No Show Sunday February 27th

We will not be doing a show on Sunday February 27th.
Enjoy your day.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-Releases Issued: February 22, 2011

The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment.
Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.

* MS10-077 - Critical
* MS10-070 - Important

Bulletin Information:
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* MS10-077 - Critical

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-077.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V3.0 (February 22, 2011): Announced a
detection change to offer the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
update packages to customers who install Microsoft .NET
Framework 4.0 after installing Windows 7 for x64-based
Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based
Systems Service Pack 1, or Windows Server 2008 R2 for
Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1. Customers who have
already successfully updated their systems do not need to
take any action.
- Originally posted: October 12, 2010
- Updated: February 22, 2011
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 3.0

* MS10-070 - Important

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-070.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V4.0 (February 22, 2011): Announced a
detection change to offer the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
(KB2416472) update packages to customers who install
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 after installing Windows 7 for
32-bit Systems Service Pack 1, Windows 7 for x64-based
Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based
Systems Service Pack 1, or Windows Server 2008 R2 for
Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1. Customers who have
already successfully updated their systems do not need to
take any action.
- Originally posted: September 28, 2010
- Updated: February 22, 2011
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Important
- Version: 4.0

Why nobody can match the iPad's price

This article exlains why the Ipad is so cheap at $500! Motorola's Xoom tablet is debuting in the United States with an $800 price tag. There's no $500 Xoom planned, and the lack of a low-end entry point will hurt Motorola. Samsung's Galaxy Tab, with a relatively puny 7-inch screen, costs $600 without a contract.

OnComputers Radio show Podcast 02-20-11

This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 02-20-11. You can listen live every Sunday from 11AM to 12PM Pacific that's 2PM to 3PM Eastern. Join us for the live show and chat.

Links from the Gregg Zone

1) Not very green, but what can I say. Anyhow, this is another of those world changing techy things that sets off my ‘I don’t know if I like that meter’. In the article I fall on the yes this will change the world, but I don’t like that idea. I put up a link to a T.E.D. lecture about this coming out of India a while back, I just see to many social problems with this, but I have been told I worry to much, so I will just watch and see. http://www.readwriteweb.com

2) Now for something a little more to my liking. This is an article about communicating with aliens, that is of the off planet variety. I think this is a very good approach to what seems to me, short of discovering the existence of babble fish a monumental task. Especially when you consider the possible problems needed to be overcome, due to the complexity of language multiplied by the differences in environment and development. Learning to develop a two way conversation with dolphins seems to be a good start. http://www.wired.com/

3) The idea of a very big advancement in radio broadcast technology sort of seems to be a so what story, that is until you dig a little deeper. This might have some rather large implications for the future in more areas than meet the eye. http://www.engadget.com

4) I almost went right by this article because when I saw the title I was thinking more military defense stuff, but when I started reading I realized they were talking computer switching and more to do with advancing computer technology. I am not to sure where all of this is heading, I am beginning to think I will need one of those reincarnation type reboots to understand very much more, luckily so far none of this is necessary for me yet. http://www.physorg.com

5) Geek link this week short and easy, an interactive broadband map of the United States, making it easier to plan your next move. http://www.broadbandmap.gov

Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals

BuyDig.com offers the LG 32" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 32LD450, for $358. (You may need to scroll down and click through to BuyDig.com.) Coupon code "FEBREWARDS15" cuts it to $343. With free shipping,. Features include a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB 2.0 connectivity, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs

Staples offers the HP Pavilion Slimline p6710f Athlon II 3GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. BV530AA#ABA, for $399.98 with free shipping. It features an AMD Athlon II 260 3GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Tanga has the Solar Mobile Charger w/ Built-In Battery & 6 Power Tips for $14 + $5 shipping = $19 shipped. Features built-in 2600mAh li-polymer battery, charges battery via the sun, AC adapter or USB port, green charging indicator light, and includes 6 different tips.

Newegg has the Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 2TB HDS5C3020ALA632 (0F12117) SATA 6.0Gb/s 32MB Internal Hard Drive for $100 - $20 off with coupon code HITACHI5K3 [Exp 2/20] - $10 rebate [Exp 2/20] = $70 with free shipping. Features a 32MB cache, SATA III interface, and and 3.5" form factor

Newegg has the Auria 26" EQ266A LCD Monitor for $190 with free shipping. Features a 16:9 1920 x 1080 resolution, 5ms response time, 1000:1 native contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and 170/160 H/V viewing angles Ends Sunday

eBay with Unique Squared has the iPad Tablet Wi-Fi 16GB (MB292LL/A) for $459 with free shipping. Features a custom 1GHz Apple A4 processor and 9.7" multi-touch display with up to 10 hours of battery life.

Microsoft Store has the Toshiba Satellite L675-S7110 PSK3AU-08902T Core i3 17.3" Notebook for $549 with free shipping. tel Core i3-380M 2.53GHz CPU, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDD Intel HD Graphics, DVD+/-RW, Win 7 HP x64, 802.11b/g/n, 6-Cell

Newegg has the Rosewill RX-DUS100 SATA to USB/eSATA HDD Docking Station for $30 - $6 off with coupon code EMCKHJB49 [Exp 2/24] = $24 with free shipping. Can be used with 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives

Newegg has the Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EARS 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (Bare Drive) for $65 - $10 off with coupon code EMCKHJB26 [Exp 2/21] = $55 with free shipping. These drives use less power and operate at lower temperatures and acoustics than standard desktop drives.

Newegg has the ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor for $180 - $10 off with coupon code EMCKHJB52 [Exp 2/21] - $20 rebate [Exp 2/28] = $150 with free shipping. Resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time