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Seven Transformation Pack 2.0 released

Windows X — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:01:51 -0600

Well, it's finally here. Although Windows 7 RTM is coming near. However, I don't think waiting for Windows 7 RTM to be released first wouldn't be wise enough because there may be tons of changes and need another long delay again. This version is pretty much simple for bug fixes and some in-house updates like ViGlance. But why 2.0 instead of 1.0.1 or 1.1? Because there're some special updates in this release and it's just only beginning for me (though some people may aware of this and get bored already).

BitDefender two free tools to download

Boris Zegarac — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:28:26 -0600

BitDefender announced the launch of free security solutions for Windows XP / Vista, contrary to what their names suggest: Anti-Phishing BitDefender Free Edition BitDefender and Chat Encryption.

MSN Web Messenger stops today: go to Hotmail!

Boris Zegarac — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:19:20 -0600

For many years now, Microsoft offers a Web version of its instant messaging client: MSN Web Messenger. Practice especially for those who want to connect from work (if not blocked by the network administrator), it is however at the end of life and cease to function during the day.

Panda Security announces new security solutions

Boris Zegarac — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:50:03 -0600

The computer security company Panda Security has unveiled its solutions for netBook Panda Antivirus, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010, Panda Internet Security 2010 and Panda Global Protection 2010. The first is a new solution developed specifically for the netBook, including performance limitations require more light, while the other three correspond to the updating of existing solutions.

Microsoft warns against Google App Sync

Boris Zegarac — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:45:12 -0600

In a note published on the official blog of Microsoft Outlook, Dev Balasubramanian, product manager, explains that the utility disables the Google search engine for Outlook and it is no longer possible to make the same requests partial in the software. "The plugin modifies a key to the registry to stop the search functions of Windows Desktop Search and the indexing of all data in Outlook, not just those synchronized from Gmail," says Balasubramanian.

Symantec announces two beta versions for Windows 7

Boris Zegarac — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:10:32 -0600

Symantec announced the availability of beta versions of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton 360 3.0 for Windows 7. Available via a registration form, both betas have a license limited to 14 days. Both versions are in English and work with the Beta and RC versions of Windows 7.

ViGlance Update

Windows X — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:57:31 -0600

Well my university exams are finally finished. I have a long 4 month holiday(vacation) now. So I can play OutRun on my Xbox 360.. I mean so I can tell you about the features I have been developing in ViGlance.

I have been getting more data about the blank taskbar bug that some users appear to be having. I can confirm that this doesn't just happen at start-up. All XP users are affected by this bug. Very rarely it may occur when you simply open the ViGlance executable.

Drive the protections of Vista from the command line

Boris Zegarac — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:27:41 -0600

Under Vista, it is possible to automate the filtering network using scripts. The command of the Netsh command prompt control the Windows Firewall with Advanced Features. " This command is one of the richest and most complex system. To discover all the settings, open the command prompt and type: netsh -? | More

VLC 1.0 Release Candidate 3 is available

Boris Zegarac — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:09:09 -0600

A new Release Candidate is available for the VLC media player. This RC3 corrects a number of problems, especially under Mac OS X. Here is the list of major changes: ...

Cuba criticized the decision by Microsoft for blocking Messenger

Boris Zegarac — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:39:41 -0600

Microsoft has decided to disable its instant messaging service for five countries embargoed by the United States. In Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Cuba, Internet users can no longer connect to Windows Live Messenger. The Associated Press reported that this decision by Microsoft has been criticized by Cuba, the Cuban press, speaking in particular of a severe violation of the rights of Cubans, while the Microsoft service was operational for almost ten years.