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Windows Users - Update Now!

Maybe you heard something about a new vulnerability that could expose Windows (all versions) to trojans, spyware, etc. just by viewing a web page? Since it's a problem with nearly...

Posted on January 5, 2006 5:05 PM

Bill Gates Must Die

Well, that is probably a bit strong, but I am absolutely ripshit at what Internet Explorer has done to me now. For the fifth time, it has decided to reorganize...

Posted on January 5, 2006 5:00 AM

Send in the clones...

For some odd reason, a couple of the newer blog I read have been kicking around cloning this week. Scott Adams felt the need to reassert his position as intellectual...

Posted on December 6, 2005 2:00 PM

LinkSys Rocks

This is cool. LinkSys last month switched the standard model of its ubiquitous WRT54G wireless router from Linux to VxWorks, starting with the "series 5" version. Now, LinkSys is shipping...

Posted on December 1, 2005 10:09 PM

A sound idea?

Last year, when I entered Lair Simon's Dead Pool, one of my picks was Dr. Amar Bose. I picked him because Paul Harvey is always shilling for him, he's old,...

Posted on November 28, 2005 11:00 AM

The perfect gift for perverts of all ages

A while ago, I wrote a piece called "Chester the Molester gives Photoshop two thumbs up!" In it, I described how a guy was arrested for photoshopping fake kiddie porn,...

Posted on November 24, 2005 5:00 PM

Sony's Hidden DRM Still Threatens PC's - Lawsuits Forthcoming

Last week I highlighted veteran Windows programming guru Mark Russinovich's look into the nasty stuff Sony was leaving on the PC's of those unfortunate enough to have bought one of...

Posted on November 8, 2005 10:58 AM

Sony Attacks PC's Worldwide With DRM Rootkit

Rootkits are cloaking technologies that hide files, Registry keys, and other system objects from diagnostic and security software, and they are usually employed by the authors of malware, including viruses,...

Posted on November 1, 2005 1:53 PM

There's Nothing Universal About It...

Every big box electronics store has a section devoted to so called "universal remotes." Prices range from $15 to $250 depending on the bells and whistles you're looking for. You...

Posted on October 29, 2005 3:26 PM

This puts the "it's a floor wax AND a dessert topping!" to shame

I hate to write a piece so similar in theme to Kevin's "Apple Introduces New Video iPorn" right after he did, but I just can't help myself. Yesterday, Rob from...

Posted on October 14, 2005 6:00 PM

Apple Introduces New Video iPorn

Inspired by The Wasted Network Apple's video-enabled iPod models, announced Wednesday, promise to be a gold mine for pornographers. While Apple announced a deal to sell episodes of popular series...

Posted on October 14, 2005 3:17 PM

A whole new meaning to "Space Junk"

Two Chinese astronauts are orbiting the earth today, as China pushes its efforts to be the third great space power (behind the US and Russia/the Soviet Union). A lot of...

Posted on October 13, 2005 2:00 PM

Global Warming - Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Notice the headline, both sides bet but the Guardian must think one side is gambling more than the other. Climate change sceptics bet $10,000 on cooler world Russian pair challenge...

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:26 AM

Good News! The 1000mpg Hybrid Car Has Arrived!

I got this in my mail and figured it was worth a one-off guest post. If you have not read it already, you might want to read my original post...

Posted on August 18, 2005 1:41 PM

Forget "No oil for pacifists" -- it's time for "no energy for liberals!"

Recently, I discussed the importance of oil to our whole civilization. It seems like every time the price of oil goes up, everyone starts screaming for "alternate energy" sources. But...

Posted on August 18, 2005 7:00 AM

Bad Reporting in Progress II - Or How MS *Still* Didn't Invent the iPod

Last Friday I gave Wizbang readers a heads up on how bad reporting was happening in real time. It was about the case of Microsoft supposedly patenting the iPod technology...

Posted on August 17, 2005 9:07 AM

Tech Tuesday: Solar Power Becoming Reality?

In case you missed the news, last Tuesday was a monumental day in the solar power world. A contract was signed between Southern California Edison and Stirling Energy Systems to...

Posted on August 16, 2005 11:56 AM

Attention Internet Users: We have a Nerd Swarm on Aisle 3

from the they'll-be-sorry-they-asked dept. The U.S. Copyright office asked for a little input. They want to know if, since Microsoft refuses to write a browser that actually uses internet standards,...

Posted on August 15, 2005 11:00 AM

Bad Reporting in Progress - Or How MS Didn't Invent the iPod

Follow me dear reader and watch how bad reporting happens. Five days ago, Appleinsider.com reported that Apple was not granted a patent on part of the iPod user interface because...

Posted on August 14, 2005 1:48 AM

The 500mpg Carburetor and the 250mpg Hybrid

The AP is doing its best to spread the ever growing "250mpg hybrid" myth. Back during the first gas crunch the stories were everywhere that someone had developed a carburetor...

Posted on August 13, 2005 6:55 PM

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