Secure Is As Secure Does

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is upon us, and an exploit has already been found. The exploit doesn't use a flaw in the new SP2 code, but a flaw that MS didn't fix when making SP2. I guess we can chalk this up as XP SP2's first exploit, but I feel cheated that it doesn't involve any of the new innovations SP2 is incorperating.

Time to get rid of the 486!

If you're like me and have way to many old computers lying around, you'll be happy to know that there is a free way to recycle them (for a short time). Through Labor Day, Office Depot will accept a variety of junk free of charge. Come on, you have to know that no one on eBay is willing to buy your IBM PC Jr! Finally, Chopper_D can find a home for that Apple IIp! Why not help the environment and recycle it? Thanks to Boing Boing for the link.

Who needs a cameraphone anyway?

Finally a cell phone that not only let's you call a cab, but actually tells you when you should. Introducing the breathalyzer phone. Coming soon to a watering hole near you.

Sticky Pads are Good

For all of you camera geeks out there, finally, something to make you ditch your D70.

Wi*Mart

Everyone's "favorite" store, Wal-Mart is planning to roll out WiMax to all of its stores. Basically, that would mean a huge portion of the country would have access to wireless broadband. Probably at a pretty good price too! I bet Chopper_D is already waiting in line.

iPod Updater 2004-08-12

There's a new iPod updater available that provides improved connectivity with FireWire hubs, improved power management, improved performance with the optional external battery pack, and removing headphones while the hold switch is on no longer wakes iPod. If you want to back up your iPod before running this upgrade (and you should), I recommend iPod Agent. In addition to making backups of your music, it also transfers Outlook mail, contacts, appointment, tasks, and notes to your iPod. It can even fetch news and RSS feeds! If you have an iPod it's definitely worth checking out.

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