A group of computer security experts and human rights workers has released an anonymous, fully portable web browser based on Mozilla Firefox.
The Torpark browser comes pre configured and does not require installation. It can run off of a USB memory stick, and claims to leave no tracks behind on the browser or computer. The browser uses The Tor network to create an anonymous connection between the user and the websites being visited.
Normally when a user logs onto the internet, a IP address is assigned to manage the computer's identity. Each website the user visits can see and track the user's IP address. Hostile site owners and data thieves can monitor this interaction to correlate activity and pinpoint a user's identity.
The Tor network causes the IP address seen by the website to change every few minutes to make eavesdropping difficult and hide the requesting source.
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Microsoft Zune Music Player
The new Zune music player will allow users to share music with each other. It is Microsoft's answer to Apple's iPod music player but shouldnt put a dent in iPod sales.
The first Zune player will be released in time for the holiday shopping season and hasa 30 GIG hard drive, come in three colors and feature a 3 inch color screen, which is a half inch bigger than the iPod.
Zune will play videos that users have stored on their computer depening on the format of the videos.
Microsoft hopes to build a community of musicians and fans who interact at the Zune Marketplace. At launch, Zune will include artist profiles, coming events, music suggestions and favorite playlists from musicians.
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The first Zune player will be released in time for the holiday shopping season and hasa 30 GIG hard drive, come in three colors and feature a 3 inch color screen, which is a half inch bigger than the iPod.
Zune will play videos that users have stored on their computer depening on the format of the videos.
Microsoft hopes to build a community of musicians and fans who interact at the Zune Marketplace. At launch, Zune will include artist profiles, coming events, music suggestions and favorite playlists from musicians.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Google Earth Gets New Featured Content
Google is planning to deliver an update to its Google Earth application that features areas overlaid atop other areas in a map so users can learn about their significance.
One feature will include before and after imagery provided by the United Nations Environmental Program, shoing areas of extreme environmental degradation around the world allowing users to see how the Earth has changed in the past 30 years.
Google says the initial list of content providers will be expanded and updated automatically over time.
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One feature will include before and after imagery provided by the United Nations Environmental Program, shoing areas of extreme environmental degradation around the world allowing users to see how the Earth has changed in the past 30 years.
Google says the initial list of content providers will be expanded and updated automatically over time.
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Intel releases vPro desktops
Intel has introduced the Intel vPro technology, a package of hardware and software solutions that utilizes the Intel Core 2 Duo processors to enable businesses to get better value and higher levels of computing performance from their PCs.
The vPro technology features the second generation of Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT). The features offer increased manageability and better security for large and small businesses, as well as potential costs savings.
vPro-based PCs also feature the latest Intel graphics which meet the requirements of Windows Vista.
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The vPro technology features the second generation of Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT). The features offer increased manageability and better security for large and small businesses, as well as potential costs savings.
vPro-based PCs also feature the latest Intel graphics which meet the requirements of Windows Vista.
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Windows Vista Pricing Released
Microsoft released the details of its plan to get Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) into the hands of millions of new testers and released final pricing for its new operating system. The public test of RC1 will involve more than 5 million users and will increase the availability of Windows Vista to millions of new users.
The widespread testing of RC1 is being done to help Microsoft meet a January 2007 deadline for getting Windows Vista into the hands of consumers. The testing is expected to help Microsoft track down bugs and ensure that Vista works with as wide a range of hardware as possible.
Vista Prcing
Windows Vista Home Basic will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $199, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $99.95.
Windows Vista Home Premium will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $239, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $159.
Windows Vista Business, which includes a variety of tools and features for businesses, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $299, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $199.
Windows Vista Ultimate, which includes all the major features of Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Home Premium, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $399. The suggested upgrade retail price for this version of Vista will be $259.
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The widespread testing of RC1 is being done to help Microsoft meet a January 2007 deadline for getting Windows Vista into the hands of consumers. The testing is expected to help Microsoft track down bugs and ensure that Vista works with as wide a range of hardware as possible.
Vista Prcing
Windows Vista Home Basic will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $199, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $99.95.
Windows Vista Home Premium will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $239, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $159.
Windows Vista Business, which includes a variety of tools and features for businesses, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $299, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $199.
Windows Vista Ultimate, which includes all the major features of Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Home Premium, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $399. The suggested upgrade retail price for this version of Vista will be $259.
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Friday, September 01, 2006
TDK ships rewritable 50 GB Blu-ray media
TDK this week said it will begin shipping rewritable 50 GB Blu-ray discs. The company is already working on a 100 GB version and has plans for a 200 GB version capable of holding about 18 hours of high definition video.
The initial Blu-ray disc standard allows for 25 GB single-layer discs and 50 GB dual-layer discs. It is stable enough to achieve 6x recording speed on a 25 GB write once Blu-ray disc prototype.
TDK has also developed its own hard coating technology to protect the disc surface against common contaminants such as scratches and fingerprints.
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The initial Blu-ray disc standard allows for 25 GB single-layer discs and 50 GB dual-layer discs. It is stable enough to achieve 6x recording speed on a 25 GB write once Blu-ray disc prototype.
TDK has also developed its own hard coating technology to protect the disc surface against common contaminants such as scratches and fingerprints.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
What you need to know about the new Windows Vista
With the latest version of Microsoft Windows coming out in 2007 you may be wondering what is so special about Windows Vista and why should I upgrade? Vista will offer many new features and improve on existing features that are part of Windows XP.
Improved Security
Vista includes Microsoft Defender to fight spyware and Internet Explorer 7 which includes a phishing filter and antispoofing technology, as well as Windows Firewall.
Improved Software Setup and Maintenance
Vista enables you to create and store images which are system software configurations that can be easily replicated on new computers.That means the average time to set up a new PC will be reduced, and upgrading software on existing PCs will be a even easier.
Windows Aero
The new graphical user interface is fast and looks very slick.
Different Windows Vista Versions
Microsoft will be offering multiple versions of Windows Vista: two versions for home use, a business and an enterprise version, and an ultimate edition.
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Improved Security
Vista includes Microsoft Defender to fight spyware and Internet Explorer 7 which includes a phishing filter and antispoofing technology, as well as Windows Firewall.
Improved Software Setup and Maintenance
Vista enables you to create and store images which are system software configurations that can be easily replicated on new computers.That means the average time to set up a new PC will be reduced, and upgrading software on existing PCs will be a even easier.
Windows Aero
The new graphical user interface is fast and looks very slick.
Different Windows Vista Versions
Microsoft will be offering multiple versions of Windows Vista: two versions for home use, a business and an enterprise version, and an ultimate edition.
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Monday, August 28, 2006
Should AOL 9.0 be considered Malware?
StopBadware.org is an organization that attempts to provide reliable information about the free software available on the Internet.
The group advises against installing the AOL 9.0 because of what it describes as deceptive installation practices, which includes making changes to other software without the user's permission, and failure to uninstall completely.
When installed, AOL 9.0 adds the AOL toolbar to Internet Explorer and the AOL Deskbar to the taskbar, which StopBadware.org finds unacceptable. It also installs a number of additional programs such as QuickTime and RealPlayer without fully disclosing the installation to the user.
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The group advises against installing the AOL 9.0 because of what it describes as deceptive installation practices, which includes making changes to other software without the user's permission, and failure to uninstall completely.
When installed, AOL 9.0 adds the AOL toolbar to Internet Explorer and the AOL Deskbar to the taskbar, which StopBadware.org finds unacceptable. It also installs a number of additional programs such as QuickTime and RealPlayer without fully disclosing the installation to the user.
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