Moving virus definitions and other core files into the cloud seems to be one of the latest trends in the security software industry.

Microsoft has had it with old versions of Adobe Flash and has issued Security Advisory (979267) to urge users to either uninstall old versions, or upgrade to the latest. More specifically, the software giant is asking users ditch Flash Player 6.0 as the multimedia player plugin contains multiple bugs. Microsoft rarely issues security advisories on third-party products, but since this version of Flash originally came bundled with Windows XP, Microsoft feels it needs to warn its users

The Microsoft .net Framework is a software framework that can be installed on Windows computer systems. Some Microsoft operating systems come preinstalled with a version of the .net Framework. This is for instance the case with Windows 7 which comes with Microsoft .net Framework 3.5 or Windows Vista which ships with the .net Framework 3.0.

On Jan 6 Robert wrote an interesting article called “ There’s more than one god ”. In it he refers to additional  GodMode hacks you can perform to control your computer

The Anvir Task Manager is a Windows Task Manager replacement. It is part of a line of products that also offer a free limited version of the task manager called Anvir Task Manager free and a professional version called Anvir Task Manager Pro. Anvir Task Manager 6.2 is offering more than just the basic task manager functionality

Have you encountered a situation where you find that your Windows 7 desktop shortcuts have suddenly gone missing!? Well, Windows 7 acts this way by design! Shortcuts that are regarded as broken are… For more visit The Windows Club

Google is threatening to end it’s services in China because of a “sophisticated and targeted” attack on the Gmail accounts of human rights activists in the country.

Infoworld has declared its Technology Awards for 2010. The product categories yielding 2010 Technology of the Year Award winners include CPUs, blade servers, server virtualization, SANs, development… For more visit The Windows Club

Microsoft is working with Intel to create a Windows7 digital signage platform. It is only at a proof of concept stage, but it make for an interesting development of the future of digital signage. What is Digital Signage

Guess I got it all wrong!  In my post on November 1, 2009 entitled “ So much for product loyalty ” I reported that Microsoft wasn’t releasing the Family Pack version in Australia and I complained about their short-sighted view. As you all know Microsoft released it in the United States, Canada and in Europe leaving us here in Australia  “out on a limb” so to speak. Well the Family Pack version sold out pretty quick in the United States and Canada with many complaints from thwarted customers who missed out.