Important Flash player update
July 31st, 2009Important info, ignore at your peril!
The latest version of Flash player is no 10.0.32.18. You can grab the update here for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. If you want to know what version you currently have installed, here is a page that will help.
If you're confused about updates then you might be better using Secunia's PSI vulnerability checking tool to find vulnerable programs on your PC and help you update them.
Nero launches freeware CD and DVD burning software
July 30th, 2009For those of you out there looking for a free, basic, easy-to-use CD/DVD burning solution, then Nero might have the tool for you.
Grab the download here.
The catch? Well, there are three:
- It's very basic. There are free tools that do a lot more available out there, such as ImgBurn and CDBurnerXP.
- It tries to install the Ask toolbar and change your default search provider. You do get the option not to do this, but you need to pay attention during installation.
- It's Windows-only.
Other than that, it's worth a try!
Adobe Flash player dangers
July 29th, 2009Very worrying:
With news that 92% of Windows PCs are vulnerable to a zero-day attack that Adobe won’t patch until Thursday, is it time to dump Adobe’s Flash player?
The most current versions of Flash player, 9.0.159.0 and 10.0.22.87, are both vulnerable to hacker. According to security companies, hackers are launching wave after wave of attacks, using both malicious websites, and websites that have been compromised.
Take care out there folks!
Get ready for Windows 7 RC on Tuesday
May 1st, 2009Next Tuesday Microsoft will make the Release Candidate of Windows 7 available for the public to download and play with.
Here are some tips to help you get ready:
- First, the download is big - the 32-bit edition is nearly 2.5GB, and the 64-bit download is bigger. You need a fast connection.
- If in doubt as to which download to bring in, go for the 32-bit edition.
- Microsoft won't be placing a limit on the number of product keys it offers, so there's no rush to get the download.
- The Release Candidate doesn’t expire until June 1, 2010, so if you grab a copy you have plenty of time to test the OS thoroughly.
- Here are the system requirements:
- 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of RAM (32-bit)/2 GB of RAM (64-bit)
- 16 GB of available disk space (32-bit)/20 GB (64-bit)
- DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher driver - Don't go nuts and start installing the software on you main system without a backup!
More info on Windows 7:
- Get your Windows 7 GPU drivers
- Verdict: Windows 7 - Like Vista, just a bit easier to use and less annoying
- Windows 7 - Official system requirements
- Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirements
- Max memory limits for 64-bit Windows 7
- Windows 7 on a netbook - My verdict
- Windows 7 RC 32-bit vs. Vista SP1 32-bit - Gaming shootout
- First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)
- Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) leaked







