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Apple® patches security flaws in Safari and blocks Adobe® Flash Player
Apple has issued security patches to answer four security vulnerabilities in Safari, and has blocked the outdated versions of Adobe Flash Player from running in its browser.
The four security flaws fixed were similar to those that were patched a few days before in iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. All the vulnerabilities were termed as bugs in WebKit, the open-source rendering engine... Read More »
Microsoft® Windows® security patches
In January 2011, Microsoft released two bulletins for patching up three shortcomings related to security measures which can affect the Windows operating system. The major vulnerabilities of serious nature can be exploited through drive-by downloading websites as warned by the software company. Flaws for the drive-by download which were covered through MS11-002 were briefed to Microsoft through the... Read More »
Windows® Phone 7 update to get Internet Explorer® Mobile 9
Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft, provided a glimpse of the company’s plans for the year 2011 as it addressed the Mobile World Congress. The company is planning to update its Window Phone 7 operating system. According to sources, Internet Explorer Mobile 9 will be available on Windows Phone 7.
At present the users of Windows Phone 7 are using Internet Explorer Mobile, which is commonly known... Read More »
Microsoft® patches Windows® and Internet Explorer®
In February 2011, Microsoft issued three bulletins related to the Internet Explorer (IE) security based patches for each week. These bulletins address 22 security vulnerabilities. MS11-003 carries updates related to 4 vulnerabilities. Also included is a fix for the bug that is outlined in the Microsoft advisory. This is a bug that could give outsiders access to a person’s settings.
Focused on this... Read More »
Windows® Phone 7 update
It is true that nowadays most of the people who are going for purchasing phones whether it is Nokia or Samsung, they always want the phone to have the most updated hardware and along with that the OS would be updated too. In several cases it was seen that most of the phones manufactured by Nokia were actually being run by the Symbian OS. This was a major problem with the phones because then most of... Read More »
Windows® Phone 7 update may be delayed
Microsoft is facing issues related to their Windows Phone 7 operating system for mobile phones. Although, Microsoft is regarded as the inventor of tablets, with their very early presentations and offerings, many, many years ago, when neither Apple nor any other known international player had even thought of tablets, Microsoft appears nowhere near staging a comeback or providing an alternative to any... Read More »
Apple® releases iTunes® 10.2.1 update
Apple has been ruling the roost in the smartphones and the computers markets since 2007. The massive success of the iPhone and the iPad has made Apple one of the most cash rich technology companies in the world. Pure marketing ingenuity has performed beyond all the business world’s expectations.
Right through the recession period, over the last few years and the economic slowdown, Apple has gone... Read More »
Update for Microsoft® Windows® Phone 7
Microsoft is in the process of releasing an update for its Windows Phone 7 operating system for mobile phones. This update is scheduled to provide functionality of copy and paste, performance enhancement, search improvement, and lots more. Some people are stating that the carriers and handset makers are responsible for the delay in the release of the update. However, let us hope that the updated... Read More »
RealPlayer® updates for Android™
A new version of RealPlayer has been launched for the Android operating system. It has many improvements and new features, including support for playlists. This download is now fully configurable with mobile devices. One of the improvements is the addition of a new widget to control the playback of tracks. Finally, the application interface has been redesigned. In addition it now supports the landscape... Read More »
Microsoft® releases update to stop AutoRun
Microsoft has launched an update for the AutoRun feature. The company is now pushing the update to Windows Vista and Windows XP users automatically.
When Microsoft had first deployed the update on the 8th of February, it said the patch would be offered as an optional download. For retrieving it, users had to manually checkmark the “KB971029″ update in the “Software, Optional”... Read More »
How to Freeze Panes in Microsoft Excel 2007
Microsoft Excel is a simple database application program which saves data in spreadsheets. Spreadsheets are series of rows and columns which are visible as we open the Excel file. Intersection of every row and column is called a cell and it is the cell which actually contains and keeps the data. Microsoft Excel has a unique feature to handle multi tasking situation by giving its users the capability... Read More »
RockMelt releases access to “Social Networking” browser
If you have signed up for early access to the RockMelt social browser, you must have received an invitation from RockMelt allowing you access to the first experience of using the browser.
Once you have received the link, click on the link provided (link can only be accessed on the basis of invitation). You will receive a download file. Once the RockMelt software gets downloaded close all existing... Read More »
Foursquare 2.0 released for Android platform
Foursquare is in for rapid market expansion of its social media apps. Right after announcing the release of its iPhone app a few days ago, Foursquare is now scheduled to release its app for the android platform.
Experts have predicted that the tablet platform may play a key role in developing the market integration for popular social media websites even more than the smartphone. The tablet is proving... Read More »
OTA Updates Announced for the DROID Incredible
Android has grown up much powerful than ever before. There are devices that are using Android for extreme power boost and ultimate user experience. These include the EVO 4G from HTC and the Galaxy S from Samsung. The computer that once used to fit in the building of MIT, now fits in Pockets.
Possibilities with New Phones
The possibilities with these pocket computer phones are endless. They now perform... Read More »
Microsoft is set to release emergency patch for Windows 7
After the failure of Windows Vista, Microsoft was concerned about the success of new operating system, Windows 7. The efforts of system developers paid off and as it can be claimed now, Windows 7 has become one of the most admired operating system in existence. Due to user friendly interface and lots of applications to enjoy, you also might be the one who is willing to install this OS on your system.... Read More »
Microsoft SBS Updates
The future of the Microsoft small business server seems to be uncertain. This comes in the wake of Microsoft announcing that they want to remove the EBS. Though this news came unexpectedly, but it actually didn’t come as a surprise to many others. Some people who can be said to possess some kind of third eye seem to have a foresight about the future of the Microsoft small business server. The essential... Read More »
A New Security Software Announced by Microsoft
Another step by Microsoft to save the world from the disaster of hacking and cracking! Microsoft is searching volunteers who can test their new version of Microsoft Security Essentials. This is a free computer security service that further enhances the capacities of their anti malware software that was released in September last year.
New Security Software Announced
Microsoft announced this beta testing... Read More »
New Microsoft Security Essentials Beta
Microsoft has just recently announced to the whole world regarding their official launch of a fresh and all-new beta for its latest version of their Security Essentials anti-malware as well as virus protection software for Windows which is actually formerly known as the Morro.
According to a blog or post, which can be easily viewed and fully read on the Windows Blog by Brandon LeBlanc, the big man... Read More »
Windows 7 update Ready for Test from Microsoft
Even though much of Microsoft’s spotlight at its partner conference in the capital, majority of its product announcement was on on-premises software with the likes of Windows OS and Windows Servers. On day one of its Annual Partners Conference, the software giant was scheduled to illustrate among other things, the beta of Service pack 1. This was for both Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2. There... Read More »
Release of the Driver NVIDIA ForceWare 258.96 WHQL
The new announcement of the other driver from the Release 256 family of the drivers i.e. the release of the driver 258.96 brings a lot of goodness to the community of gaming. This particular driver is currently going through the process of the WHQL certification and it has been expected that the certified version of this driver would be available in a week or so.
Coinciding with the release of the... Read More »
Google Docs’s New Upgrades Ready for Users
In a bid to enhance the service provided by Google to its customers, Google has introduced new features and a few changes to its Docs office and productivity suite. Google Docs is a tool for creating spreadsheets, presentations etc live online. With the new features that have been introduced such as group chats, redesigned editor tools, real time collaboration tools, drawings etc, using of Google... Read More »
How to Update Your windows with Windows live Updates
For most of the experienced computer users, this is one of the many important tasks that they perform once a week at least. You have the liberty to use the Automatic Update feature that is turned on by default the first time you run your Windows 7 and configure your system. These updates would certainly keep your copy of Windows updated against all the threats and possible errors that might persist... Read More »
Google Chrome Updated?
Google Chrome has had security flaws since day one, and it has been the center of heavy criticism, since time immemorial. Despite several impressive functionalities, the security levels in Google Chrome have never been too convincing, and it has never been admired by the internet users and critics as a safe browser. Far off, there have been too many bugs reported by the users off-late, and the 4.1.249.1045... Read More »
Top 5 Add- Ons
Mozilla Firefox has been the recent buzz in the world of Internet and this has happened because of the significant amount development they have been doing in their browsers to help their users in the most effective way. They have been doing well particularly in terms of the ADD-on service that they provide for their users. They have almost neared and are still developing more add-ons that are more... Read More »
50,000 Websites Integrate New Plugins from Facebook
Facebook, being one of the top social networking Website’s, has once again shown its popularity in the world of social networking. It is one of the most popular website among the people across the globe regardless of their age. Facebook has released new Plugins, which has been installed by more than 50,000 websites as a core component of the Facebook’s new Open Graph initiative.
Last week, during... Read More »
