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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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