Microsoft Virtual PC Vulnerability

ZDnet reports that an exploit writer at Core Security Technologies has discovered a serious vulnerability which exposes users of Microsoft’s Virtual PC virtualization software to malicious hacker attacks. The vulnerability, which is unpatched, essentially allows an attacker to bypass several major security mitigations — Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Safe Exception Handlers (SafeSEH) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) — to exploit the Windows operating system. As a result, some applications... 

Record Up To 4 Channels At Once With Windows 7

ADVERTORIAL Take advantage of Windows 7’s support for up to 4 TV tuners & catch all the action of the 2010 Winter Games in full HD. For a limited time, IceTV are offering fantastic discounts across the entire range of Hauppauge HD USB TV tuner sticks. Starting from just $79 (incl Free home delivery & 3 months IceTV valued at $33). For a limited time, IceTV are offering fantastic discounts across the entire range of Hauppauge HD USB TV tuner sticks via their Online Store. Starting from... 

WHS “Vail” Build 7360

Rafael Rivera from Within Windows has taken a close look at a leaked copy of the next version of Windows Home Server currently known as “Vail” and has uncovered some interesting details. According to Rivera the leaked build of Vail exposes some interesting codenames including ‘Aurora’ and ‘Colorado’. Aurora “appears to be a Small Business Server version that sits somewhere between WHS and the current SBS products” notes Rivera. Colorado “appears... 

XBMC 9.11: Camelot

From Team XBMC – “It’s been quite a while in the making (and maybe a bit late), but Camelot has arrived for Windows, OSX, Linux, and XBMC Live, and just in time for the holidays. Noteworthy changes include a revamped user interface via the new default skin ‘Confluence’, DirectX support by default for the Windows platform, a complete reorganization of the settings menus, automatic video information extraction, and smoother video playback. In addition, all scrapers have... 

While Stocks last??

Even though Microsoft have finally deigned to allow Australians access to the Windows 7 (3 PC) Family Pack, it seems that even in the midst of their generosity the clock might be ticking. Whilst the savings are substantial compared to a single user license, especially when picking this pack up for as low as $225.00 – it’s still falls a long way short of the OSX offer, which doesn’t expire! Over at windowsitpro.com, Paul Thurrot writes, “This week in Australia, Microsoft began... 

Asus TS Mini Home Server

Asus have announced the release of their new Home Server. The device will be powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom chipset and will run the Windows Home Server operating system. It will be available in two configurations: a 500GB hard drive with 1 empty HDD bay for $349 USD or a 1TB hard drive with 1 empty HDD bay for $529 USD. Both options come with 6 USB ports and an eSata port for additional external storage options. Users will also get a free, one-year subscription to a 500GB online storage service,... 

Windows 7: Numbers Look Good

In its first week of sales, Windows 7 has already surpassed Vista. Looks like the hype and impressive reviews of Windows 7 are paying off. Windows 7 software unit sales in the U.S. were 234 percent higher than Vista’s first few days of sales, according to the NPD Group. In comparison, first-week retail sales of boxed copies of Windows Vista were almost 60 percent below sales of boxed copies of Windows XP in the week after its 2001 launch. The numbers for revenue growth weren’t as stellar,... 

Native CableCARD For Windows 7

In addition to increasing the number of TV tuners from two to four in Windows 7 Media Center, Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 Media Center users in the US, with the blessing of CableLabs, will now be able add CableCARD tuners (e.g. ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner) to their PC without any hacking. What’s more, Windows 7 will integrate “Copy Freely” or CF functionality to allow users to transfer/stream CF-marked digital cable recordings to other PCs, devices, and portable media players. CableCARD... 

Nvidia GPU/CPU For Windows 7

The latest version of the Windows client and the next generation of the OS’ graphics technology will deliver the new ultimate power gaming platform, according to Chris Daniel, product manager for software at NVIDIA. Windows 7 and DirectX 11 bring to the table the graphics processing unit (GPU) for computing, Daniel noted. In this context, Windows 7 no longer limits the graphical processing unit to just graphics. Instead, the successor of Windows Vista allows for a marriage between the CPU and the... 

Windows 7: ‘free 120 days’

According to the U.K. Telegraph, Microsoft has confirmed that computer users will be able to test the new Windows 7 operating system for up to 120 days before they need to buy it. Once the four month trial period ends, users will be asked to enter an activation code, which proves they have bought the software. Windows Vista, the predecessor to Windows 7, contained a similar loophole, and Microsoft has given users tacit consent to exploit it. “A total of 120 days total time is available as... 

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