Archives for September 7th, 2006

Amazon Unbox Video Download Service Goes Live

It was just a few weeks ago that we were talking about Amazon's digital video service and it looks like they have finally launched it. The service is called Amazon Unbox which isn't as catchy as it should be. Maybe there is some sort of meaning behind it that I don't understand?

September 7th, 2006
Amazon Unbox Video Download Service Goes Live

Sony Already Plans PS3 Shortage

Microsoft was able to release the Xbox 360 last year before the holiday rush hit, but the demand for the game console was much higher than what was supplied. The result was $400 systems being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars!

September 7th, 2006
Sony Already Plans PS3 Shortage

Firefox Analyzed: 611 Defects and 71 Vulnerabilities Found

There are millions of people who love Firefox for its simplicity and extensibility but few have ever ventured to see "what lies beneath." We constantly hear about the great security that it will bring to you but many of us also know first-hand what the memory leaks are like.

September 7th, 2006
Firefox Analyzed: 611 Defects and 71 Vulnerabilities Found

Oops! Microsoft Ran Out Of Vista Product Keys

We all knew this day would come, didn't we? Maybe it's not as serious as you may think but it is funny nonetheless. Microsoft's Connect users have been able to request new product keys for each release that they have downloaded. However, it looks like Microsoft hit a little bump today when members tried to get new keys:

September 7th, 2006
Oops! Microsoft Ran Out Of Vista Product Keys

Minimize Modules On Your Google Personalized Homepage

I can't remember the last time Google added a new feature to the Personalized Homepage, actually, have they ever added a new feature? I'm not sure if this is something they are "rolling out" like new GMail features but I just noticed that I have a minimize button on all of my modules.

September 7th, 2006
Minimize Modules On Your Google Personalized Homepage

CyberNotes: Start Your Reply Before The Quoted Message In Thunderbird

Mozilla Thunderbird makes keeping up on my email a piece of cake. I don't use it for my personal emails because I don't get enough of those but it comes in handy for the emails we receive at CyberNet.

September 7th, 2006
CyberNotes: Start Your Reply Before The Quoted Message In Thunderbird