This week we learned how
to migrate bookmarks from Delicious
to Diigo, fix annoying arrows, play old-school DOS games, schedule smart computer shutdowns, use breaks in Microsoft Word
to better format documents, check
the condition of hard-disks using Linux disk utilities, & what
the Linux fstab is and how it works.
Photo by Jameson42.
Random Geek Links
Another week with extra news link goodness
to help keep you up
to date.
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Report of FBI back door roils OpenBSD community
Allegations that
the FBI surreptitiously placed a back door into
the OpenBSD operating system have alarmed
the computer security community, prompting calls for an audit of
the source code and claims that
the charges must be a hoax.
Fortinet: Job outlook improving for cybercrooks
In an ironic twist in
the job market, more positions will open up for developers who can write customized malware packers, people who can break CAPTCHA codes, and distributors who can spread malicious code, according
to Fortinet.
Enisa: Malware for smartphones is a ’serious risk’
Businesses and consumers are at risk of data breaches through smartphone use, according
to the European Network and Information Security Agency.
The trick with
the f: Google and Microsoft web sites distribute malware
Last week, Google’s DoubleClick advertising platform and Microsoft’s rad.msn.com online ad network briefly distributed malware
to other web sites in
the form of advertising banners.
New scam tactic: Fake disk defraggers
It would appear that scammers are trying out new programs
to see which might best confuse potential victims and evade detection by legitimate antivirus software.
Microsoft closes IE and Stuxnet holes
As previously announced, Microsoft has released 17 security updates
to close 40 security holes. All four Windows holes so far disclosed in connection with Stuxnet have now been closed.
Microsoft Offers H.264 Support
to Firefox on Windows via Add-On
The new HTML5 Extension for Windows Media Player Firefox Plug-in add-on from Microsoft offers users that are running Firefox on Windows 7 H.264 support for HTML5 video playback.
Google proclaims Chrome business-ready
Google has announced that Chrome is ready for corporate use.
Microsoft Tells Exchange Customers
to Think Twice Before Opting for Google Message Continuity
This week, Microsoft is telling companies still running Exchange 2010’s precursors that they should carefully consider
the implications of embracing Google Message Continuity.
Who Google has in mind for its Chrome OS users
Steven Vaughan-Nichols explains why he feels that Chrome OS will be ideal for either office-workers or people who need a computer, but do not know
the first thing about how
to use one safely.
Oracle takes office suite
to the cloud
Oracle has introduced Cloud Office 1.0, a cloud-based version of its office suite, which is aimed at web and mobile users.
Mozilla pays premiums for reports of vulnerabilities
The Mozilla Foundation has followed Google’s example by expanding its rewards program for reports of vulnerabilities in its Web applications.
Who bought those 882 Novell patents? Not just Microsoft
The mysterious CPTN Holdings —
the organization that bought
the 882 Novell patents as part of
the terms of
the Attachmate acquisition of Novell – has been unmasked (Microsoft, Apple, EMC and Oracle).
Appeals court: Feds need warrants for e-mail
Police must obtain search warrants before perusing Internet users’ e-mail records, a federal appeals court ruled today in a landmark decision that struck down part of a 1986 law allowing warrantless access.
Geek Video of
the Week
What happens when someone plays a wicked prank by shoveling crazy snow paths that lead
to dead ends or turn back on themselves? Watch
to find out!
Photo by CollegeHumor.
Janitor Snow Shoveling Prank
Random TinyHacker Links
The Oatmeal on Cat vs Internet
What lengths will our poor neglected kitty hero have
to go
to in order
to get some attention?
Guide On Using JoliCloud With Windows
JoliCloud is a nifty operating system that’s made for people who need a light-weight OS that’s mostly cloud based. Check this
guide on using it with Windows.
Use Cameyo
to Easily Create Portable Programs
Here’s a nifty tool
to make portable apps out of programs in Windows. Check out
the guide to do it.
Better Family Tech Support
A nice new site by Google
to help members of family understand how computers work.
Track Your Stolen Mobile Phone With F-Secure
A useful anti-theft tool for your mobile phone.
Super User Questions
Another week with great answers
to popular questions from Super User.
What Chrome password manager fits my requirements?
What’s
the best way
to be able
to reimage windows computers?
Could you suggest feature-rich disk-based personal backup program for linux (and I’ve seen a few)?
What is IPv6 and why should I care?
Is there any way
to find out what programs are trying
to connect
to Internet on windows?
How-To Geek Weekly Article Recap
Here are our hottest articles full of geeky goodness from this past week at HTG.
20 OS X Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Kills Viruses Dead. Download It Now.
Is Your Desktop Printer More Expensive Than Printing Services?
Ask
the Readers: Would You Be Willing
to Give Windows Up and Use a Different O.S.?
The Twelve Days of Geekmas
One Year Ago on How-To Geek
Enjoy reading through our latest batch of retro-geek goodness from one year ago.
Macrium Reflect is a Free and Easy
To Use Backup Utility
How
To Turn a Physical Computer Into A Virtual Machine with Disk2vhd
How
To Restore Windows 7 from a System Image
How
To Manage Hard Drive Space Used by Windows 7 Backup and Restore
How
To Manage Hibernate Mode in Windows 7
The Geek Note
That is all we have for you this week, so see you back here again after
the holidays! Got a great tip? Send it in
to us at
[email protected].
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