ashampoo Burning Studio 7: Free Beta Download!</a><br> <i>2006/03/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/reviews/2006/20060302_ashampoo_burning_studio_6_review.htm" title="related: ashampoo burning studio">Ashampoo Burning Studio 6 Review</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=dvd">dvd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ashampoo%20burning%20studio">ashampoo burning studio</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=movie">movie</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=themes">themes</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=images">images</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-14T19:48:58-05:00 Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 Review http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091014_adobe_matches_microsoft_with_massive_patch_update.htm On the same day Microsoft unloaded a record-breaking 34 fixes, eight of which were listed as critical, Adobe has made a similar gargantuan patch offering. The company, best known for its Reader and Acrobat software, yesterday fixed a total of 29 vulnerabilities, including one labeled critical. That software covered by the fixes includes version 9.1.3 of both Acrobat and Reader, version 8.1.6 of Acrobat for Windows, Mac, and Unix, and version 7.1.3 of Acrobat and Reader for Windows and Mac. Adobe encourages everyone using its programs to download the update, warning users that if they fail to ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091014_adobe_matches_microsoft_with_massive_patch_update.htm">Adobe Matches Microsoft with Massive Patch Update</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/10/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2007/20071025_adobe_acrobat_and_reader_repaired.htm" title="related: acrobat">Adobe Acrobat and Reader Repaired</a><br> <i>2009/09/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090904_windows_patch_due_next_week_all_critical_few_details.htm" title="related: critical">Windows Patch Due Next Week: All 'Critical,' Few Details</a><br> <i>2009/07/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090724_department_of_homeland_security_warns_users_to_disable_flash.htm" title="related: adobe">Department of Homeland Security Warns Users to Disable Flash</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=adobe">adobe</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=acrobat">acrobat</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=version">version</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=update">update</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=critical">critical</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-15T10:35:28-05:00 Adobe Matches Microsoft with Massive Patch Update http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091014_win7_to_hit_prime_time_tv_with_family_guy_pact.htm Apparently, throwing a Windows 7 party in honor of the new Microsoft operating system is not enough. The Fox network has recently announced an exclusive one-night partnership with Microsoft featuring the ever-controversial grown-up cartoon, Family Guy. The idea for the partnership was instigated by Microsoft in the hopes of generating more interest in Windows 7. Special to Air in November The partnership will not be evident during the 9 p.m. Family Guy timeslot, however. Rather, a special half-hour television special, with the working title "Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091014_win7_to_hit_prime_time_tv_with_family_guy_pact.htm">Win7 to hit Prime Time TV with Family Guy Pact</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090306_swap_health_records_with_google_family_friends.htm" title="related: family">Swap Health Records with Google, Family, Friends</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_party_video_viral_but_for_the_wrong_reasons.htm" title="related: operating system">Win7 Party Video Viral, but for the Wrong Reasons</a><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_xp_mode_support_available_win7_launch_day.htm" title="related: operating system">Win7 'XP Mode' Support Available Win7 Launch Day</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=family">family</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=partnership">partnership</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=comedy">comedy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=apparently">apparently</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-14T11:20:14-05:00 Win7 to hit Prime Time TV with Family Guy Pact http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091014_irotate_and_cam_studio.htm Irotate iRotate provides convenient access to the native rotation capabilities present in contemporary display drivers, via a popup menu accessible from the system tray and optional system-wide hotkeys. It's no longer necessary to resort to bloated Windows hacks, additional software layers or phantom drivers to achieve content rotation. In most instances, support is now available directly from the graphics chip manufacturers, who continuously improve and apply quality assurance to their drivers. Cam Studio CamStudio is ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091014_irotate_and_cam_studio.htm">'Irotate', and 'Cam Studio'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/12/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20071221_irotate_and_flextk.htm" title="related: drivers">'Irotate', and 'Flextk'</a><br> <i>2007/06/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070621_xp_detox_wizard_and_driver_max.htm" title="related: drivers">'Xp Detox Wizard', and 'Driver Max'</a><br> <i>2008/12/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081219_who_crashed_and_objmon.htm" title="related: drivers">'Who Crashed', and 'Objmon'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=drivers">drivers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rotation">rotation</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=irotate">irotate</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-14T11:23:24-05:00 'Irotate', and 'Cam Studio' http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091013_police_arrest_woman_after_facebook_poke.htm Shannon Jackson of Hendersonville, Tennessee has been arrested for Facebook "poking" a woman who had filed a legal order of protection against her. The case calls into question the spatial qualities of the Internet and could force today's legal system to better define the many unique functions of social networking. It's not yet known why the order of protection was filed against Jackson, but what we do know is that if the poke is classified in the same category as a phone call, email, instant message, or face-to-face visit, she could be on her way to prison for as long as 11 months and 29 ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091013_police_arrest_woman_after_facebook_poke.htm">Police Arrest Woman after Facebook 'Poke'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090313_teen_files_3m_defamation_lawsuit_against_facebook.htm" title="related: social networking">Teen Files $3M Defamation Lawsuit Against Facebook</a><br> <i>2009/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091007_over_half_of_us_companies_ban_facebook_twitter_survey_says.htm" title="related: facebook">Over Half of US Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter, Survey Says</a><br> <i>2009/09/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090921_facebook_turning_profit_boasts_300m_active_users.htm" title="related: facebook">Facebook: Turning Profit, Boasts 300M Active Users</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=poke">poke</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=jackson">jackson</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=social%20networking">social networking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=order">order</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-13T10:56:05-05:00 Police Arrest Woman after Facebook 'Poke' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20091013_iphone_app_refund_policy_inconsistent.htm Apple has been criticized over its refusal to refund users who buy iPhone applications (app) that don't work properly. In most cases, the firm only gives refunds if the app fails to download correctly, but not if the app itself is faulty. The issue gained attention when it was raised by New York Times blog writer Eric Taub. He complained that the refund policy means users don't have any opportunity to try an app and get their money back if it is of poor quality. (Source: nytimes.com) Apple Refusing Refunds for Broken Apps However, David Coursey of PC World notes that in some cases Apple ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20091013_iphone_app_refund_policy_inconsistent.htm">iPhone App Refund Policy Inconsistent</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/">Apple</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090806_google_boss_quits_apple_board_over_ftc_scrutiny.htm" title="related: app">Google Boss Quits Apple Board over FTC Scrutiny</a><br> <i>2009/05/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090501_apple_to_design_own_chipset_reduce_costs.htm" title="related: money">Apple to Design own Chipset, Reduce Costs</a><br> <i>2009/06/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090623_new_apple_iphone_3gs_1m_sales_defy_recession.htm" title="related: iphone">New Apple iPhone 3GS: 1M+ Sales Defy Recession</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=app">app</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=refund%20policy">refund policy</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=coursey">coursey</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=money">money</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=iphone">iphone</a> John Lister 2009-10-13T10:12:04-05:00 iPhone App Refund Policy Inconsistent http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091013_google_chrome_operating_system_and_default_browser.htm Google Chrome Operating System The Google Chrome operating system is a brand new, free operating system built around the revolutionary Google Chrome browser. The project aim is to provide a lightweight Linux distribution for the best web browsing experience. Default Browser DefaultBrowser allows you set the default web browser for your user profile in Windows XP, without affecting the other users. The list of browsers you see in the Presets are tested and working flawlessly as user defaults. Note that the user interface in ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091013_google_chrome_operating_system_and_default_browser.htm">'Google Chrome Operating System', and 'Default Browser'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090709_winbuilder_and_off_by_one_web_browser.htm" title="related: browser">'Winbuilder', and 'Off By One Web Browser'</a><br> <i>2008/09/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080912_chrome_anonymizer_and_lansweeper.htm" title="related: google chrome">'Chrome Anonymizer', and 'Lansweeper'</a><br> <i>2008/06/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080617_uxtender_and_xero_bank_browser.htm" title="related: browser">'Uxtender', and 'Xero Bank Browser'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=browser">browser</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20chrome">google chrome</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=chrome%20operating">chrome operating</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=default%20browser">default browser</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-13T10:59:52-05:00 'Google Chrome Operating System', and 'Default Browser' http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2009/20091013_change_the_flag_color_in_ms_outlook.htm A reader recently wrote: [A previous article that you submitted] shows how to make a custom tool bar for labeling outlook flags. The article does not tell how to get the flags to be different colors. Please advise." My response: Below you will find the steps to change the Flag color in MS Outlook: Select the messages for which you would like the color to change. Right-click the existing message flag. Click the new flag color that you would like. Changing the Default Flag Color: Changing the default flag color will apply to any new messages that you flag. Existing message flags will not ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2009/20091013_change_the_flag_color_in_ms_outlook.htm">Change the Flag Color in MS Outlook</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/">Carol's Corner Office</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/02/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2008/20080204_find_all_related_messages_ms_outlook.htm" title="related: message">Find all Related Messages: MS Outlook</a><br> <i>2007/10/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2007/20071016_reading_editing_forwarding_a_note_in_outlook.htm" title="related: message">Reading, Editing & Forwarding a Note in Outlook</a><br> <i>2008/06/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2008/20080625_ms_outlook_reminders.htm" title="related: message">MS Outlook Reminders</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=default%20flag%20color">default flag color</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=flags">flags</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=message">message</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=outlook">outlook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=article">article</a> Carol Bratt 2009-10-14T19:48:57-05:00 Change the Flag Color in MS Outlook http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091012_win8_to_have_128_bit_architecture_ms_post_says.htm With Windows 7 on the verge of public release, Microsoft is already in the initial planning stages for its replacement: Windows 8. 128-Bit Architecture The rumor was acknowledged by Microsoft employee Robert Morgan, who confirmed that not only did his employer have a name for the new newest operating system, but that plans have begun for proposed features as well.Among those ideas being bounced around for Win8 is a platform which is set to support a 128-bit architecture.Morgan announced, via his LinkedIn profile that he has been part of several research and development projects. Among these ...<br><br> ... 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Gary McKinnon may soon be making his way across the pond to face charges stateside. For some time McKinnon has been lobbying London's High Court in a desperate attempt to avoid being extradited to America. Unfortunately for McKinnon, the High Court has refused to even hear the case, pointing out that it did not meet "points of law of general public importance." In other words, the case simply doesn't warrant a halt on the extradition. (...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091012_pentagon_nasa_hacker_to_face_extradition.htm">Pentagon, NASA Hacker to Face Extradition</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/08/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2008/20080805_pentagon_hacker_may_soon_face_us_authorities.htm" title="related: extradition">Pentagon Hacker May Soon Face U.S. Authorities</a><br> <i>2009/10/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091001_microsoft_388m_antipiracy_patent_ruling_overturned.htm" title="related: case">Microsoft $388M Antipiracy Patent Ruling Overturned</a><br> <i>2009/08/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090824_ms_word_appeal_slated_sept_23_i4i_vows_to_fight.htm" title="related: case">MS Word Appeal Slated Sept 23; i4i Vows to Fight</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=case">case</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=extradition">extradition</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=united%20states">united states</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=gary%20mckinnon">gary mckinnon</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=stay">stay</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-12T10:27:54-05:00 Pentagon, NASA Hacker to Face Extradition http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091012_sidekick_cloud_computing_data_lost_ms_to_blame.htm Users of the Sidekick range of smartphones have been warned that technical problems may mean some of the data they stored on the device has been permanently lost. The story follows a period of around a week during which no users of the device were able to access any data services. The phones are carried by the T-Mobile network in the US, and are produced by Danger, now a subsidiary of Microsoft. One of the key aspects of the devices are that they work on cloud computing, meaning most data is stored remotely at a Microsoft owned server rather than on the device. In theory this make for a ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2009/20091012_sidekick_cloud_computing_data_lost_ms_to_blame.htm">Sidekick Cloud Computing Data Lost, MS to Blame</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/">Mobile</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/07/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2008/20080728_apple_devices_are_now_interconnected_thanks_to_mobileme.htm" title="related: cloud computing">Apple Devices Are Now Interconnected Thanks To MobileMe</a><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090306_microsoft_to_patch_critical_flaw_still_no_excel_fix.htm" title="related: server">Microsoft to Patch Critical Flaw, Still no Excel Fix</a><br> <i>2009/07/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090707_activex_security_hole_stumps_microsoft.htm" title="related: server">ActiveX Security Hole Stumps Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=server">server</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=device">device</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=data%20services">data services</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cloud%20computing">cloud computing</a> John Lister 2009-10-12T10:20:27-05:00 Sidekick Cloud Computing Data Lost, MS to Blame http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091012_magic_academy.htm Description Explore a magical and mysterious atmosphere as you investigate the sudden disappearance of your sister from the Magic Academy. Enter the Higher Academy of Arwindale and begin your investigation straight away. With the help of your tutors you'll learn to take off protective spells, see invisible objects and look into the future. You will also meet ghosts, find ancient spells and use magic artifacts. Overcome all difficulties, and you'll discover the mystery of the Magic Academy! Key Features A Magical Detective Story! Many Different Seek Find Game Elements! Beautiful Background ...<br><br> ... 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Features include: multiple tabs, text editor-like text selection, different background types, alpha and color-key transparency, configurable font, different window styles End Point Scan Are you aware of all the devices such as USB sticks, CDs, floppies, smartphones, MP3 players, handhelds, iPods, etc that have been connected to your network? Monitoring your network for these devices is not only time-consuming but nearly impossible to do manually. With GFI's free web utility ...<br><br> ... 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Among the thirteen, Microsoft ranked eight of the patches marked critical. (Source: theregister.co.uk) The purpose of the patches is to reduce the number of flaws in the coming weeks. However, the latest offering is set to mend 34 vulnerabilities, making this the largest number of security holes ever recorded by Microsoft, edging out the previous Patch Tuesday record of 31 fixes this past June. Microsoft Makes Public Aware The exact details for the planned fix have yet to be ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091009_next_ms_patch_tuesday_34_fixes_8_critical_most_yet.htm">Next MS Patch Tuesday: 34 Fixes, 8 Critical, Most Yet</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090904_windows_patch_due_next_week_all_critical_few_details.htm" title="related: patch">Windows Patch Due Next Week: All 'Critical,' Few Details</a><br> <i>2009/07/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090715_ms_patch_tuesday_solves_activex_directshow_flaw.htm" title="related: patch">MS Patch Tuesday Solves ActiveX DirectShow Flaw</a><br> <i>2009/04/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090415_23_security_fixes_just_released_experts_astounded.htm" title="related: patch">23 Security Fixes Just Released: Experts Astounded</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=patches">patches</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=patch">patch</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=thirteen">thirteen</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=holes">holes</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=flaws">flaws</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-09T10:28:18-05:00 Next MS Patch Tuesday: 34 Fixes, 8 Critical, Most Yet http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091009_win7_euro_edition_to_offer_choice_of_12_browsers.htm It looks almost certain that Microsoft will be redesigning European editions of Windows 7 and its predecessors to offer users a clearer choice of which Internet browser they'd like to use. However, the changes won't be introduced until well past the October 22 launch of the new operating system (OS). The European Union will soon begin official testing of a menu system designed by Microsoft. The new menu is meant to answer criticisms that the Redmond-based firm has an unfair advantage by including Internet Explorer as the only browser shipped with Windows. If approved, it could mean the ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091009_win7_euro_edition_to_offer_choice_of_12_browsers.htm">Win7 Euro Edition to Offer Choice of 12 Browsers</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090202_internet_explorer_loses_ground_in_browser_battle.htm" title="related: market share">Internet Explorer Loses Ground in Browser Battle</a><br> <i>2009/06/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090611_multiple_browsers_could_be_bundled_with_windows.htm" title="related: browser">Multiple Browsers Could Be Bundled With Windows</a><br> <i>2009/05/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090508_windows_7_new_details_emerge_easy_transfer_ie8_tabs.htm" title="related: browser">Windows 7 New Details Emerge: Easy Transfer, IE8 Tabs</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=browser">browser</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20explorer">internet explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=eu">eu</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=market%20share">market share</a> John Lister 2009-10-09T10:35:41-05:00 Win7 Euro Edition to Offer Choice of 12 Browsers http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2009/20091009_whatever_americas_most_annoying_word_poll_says.htm It means apathy and to a generation of Americans growing up in the grunge era when fashion wasn't so much a statement as it was a hassle, "whatever" has become a very popular word. According to a new poll, it's also the most annoying term any of us could possibly use. In a poll conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, the word "whatever" received 47 per cent, almost half, of the total votes when subjects were asked to choose from a list of the most annoying popular phrases. It beat out equally ambiguous phrases "you know" and "it is what it is," which placed second and third, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/2009/20091009_whatever_americas_most_annoying_word_poll_says.htm">'Whatever' America's Most Annoying Word, Poll Says</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/humor/">Humor</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090813_microsoft_ordered_to_stop_selling_word.htm" title="related: word">Microsoft Ordered to Stop Selling Word</a><br> <i>2009/08/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090820_ms_word_injunction_to_have_massive_impact_pc_makers_say.htm" title="related: word">MS Word Injunction to have 'Massive Impact,' PC Makers Say</a><br> <i>2009/09/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090907_ms_word_injunction_reversed_appeals_judge_grants_stay.htm" title="related: word">MS Word Injunction Reversed: Appeals Judge Grants Stay</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=word">word</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=poll">poll</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=popular">popular</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=grunge">grunge</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=subjects">subjects</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-12T10:25:02-05:00 'Whatever' America's Most Annoying Word, Poll Says http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091009_remote_desktop_manager_and_keepass_password_safe.htm Remote Desktop Manager Remote Desktop Manager is a small application used to manage all your remote connections and virtual machine. Add, edit, delete, share, organize and find your remote connection quickly. Remote Desktop Manager is compatible with Microsoft Remote Desktop, Terminal Services, VNC, LogMeIn, Team Viewer, Ftp, SSH, Telnet, Dameware, X Window, VMWare, Virtual PC, PC Anywhere, Hyper-V, Citrix, Radmin, Microsoft Remote Assistance, Sun Virtual Box and more. KeePass Password Safe KeePass is a free open source ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091009_remote_desktop_manager_and_keepass_password_safe.htm">'Remote Desktop Manager', and 'KeePass Password Safe'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090910_virtual_windows_os_and_super_copier.htm" title="related: virtual">'Virtual Windows Os', and 'Super Copier'</a><br> <i>2009/07/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090713_virtual_clone_drive_and_abel_cam.htm" title="related: virtual">'Virtual Clone Drive', and 'Abel Cam'</a><br> <i>2008/09/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080902_set_up_a_home_server_and_virtual_clone_drive.htm" title="related: virtual">'Set Up A Home Server', and 'Virtual Clone Drive'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=remote%20desktop%20manager">remote desktop manager</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual">virtual</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=manage">manage</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-09T10:38:50-05:00 'Remote Desktop Manager', and 'KeePass Password Safe' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_fbi_reels_in_100_phishers_in_huge_cybercrime_case.htm Amidst news that thousands of Hotmail, Gmail, and Yahoo accounts have been compromised in recent weeks, there's some good news for the good guys: over a hundred phishers have been brought to justice in a multinational investigation spanning half the globe. Phishing involves using a fake web page to dupe visitors into entering their sensitive information, including passwords or credit card data. The phisher can then use that information to steal identities and clear out bank accounts. Operation Phish Phry The United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation yesterday revealed that it had ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_fbi_reels_in_100_phishers_in_huge_cybercrime_case.htm">FBI Reels in 100 Phishers in Huge Cybercrime Case</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090302_obama_stimulus_pours_millions_into_cyber_security.htm" title="related: u.s.">Obama Stimulus Pours Millions into Cyber Security</a><br> <i>2009/04/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090429_mcafee_911_helps_victims_recover_from_online_attacks.htm" title="related: u.s.">McAfee '911' Helps Victims Recover from Online Attacks</a><br> <i>2009/06/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090629_malware_peddlers_target_michael_jackson_mourners.htm" title="related: information">Malware Peddlers Target Michael Jackson Mourners</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=u%2Es%2E">u.s.</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phish%20phry">phish phry</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=investigation">investigation</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=information">information</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operation%20phish">operation phish</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-08T10:07:41-05:00 FBI Reels in 100 Phishers in Huge Cybercrime Case http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091008_copy_dvd_onto_laptop_with_no_dvd_drive.htm Infopackets Reader 'Fran' writes: " Dear Dennis, I have 2 Dell Inspiron laptops. One has a DVD drive and the other does not. I want to move a program that came on a DVD to the laptop that can't read DVDs. Can this be done, and if so, what is the easiest way? I have thought of copying the DVD to a stick and installing it that way. Would it work? " My Response: DVDs can be single or dual layer -- the difference being the single layer can store 4.7GB and the double layer twice that (at 9.4GB). That said, the majority of DVDs I've come across for the PC are single layer. To answer your question, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091008_copy_dvd_onto_laptop_with_no_dvd_drive.htm">Copy DVD onto Laptop with no DVD Drive?</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/">Windows Tips</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090819_transfer_old_hard_drive_to_new_larger_hard_drive_hd.htm" title="related: drive">Transfer Old Hard Drive to New, Larger Hard Drive (HD)</a><br> <i>2009/05/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090529_move_windows_onto_another_pc_using_backup.htm" title="related: laptop">Move Windows onto Another PC using Backup?</a><br> <i>2006/09/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2006/20060926_windows_vista_coming_soon_to_a_dvd_near_you.htm" title="related: single">Windows Vista: Coming Soon to a DVD Near You</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=dvd%20drive">dvd drive</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=iso">iso</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=single%20layer">single layer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=laptop">laptop</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=copy">copy</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-08T09:56:33-05:00 Copy DVD onto Laptop with no DVD Drive? http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_phishing_malware_both_blamed_for_hotmail_breach.htm A security researcher claims a virus probably led to the compromising of 30,000 email passwords. However, most other sources continue to blame phishers. The email details appeared in two lists published by a user on a legitimate website designed for developers to share code. The first list included details of 10,000 Windows Live Hotmail accounts, while the second boasted 20,000. Mary Landesman of ScanSafe says that while investigating a piece of malicious software in August she discovered the people controlling it had around 5,000 Hotmail user names and passwords which appeared to have been ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_phishing_malware_both_blamed_for_hotmail_breach.htm">Phishing, Malware both Blamed for Hotmail Breach</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091007_hotmail_phishing_scam_also_targets_gmail_yahoo_mail.htm" title="related: phishing">Hotmail Phishing Scam Also Targets Gmail, Yahoo Mail</a><br> <i>2009/05/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090522_facebook_slammed_by_dual_phishing_malware_scam.htm" title="related: phishing">Facebook Slammed by Dual Phishing, Malware Scam</a><br> <i>2009/02/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090220_can_facebook_be_trusted_in_wake_of_tos_debacle.htm" title="related: list">Can Facebook be Trusted in Wake of TOS Debacle?</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phishing">phishing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=list">list</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phishers">phishers</a> John Lister 2009-10-08T10:03:56-05:00 Phishing, Malware both Blamed for Hotmail Breach http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091008_clonezilla_and_style_folder.htm Clonezilla You're probably familiar with the popular proprietary commercial package Norton Ghost, and its OpenSource counterpart, Partition Image. The problem with these software packages is that it takes a lot of time to massively clone systems to many computers. You've probably also heard of Symantec's solution to this problem, Symantec Ghost Corporate Edition with multicasting. Well, now there is an OpenSource clone system (OCS) solution called Clonezilla with unicasting and multicasting! Clonezilla, based on DRBL, Partition Image, ntfsclone, partclone, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091008_clonezilla_and_style_folder.htm">'Clonezilla', and 'Style Folder'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090220_clonezilla_and_command_line_fu.htm" title="related: clonezilla">'Clonezilla', and 'Command-Line Fu'</a><br> <i>2007/07/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070730_taskbar_ex_and_partition_find_and_mount.htm" title="related: partition">'Taskbar Ex', and 'Partition Find And Mount'</a><br> <i>2008/11/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081120_screen_check_and_easeus_partition_manager.htm" title="related: partition">'Screen Check', and 'Easeus Partition Manager'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=partition%20image">partition image</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=clonezilla">clonezilla</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=opensource">opensource</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ghost">ghost</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=clone">clone</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-09T10:38:52-05:00 'Clonezilla', and 'Style Folder' http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091007_share_pc_programs_on_laptop.htm Infopackets Reader Alan G. from Australia writes: " Dear Dennis, I would like to use some of my programs which are on my PC by linking them to my laptop. Is this possible? If so, how do I go about it? I am an aged pensioner at almost 80 years of age. I have used computers since they were input and output with punched cards, so I am not exactly a newbie to computing -- but there are things that I don't know, and this is one of them. Thank you in advance for your help. " My Response: There are ways to get around to do what you're asking (sort of), but generally speaking, it's not possible to ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20091007_share_pc_programs_on_laptop.htm">Share PC Programs on Laptop?</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/">Windows Tips</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/05/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090529_move_windows_onto_another_pc_using_backup.htm" title="related: pc">Move Windows onto Another PC using Backup?</a><br> <i>2009/05/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090519_help_my_pc_is_infected_and_being_used_to_spam.htm" title="related: pc">Help! My PC Is Infected and being used to Spam!</a><br> <i>2009/04/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2009/20090423_cant_login_to_xp_forgot_admin_password_reset_password_in_xp.htm" title="related: pc">Can't login to XP? Forgot Admin Password? Reset Password in ...</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=laptop">laptop</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vnc">vnc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=share">share</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=network">network</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-07T16:40:50-05:00 Share PC Programs on Laptop? http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091007_hotmail_phishing_scam_also_targets_gmail_yahoo_mail.htm It seems as if the massive phishing campaign reported yesterday was not specific to Hotmail.com as was initially believed. According to a report by the BBC, many Gmail and Yahoo Mail accounts have also been compromised. (Source: computerworld.com) While the source of the latest attacks has not been determined, many are pointing to the same bug that claimed at least 10,000 passwords from Microsoft Windows Live Hotmail. Microsoft, Google Prompt Password Reset Microsoft has done their part in blocking all known hijacked Hotmail accounts and created tools to help users who had lost control of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091007_hotmail_phishing_scam_also_targets_gmail_yahoo_mail.htm">Hotmail Phishing Scam Also Targets Gmail, Yahoo Mail</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091008_phishing_malware_both_blamed_for_hotmail_breach.htm" title="related: phishing">Phishing, Malware both Blamed for Hotmail Breach</a><br> <i>2009/10/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091006_hotmail_leak_phishers_make_off_with_thousands_of_passwords.htm" title="related: accounts">Hotmail Leak: Phishers Make off with Thousands of Passwords</a><br> <i>2007/08/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070821_microsoft_increases_hotmail_storage_adds_new_features.htm" title="related: hotmail">Microsoft Increases Hotmail Storage, Adds New Features</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=accounts">accounts</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phishing">phishing</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hotmail">hotmail</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google">google</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-08T10:07:42-05:00 Hotmail Phishing Scam Also Targets Gmail, Yahoo Mail http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091007_over_half_of_us_companies_ban_facebook_twitter_survey_says.htm While an increasing number of businesses are encouraging their employees to listen to music in the hopes of making them happier and thus increasing production, most U.S. bosses are taking an opposite approach to social networking sites like Twitter or Facebook, with more than half of all companies banning them from the workplace. The finding comes from a recent study by Robert Half Technology, an IT company -- appropriate, since most of the time it's a company's local IT rep who's responsible for setting out which sites are okay and which are not for employees to visit on company time. ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091007_over_half_of_us_companies_ban_facebook_twitter_survey_says.htm">Over Half of US Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter, Survey Says</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090313_teen_files_3m_defamation_lawsuit_against_facebook.htm" title="related: social networking">Teen Files $3M Defamation Lawsuit Against Facebook</a><br> <i>2009/04/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090427_facebook_user_data_to_be_shared_with_developers.htm" title="related: companies">Facebook User Data to be 'Shared' with Developers</a><br> <i>2009/03/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090312_microsoft_pr_firm_twendz_to_track_twitter_tweets.htm" title="related: companies">Microsoft PR Firm 'Twendz' to Track Twitter Tweets</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=facebook">facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=companies">companies</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=social%20networking">social networking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=u%2Es%2E">u.s.</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=twitter">twitter</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-07T10:40:28-05:00 Over Half of US Companies Ban Facebook, Twitter, Survey Says http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091007_minimem_and_signo.htm Minimem Minimem is a memory optimization tool that helps to free up RAM which is useful for PCs with limited RAM. You just choose which programs to optimize and how to do so, and Minimem takes care of the rest. Signo Signo is a complete hotkey manager that can handle pretty much anything you can think of doing with either hotkeys or textkeys and provides a large range of built-in functionalities to help boost your productivity. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091007_minimem_and_signo.htm">'Minimem', and 'Signo'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090605_tweaknow_powerpack_and_vsuite_ramdisk.htm" title="related: ram">'TweakNow PowerPack', and 'Vsuite Ramdisk'</a><br> <i>2009/09/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090907_minimem_and_signo.htm" title="related: minimem">'Minimem', and 'Signo'</a><br> <i>2008/08/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080808_minimem_and_grabtxt.htm" title="related: minimem">'Minimem', and 'Grabtxt'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=minimem">minimem</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ram">ram</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=signo">signo</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-07T10:50:15-05:00 'Minimem', and 'Signo' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091006_free_win7_upgrade_taxed_with_surcharge_by_manufacturers.htm Computer manufacturers have been accused of excessive shipping charges for a supposedly free Windows 7 upgrade scheme. The fees mean some buyers could wind up paying as much as $17.03 for shipping: far more than the actual costs of delivering the upgrade. According to the free Windows 7 deal, people who buy Vista machines before the Windows 7 release date of October 22nd, 2009 will be able to get a "free" copy of Windows 7 upon its release. The aim of the scheme was to minimize the drop in computer purchases over the summer among people who'd otherwise have waited for the new system rather ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091006_free_win7_upgrade_taxed_with_surcharge_by_manufacturers.htm">'Free' Win7 Upgrade Taxed with Surcharge by Manufacturers</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090626_windows_7_49_upgrade_deal_starts_today.htm" title="related: upgrade">Windows 7 $49 Upgrade Deal Starts Today</a><br> <i>2009/05/13</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090513_vista_ultimate_users_demand_free_upgrade_to_win7.htm" title="related: free">Vista Ultimate Users Demand Free Upgrade to Win7</a><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090806_most_businesses_wont_upgrade_to_win7_report_suggests.htm" title="related: upgrade">Most Businesses Won't Upgrade to Win7, Report Suggests</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=upgrade">upgrade</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=customers">customers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=scheme">scheme</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=free">free</a> John Lister 2009-10-07T16:40:51-05:00 'Free' Win7 Upgrade Taxed with Surcharge by Manufacturers http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091006_hotmail_leak_phishers_make_off_with_thousands_of_passwords.htm Details of a Hotmail security breach emerged early yesterday, and it's suggested that approximately 10,000 accounts could have been compromised. While the exact number of accounts has not yet been confirmed, the breach was likely the result of a phishing campaign -- a different kind of hack that uses fake web pages in order to acquire all kinds of sensitive information, from login data and passwords (such as in this case) to credit card and social security numbers. (Source: cnet.com) "We determined that this was not a breach of internal Microsoft data and initiated our standard process of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091006_hotmail_leak_phishers_make_off_with_thousands_of_passwords.htm">Hotmail Leak: Phishers Make off with Thousands of Passwords</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/02/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2008/20080228_microsoft_revives_hotmail_after_catastropic_outage.htm" title="related: hotmail">Microsoft Revives Hotmail After Catastropic Outage</a><br> <i>2007/08/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070821_microsoft_increases_hotmail_storage_adds_new_features.htm" title="related: hotmail">Microsoft Increases Hotmail Storage, Adds New Features</a><br> <i>2009/08/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090805_network_solutions_hacked_500k_credit_cards_exposed.htm" title="related: breach">Network Solutions Hacked, 500k Credit Cards Exposed</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=accounts">accounts</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=phishing%20campaign">phishing campaign</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hotmail">hotmail</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=breach">breach</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-06T11:27:47-05:00 Hotmail Leak: Phishers Make off with Thousands of Passwords http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091006_bloggers_face_11000_ftc_fines_on_concealed_endorsements.htm Bloggers could face fines of $11,000 for failing to mention free samples and other payments they receive from advertisers. In theory, the rules could even affect people writing on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, though officials indicate they are unlikely to be targeted. The rules have been issued by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, which says it is merely clarifying existing principles for the Internet age. The relevant guidelines had not previously been updated since 1980. In explaining the changes, the FTC said "the post of a blogger who receives cash or in-kind payment to review ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20091006_bloggers_face_11000_ftc_fines_on_concealed_endorsements.htm">Bloggers Face $11,000 FTC Fines on Concealed Endorsements</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/">Internet</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/11/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/courts/2007/20071105_ftc_clamps_down_on_microsoft_google_and_others.htm" title="related: ftc">FTC Clamps Down on Microsoft, Google, and Others</a><br> <i>2009/05/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090505_google_apple_board_members_on_ftc_collusion_watch.htm" title="related: ftc">Google, Apple Board Members on FTC Collusion Watch</a><br> <i>2009/08/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090806_google_boss_quits_apple_board_over_ftc_scrutiny.htm" title="related: ftc">Google Boss Quits Apple Board over FTC Scrutiny</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rules">rules</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ftc">ftc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=free%20sample">free sample</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=product">product</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=personal">personal</a> John Lister 2009-10-06T10:41:16-05:00 Bloggers Face $11,000 FTC Fines on Concealed Endorsements http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091006_offline_maps_and_idlebackup.htm Offline Maps Offline Maps is an application that provides its users the ability to download tiles from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap. Developers can create layers on top of Google maps to visualize objects. Idlebackup Idlebackup is a backup solution for Windows that allows you to backup files such as photos, mp3s or other sensitive data. Idlebackup can make a backup to hard-disk, USB drive or network -- and even a compressed to a Zip file. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091006_offline_maps_and_idlebackup.htm">'Offline Maps', and 'Idlebackup'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/06/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080605_vlite_and_moz_backup.htm" title="related: backup">'Vlite', and 'Moz Backup'</a><br> <i>2009/08/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090805_gridy_and_akg_backup.htm" title="related: backup">'Gridy', and 'Akg Backup'</a><br> <i>2008/07/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080711_backup_ftp_and_backup.htm" title="related: backup">'Backup FTP', and 'Backup'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=idlebackup">idlebackup</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20maps">google maps</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=backup">backup</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=offline">offline</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-06T10:40:16-05:00 'Offline Maps', and 'Idlebackup' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091005_new_malware_takes_hacking_to_a_whole_new_level.htm New malware being used by cyber criminals takes hacking to a whole new level: it hides evidence of a fraud victim's dwindling bank balance by rewriting online bank statements on-the-fly. The hack employs a Trojan horse program installed on a victim's machine that alters HTML (hyper text markup language) coding before it's displayed in a user's web browser. The altered HTML code either erases evidence of a money transfer transaction entirely from a bank statement, or it alters the total amount of money balances and transfers. The hack buys cyber criminals more time before a victim finds out ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091005_new_malware_takes_hacking_to_a_whole_new_level.htm">New Malware Takes Hacking to a Whole New Level</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/04/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2008/20080402_mac_hacker_wins_10000.htm" title="related: hack">Mac Hacker Wins $10,000</a><br> <i>2007/08/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2007/20070823_trojan_makes_off_with_thousands_of_identities.htm" title="related: trojan">Trojan Makes Off With Thousands of Identities</a><br> <i>2009/01/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090123_nasty_trojan_hidden_in_pirated_apple_app.htm" title="related: trojan">Nasty Trojan Hidden in Pirated Apple App</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=victim">victim</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hack">hack</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=trojan">trojan</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=finjan">finjan</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=cyber">cyber</a> Bill Lindner 2009-10-05T10:41:52-05:00 New Malware Takes Hacking to a Whole New Level http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091005_rim_patches_blackberry_null_character_exploit.htm It's not often you hear about smartphones being infiltrated by hackers using phishing schemes, but a recent Research in Motion security fix is designed to prevent just that kind of issue. The Waterloo, Ontario-based Research in Motion, which produces the extremely popular BlackBerry smartphone, late last week issued a patch for a reported vulnerability which left many of its users susceptible to attack by phishing hackers. According to reports, the flaw could allow a remote hacker to fool a BlackBerry owner into visiting a malicious website with their handheld multimedia device. ABlackBerry ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091005_rim_patches_blackberry_null_character_exploit.htm">RIM Patches BlackBerry Null Character Exploit</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090608_rim_admits_blackberry_security_hole_patch_available.htm" title="related: research">RIM Admits BlackBerry Security Hole, Patch Available</a><br> <i>2007/07/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2007/20070720_is_that_a_dual_mode_blackberry.htm" title="related: blackberry">Is That a Dual-Mode BlackBerry?</a><br> <i>2008/11/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/mobile/2008/20081105_use_your_blackberry_to_star_in_your_own_live_reality_show.htm" title="related: blackberry">Use Your BlackBerry To Star In Your Own LIVE Reality Show</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=blackberry">blackberry</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=research">research</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hackers">hackers</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fix">fix</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=null%20character">null character</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-05T10:24:59-05:00 RIM Patches BlackBerry Null Character Exploit http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/word_of_the_day/2009/20091005_null_character.htm The null character (also referred to as a null terminator) is a character with the value zero, and is used in nearly all mainstream computer programming languages. Use as String Terminator The character has special significance in C programming language and its derivatives, where it serves as a reserved character used to signify the end of strings, such as a sentence. The null character is often represented as the escape sequence '\0' in source code. Strings ending in a null character are said to be null-terminated. Security Exploit: Poison Null Byte The "poison null byte" was originally ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/word_of_the_day/2009/20091005_null_character.htm">Null Character</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/">Technology</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/word_of_the_day/">Word Of The Day</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2006/09/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2006/20060915_help_take_a_bite_or_byte_out_of_crime.htm" title="related: byte">Help Take a Bite -- Or Byte -- Out of Crime</a><br> <i>2004/05/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/hardware/2004/20040519_disable_call_waiting_for_dialup_modem.htm" title="related: string">Disable call waiting for dialup modem?</a><br> <i>2009/09/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/technology/word_of_the_day/2009/20090909_zero_day_attack.htm" title="related: exploit">Zero-day Attack</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=poison%20null%20byte">poison null byte</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=string">string</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=character">character</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=exploit">exploit</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=terminator">terminator</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-05T10:21:52-05:00 Null Character http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091005_the_treasures_of_montezuma.htm Description The Treasures of Montezuma features unique gameplay in which you must make consecutive matches of the same artifacts to trigger Power Totems. Doing so unleashes awesome chain reaction effects that allow you to collect the gems you need before time runs out. Bonus games, stunning visuals and the kind of audio that will make you glad you have good speakers wrap up the features of this dazzling adventure! Key Features An Awesome Matching Experience! Seven Power Totems To Activate! 5 Episodes To Explore! Four Bonus Games To Master! Requirements OS: Windows 98/Me, 2000, XP Memory: 128 ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20091005_the_treasures_of_montezuma.htm">The Treasures of Montezuma</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090824_youda_sushi_chef.htm" title="related: mb">Youda Sushi Chef</a><br> <i>2009/09/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090914_the_magicians_handbook_cursed_valley.htm" title="related: download">The Magician's Handbook: Cursed Valley</a><br> <i>2009/08/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090803_ricochet_lost_worlds_recharged.htm" title="related: mb">Ricochet Lost Worlds: Recharged</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=power%20totems">power totems</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=bonus%20games">bonus games</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=awesome">awesome</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=download">download</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mb">mb</a> Dennis Faas 2009-10-06T11:27:48-05:00 The Treasures of Montezuma http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091005_gsmartcontrol_and_microsoft_security_essentials.htm GSmartControl GSmartControl is a useful open source tool designed for the prevention of hard drive failure. Essentially a S.M.A.R.T. frontend client, GSmartControl will give you a close-up look at your disks, and predict 64% of failures before the drive fulfills its destiny as a paper-weight. Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC and guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is always kept up to date so ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091005_gsmartcontrol_and_microsoft_security_essentials.htm">'GSmartControl', and 'Microsoft Security Essentials'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2008/06/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080609_xp_safeguard_and_process_security_manager.htm" title="related: security">'Xp Safeguard', and 'Process Security Manager'</a><br> <i>2006/09/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20060928_windows_power_shell_and_active_security_monitor.htm" title="related: security">'Windows Power Shell', and 'Active Security Monitor'</a><br> <i>2009/04/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090417_returnil_and_usb_flash_drive_write_protection.htm" title="related: drive">'Returnil', and 'USB Flash Drive Write Protection'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft%20security%20essentials">microsoft security essentials</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=gsmartcontrol">gsmartcontrol</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=drive">drive</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc">pc</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-05T10:29:04-05:00 'GSmartControl', and 'Microsoft Security Essentials' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_xp_mode_support_available_win7_launch_day.htm Just in case you pay for Microsoft's upcoming operating system (OS) Windows 7 and don't like it, the Redmond-based company is making an optional 'Windows XP Mode' available for download the same day as the new OS' launch, October 22. Microsoft yesterday revealed that it had released Windows XP Mode to manufacturing, and that this would make it available for download when Windows 7 hits stores in three weeks. Why Bother with XP Mode? If there's one thing Microsoft appears to have learned from the Vista debacle, it's that people hate change -- especially when change means "upgrading" to an ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_xp_mode_support_available_win7_launch_day.htm">Win7 'XP Mode' Support Available Win7 Launch Day</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090805_ms_launches_windows_7_xp_mode_release_candidate.htm" title="related: xp mode">MS Launches Windows 7 'XP Mode' Release Candidate</a><br> <i>2009/04/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090427_windows_7_premium_to_support_windows_xp_mode_xpm.htm" title="related: xp mode">Windows 7 Premium to Support Windows XP Mode (XPM)</a><br> <i>2009/05/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090521_win7_xp_mode_lacks_vendor_support_microsoft_vexed.htm" title="related: xp mode">Win7 XP Mode Lacks Vendor Support, Microsoft Vexed</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=xp%20mode">xp mode</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=download">download</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=os">os</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-05T10:41:54-05:00 Win7 'XP Mode' Support Available Win7 Launch Day http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_compatibility_scheme_aims_to_overcome_vista_stigma.htm Microsoft is taking a two-pronged approach to making sure customers know which hardware and software is compatible with Windows 7. It's launching a database of compatible products as well as running a special labeling scheme. The campaign is mostly aimed at making up for the Vista debacle, where many applications and devices had compatibility problems when the OS first launched in early 2007, creating a bad impression that lasted even after many of those problems were fixed. The firm will be anxious to ensure customers do not view Windows 7 in the same manner. Windows 7 Compatibility Center ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_compatibility_scheme_aims_to_overcome_vista_stigma.htm">Win7 Compatibility Scheme: Aims to Overcome Vista Stigma</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/05/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090514_win7_hardware_compatibility_much_improved_over_vista.htm" title="related: compatible">Win7 Hardware Compatibility Much Improved over Vista</a><br> <i>2006/08/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2006/20060825_redmond_beckons_microsoft_invites_mozilla_to_work_with_vista.htm" title="related: compatible">Redmond Beckons: Microsoft Invites Mozilla to Work With ...</a><br> <i>2006/11/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2006/20061129_microsoft_and_dell_spawn_custom_vista_pc.htm" title="related: logo">Microsoft and Dell Spawn Custom Vista PC</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=compatible">compatible</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=logo">logo</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=vista">vista</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=labeling%20scheme">labeling scheme</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=compatibility%20center">compatibility center</a> John Lister 2009-10-02T10:59:47-05:00 Win7 Compatibility Scheme: Aims to Overcome Vista Stigma http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_party_video_viral_but_for_the_wrong_reasons.htm With the release of Windows 7 mere weeks away, Microsoft and House Party are helping their chosen hosts plan their launch parties with an instructional tutorial.Oddly enough, the video is getting plenty of attention -- but for all the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, the "celebration concept" comes off looking much tackier than anyone could have ever anticipated. Windows 7 Party Details The idea of throwing a party where the honored guest is an operating system did seem very peculiar from the start. People in 12 countries, including the U.S., India and Mexico were able to apply for the role of ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_party_video_viral_but_for_the_wrong_reasons.htm">Win7 Party Video Viral, but for the Wrong Reasons</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/10/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091002_win7_xp_mode_support_available_win7_launch_day.htm" title="related: operating system">Win7 'XP Mode' Support Available Win7 Launch Day</a><br> <i>2009/09/30</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090930_some_win7_pcs_to_ship_days_before_official_win7_release.htm" title="related: operating system">Some Win7 PCs to Ship Days Before Official Win7 Release</a><br> <i>2009/09/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090907_microsoft_rewards_those_who_host_a_win7_launch_party.htm" title="related: operating system">Microsoft Rewards Those Who Host a Win7 Launch Party</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=video">video</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=honored%20guest">honored guest</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=parties">parties</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hosts">hosts</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-10-02T10:52:48-05:00 Win7 Party Video Viral, but for the Wrong Reasons http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091002_quickpaste_and_registry_wizard.htm QuickPaste QuickPaste is a simple program that extends the capability of the Windows clipboard. Anyone who has done a lot of cut and paste work has wished that it were possible to store multiple strings in the clipboard. QuickPaste simulates this behavior by allowing you to store up to nine strings that can be placed into the clipboard with a click of the mouse. Registry Wizard Registry Wizard is a powerful program that allows you to back up your Windows registry. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091002_quickpaste_and_registry_wizard.htm">'QuickPaste', and 'Registry Wizard'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/05/25</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070525_zolved_free_remote_control_and_clipboard_recorder_standard.htm" title="related: clipboard">'Zolved Free Remote Control', and 'Clipboard Recorder ...</a><br> <i>2008/08/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080805_ultimate_list_of_free_windows_software_from_microsoft_and_clip_guru.htm" title="related: clipboard">'Ultimate List Of Free Windows Software From Microsoft', ...</a><br> <i>2007/11/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20071120_input_director_and_xpize.htm" title="related: clipboard">'Input Director', and 'Xpize'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=quickpaste">quickpaste</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=clipboard">clipboard</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=strings">strings</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=store">store</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=registry">registry</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-02T10:57:16-05:00 'QuickPaste', and 'Registry Wizard' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091001_pirates_denied_free_windows_security_software.htm Microsoft has released free security software for Windows. But the company has confirmed it will only work with legitimate copies of the operating system. The software, once codenamed Morro, is now known as Security Essentials. It's a replacement for OneCare, a previous Microsoft security product that was not free. Effective, but Falls Short of Rivals Independent tests of the finished product suggest it's a useful tool, though falls short of the protection offered by commercial rivals. One company testing it found Security Essentials detected 98.4% of malware and 90.9% of spyware. ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20091001_pirates_denied_free_windows_security_software.htm">Pirates Denied Free Windows Security Software</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/02/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090224_ms_browser_prototype_promises_greater_security.htm" title="related: operating system">MS Browser Prototype Promises Greater Security</a><br> <i>2009/06/05</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090605_next_microsoft_patch_tuesday_this_years_biggest.htm" title="related: microsoft">Next Microsoft Patch Tuesday: This Year's Biggest</a><br> <i>2009/07/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090707_activex_security_hole_stumps_microsoft.htm" title="related: microsoft">ActiveX Security Hole Stumps Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security%20essentials">security essentials</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=protection">protection</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=legitimate">legitimate</a> John Lister 2009-10-01T10:49:48-05:00 Pirates Denied Free Windows Security Software http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091001_microsoft_388m_antipiracy_patent_ruling_overturned.htm Just a few months after being slammed by a Texas federal judge for infringing on the patent of a Canadian company, a similarly critical lawsuit has, in this instance, gone Microsoft's way. Earlier this week a Rhode Island judge overturned a Singapore company's $388 million victory against the Redmond-based software giant. MS Accused of Piracy, using Antipiracy Software First filed in a Rhode Island federal court in 2003, the case involved Singapore-based Uniloc, which accused Microsoft of illegally incorporating its antipiracy technology with Windows operating system (OS) and Microsoft's ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091001_microsoft_388m_antipiracy_patent_ruling_overturned.htm">Microsoft $388M Antipiracy Patent Ruling Overturned</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/04/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090409_ms_accused_of_388m_piracy_using_antipiracy_software.htm" title="related: uniloc">MS Accused of $388M Piracy, using AntiPiracy Software</a><br> <i>2009/08/20</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090820_i4i_just_the_beginning_of_texas_patent_cases_for_microsoft.htm" title="related: patent">i4i Just the Beginning of Texas Patent Cases for Microsoft</a><br> <i>2009/08/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090819_ms_word_injunction_irreparable_harm_says_microsoft.htm" title="related: patent">MS Word Injunction 'Irreparable Harm', says Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=uniloc">uniloc</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rhode%20island">rhode island</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=patent">patent</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=judge">judge</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-02T10:59:45-05:00 Microsoft $388M Antipiracy Patent Ruling Overturned http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091001_desktop_sidebar_and_digitizer.htm Desktop Sidebar Desktop Sidebar provides you with instant access to the information you most desire by grabbing data from your PC and the internet and displaying it in a special window. The result is a dynamic visual display you configure and control. Note that the download link is at the very top of the page above the Welcome to Desktop Sidebar title. Digitizer Digitizer will convert any image into a colorized textual representation of that image. The result is a neat effect and can be very stunning and beautiful given ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20091001_desktop_sidebar_and_digitizer.htm">'Desktop Sidebar', and 'Digitizer'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/04/12</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070412_self_image_and_giga_tribe.htm" title="related: image">'Self Image', and 'Giga Tribe'</a><br> <i>2007/02/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070215_driveimage_xml_and_desk_save.htm" title="related: desktop">'Driveimage Xml', and 'Desk Save'</a><br> <i>2009/03/06</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090306_10_tips_for_better_lcd_image_quality_and_computer_repair_kit_on_a_thumb_drive.htm" title="related: image">'10 Tips For Better Lcd Image Quality', and 'Computer ...</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=desktop%20sidebar">desktop sidebar</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=image">image</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=digitizer">digitizer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=art">art</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-10-01T11:00:24-05:00 'Desktop Sidebar', and 'Digitizer' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090930_irs_email_scam_devastating_targets_users_businesses.htm Don't Fall Prey to the IRS Email Scam! Download our Top 10 PC Security Essentials Tech Report at the end of this article, or click to here to visit our Top 10 Tech Reports self-serve kiosk, now! Playing on the natural reservations people have about tax collectors, the latest scareware offering from hackers is not only devious and misleading, but is now being recognized as the single most virus-based spam delivered in the world. Hackers often reinvent themselves when seeking new and effective tactics in the hopes of getting more people to download malware and other forms of computer ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090930_irs_email_scam_devastating_targets_users_businesses.htm">IRS Email Scam Devastating: Targets Users, Businesses</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090910_new_fan_check_malware_infests_google_yahoo_search.htm" title="related: malware">New 'Fan Check' Malware Infests Google, Yahoo Search</a><br> <i>2009/08/26</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090826_jessica_biel_tops_webs_most_dangerous_list.htm" title="related: pc security essentials">Jessica Biel Tops Web's Most Dangerous List</a><br> <i>2009/09/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090928_scientists_use_virtual_ants_to_sniff_out_malware.htm" title="related: malware">Scientists use Virtual Ants to Sniff out Malware</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=malware">malware</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=pc%20security%20essentials">pc security essentials</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=underreported%20income">underreported income</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=top">top</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tech%20report">tech report</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-09-30T11:47:40-05:00 IRS Email Scam Devastating: Targets Users, Businesses http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090930_ms_chief_win7_best_ever_ford_continental_convinced.htm With Microsoft's highly-anticipated Windows 7 less than a month away from its much-publicized release, it's not all that surprising that company CEO Steve Ballmer has begun to tout the new operating system as the "best... [they] have ever built." What is surprising, however, are the decisions by Ford Motor Company and Continental Airlines to make the leap to Win7 almost immediately. New Standard for Operating Systems In a note released to the media early yesterday, Microsoft CEO Ballmer bragged that "Windows 7 is the best PC operating system we have ever built." In naming the reasons why, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090930_ms_chief_win7_best_ever_ford_continental_convinced.htm">MS Chief: Win7 Best Ever; Ford, Continental Convinced</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090619_ballmer_backs_microsoft_bing_with_5b_budget.htm" title="related: ballmer">Ballmer Backs Microsoft Bing With $5B Budget</a><br> <i>2009/09/29</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_chief_admits_firm_screwed_up_windows_mobile.htm" title="related: ballmer">Microsoft Chief Admits Firm 'Screwed Up' Windows Mobile</a><br> <i>2007/08/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20070824_microsoft_tellme_to_compete_with_onstar.htm" title="related: ford">Microsoft Tellme To Compete With OnStar</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ballmer">ballmer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=efficiency">efficiency</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security">security</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ford%20motor">ford motor</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-30T10:58:43-05:00 MS Chief: Win7 Best Ever; Ford, Continental Convinced http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090930_some_win7_pcs_to_ship_days_before_official_win7_release.htm If you buy a standalone copy of Windows 7 or a PC shipped with the operating system (OS) by a big-name manufacturer, it's unlikely you'll get your hands on the highly-anticipated Microsoft OS before October 22nd, 2009. But firms selling custom-built PCs will now be able to ship Windows 7 machines from October 13th. Jon Bach, president of Puget Systems, recently revealed that Microsoft told him in writing he has permission to ship the machines nine days before the official release. Microsoft has noted the scheme does apply to all such "system builder" manufacturers, but says the advantage ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090930_some_win7_pcs_to_ship_days_before_official_win7_release.htm">Some Win7 PCs to Ship Days Before Official Win7 Release</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2007/10/01</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2007/20071001_windows_vista_pushing_system_builders_xp_sales.htm" title="related: system builders">Windows Vista Pushing System Builders' XP Sales</a><br> <i>2008/10/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2008/20081007_microsoft_extends_windows_xp_lifeline.htm" title="related: system builders">Microsoft Extends Windows XP Lifeline</a><br> <i>2009/06/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090604_win7_release_date_confirmed_se_app_limit_dropped.htm" title="related: machines">Win7: Release Date Confirmed, SE App Limit Dropped</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=machines">machines</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system%20builders">system builders</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=operating%20system">operating system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=firms">firms</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=product%20key">product key</a> John Lister 2009-10-01T11:00:27-05:00 Some Win7 PCs to Ship Days Before Official Win7 Release http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090930_safekeys_and_arp_plus_plus.htm Safe Keys SafeKeys is a small program that helps to defeat keyloggers on insecure computer terminals. Neo's SafeKeys is perfect for travel -- use it in internet cafes, the office or even at home as protection against stealth keylogging programs that can be installed without your knowledge. ARP Plus Plus ARP (Add and Remove Programs) Plus Plus is an advanced version of the Add and Remove Programs in Windows. It will allow you to uninstall programs which cannot be removed from (or may not even appear in) the Windows Add and ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090930_safekeys_and_arp_plus_plus.htm">'SafeKeys', and 'ARP Plus Plus'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2006/11/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2006/20061122_remove_windows_messenger_and_podmailer.htm" title="related: remove">'Remove Windows Messenger', and 'Podmailer'</a><br> <i>2008/02/14</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080214_windows_installer_cleanup_utility_and_liquid_resize.htm" title="related: remove">'Windows Installer Cleanup Utility', and 'Liquid Resize'</a><br> <i>2007/08/08</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2007/20070808_revo_uninstaller_and_remote_process_viewer.htm" title="related: remove">'Revo Uninstaller', and 'Remote Process Viewer'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=safekeys">safekeys</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=remove">remove</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=arp">arp</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-30T11:03:34-05:00 'SafeKeys', and 'ARP Plus Plus' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090929_new_exploit_threatens_vista_ms_scambles_for_fix.htm Microsoft is scrambling this morning to find and release a fix for a newly discovered flaw that could end in the unraveling of a new and possibly devastating Windows worm. According to reports breaking late last night, hackers have made known the release of a new attack code capable of exploiting a bug in the Windows operating system (OS). The weakness has been public knowledge since the beginning of September, but until this week no one seemed to be taking advantage. That has changed now that Harmony Security Senior Researcher Stephen Fewer has developed an attack that allows a hacker to ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090929_new_exploit_threatens_vista_ms_scambles_for_fix.htm">New Exploit Threatens Vista, MS Scambles for Fix</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090922_ms_releases_temp_fix_for_critical_smb_network_flaw.htm" title="related: system">MS Releases Temp Fix for Critical SMB Network Flaw</a><br> <i>2009/08/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090807_java_se6_update_fixes_exploit_linked_to_activex_flaw.htm" title="related: flaw">Java SE6 Update Fixes Exploit Linked to ActiveX Flaw</a><br> <i>2007/12/18</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2007/20071218_zero_day_flaw_affects_82_hp_laptop_models.htm" title="related: code">Zero Day Flaw Affects 82 HP Laptop Models</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=attack%20code">attack code</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=flaw">flaw</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=senior%20researcher">senior researcher</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=fewer%20code">fewer code</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-29T10:56:10-05:00 New Exploit Threatens Vista, MS Scambles for Fix http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_chief_admits_firm_screwed_up_windows_mobile.htm In a remarkable piece of frankness, Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer says the firm has "screwed up" in past efforts to bring Windows to mobile devices. He also reiterated that the firm is not planning to develop its own handsets. Ballmer's comments about the Windows Mobile operating system came at an event for venture capitalists. Though journalists were not allowed to attend, one delegate, Paul Jozefak, wrote on his Twitter account: "Ballmer says they screwed up with Windows Mobile. Wishes they had already launched WM7. They completely revamped the team." (Source: twitter.com) Windows Mobile ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_chief_admits_firm_screwed_up_windows_mobile.htm">Microsoft Chief Admits Firm 'Screwed Up' Windows Mobile</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/06/19</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090619_ballmer_backs_microsoft_bing_with_5b_budget.htm" title="related: ballmer">Ballmer Backs Microsoft Bing With $5B Budget</a><br> <i>2009/09/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090917_microsoft_unveils_new_ms_office_project_2010.htm" title="related: microsoft">Microsoft Unveils New MS Office Project 2010</a><br> <i>2009/07/22</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090722_microsoft_invests_in_futuristic_2d_barcode_technology.htm" title="related: mobile">Microsoft Invests in Futuristic 2D Barcode Technology</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=mobile">mobile</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ballmer">ballmer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=version">version</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a> John Lister 2009-09-29T10:37:09-05:00 Microsoft Chief Admits Firm 'Screwed Up' Windows Mobile http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_zune_hd_puts_ipod_to_shame_experts_say.htm Microsoft has struggled to make room for itself in the digital media market since the days of iPod -- but now critics are today calling Microsoft's Zune HD the "best portable media player released by any vendor." Early Revisions Lackluster Released in time for Christmas 2006, few techies found the Zune hanging in their stockings. Despite wireless capabilities that allowed one user to swap tunes with a friend, the Zune's drab colors (black and brown, mostly) and few other features failed to shake the Apple tree. Experts: Zune HD Put iPod to shame But now it seems, Microsoft may actually have ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090929_microsoft_zune_hd_puts_ipod_to_shame_experts_say.htm">Microsoft Zune HD Puts iPod to 'Shame,' Experts Say</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/05/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090528_microsoft_zune_hd_details_emerge_due_this_fall.htm" title="related: zune hd">Microsoft Zune HD: Details Emerge, Due This Fall</a><br> <i>2009/08/04</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/apple/2009/20090804_apple_accused_of_exploding_ipod_cover_up.htm" title="related: ipod">Apple Accused Of Exploding iPod Cover-up</a><br> <i>2009/09/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090923_rumor_microsoft_to_launch_iphone_like_tablet_pc.htm" title="related: microsoft">Rumor: Microsoft to launch iPhone-Like Tablet PC</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=zune%20hd">zune hd</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ipod">ipod</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=user">user</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=media">media</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-30T11:47:36-05:00 Microsoft Zune HD Puts iPod to 'Shame,' Experts Say http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090929_how_to_move_a_window_and_10_tips_for_firefox_extensions.htm How To Move A Window Have you ever moved a Windows off the screen, unable to move it back onto the desktop? Here is a simple tip which will help you move the window in such situations. 10 Tips for Firefox Extensions Want to learn more about Mozilla's increasingly popular Internet browser, Firefox? For the inside scoop on this rising challenger to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, check out this list of great tips. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090929_how_to_move_a_window_and_10_tips_for_firefox_extensions.htm">'How To Move A Window', and '10 Tips for Firefox Extensions'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/16</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090716_window_sensor_and_mp3_quality_modifier.htm" title="related: window">'Window Sensor', and 'Mp3 Quality Modifier'</a><br> <i>2008/02/21</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20080221_firefox_preloader_and_putty_connection_manager.htm" title="related: firefox">'Firefox Preloader', and 'Putty Connection Manager'</a><br> <i>2008/12/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2008/20081215_firefox_8_untold_secrets_and_adobe_air_sdk.htm" title="related: firefox">'Firefox -- 8 Untold Secrets', and 'Adobe Air Sdk'</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=window">window</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=firefox">firefox</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet">internet</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-29T11:02:00-05:00 'How To Move A Window', and '10 Tips for Firefox Extensions' http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090928_aussie_govt_puts_win7_security_up_to_ultimate_test.htm Over the next four years, Australia's New South Wales region will be dolling out 240,000 Lenovo laptops. The goal is to give every high school student a computer by 2012 -- and protecting that many computers has become a matter of top priority. Machines Use RFID and Tracking The machines will be equipped with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office, and thanks to bulk pricing, will cost no more than $500 each. To keep costs down, officials have arranged for the machines to be customized with a range of security measures. As well as password protection, there's also tracking software and an RFID chip ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090928_aussie_govt_puts_win7_security_up_to_ultimate_test.htm">Aussie Gov't Puts Win7 Security up to 'Ultimate' Test</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/17</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/internet/2009/20090317_liveedu_marked_future_of_student_collaboration.htm" title="related: student">Live@Edu Marked 'Future' of Student Collaboration</a><br> <i>2009/03/11</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090311_third_conficker_worm_wields_most_resilient_yet.htm" title="related: machines">Third Conficker Worm Wields: Most Resilient Yet</a><br> <i>2009/04/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090428_hospital_equipment_infected_with_conficker.htm" title="related: machines">Hospital Equipment Infected with Conficker</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=machines">machines</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=student">student</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tracking">tracking</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=security">security</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=rfid">rfid</a> John Lister 2009-09-28T11:03:55-05:00 Aussie Gov't Puts Win7 Security up to 'Ultimate' Test http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090928_scientists_use_virtual_ants_to_sniff_out_malware.htm A new approach to computer security could see an army of "ants" summoned to rid the online world of worms, bugs and other pestilent e-vermin. Interestingly enough, these "virtual ants" will work as an important defense against most forms of malware, but it is the manner in which they operate that earn them their insect namesake. In actuality, the virtual ants are computer programs designed to roam around a given network in search of anomalies. The idea to use the ant-like hierarchy came from a senior research scientist Glenn Fink, at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090928_scientists_use_virtual_ants_to_sniff_out_malware.htm">Scientists use Virtual Ants to Sniff out Malware</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/">Security</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/09/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090910_new_fan_check_malware_infests_google_yahoo_search.htm" title="related: computer">New 'Fan Check' Malware Infests Google, Yahoo Search</a><br> <i>2009/08/07</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090807_whatever_happened_to_the_conficker_virus.htm" title="related: computer">Whatever Happened To The Conficker Virus?</a><br> <i>2009/05/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090527_new_netbook_ships_preloaded_with_factory_malware.htm" title="related: system">New Netbook Ships, Preloaded with Factory Malware</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=virtual%20ants">virtual ants</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=computer">computer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=ant">ant</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=system">system</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=colony">colony</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-09-28T13:53:58-05:00 Scientists use Virtual Ants to Sniff out Malware http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090928_archos_9tabletpc_boasts_on_screen_keyboard_win7.htm High-end digital media device-maker Archos, which has made a name for itself in an iPod-dominated market by selling entertainment products," is taking a big leap forward with tablet technology by introducing an 8.9 inch machine capable of running Microsoft's highly anticipated operating system (OS), Windows 7. The device, dubbed the Archos 9PCtablet, will feature an on-screen keyboard and a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z515 processor. The tiny tablet will also boast high definition video, stereo audio, and non-3G wireless. However, the feature getting most of the attention is its preloaded OS -- ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090928_archos_9tabletpc_boasts_on_screen_keyboard_win7.htm">Archos 9TabletPC: Boasts On-Screen Keyboard, Win7</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/07/09</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/google/2009/20090709_googles_chrome_os_set_to_revolutionize_netbooks.htm" title="related: netbooks">Google's Chrome OS Set to Revolutionize Netbooks</a><br> <i>2009/04/10</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090410_ms_slashes_price_of_windows_on_netbooks.htm" title="related: netbooks">MS Slashes Price of Windows on Netbooks</a><br> <i>2009/07/24</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/security/2009/20090724_researchers_power_sockets_can_detect_keyboard_input.htm" title="related: keyboard">Researchers: Power Sockets can Detect Keyboard Input</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=archos">archos</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=netbooks">netbooks</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=keyboard">keyboard</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=touchscreen">touchscreen</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=tablet">tablet</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-28T11:06:22-05:00 Archos 9TabletPC: Boasts On-Screen Keyboard, Win7 http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090928_mosaic_tomb_of_mystery.htm Description Venture to Ancient Egypt in this stunning mystery-puzzle quest filled with gorgeous effects and addictive game play! Place shapes and decrypt ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs as you uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of King Tut. Play in Relaxed or Challenge Mode as you climb your way up through Egyptian society. Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery is a fun and mesmerizing blend of puzzle-pieced excitement and intense game play. Discover your thirst for adventure and try it today! Key Features Spectacular Art and Effects! Electrify the Tomb with Chain Lightning Shapes! Decrypt Ancient ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090928_mosaic_tomb_of_mystery.htm">Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/">Windows Games</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/08/03</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090803_ricochet_lost_worlds_recharged.htm" title="related: game">Ricochet Lost Worlds: Recharged</a><br> <i>2009/06/02</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090602_ricochet_lost_worlds.htm" title="related: game">Ricochet Lost Worlds</a><br> <i>2009/04/27</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_games/2009/20090427_ricochet_infinity.htm" title="related: game">Ricochet Infinity</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=decrypt%20ancient">decrypt ancient</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=shapes">shapes</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=hieroglyphs">hieroglyphs</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=game">game</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=egyptian">egyptian</a> Dennis Faas 2009-09-29T11:02:01-05:00 Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090928_restore_zune_features_and_moba_photo.htm Restore Zune Features Microsoft has already announced the availability of Zune HD Zune 4.0, but some of the features are not available for users outside the U.S. and Canada. With the help of this registry hack, non-US/CAN users will be able to enable these features. Moba Photo Create professional-looking photo galleries for your webpage. MobaPhoto also allows you to resize, crop or correct red-eyes on all of your pictures easily. Share This: ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090928_restore_zune_features_and_moba_photo.htm">'Restore Zune Features', and 'Moba Photo'</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/">Software</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/">Shell City</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=zune">zune</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=photo">photo</a> Brandon Dimmel 2009-09-28T11:15:17-05:00 'Restore Zune Features', and 'Moba Photo' http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090925_google_plugin_makes_ie8_run_10x_faster.htm While the odds of Microsoft forming a corporate partnership with Google are slim-to-none, their respective software is proving just that. According to Computerworld, Internet Explorer 8 running with Google Chrome Frame plug-in runs 9.6 times faster than IE8 on its own. Chrome Frame was released earlier this week and is an open source plug-in that seamlessly brings Google Chrome's open web technologies and high-performance JavaScript engine to Internet Explorer. (Source: google.com) Kind Gesture or Smear Campaign? Instead of taking the high road and leaving the "helpful plug-in" as a kind ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090925_google_plugin_makes_ie8_run_10x_faster.htm">Google Plugin Makes IE8 Run 10x Faster</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/">Business</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/">Microsoft</a><br><br> Related Articles:<br><br> <i>2009/03/23</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090323_internet_explorer_8_rc1_response_underwhelming.htm" title="related: internet">Internet Explorer 8 RC1 Response 'Underwhelming'</a><br> <i>2009/07/28</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090728_emergency_patch_tuesday_targets_critical_ie_flaw.htm" title="related: internet explorer">Emergency Patch Tuesday Targets Critical IE Flaw</a><br> <i>2009/06/15</i> <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20090615_removing_ie8_from_win7_not_enough_euro_commission.htm" title="related: internet explorer">Removing IE8 from Win7 Not Enough: Euro Commission</a><br><br> Related Terms: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=plug%2Din">plug-in</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=smear%20campaign">smear campaign</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=internet%20explorer">internet explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=google%20chrome%20frame">google chrome frame</a>, <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/cgi-bin/fdse.pl?Terms=partnership">partnership</a> Carlo Orlando 2009-09-25T21:15:58-05:00 Google Plugin Makes IE8 Run 10x Faster http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/2009/20090925_florida_cops_caught_playing_wii_during_drug_bust.htm It seems no one can get enough of Nintendo's popular Wii video game console, these days. Amidst rumors that the system's price could drop $50 down to $200 within the next month, emergent images from Florida now show police officers caught playing Wii on the job -- in the middle of a drug raid, no less! According to reports, the Polk County, Florida cops recently busted up the home of Michael Difalco, an accused drug dealer. While ransacking Difalco's place for illegal substances, the police stumbled upon a Nintendo Wii console equipped with motion-sensitive gameplay. (Source: zdnet.com) Cops ...<br><br> ... Continue reading: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/2009/20090925_florida_cops_caught_playing_wii_during_drug_bust.htm">Florida Cops Caught Playing Wii During Drug Bust</a> online.<br><br> Filed Under: <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/">Gaming</a> | <a href="http://www.infopackets.com/news/gaming/wii/">Wii</a>