Archive for: April 23, 2008

April 23, 2008

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 5512 Final

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 SP3 provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses worms and hackers along with increased manageability and an improved experience for users nbsp


Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP It doesn 39 t matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system SP3 will update any unpatched partially patched or completely updated system it includes all previously released patches and updates XP SP3 fixes the security holes so you won 39 t get attacked

Microsoft periodically combines updates fixes and other improvements into a single package Service Pack Microsoft develops updates fixes and other improvements that address issues reported by the company rsquo s customers and partners To make it easier for customers to get these updates and enhancements Microsoft periodically combines them into a single package and makes that package available for all Windows customers

These packages are called service packs quot Microsoft revealed in the introduction of the Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3 With the Release Candidates of Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 heading to increased testing pools the past week and with Microsoft cooking the first public build of the first refresh for its latest Windows client the official overview for XP SP3 is the only crumb from the service pack fiesta over at the Redmond company The Release Candidate of XP SP3 in a pre final stage has already shipped to MSDN and TechNet subscribers

Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 Build 6.0.2293.253.0490

Agnitum Outpost Security Suite a robust combination of award winning firewall fast and effective anti malware personalized antispam and proactive Host Protection module to defend against the majority of Internet risks Includes automated configuration service and other user aids nbsp


Outpost Security Suite Pro provides the first line of defense against rogue software by proactively controlling how programs behave and interact on a PC The Host Protection safeguard which proactively monitors for and blocks the kinds of sophisticated hacking techniques used to compromise or steal data means that malicious activity is no longer possible By analyzing threats and displaying actionable alerts Host Protection stops zero day attacks and shields the computer against inappropriate operations rendering it ldquo defended in advance rdquo against security risks like botnets and inadvertent data disclosure nbsp

What you get
Advanced firewall for secure connections
Combined antivirus and antispyware for all in one malware defense
Host protection to block zero day threats
Web control to protect your PC from web borne threats
Antispam to automatically keep your inbox junk free

Benefits
bull Safety on the Internet The two way firewall stops inappropriate or malicious access to your computer from both internal LAN and external Internet sources As a frontline defense it prevents malware from spreading or ldquo phoning home rdquo providing protection against hackers loss of personal data unknown malware and unauthorized program activity
bull Preemptive threat protection Outpost rsquo s Host Protection module monitors how programs interact to protect your system against high level security breaches and has passed all well known leaktests to prevent unauthorized transmission of information from your PC
bull 360 degree protection against malware The lightweight highly effective scanning engine combines award winning ...

Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 Build 6.0.2293.253.0490

Outpost Firewall Pro provides a superior arsenal of defense against PC infiltration Outpost ensures your online security with solid protection against all Internet borne threats Outpost is the first personal firewall developed with Open Architecture It is also the first personal firewall that supports plug ins Sample plug ins are included to show how this revolutionary technology can easily be employed for such tasks as Intrusion Detection Advertisement Blocking Content Filtering E mail Guard and Privacy Control It is equipped with every feature a personal firewall should have It is the most functional firewall in the world It supports all the latest security techniques and features such as Full Stealth Mode Anti Leak and MD5 Authentication nbsp


Being online is fraught with dangers Internet worms spyware agents Trojan horses hijackers and more can wreak havoc causing anything from slow performance to system crashes to full blown identity theft And to provide you with the kind of protection you need in these days of cyberthieves and online extortionists your firewall must be able to monitor all inbound and outbound traffic and protect you from any unauthorized intrusion by rendering your PC invisible to anything that you haven rsquo t authorized to see it nbsp

What you get
Advanced firewall for secure connections
Antispyware to keep your PC spyware free
Host protection to block zero day threats
Web control to protect your PC from web borne threats

Benefits
bull Safety on the Internet The two way firewall stops inappropriate or malicious access to your computer from both internal LAN and external Internet sources As a frontline defense it prevents malware from spreading or ldquo phoning home rdquo providing protection against hackers loss of personal data unknown malware and unauthorized ...

Toshiba dreams of 512GB SSDs, invites you to join in

Filed under: Review - 23 Apr 2008

Filed under: StorageMove by Samsung — that 256GB SSD you’ve been touting is now half as cool as it used to be. According to reports stemming from a Japanese seminar which saw Toshiba’s Shozo Saito take the stage, the firm is hoping to flesh out its line of solid state discs within the next few year…

jv16 PowerTools 2008 1.8.0.457

jv16 PowerTools is a complete toolkit to maximize the performance of any PC With a user base comprising several million downloads the program is used by both home and power users as well helpdesk and support personnel around the globe nbsp

TuneUp Utilities 2008 7.0.8004.0

TuneUp Utilities makes Windows faster more secure and comfortable All important aspects of system configuration security cleaning and maintenance are combined under a modern graphical user interface

Dixero turns your RSS feeds into podcasts

Filed under: Review - 23 Apr 2008

Who doesn’t like listening to computer generated human voices for hours at a moment? whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Sam, you should check out Dixero, a service that turns RSS feeds into podcasts you can subscribe to and listen to on your computer or portable devices. The company is showing of its…

Keyboard-infused pants manufacture it okay to seize your crotch

Filed under: Review - 23 Apr 2008

Filed under: Wearables
Okay, so perhaps tapping that space bar repeatedly in mixed company wouldn’t be entirely appropriate, but whether you’ve actually managed to mingle with fellow civilians while rocking these, they aren’t likely to intellect. Dreamed up and designed by Erik De Nijs, these ü…

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R1.91

The ALC882 series 7 1 2 Channel High Definition Audio codecs with UAA Universal Audio Architecture featuring five 24 bit stereo DACs and three 20 bit stereo ADCs are designed for high performance multimedia PC systems
The ALC882 series incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve over 100dB Signal to Noise ratio playback quality easily meeting PC2001 requirements and also bringing PC sound quality closer to consumer electronic devices
The ALC882 series provide 10 channels of DAC that simultaneously support 7 1 sound playback plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the Front Out Left and Front Out Right channels Flexible mixing mute and fine gain control functions provide a complete integrated audio solution for next generation multimedia PCs
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Changes in Driver Package R1 91
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista WinXP Win2000 Win2003
1 Vista WHQL Supporting ALC882 ALC883 ALC885 ALC888 ALC889 ALC861VD ALC660 ALC662 ALC663 ALC260 ALC262 ALC267 ALC268 ALC269 ALC272
2 Windows 2000 XP WHQL Supporting ALC880 ALC882 ALC883 ALC885 ALC888 ALC889 ALC861VC ALC861VD ALC660 ALC662 ALC663 ALC260 ALC262 ALC267 ALC268 ALC269 ALC272
3 HDMI Device WHQL Support ATI HDMI Devices
4 OS Supporting Microsoft WindowsXP Widnows2000 Vista x86 x64
5 Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1 0a 5013
6 Add Fix
1 Driver
1 Fix DTM 1 2 KS topology test fail issue
2 Customizations

Trism v0.3.19

Filed under: Review - 23 Apr 2008

The Apple iPhone may be the next generation in communication, but ever thought that it could be the next generation in portable gaming as well? Well, to convince you is that little video we have of the latest version of Trism, a puzzle game that takes advantage of both the Apple iPhone’s touchscreen…

Serv-U 7.0.0.3

Serv U is a powerful easy to use award winning FTP server created by Rob Beckers An FTP server uses the FTP protocol to share files across the Internet Serv U is not only 100 compliant with the current FTP standard but also includes numerous features unique to Serv U that make it a perfect file sharing solution for virtually everyone Regardless of the purpose behind your FTP server everyone will benefit from the numerous security features Serv U incorporates

Nyko intros “limited edition” Kama Wii nunchucks

Filed under: Review - 23 Apr 2008

Filed under: Gaming
Nyko’s already let loose a wireless nunchuck and a cord-free adapter for your standard issue nunchuck, but whether those options are a little too subdued for your taste, you may want to consider one of the company’s new “limited edition” Kama models, which are plus wireless and a…

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