Why you shouldn’t mess with your registry!
You going along and Windows seems to be slow and not so responsive. You go and start messing around with the Registry and later when you reboot your systems becomes frozen and nothing you do will get it back.
What is the Windows Registry used for?
The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains settings for low-level operating system components as well as the applications running on the platform: the kernel, device drivers, services, SAM, user interface and third party applications all make use of the Registry. The registry also provides a means to access counters for profiling system performance.
[Wikipedia]
What programs can I use to repair or Clean the Registry?
There are several different programs that can be used to help fix the registry or remove the unnecessary registry entries. I can suggest a few good utilities to help you fix or repair Windows Registry:
- Registry Utilities Professional
– This is good program for repairing small registry problems. This won’t fix major problems but it might help you get Windows back and running.
Windows 7 Optimization for Beginners
So you just got Windows 7 on a new system and you want to optimize the system to run smoother. I wanted to talk about how even a novice could do some of the things that might help with that.
If your coming from Windows XP to Windows 7, I would like you to check out some Vista tips that will also help you with Windows 7.
- 5 Things Microsoft Vista doesn’t want you to Know!!
- Turn Aero OFF at will!!
- Ways to improve Battery Life in Vista
- Tips and Tricks to Shut down Windows Vista!
- Vista Tips and Secrets!!
- Running old programs on Vista (tips and tricks)
- The best New Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
- Troubleshoot Windows 7 Sleep mode Problem
- Windows 7 Inside Out
: Great little Book to read to better understand Windows 7.
- How to Do a System Recovery image in Windows 7
- How to Enable Windows 7 GodMode
If you bought a OEM version that comes with bloatware, you can always use Autoruns. What most people don’t know is that Windows 7 is a better version of Windows Vista and that is why I suggest reading those other Vista Articles that I wrote about. I can still use those tips and tricks from Vista to make Windows 7. With these tips you can make Windows 7 run better and smoother.
Have a Great Friday, See you Monday!
List of Malware sites for Dec 10, 2009
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- update-protection-z4.cn
- update-protection-z6.cn
- lenovosecurity01.cn
- lenovosecurity51.cn
- new-antimalware01.cn
- update-protection-z1.cn
- ferrari-scan9.cn
- radius-protect-c1.cn
- radius-protect-a1.cn
- radius-protect-b1.cn
- intel-secure10.cn
- intel-secure20.cn
- intel-secure90.cn
- intel-secure02.cn
- intel-secure01.cn
- atomantispyware11.cn
- atomantispyware21.cn
- atomantispyware31.cn
- atomantispyware51.cn
- atomantispyware61.cn
- pc-antispy013.cn
- pc-antispy999.cn
- pc-antispy051.cn
- pc-antispy001.cn
- windefscanm9.cn
- windefscanm0.cn
- vip-protectionv9.cn
- vip-protectionz4.cn
- windefscanm1.cn
- vip-protectionv8.cn
- top2009security.cn
Internet Antivirus Pro Scareware
- ewiali.cn
- ewiaguh.cn
- inb6sh.com
- divyza.cn
- jynuroh.cn
- jypebgi.cn
- diwehym.cn
- enoihup.cn
- kanjiur.cn
Fake Scanner Pages:
- scan.dewesan.cn
- siteadware.com
- antitroy.com
- letmeguard-yourzone-pc.com
- systempc-scan-check.net
- livepcguard.com
- downloadavr13.com
- clean-vironmypc.net
- cleanvir-onmypc.net
- cleanviron-mypc.net
- cleanvironmypc.net
- internal-scanforpc.com
- internal-scanforpc.net
- internalscanforpc.com
- internalscanforpc.net
- safetyantispywareshop.com
List of malware sites for Sept 1, 2009
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Well with it being the end of the month it was to be expected here is a long list of sites. So please read these carefully.
Personal Antivirus Scareware Site and How to Remove them:
- live-virus-scanner9.com
- tryantivirusscan.com
- antispyware-scanner2.com
- bewareofvirusattacks2.com
- antivirus-scanner6.com
- valueantivirusshop1.com
- adjudg.info
- atwain.info
- caretz.info
- gaudad.info
- krapen.info
- nevils.info
- outliv.info
- penvie.info
- stampo.info
- ticedu.info
- unwept.info
- gelded.info
- dolchi.info
- figgle.info
- botled.info
- securepcshield.com
- myprotectedzone.net
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
How to know if the scareware warning is real or not:
Comments OffI got an email from someone who wants not to be named asking how do I know if these sites that I have talked about like Defenderpageblock.com, Spywaredomainlist.com, adwaredomainlists.com, badwaredomainlists.com, browserdefenderlist.com, malicioussitesblock.com, and browserliveprotection.com are fake warning sites because of how the site handles the URL presented. Let me give you a few example urls to see what I mean:
http://defenderpageblock.com/block.php?id=2006-54&url=http://tech-linkblog.com/scareware-adviser-from-defenderpageblock-com/
http://browserliveprotection.com/block.php?id=2024-4&url=http://tech-linkblog.com/2008/12/microsoft-readys-to-layoff-around-15000-workers.html/
http://malicioussitesblock.com/block.php?id=2006-54&url=http://tech-linkblog.com/2009/08/list-of-malware-sites-for-aug-24-2009.html/
http://spywaredomainlists.com/block.php?id=2018-2&url=http://tech-linkblog.com/2009/08/scareware-adviser-from-spywaredomainlists-com.html/
http://adwaredomainlists.com/block.php?id=2031&url=http://tech-linkblog.com/2009/04/pc-speedscan-pro-a-bad-idea.html/
- change the url it is going to, try Google or some other site that you know isn’t malicious and see what happens. You will notice it will say the same exact same thing.
- Check out Stopbadware.org – Google uses this service for there search results so this would be more reliable and check out the warning domain to see what it says then also check out the domain and website in question.
AVG 8.5 Free Version Best on my system
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Pcworld has a released there top free Antivirus software picks. Now let’s be clear on this, I am an a average user, and have tested these products out on my own laptop plus others and here is what I find.
According to Pcworld, Avira Antivir Personal is the top pick and claims to block 98.9 percent of samples:
Such less-than-friendly default behaviors make Avira AntiVir Personal a better choice for tech-savvy users who know how to muck about in the settings. If you’re willing to put up with a somewhat clumsy interface and the recurring pop-up ads, in return you’ll enjoy top-notch, free protection against malware. It’s not a bad trade-off by any means.
List of Fake AV sites for Aug 22, 2009
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If you know anything about the Malware writers they are always registering new domains and here is the newest ones they are using:
Personal Antivirus Scareware Site:
- antispywarebestscanner.com
- professionalvirusscanv3.com
- professionalcomputerscanv2.com
- scan-your-pc-now.com
- professionalspywarescanv8.com
- hopest.info
- suffic.info
- cressy.info
- unowed.info
- inclin.info
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- securitytoolsite.com (Fake Scanner)
- webscansecurepc.com (Fake Scanner)
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
List of Malware sites for Aug 21, 2009
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It has been kinda busy today for the Antivirus scareware sites but here they are.
Personal Antivirus Scareware Site:
- check-for-malwarev3.com
- safeonlinescannerv4.com
- fatuus.info
Rogue Antivirus scareware sites:
- antivirusplus2010.com
- mybestantivirusplus.com
- internetantivirusplus.com
- antivirusplus09.com
- antivirus-plus-now.com
- yesantivirusplus.com
- goodantivirusplus.com
- i-antivirusplus.com
- nextantivirusplus.com
- antivirusplus-ok.com
- getavplusnow.com
- antivirusplusnow.com
- getantivirusplusnow.com
- realantivirusplus09.com
- freeantivirusplus09.com
- addedantivirusstore.com
- addedantivirusonline.com
- myplusantiviruspro.com
- yourcountedantivirus.com
- easyaddedantivirus.com
- addedantiviruslive.com
- addedantiviruspro.com
Most of the time, These sites are injected into one's browser by way of a Trojan taking over the system. If left untreated these sites will become more and more profound trying to get you to install them. Most of the time these are installed in unsuspecting computers by way of exploits, backdoors, or unsafe downloading practices. This usually means that if you have it you should remove it by any means necessary because this software has been know to cause more and more trouble as time goes by. This software is fake ware, it tries to tell you have a virus and that they can get rid of it. In fact, this software is not designed with Antivirus engine in mind but to illicit pop ups and warning to raise the users security concerns about the computer in question. Downloading programs from bit torrents or other unsafe ways can and most likely will have these types of programs installed alongside the program you wanted.
Threat to System : Moderate
Microsoft to Release One Crictical update for Tuesday
Comments OffMicrosoft has release the information for May’s Patch Tuesday and it looks like there is one major update for Power point:
The Affected software is MS Office 2000, MS office Xp, MS Office 2003, Ms Office 2007, Power point viewer, and MS compatibility pack for Word, Excel, and Power point 2007.
- Windows PowerShell 1.0 for Windows Vista (KB928439)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB867460)
- Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – May 2009 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool – May 2009 (KB890830) – Internet Explorer Version
- Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [May 2009] (KB905866)
Although some of this is usual like the Malicious software removal tool, and Windows Junke e-mail filter, we won’t know what else will be released until Tuesday. Some of the updates will be minor like the Powershell, I am guessing tis will help get ready for SP2, and the SP1 for the .NET framwork also looks to be getting ready for SP2. So I will keep you updated if i find out what else is released on Tuesday!
Twitter Spam attempt: “See the NSFW pics twitter deleted from my profile here”
Comments OffLooks like this might have been a improper adult content or maybe a Malware attack:
Not suitable/safe for work (NSFW), not work-suitable/safe (NWS), or not school-suitable (NSS) is Internet slang or shorthand. Typically, the NSFW tag is used in E-mail, movies (such as on Youtube) and on interactive discussion areas (such as internet forums, blogs and community websites) to mark URLs or hyperlinks which may be sexually explicit or include audio containing profanity, helping the reader avoid potentially objectionable content.
[via Wikipedia]
It looks like this was done with using Tinyurl and has been flagged for either Spam, Fraud, Malware, or Any other use that is illegal. I am glad Tinyurl did catch this and stop it. If you see something that say NSFW in your twitter account your best bet is to delete it and go on with your life. I am sure it is something your should not go to probably because it was a malicious way to get your to go to the link. If you want to preview the urls that are used by Tinyurl, just visit the preview feature. If anyone else hears of some kind of Twitter attempt let me know and I’ll blog about it. This would be the best time to install Free Anti-virus and Free Firewalls to help prevent from getting Viruses or Malware.
Adobe PDF Zero Day Warnings : Experts agree
Comments OffAll the Security experts online are talking about The 2 Zero Day Adobe Vulnerabilities:
This is mostly affect the corporate world more than the private sector because of the fact corporate world will use PDF by sending them through emails. I suggest installing another reader and these are all free.
Be advised the vulnerabilities affects Linux, Windows, and Macintosh systems. This will most likely mean that even Macintoshes could be used to create even more botnets and will need to disable there Javascript until this issue is fixed or maybe they would like to find another reader themselves. This also goes for Linux users but I have not heard of anything in the wild yet.
Don’t forget to install some free Anti-virus and Free Firewalls to help protect your system from becoming a botnet.
Mebroot becomes More Stealthier!!
Comments OffWell Here is something we should all be on the look out for:
Thousands of Web sites have been rigged to deliver a powerful piece of malicious software that many security products may be unprepared to handle.Mebroot inserts program hooks into various functions of the kernel, or the operating system’s core code. Once Mebroot has taken hold, the malware then makes it appear that the MBR hasn’t been tampered with.
[Via Pcworld Magazine]
I will be updating my Malware Resource for the Prevx Software, but this looks to be a very bad root kit. From my understanding most of the security related software. It seems this little program will become even harder to detect and remove. It also looks like this is ready to start infecting people with this root kit. You should update every part of your system from Windows Patches to Browser. Securnia once said that most people are not patched fully!! Just like the Conficker Worm, if your not fully patched and keeping anti-virus and Firewalls on your system then you might as well be walking on nails.
The Seriousness of the Twitter Vulnerability?
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The main question is how much do you want to know about this? Yes I am talking about a Vulnerability that could risk your twitter account or even yet inject malious software into the computer.
Lance James and Eric Wastl have provide Proof of Concept for this vulnerability, according to Information Weekly:
James cautions that XSS vulnerabilities should be taken seriously because they can reach beyond Web pages. “A lot of people think XSS is limited to the Web,” he said. If there’s another vulnerability in the victim’s browser, the Twitter flaw could be used to launch additional malicious code, he explained.
As you can see there is more to this problem then meets the eye. For one using the URL redirects could be one way this could be used. No telling what other vulnerabilities lay for the client side twitter programs. Twitter has a long way to go to be security minded, and yet Twitter hasn’t said what they will do to fix this problem.
Are You and Your Friends Fine — Virus Spam
Comments OffLogged into my Google Email and was checking my spam to see what I see and this one draws my attention:
I think I know where this is leading me but I click the link and this website with the Reuters logo pops up:
Now as you can tell this looks authentic but when I did go to this site, AVG detected some trojan. It blocked it, but the file that it is downloaded called “save.exe” and I have talked about flash player fake updates. I have seen other blogs talking about dirty bomb news report leads to malware. I don’t know about you but if I wanted to update my flash player, I go to the source and not use any links. It is wise not to download any programs or files and run them without properly checking them out for viruses and Trojans. You should have a firewall and anti-virus running at all times and that will help but it is your actions that help your prevent from getting viruses or Trojans.
Free Syncronization and Backup programs
Comments OffSo I talked about finding some free backup utilities on the Mike Tech Show Listener Roundtable Show # 234.
I said I would publish some good free ones programs to backup your system files and I think I have done it. Here’s are some great ones that I recommend for anyone who doesn’t want to pay for a backup program:
Allway Sync – Works with Windows Vista/XP. It supports : Hard Drives, Removable Hard Drives, Network Drives, Amazon S3, FTP Server, Offsitebox.com, and WEBDAV Folder. This program is also quite portable and can be used on more than one computer with the portable version.(A600 USB Broadband Modem for Free after Instant online web only rebate + Mail in rebate. First month free and free shipping. Buy now!)
ViceVersa — Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista. Vice Verse FREE will compare files in two folders (source and target) and synchronize file differences. There isn’t much else you can do with this but It does look to be good for small backups and older system.
Acebackups — is a powerful tool to create completely secure backups of your data. Store your data on any local storage device, on CD, DVD or on your remote FTP server!
Thinking back to PIFTS.EXE.
Comments OffThinking to this very incident looks to something out of the movie “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events“. I won’t go into much detail but here is what I want answers to about the PIFTS.EXE. You see after I have read a great article talking in detail about this, I have also come to the conclusion something isn’t right.
Although, in Norton’s defense there seems to be a lot of information that they have to sort through. I’ll admit this information people are asking should be really simple to find in the Symantec Databases somewhere. I will not say they are hiding anything major but I do think something is going on that we are not aware of. Here’s some other thoughts to considers? If Norton needed to find out who was using Windows 7, couldn’t they of asked or even made a simple site redirect to find that information, after all anytime you visit a site you have that information sent to the stats. I could in theory find out how many visitors are visiting from Macs and how many are on older systems. That would be very easy to do with Google Analytics.
Conspiracy theories run rampent due to PIFTS.EXE
(Looks like some of this was a 4chan gag, check my other post about it)
All of the sudden people around the World are seeing PIFTS.EXE popping up. Norton Antivirus is asking users if they want to accept it. Here what I do know:
Here’s some information I pulled from my Zone Alarm Logs. Does this make sense to anyone?
2009/03/09 18:26:44 — New Program — PIFTS.exe — Destination IP: 67.134.208.160:80 — outgoing — blocked — Destination: ping.lifecycle.norton.com2009/03/09 18:47:52 — Program Access — PIFTS.exe — Destination IP: — outgoing — blocked — Destination:
2009/03/09 18:48:28 — Changed Program — Windows Explorer — 207.46.248.249.80 — outgoing — blocked — Destination: sa.windows.com
[Via The Symatec Forums]
This indicates that the program tried to change tactics to go out on the net. I look a look for this and it is SwapDrive. So this must be an update to Swapdrive but I am unsure as to why it pops up that way. The other ip is in Africa or at least take the .80 out of the equation and it points to an Africa IP. (It looks to my mistake in that little part, “to error is human” Check out this post about it) Although just recently Norton Decides to Delete that thread and people are really worried about why? Is this a cover up of some sort because there is a exploit in the Wild that we don’t know about? These are good questions that need to be answered. Here is what one posted about this just after they deleted the forum thread:
Fake Emails about Windows Support spam!
Comments OffAccording to Trend Micro, Some malicious software is being sent to unsuspecting users about Windows SP1 andSP2 having a error that could damage software or even hardware. See Trends blog with the photos of the fake spam.
Microsoft sends e-mail messages to subscribers of our security communications when we release information about a security software update or security incident. Unfortunately, malicious individuals can and have sent fake security communications that appear to be from Microsoft.
[Via Microsoft]
So if you get an email from Microsoft you’ll probably want to delete it. Any Microsoft communications will be sent from the Update center. You should never install software that is from an untrusted website. If you are concerned you should check the web and find out what people are saying about the situation and see if it is a scam or true!! Remember only you can prevent a virus or Malware!
How do you like your Cricket USB Modem?
Lately I talked about the A600 USB 3G modem and Now I want to hear from the Readers? You see I can’t do my best reviewing these with comments from the readers, that being you.
![techlinkblog[AT]gmail.com](http://www.tech-linkblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/techlinkblog.png "techlinkblog")
Click the picture to send me email, just remember to replace “AT” with “@”.
So I want to hear what you think about either the USB UM100 Modem or the A600 USB 3g Modem? Here a re a few things to answer when you write your email.
Something will go to the people who email me? I want to publish some of these comments on my blog for all to read. I want to hear if what I am publishing helps you? I will even give your credit as to who wrote it. If you have a site or something you want to promote by all means add that to your testimonial. Here’s the basic questions that should be talked about:
- Which one did you buy? (Cricket USB A600 or Cricket USB UM100)
- Did you Upgrade from the Cricket USB UM100 to the Cricket USB A600?
- Are you using it for travel or Primary internet?
- Is it for business or Pleasure?
Getting to the A600 Program Files
Comments OffSo you want to see this screen when you plug in the A600 Broadband Card:
Uninstall THE USB DRIVERS for A600
C:\Program Files\Cricket\USB DRIVERS\Uninstall.EXE
Once you do that you will see need to reboot and then try to insert the A600 Modem into the USB slot. It should pop up with t hat screen or you should see the drive become available.
I’ve also took the drive and copied the program files into a sub Directory of the 4 Gig drive installed in the A600 and I decided to help everyone else out by uploading the self-extracting program to rapid share:
Cricket-A600-Program.exe Bit torrent file
This is the file I created on Memory card for when I need it. If you are uncomfortable downloading this because your worried about virus, then follow the directions on how to uninstall the software to get to your Cricket software for the A600. I did this to make it easier later on to re-install the software without having to uninstall software. Let me know if this helps. You should consider downloading Free Anti-virus Software and free Firewalls to protect your system if you haven’t already!!
Reviewing the 3G A600 Cricket Modem
So I got the Modem and wanted to test out the speed being stationary, So I go to my usual site Speedtest.net look at the speed, check below for speed.
As you can see this went fairly well. It does depend on your Cricket Coverage area. So you want to hear all about it.
First thing if you are upgrading from the UM100 Broadband Card, You’ll want to uninstall the Quicklink Software. To do that you can uninstall it by going to:
Computer > C: Drive > Program Files > Cricket > Quicklink > UNWISE.EXE
(This will uninstall the Quicklink software, I’d suggest after you uninstall it you reboot.)
How does the USB Modem work?
Once you do that you can then insert the A600 Modem into your USB. The Nice thing about this is the software for the Modem is on the Modem itself, so you don’t loose the CD for the modem. It currently only supports Windows and MAC OSX operating system but I have seen there is a work around to use the A600 Modem with Linux if your wondering.Once you insert it into the USB you’ll find you have a new Drive. It will say a Cricket CD Drive with 24 megs used. You’ll want to run that program on the Cricket CD and that will install the software.
I hate Snopes Spam
Comments OffAs you know Snopes is used to find out about urban Legend and Rumors:
I received a Virus alert from my RSS feed about Email virus warning. It even adds a Snope URL. The Author just copies and pasted the virus warning into the blog without even going to Snopes.
According to Snopes and I’ll quote:
Although the Postcard virus is real, it isn’t a “BIG VIRUS COMING” (it’s already been around in multiple forms for a long time now), it will not “burn the whole hard disc” of your computer, CNN didn’t classify it as the “worst virus” ever, and it doesn’t arrive in messages bearing a subject line of ‘Invitation.’[Via Snopes]
Now as you can tell the link described in the blog post was “http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp”. If you went there, you’d have seen this as a not really true and some parts of this might be but that part about burning your Hard drive or even consider the Worst virus isn’t true.
Some things you need to consider before forwarding anything is:
- Is it completely True?
- Is it Legitimate? (True blown warning about something like a product recall or something important like that)
Microsoft Releases the Patch Information for March
Comments OffMicrosoft Has Released the Patch information For march and This is what is expected to be patch on March 11, 2009:
- Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (Kb949029) — This security update resolves several privately reported and publicly reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Excel that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. (affected System : Microsoft Office)
Cracking and Warez sites are Host of Trouble!!
It is nothing to laugh at and should be understood that gamers have no freedom right now. That said this new Variant to Virux Trojan is in regards to Win32/Vitro Trojan. It seems tobe infecting .exe and .Scr files just like this.
According to Trend Micro:
The downloaded malware include variants under the FAKEAV, TDSS, and VUNDO families. Infection chains, however, are notable for the presence of VIRUT and VIRUX malware. VIRUX and VIRUT attacks were initially about the volume of infected PCs. The numbers are massive enough to worry Web users and security researchers: around 20,000 PCs are infected per day
Read more: “Crack Sites Distribute VIRUX and FakeAV“
Now it seems to be more and more sites with getting computer infected. It also seems the Malware writers are using these servers for helping infect essentially gamers computers. So for the time being, if you have a favorite game and you want to:
- No-CD Crack (This is good for those who want to play the game without the CD)
- Key Gen Cracks (This is used for pirated version of a game)
- Update Cracks (This is used to prevent CD checking or Also prevent Version Checking)
A Sneak Peak at the A600 3G Broadband Cricket Card
Comments OffSo I was doing a little research and found this nugget from my Affiliates Network:
Features:
Removable Memory Format: microSD
Storage Capacity External memory up to 4GB
Text Messaging Yes
Contact Directory Yes
Language English/Spanish
Wireless Capabilities:
Technology CDMA
Mode Tri-Band
Data Transfer Speed 3G (EVDO Rev 0, Rev A) and 1x
USB Broadband Modem (A600) Looks interesting, and I am thinking this will be the next thing the company will start Advertising for. Right now though, it cost 119$ with a 50$ Mail in Rebate and you spend 69$. With a CDMA only USB Card like the UM100, you know the speed of that. Now According to Wikipedia for 3G and I’ll quote:
Thus users sold 3G service may not be able to point to a standard and say that the speeds it specifies are not being met. While stating in commentary that “it is expected that IMT-2000 will provide higher transmission rates: a minimum speed of 2Mbit/s and maximum of 14.4Mbit/s for stationary users, and 348 kbit/s in a moving vehicle,”
Microsoft Keynote CES 2009
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Some Key topics talk about in this Keynotes are:
Windows 7 — Lighter, Faster, and Reliability. Windows 7 Should boot quicker and faster, and enables cool new interface touch.
Windows 7 — Beta will be available Worldwide on January 9, 2009 and will be available for download on MSDN and Technet. Also it will be available at : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7 For those who want to download it from Microsoft directly.
Windows Live Essentials — Windows live Messenger, Mail, and Photo Gallery works with Windows XP, VISTA, and Windows 7. It is available for download worldwide. Dell will also be putting this on their consumer and small business computers.
Windows Mobile — 11 Different Mobile phones.
Verizon Mobile – Windows Live Search will be available through Verizon and it’s a partnership with Microsoft.
Demo of Windows 7, Live, and Mobile:
Windows 7 will have Windows touch and be able to use net books with Windows 7.
Windows 7 has been designed with the Touch DNA in mind.
Windows Mobile demo with an Panoramic display.
Windows Live Demo – Various things they discuss here including Photo’s and Silver light.
Windows XBOX:
Disaster preparation — 103 Hidden Partition
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What is an OEM?
Many laptops or Desktops now a days have this hidden partition that is used for OEMS. An OEM or original equipment manufacturer for those who don’t know is a company that sells a system with it’s own branding or services. It varies from company to company just what they sell to the consumer. Having Said that, let’s talk about this Hidden Partition.
Why do I have a Hidden Partition on my drive?
Upcoming Patch Tuesday
Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
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Adobe Lays off 600 people
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Adobe might also hire new workers within Europe, he said. The cuts will be formally announced on Dec. 15 when the company releases its fourth-quarter financial report.
[via Infoworld]
Adobe also announced the implementation of a restructuring program, and has taken steps to reduce its headcount by approximately 600 full-time positions globally. The restructuring will result in anticipated pre-tax charges totaling approximately $44 million to $50 million. The Company expects approximately $28 million to $30 million of the restructuring charges to be recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008.
Vista To release Service Pack 2 in April 2009
