Computers

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Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

The Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse is the most complicated consumer computer input device ever made. It's also one of the best. It's a mouse, designed for gaming, that Microsoft says was inspired by the Master C...
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Popcorn 3 update for Leopard

Roxio has released an update for its popular video software, Popcorn 3, which we reviewed last month. The v3.0.2 update addresses several bugs. "In addition to Leopard compatibility fixes, this version solve...
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Now it’s MP3 spam…

Internet security firms are reporting a new trend in the "pump-and-dump" spam world -- e-mails containing MP3 advertisements. McAfee Avert Labs reported the phenomenon yesterday. "The spammed MP3 attachments...
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Mac worm claimed by blogger

Researchers announced today an exploit for Macintosh OSX that could potentially expose thousands of computers to worm-like activity. A blogger wrote that he created proof of concept code that opens Intel pro...
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Icy Dock

Do you have more hard drives than drive bays? Icy Dock may be a good solution. Icy Dock's model MB453IPF takes three 3.5" hard drives and fits them in the space of two 5.25" slots. The adapter support...
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Microsoft Surface: Revolutionary

Microsoft has just announced a new tabletop computer which, according to the company, will "change the way we interact with technology." This table computer, named Microsoft Surface, utilizes a new intuitive i...
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Blast and McAfee talk shop

Malicious coders and hackers are constantly finding new ways to circumvent security precautions, and this isn't likely to change in 2007. While a solid anti-virus program is a good bet, the best way to avoid co...
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Flowery career path

Here's a career path. Start out as a florist searching for the perfect balance of red roses and limonium. Eight years later, end up tracking down the spread of viruses for one of the top computer securit...