February 2007

Firefox Fixes One Flaw But Not Out Of The Hole

February 27, 2007

Firefox just released version 2.0.0.2 to address and fix recent security flaws. If you have not updated the browser go to “Help”>”Check for updates” on the menubar and let the update check for a new release. If a new update is available, then download it and let Firefox install it. After it is installed you [...]

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GoldMine For Network Admins & Nerds Alike

February 25, 2007

Do you know how to enter DNS information on your computer? Most users get their settings directly from their internet service provider. If you use a “router” in your home for a network, check out OpenDNS. Routers have an entry for DNS. Simply stated, DNS allows your computer to locate websites and the like on [...]

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Google Announces New Office Suite

February 22, 2007

Google is now giving Microsoft another reason to be a bit nervous. Today Google announced a new on-line office suite of services. The package offers Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Docs & Spreadsheets, Page Creator and Start Page. The subscription version is $50 per year for the premier edition. That beats the typical $200 for [...]

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HP Conquers Dell With 11% Gain

February 21, 2007

HP is proving triumphant over Dell. The company is increasingly taking back market share and killing Dell in the process. HP’s strength is partially related to Dell’s sad performance in manufacturing. HP is beating Dell at their game regarding the supply line. Keeping inventories and overhead low and just-in-time part arrival to build the computers [...]

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Claim A Parking Spot Online

February 20, 2007

A startup company, SpotScout, offers an alternative to cruising the parking lot for two hours looking for the best spot to park. The company offers tracking devices for mobile computing capable of managing parking spots. The spots are similar to online auctions reports Fox News. In addition, the spots are available from public and private [...]

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