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September 6, 2004 ISSUE 161
C O M P U T E R H O P E . C O M N E W S L E T T E R
- http://www.computerhope.com/nletters/nl161.htm -
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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1. Weekly Computer Term
2. What's new in the news last week
3. Computer viruses, worms, security, and/or privacy threats
4. What's new at Computer Hope this week
5. Hot computer issues
6. All Talk
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1. Weekly Computer Term.
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A+ ( http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/aplus.htm ) -
The A Plus is a certification program created by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and administrated by Drake Parametric covering both hardware and software for the IBM compatible and Macintosh platforms.
This certification is generally a minimum requirement for most computer technical jobs.
See our complete dictionary listing and a daily computer term at:
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon.htm
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2. What's new in the news last week?
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Top News Story: Ooh la la, Apple unveils new iMac
mercurynews.com -- Attempting to capitalize on iPod mania, Apple Computer Tuesday unveiled a fast new version of the iMac that it all but touted as a smart accessory for the sexy music players.
09/01/2004 - Ooh la la, Apple unveils new iMac
09/01/2004 - One in ten could suffer with SP2 problems
09/01/2004 - US leader snaps up email firm KVault
09/01/2004 - Blu-ray group gets behind Microsoft tech
09/01/2004 - McAfee releases VirusScan with intrusion prevention
09/01/2004 - Copernic desktop search takes aim at Microsoft
09/01/2004 - AMD demos first dual-core processor
09/01/2004 - Novell Reorgs For Linux
09/01/2004 - IBM, Sun join with Microsoft on Web services event specification
09/01/2004 - Logitech launches laser-tracking mouse
09/01/2004 - Opera to launch browser for Windows Mobile
09/01/2004 - Skype dials up beta software for Mac OS X
09/01/2004 - First practical plastic magnets created
09/01/2004 - Segwaying Across the Country
09/01/2004 - Start-Up Offers Low-Power 'Personal Supercomputers'
09/01/2004 - Is It Time to Ditch IE?
09/01/2004 - Astronomers Spot Smallest Planets Yet
09/01/2004 - New Bagle Threat Spreading Quickly, Quietly
09/02/2004 - Service pack 2: It's in the mail
09/02/2004 - Finally, a Car That Talks Back
09/02/2004 - Oracle delivers delayed patches
09/02/2004 - Spam shows signs of levelling off but don't hold your breath
09/02/2004 - Microsoft makes mobile media push
09/02/2004 - Will Internet cafs survive 10 more years?
09/02/2004 - Microsoft launches iTunes rival
09/02/2004 - Xybernaut adds Linux as an OS option
09/02/2004 - Kerberos critical hole allows system access
09/02/2004 - IT workers happier about job market
09/02/2004 - Acclaim Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
09/03/2004 - Could Space Signal Be Alien Contact?
09/03/2004 - Scientists Set Internet2 Speed Record
09/03/2004 - ThinkPad rethink as adapters overheat
09/03/2004 - Microsoft Windows Media Player 10
09/03/2004 - Geico gets green light to sue Google, Overture
09/03/2004 - Fans Keep Newton in Motion
09/03/2004 - Microsoft Warns on Spyware's Impact
09/03/2004 - WinZip Warns of Security Flaws
09/04/2004 - Hoosiers decode messages from Mars
09/04/2004 - Slack security for old computers
09/04/2004 - Government finds witness in RAM price-fixing probe
09/04/2004 - Hard drive with 23,000 Social Security numbers disappears
09/04/2004 - FTC Alert on InternetALERT
09/04/2004 - UPDATED: Vulnerabilities in MIT Kerberos 5
09/04/2004 - LAPD nabs pirates, 12,000 counterfeit DVDs
09/04/2004 - Virtual PC 7 released to manufacturing
09/04/2004 - Apache, open-source groups wary of Sender ID
Find a direct link to each of the above news articles at:
http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/oldnews.cgi?2422004
Find all of the latest news and article headlines at:
http://www.computerhope.com/news.htm
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3. Computer viruses, worms, security, and/or privacy threats
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* Virus: No new virus news this week.
* Security:
Is It Time to Ditch IE?
story.news.yahoo.com -- This summer the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity wing suggested that people use a different browser to deal with Internet Explorer's continuing security flaws. Could this be the beginning of the end for Microsoft's Web browser dominance?
Kerberos critical hole allows system access
infoworld.com -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has warned of security vulnerabilities in its implementation of Kerberos that could allow attackers free access to protected systems. Users of MIT Kerberos 5 are urged to apply patches immediately.
Microsoft Warns on Spyware's Impact
story.news.yahoo.com -- Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers and that could pose a problem.
WinZip Warns of Security Flaws
story.news.yahoo.com -- Windows clients running the popular WinZip application are at risk from a number of critical security flaws, according to WinZip Computing and security researchers.
* Privacy:
Slack security for old computers
news.bbc.co.uk -- Less than 25% of old computers sold or given away by companies have had data removed from them, raising concerns about personal information security.
Computer Virus information can be found at:
http://www.computerhope.com/vlist.htm
Computer Security Q&A can be found at:
http://www.computerhope.com/secureqa.htm
Computer Privacy Q&A can be found at:
http://www.computerhope.com/privacyq.htm
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4. What's new at Computer Hope this week?
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* With the new month of September, Computer Hope has posted its new monthly Poll - " Which Internet browser do you prefer?" as well as results from last months poll, Quiz - "Which of the below is not related to power?" and Tip - "Microsoft Windows".
- Published updated news script, although users will not be able to notice any of the changes in the script they should notice some of the new features on the news section as listed below.
1. All top newsletter stories will now be stored. This will allow you to view all previous top newsletter stories and keep you more up-to-date with major events happening in the industry.
2. Corrected issue with the news pages not listing the different "what's hip" articles on each of the three news pages.
3. Corrected issue with the URL being posted as the news headline.
4. Corrected other minor issues.
- A thanks goes out to Raptor, for bringing several issues to our attention as listed below.
1. Corrected issue with search engine inappropriately blocking results if to many matches were found.
2. Corrected issue with bad link being generated on polls script.
3. Recommending additional channels and ideas for the forums.
4. Mentioning other ideas and suggestions.
- Continued work on other scripts.
- Performed other minor updates throughout site.
See the top 10 pages on Computer Hope at:
http://www.computerhope.com/chtop10.htm
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5. Hot computer issues.
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Prevent a forgotten password in Windows XP.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000628.htm
Is it safe to turn off a Windows computer without doing a shut down?
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000625.htm
How do I determine how much disk space I have in Linux / Unix?
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000624.htm
Find all of our issues and questions and answers at:
http://www.computerhope.com/qanda.htm
See all new questions and answer at:
http://www.computerhope.com/newqa.htm
See every Q&A in Computer Hopes database at:
http://www.computerhope.com/eqanda.htm
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6. All Talk
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http://www.kensington.com/html/5558.html
This week we came across the Kensington Laptop Desktop an interesting solution for converting a laptop computer into a desktop computer. Unlike a docking station this solution is essentially a stand that helps make the laptop more easier to view and much more ergonomic by uniquely positioning the laptop in the best possible position. This would be a great solution for users who do not need the high-price of a docking station, however need a better solution for their laptop at their home or office.
We would love to hear your comments; suggestions, interests, opinions, fun web sites or what ever is on your mind. E-mail us at newsletter@computerhope.com
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