Monday, December 07, 2009

Tomorrow is Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday heads-up: MS to fix 'critical' IE, Office security holes

Just two weeks after the release of exploit code for a critical (remotely exploitable) security hole in its Internet Explorer browser, Microsoft says a fix will be included in this month’s batch of Patch Tuesday updates.

9 ways to increase the security of your laptop while on the road

Using your laptop to get work done away from your office or on the road is becoming widely accepted. But this rapid growth in laptop computing has made portable systems the target for theft around the world. If your laptop computer is stolen, company information can be exposed, as well as your personal and financial information. Use these 9 tips to learn how you can keep your laptop more secure when you're on the road.

Google Chrome now bundled with Avast

You wouldn't necessarily expect it, but Avast and Google Chrome might be the next peanut butter-and-jelly combo in the software world. Google's nascent browser has paired with one of the most popular free security programs in the world so that when users run the Avast installer on a computer that has neither Chrome nor Avast, they'll be offered a chance to install Chrome simultaneously. This is the first such bundling for Avast in its 21-year existence.

Barnes & Noble Nook E-Book reader reviews

The Nook, Barnes and Noble e-reader that has been in short supply, is now in stores for purchase. Is it any good and how does it compare with its main competitor, Amazon's Kindle? Here is a in-depth review.

Download dozens of free holiday MP3s

Places on the Net where you can get free MP3 Christmas music

Note: I will not be publishing for the next few days as I head out on a photographic expedition with a fellow professional photographer from the Northwest. JRC

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