Archive for April, 2009

Easy as 1-23

This video is fun. Here’s how it is presented on YouTube:
PC. Easy as 1-23

Remove unneeded bloatware
Configure security settings
Download and install OS security patches
Restart
Download / install extra security programs
Restart
Download / install drivers for peripherals
Restart
Remove optional Windows components
Update new virus list
Run full system virus scan
Update new malware list
Run full system malware scan
Download / install application updates
Restart
Clean out [...]

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"500$ For The Same Hardware?"

Steve Ballmer has suggested that a Mac is 500$ more expensive than a pc, and that you’re only paying for a logo. You can read about it here: http://www.techflash.com/microsoft/Microsofts_Ballmer_Tide_has_turned_against_Apple_in_computer_market_41492832.html, and watch this video:

How About That Allegation?
Apple computers ARE a bit more expensive. Design and stability WILL cost you money. If you need the cheapest hardware [...]

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If Stability Is Your Wish, Mac Is For You

I loved this movie on YouTube which I want to share with you on the subject of stability. There is no way of getting around the fact that Macs are FAR MORE STABLE than windows pcs…

When we talk of stability, it must be said that some Chinese sites are apparently targetting Mac users. Please be [...]

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Support for Outdated Software?

The article "Support for IE7: It’s all About Accessibility" from the Sitepoint blog woke people up. They commented like crazy on the subject.
Ranging from one IT-consultant that emphasized a need for intranet functionality on IE6 all the way over to people claiming they have visitor rates up around 15-20% of their web-visitors using IE 6… [...]

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Your Browser Might Not Be As Safe As You Hope

Regardless of which browser you use, you need to read this article from MacWorld: http://www.macworld.co.uk/digitallifestyle/news/index.cfm?newsid=25454.
You should never visit websites with oudated browsers regardless of what operating system you have. Even Safari run on a Mac could be hacked, so my best advice is that you read the article, and remember the principle: better safe than [...]

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