Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Its Patch Tuesday!

Microsoft patches gaping Windows worm holes

Microsoft today released a peck of patches to cover at least seven documented worm holes in the Windows operating system. The most serious of the vulnerabilities addresses could lead to remote code execution complete system takeover attacks.

Microsoft granted stay of Word injunction

Microsoft has been granted a stay of a landmark injunction in a patent-infringement case that would have required the software giant to stop selling Word in its current form by next month. No surprise here.

Intel's new Core i7, Core i5 desktop chips bring faster CPUs to the mainstream

Monday's announcement of Intel's new, more affordable Core i7 800 series chips, as well as an even cheaper Core i5 CPU, will likely lead to Intel's most advanced chip penetrating the mainstream retail market. Fast, overclockable, and power efficient, the new Core i7 CPU meets Intel's goal of enabling system builders to sell fast PCs at lower prices.

Yahoo intros new iPhone and BlackBerry apps | Signal Strength - CNET News

Yahoo announced three new mobile applications Tuesday as the company continues to focus more on developing specific applications for the iPhone and other select smartphones like the BlackBerry. They are not dead yet.

Wallpaper Randomizer - Free

Wallpaper Randomizer is a small system tray wallpaper changer. It lets you: see a different wallpaper whenever you start Windows; change wallpaper on regular intervals; change wallpaper using a hotkey.

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