Tuesday, April 21, 2009

URLs from 4/21/09

The podcast of today's show is now available.

Conficker Worm still infecting PCs
--http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
--http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/security/0,39044215,62053258,00.htm
--700 computers at University of Utah were infected:
--http://news.cnet.com/report-conficker-worm-bites-university-of-utah/?tag=mncol;txt

Swimmers' heart rate monitor:
--http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/21/finis-aquapulse-monitors-communicates-heart-rate-to-swimmers/

Laptop won't retain date and time settings:
--The problem is most likely the CMOS battery (not the main power battery). It's probably dead. To find one, go to the manufacturer's web site and get a schematic or parts list. Such batteries are cheap, and available online, or perhaps even at a local electronics store.

Dual monitors on your laptop
--Matrox External video adapter for notebooks:
--http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/
--PCMICIA Video card:
--http://www.overclock.net/laptops-notebook-computers/266492-pcmcia-video-cards-laptops-do-they.html

Apple water sensor not so reliable can void warranty
--http://www.hardmac.com/news/2009/04/18/water-sensor-in-iphone-ipod-not-reliable

Apple iPhone App store a hit
--http://www.smartmoney.com/breaking-news/on/?story=ON-20090420-000583-1455

Apple leads in customer satisfaction
--http://www.macworld.com/article/140068/2009/04/satisfaction.html?sr=hotnews

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