Torian Group Times “Technology with Integrity”

6 Windows updates will be released July 10. If your computer still has not been patched for the Svchost32 problem, you may see it slow to a crawl when it tries to update. Three critical updates address problems with Excel, Windows 2000, and .NET framework.

www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-jul.mspx

 

During the hot summer months, be sure to either turn off the computers or leave the air on at about 85 Degrees.  Computers can easily get to be 20 or 30 degrees hotter than room temperature, which could cause damage if the air conditioning is off during hot weekends.

 

Java security flaw. Update to the current version, and go into add/remove programs to uninstall all older versions. They do not get uninstalled automatically. http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102957-1

Update is here: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp

 

Apple Iphone has issues. Also, it does not work well with Microsoft Exchange sync. We recommend using Windows mobile 5 compatible phones. We have found the best coverage and data service using Verizon in the Visalia area. The Iphone is only available from ATT/Cingular. www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2153898,00.asp?kc=EWKNLBOE070607STR3

It is starting a trend:

www.intomobile.com/2007/04/05/lg-ks20-prada-phone-successor-the-iphone-dominator.html

 

Microsoft is fighting back against Google with Windows Live Services. Services include free online storage, Live Q&A (get your questions answered), and Live Alerts. Many are in beta.

http://get.live.com/betas/home

 

Because of unacceptable Xbox hardware failures, Microsoft decided to extend the 360 warranty to 3 years for everyone. For certain problems, they are reimbursing for previous out of warranty repairs as well. http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=5584  www.xbox.com/en-US/support/contact

 

Windows XP power toys allow you to tweak your computer. SyncToy works with Windows Vista, and can work as a cheap backup system for home networks. www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

 

Technology news for Lawyers: www.legaltechnology.com

 

Free stuff for Pocket PC  Themes, Games, utilities, and more. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7077964

 

Background search on anyone. www.publicrecordsnow.com 

When thinking about marketing, consider all the different ways you show up on the internet, and see that they convey the desired message.  Try searching on your name in Google.

www.zoominfo.com – put your name in this one, see how public your life is.

 

Software that locates and backs up installed drivers on a pc. Useful when reinstalling Windows.

www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3982

 

Free seminar on Marketing and Technology, sponsored by SBDC. Thursday July 12 12-1:30PM

www.toriangroup.com/events

Tim Torian

Torian, Group, Inc.

http://www.toriangroup.com