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Friday, November 14, 2008

Show #104



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News
  • G1 Security Flaw Found

    • affects G1 Web Browser
    • Could allow malicious code to run and install software including keyloggers
    • "I can basically do anything the web browser has permission to do," said Mr Miller. "I can read text messages, read their cookies, see their passwords, watch them surf the web and watch what they type."
    • the "how" is not public, just the knowledge of the vulnerability
  • Vista has Failed, Long live Windows 7 AND 7 Coolest Features of Windows 7

    • New Windows Taskbar (thumbnail - mouseover blows up a bigger thumbnail)
    • Jump Lists - commonly used tasks within the programs
    • New Aero - Instant Desktop
    • Device Stage - All in one browser for devices
  • Windows Office Web

Tech Tidbits
  • GMail will feature SMS messaging
    • Tried to launch it as part of GMail Labs, there were some issues
    • Expecting about two more weeks
    • We'll talk about it again on the show when we get to see it


Gamer's Corner (Conferences, New Developments, Game Reviews)
Intarweb Gold Mine
Next Week: Interview
Daren Klum - President of Hardcore PC


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