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Chronicle 3.4 for Mac OS X - Bill Management App Adds Income Tracking
Oklahoma based LittleFin Software today announces the release of Chronicle 3.4, an update to their best-selling home finance and bill paying application for Mac OS X. The app provides an easy, graphical means to enter and track finances. Features include: automatic bill paying reminder; debt tracking; graphs and reports; and a sortable list of upcoming bills which can be paid on-line from within ...
Cumbria computer firm warns over scam virus calls
Computer owners are being warned about cold callers who claim their computer is infected with a virus.
Be cautious of Internet access at airports
Using Internet access terminals at an airport might put you at risk of losing personal information.
The real iTunes fraud vulnerability: Gullible users
Despite reports, iTunes hasn't been compromised and the company isn't aware of any sudden increase in fraudulent transactions, sources tell All Things Digital.
New features, improved look in Kaspersky 2011
Kaspersky's latest refresh to their premium security suite introduces several new tools to help keep your computer safe while enhancing older ones. The few problems in Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 loom larger than they would otherwise, though, because of the high retail cost of the suite.

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Written by Jay Carper
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 13:55
If you try to transfer a large amount of data to a usb device and the device keeps spontaneously disconnecting or if your iPod/iPhone errors out while syncing (Attempting to copy to the disk “YOURDEVICENAME” failed. The disk could not be read from or written to.”), there are two probable solutions:
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Excel 97 Incompatibility with Windows XP

Written by Jay Carper
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 13:19
Microsoft Excel 97 is not entirely compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. It returns the error "A document with the name '[docname]' is already open. You cannot open two documents with the same name, even if the documents are in different folders," even if you don't have any other documents open.
Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 11:21
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Malware part 4, Avoiding Vulnerabilities

All malware takes advantage of one or more known vulnerabilities on your computer. If you are connected to the Internet or even to a local computer network, or if you use CDs or other removable media that were not created on your computer, then you are vulnerable. There is no way around it. There are five primary sources for such weaknesses:

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Motorola most likely iPad rival
Motorola seems to be the company best positioned to take on Apple and the iPad. Especially if it gets some help from its partner, Verizon.
Has Microsoft Blown the Timing on Tablet PCs?
CIO - When CEO Steve Ballmer gave a quick peek at an HP Slate running Windows 7 at CES in January, Microsoft seemed prepared for battle against the iPad , which, at the time, had not even been announced yet.
Microsoft warns about application security flaw
The software maker says that it is looking into an issue that may leave many Windows programs subject to an attack mechanism known as DLL preloading, or binary planting.
The 10 best IT certifications: 2010
The certification landscape changes as rapidly as the technologies you support. Here's an updated list of certs that currently offer the most value and validity for IT pros.
Apple plans online support changes
Computerworld - Apple has announced plans to revamp its support forums to add a personalized start page where users can collate their questions and track potential answers.

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