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- nonsenseanybody who is truly concerned about security will have set the BIOS to require a password at boot...and will set 'boot from USB' to 'Disabled'.Can't you password protect from even booting up?I assume we are talking about business class laptops.InterestingPhysical security is paramount - especially when it comes to data...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Radmin Server and Viewer 3.4 (Windows)
- Radmin Remote Administrator is a popular, award winning secure remote control software which enables you to work on a remote computer in real time as if you were using its own keyboard and mouse. You can remotely access the same computer from multiple places, using file transfer, text and voice...
- Software downloads 2009-10-14
- Microsoft's newest Windows 7 promotion: $30 price tag for students
- It's thereClick on the option that says "Need to connect to a domain?".Not for ProfessionalMaryJo,I just tried it and it is only for Home Premium at least as far as I can see.RE: Microsoft's newest Windows 7 promotion: $30 price tag for studentsThanks for the heads up MJ, I just...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-17
- Windows 7's Achilles' heel - XP Mode
- XP Mode is a crutch, for a wounded patient, that is supposed to get better.Microsoft is betting it will go away soon, and, like the Windows Ultimate Extras, disappear forever.I believe it will, as anyone serious about using XP will bypass the Windows 7 middleman.This is news?Is XP Mode not...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-17
- 7 RTM vs. Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3 - Shootout, Part 1
- 7 RTM vs. Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3 - Shootout, Part 164 Bit32 bit tests seem to be somewhat limiting given the advancement in 64 bit tech these days. Any plans for similar comparisons in 64 bit? Better yet, take a more real-world example. Since the majority of XP desktops...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-05
- China's 'secure' OS Kylin - a threat to U.S offensive cyber capabilities?
- China's 'secure' OS Kylin - a threat to U.S offensive cyber capabilities?Interesting! There is no way that you can start from scratch these days and have a usable OS in a reasonable time. Look how long it has taken Linux distros to catch up to Mac and Windows and they...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-13
- How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?
- How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?Want to do the same post ...... for AMD CPUs? :)nope :/I just bought a Quad Q8300 a few weeks ago. I didn't put much thought into VT. My dad has a Core 2 Duo that...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-03
- Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop.
- Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop.Sounds mighty coolHowever, 20 dollars.... If you don't mind some extra seconds during booting (about 40 to 50 seconds), then a bootable USB memory stick loaded with a live version of Fedora or Ubuntu, will provide the same functionality for free.With Unetbootin...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-01
- Advanced PC Optimizer 9.1 (Windows)
- Advanced PC Optimizer is a powerful tweak software for home or office use. By using this software you can make your Windows computer more faster, more efficient and more user-friendly using hundreds of powerful tweaks and hidden registry settings. You can easily customize the appearance, speed and security of your...
- Software downloads 2009-03-15
- Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A
- Acer Aspire X1700-U3700AUbuntu Hardy (8.04), XP Pro, Vista Home...My laptop crashed and I needed a new PC. I happened to choose this desktop primarily because of its compact design and home theater capabilities. No desktops at Best Buy came equipped with any Linux OS, so I had to purchase a...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-15
- ASRock "4 second" Instant Boot for Windows
- ASRock "4 second" Instant Boot for WindowsPretty Much Useless, PeriodIt's disappointing reading articles about some new technology/program/tool that starts out sounding great, then at the end hits you with some ridiculous restrictions/requirements to make it work.Single User, no password protection ...... pretty much useless in the corporate world then isn't...
- Discussion threads 2008-11-13
- MS ships emergency patch for Windows worm hole
- MS ships emergency patch for Windows worm holePatchesMicrosoft catch's a lot of slack but they do a good job of getting patches out there. I haven't had any problems with Windows update in a few years.RE: MS ships emergency patch for Windows worm holewow check out this blog for...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-23
- Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )
- Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10 )Getting onlineHere in Australia, I've never been with any ISP that has made available drivers or software to connect with Linux. In fact, Mac users have sometimes had problems.There's something about all flavors of Linux that always makes me shiver and think...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-22
- BIOS settings demystified
- BIOS settings demystifiedVery good info - thanks!One thing I found which maybe everyone else already knew, and I don't know if it is common to all BIOS versions or just the ASUS KV8 that I have, but under the Advanced tab, there's a Legacy USB support option - having it...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-30
- BIOS settings demystified
- I find that when it comes to people building their own PCs or tweaking their existing rig then the mysteries that lay within the BIOS settings are scarier to most people than anything hardware related. Let's do something about that! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-09-30
- HP: We've broken the 24-hour battery life barrier
- Hewlett-Packard didn't let Dell claim it had the longest battery life too long. HP said Monday that its HP EliteBook 6930p ran 24 hours with an ultra-capacity battery. For those keeping score at home Dell said its new Latitude lineup breaks the 19 hour battery barrier. Oh...
- Blog posts 2008-09-08
- Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A
- The Acer Aspire X1200 line of minidesktops fits budget PC components inside a compact case and offers some features that let it act as a light home theater companion. Our $450 review model came with a dual-core AMD processor, 4GB of memory, and 64-bit Windows Vista, which make it...
- Product reviews 2008-09-02
- Intel ships BIOS fix for Rutkowska's Black Hat flaw
- Intel has shipped a BIOS update with a fix for a privilege escalation vulnerability that was used by rootkit researcher Joanna Rutkowska to bluepill the Xen hypervisor. The vulnerability was discussed by Rutkowska at the Black Hat briefings earlier this month but details on the exploit were...
- Blog posts 2008-08-27
- Eight excellent PC upgrade ideas
- Eight excellent PC upgrade ideasI did all eightNow I have a new computer.Check first is a good idea.For example, a computer may be capable of managing a maximum of, say 1 GB of RAM, so adding more will be ineffective. It's possible to play Blu-ray with existing hardware using...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-31
- Foxconn snubs Linux users
- Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-25
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