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“Technology with Integrity”


February 2009   


4 Windows security patches came out Tuesday Feb 10th. One IE7 update will affect desktops, and should be installed as soon as possible.
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-feb.mspx


I recommend not installing the “.NET 3.5 Service Pack 1” Microsoft update yet, unless you actually have it already installed. It has some known issues which can cause some websites with long names to become inaccessible.  
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;951847

There is a flaw in Adobe Acrobat (Reader and full versions) which can be used to take over your computer if you open the wrong Acrobat file. There is currently no patch. Be very careful opening Acrobat files coming from outside your computer.

www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-01.html


Over 9 million computers now infected with “conficker” virus. Be sure to apply this patch if you have not already. It was part of windows updates in October, so you are patched if you update regularly. 
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx www.microsoft.com/uk/nhs/content/articles/sidewinder-does-some-patch-work.aspx

Google Latitude gives users the ability to track the location of cell phone users via Google Maps. 
www.google.com/latitude/intro.html
www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Google-Gives-You-Latitude-To-Track-Friends-Employees-via-Google-Maps/


PCWorld rating of Antivirus software
for home/SOHO use. Norton scored top, Trend did not do well.   www.pcworld.com/article/158178/top_internet_security_suites.html

www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9127462&source=NLT_WK

Virus distributed via flyers
on car windshields: “PARKING VIOLATION This vehicle is in violation of standard parking regulations. To view pictures with information about your parking preferences, go to . You go to the website, and viruses are waiting. http://blogs.computerworld.com/trojans_from_windshield_fliers?source=NLT_BLOG

Skype 4.0
released http://share.skype.com/sites/us/2009/02/skype_goes_gold_with_enhanced.html

Amazon Kindle 2.0
electronic book reader is now out.
www.pcworld.com/article/159229/amazon_unveils_kindle_2.html

www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Wireless-Reading-Generation/dp/B00154JDAI


Download books
to your IPhone. www.shortcovers.com, due to launch this month.

Firefox update 3.0.6
addresses security flaws. Update if you have Firefox or Thunderbird installed.
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2009/02/firefox_306_fixes_6_vulnerabil.php

www.securityfocus.com/bid/33598

www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/


Sync your bookmarks
across all your computers /browsers.
www.foxmarks.com

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090204/synchronizing-your-bookmarks-on-all-your-pcs


DTV/End of Analog TV broadcasts has been delayed till June. www.resmagonline.com/article/24706.aspx

2TB drive
from Western Digital for about $250 www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2339784,00.asp

MS Office Ultimate $60 for students
www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx

Acronis True Image
allows you to make a clone of your computer data. Useful for backup, and for moving to new hardware. Normally $50, free here: www.acronis.co.uk/mag/ati10pe

Communications Server 2007 R2 released. This is a tool for videoconferencing and collaboration, which integrates with Exchange 2007 mail server.  www.microsoft.com/communicationsserver/en/us/default.aspx

Tim Torian
Torian, Group, Inc.
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