Despite 100 Million IE 7 Installs, Microsoft’s Browser Still Loses Ground
WebSideStory analyst: “Maybe Microsoft’s met its match with Firefox. Maybe it just can’t compete against open-source and the whole world [as developers].”
Archive for January 17, 2007
Don’t get hacked, protect your Wordpress wp-admin folder
Graywolf and stuntdbl’s blogs got defaced recently by someone accessing files in the wp-admin folder. Find out how to protect your wp-admin folder with a .htacess file.
IsoHunt suspended by ISP
Lawyers from our primary ISP decided to pull our plug without any advance notice, as of 14:45 PST. No doubt about our lawsuit brought by the MPAA. We will be back in operation once we sort out this mess with our ISP, or we get new hardware ready from another ISP (already working on that).
Beatles on Apple’s iTunes to FINALLY be Officially Announced
With the iPhone announced, the Mac news and rumour machine is taking new steps to get ahead of the curve. This week’s leading rumour relates to The Beatles, with a report claiming the act will release music through iTunes, perhaps as soon as 14 February
Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 in China.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Microsoft is set to launch its popular Xbox 360 console in China in the next few months, expanding beyond its traditional focus on selling PC software in the country, industry sources said. The software giant has been discussing the launch with local Internet service providers and personal computer makers since last year.
Commercial jet flies with anti-missile system
An MD-10 cargo jet equipped with Northrop Grumman’s Guardian anti-missile system took off from Los Angeles International Airport on a commercial flight Tuesday, the company said.
WOW: Burning Crusade; Faulty Disk Issues On Launch
OK so we paid our money. Where is our game? Many Many Many unhappy game purchasers. Minimum response from Blizzard.
DELL Conspiracy: Covering Up Laptop Design Defects
Hurry! Before Dell deletes this entire forum thread! Dell’s Inspiron 700M/710M laptop line has a well-documented design flaw. Why is this news so obscure? Perhaps it’s because Dell deletes almost all recent references to the flaw in its Dell Tech Forum. Dell deletes forum posts that detail user fixes, workarounds, and tales of user discontent.
Note: I’ve disabled comments now to prevent flame wars starting up — Thanks for the replies from Dell, it’s good to know customers are that important
Intel’s earnings tumbled
Revenue was higher than analysts expected, however, and its prediction for revenue in the first quarter was also a bit higher than the average estimate on Wall Street.
LG considers lawsuit over iPhone design
LG Electronics is considering whether it will file a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the iPhone design is a clone of the unreleased LG KE850 “Prada” mobile phone. The LG phone shares some similarities with the iPhone, including a rounded, black design, touch-sensitive controls and a full-screen interface. “At first glance, …
Skype founders bring free television to the internet
The founders of revolutionary Internet telephony firm Skype unveiled a test version of an online television service on Wednesday that will be free to users.
Are there spychips in your pocket?
I just found out that my HSBC MasterCard has an RFID chip in it. Do you know what’s in your pocket?