Windows Vista RC1 Software Compatibility List

Iexbeta has created a nice Wiki page that has a huge list of software and its compatibility with Windows Vista. It seems most bigboys in software industry such as Photoshop, Adaware, Spybot, Nero etc.. are compatible.

Complete List Here

Dell Launches PC Recycling for US Customers (Dell PC’s Only)

Dell has announced that they have recently launched a recycling program for its US customers and is online at http://www.dell4me.com/recycling
This recycling offer is designed for consumers and includes the pick up of used Dell-Branded computers and peripherals at no charge.

Dell has had a similar program running in Europe since November 2003 and this offer is also currently available in Canada. I wonder if these recycled parts will just be melted down to be made into other items or they will find their way to the spare-parts-for-old-Dell-computers shelf?

Code Execution Vulnerability found in Microsoft PowerPoint

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Powerpoint which hackers can exploit to comprimise a users system.
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Computer Technicians 103: Knowing your power (supply)

Last week, on Technibble: CT 102 we discussed the best way to prepare your software toolkit. Today, however, we’re back on the hardware railroad to discuss the one component your whole computer depends on: the Power Supply Unit. Any computer, no matter how perfectly planned, prepared or assembled, will fail to boot, sputter, smoke and eventually die if connected to an inadequate, weak or just plain faulty power supply. Picking a decent power supply isn’t much of a science; however, knowing what voltages run through your computer is, and knowing it will come in handy once you start actually repairing, as it might indicate what exactly went wrong with the powersupply. While you shouldn’t attempt to repair a PSU at any cost, knowing where the trouble lies will help you fill a replacement claim if the supply is still under warranty.

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Computer Business Kit


The Computer Business Kit is a collection of sample business forms and documents that are needed in the computer business. The Computer Business Kit Contains:
  • Maintenance Contract
  • Backup Checklist
  • Work Order Samples
  • Invoice Samples
..and much more.
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Microsoft News, Sept. 27th 2006.

  • Microsoft goes after 20 illegal software dealers
  • Microsoft admits WGA failures “coming up more commonly now”
  • Microsoft breaks monthly patch cycle to release VML exploit fix

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How to stop Messages from Messenger Service

Some users, especially those who aren’t running Windows XP Service Pack 2 occasionally receive messages to their computers with the title “Messenger Service”. This is not to be confused with “MSN Messenger”. These messages commonly say you have viruses, adware, Spyware or other nasties on your system and you can fix them by going to their site and buying their software.
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Default Password List for Routers

When you are out-and-about doing networking jobs it is quite likely that you will need to login to the clients router to change some settings. However, they forgot their password or never knew it. You ask them for the manual and of course they dont know where that is either. This list has the default login passwords for most well known router manufacturers.
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Computer Technicians 102: The Essential Utility Kit

In our introduction to the CT series we explained the basics of assembling a good toolbox that’ll help you deal with hardware issues. However, as you already know, there’s the other side of the computer duality. Software, while not something you can touch, feel, or throw against the wall, is generally bound to give you more trouble. If you arrive to a computer that won’t power up, you know it’s a hardware failure for sure. If, however, it won’t boot into the OS, or boots up to trouble, the odds are in favor of a software issue. And since you were summoned, you need to make sure you have as many utilities at your disposal as possible.
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Hardware Reviews, Sept. 20th 2006.

  • Super Talent 2GB MEGA Screen MP3/FM/Recorder Player Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
  • Tell your Boss where to Stick it with Verbatim’s Store’n'Go 2GB USB U3 Drive @ OCModShop!
  • Ultra 1200 Watt Backup UPS @ Overclockers Online
  • Foxconn P9657AA-8KS2H Mainboard Review @ Technic3D
  • Apack Zerotherm CF900 Copper Heatpipe Intel Socket 775 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews.net
  • Linksys CIT200 Cordless Skype Telephone Revie @ Ascully.com

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Microsoft News, Sept. 18th 2006.

  • All Windows Vista versions will be on 1 DVD Disk
  • Introducing Windows Vista’s Recovery Enviroment (WinRE)
  • Microsofts website in 1994
  • Windows Knowlege Base Problem “Computer Randomly Plays Classical Music”

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