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Microsoft security bulletin: Security Bugs in Producer, Excel, and SharePoint

by Savan Thongvanh March 10, 2010

Microsoft announced yesterday that they’ve found more bugs. Surprise. Microsoft annouced via security bulletin on the TechNet site that vulnerabilities were found and patched in various versions of Office, SharePoint, and it’s movie making software Producer. All of the vulnerabilities found allow what microsoft calls “Remote Code Execution”, which means that malicious code can be planted and run on your computer. This is not a new thing for Microsoft and they fix them as the find them but, the just keep finding them.

Here’s a rundown of the affected software:
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Microsoft releases a litney of security patches

by Savan Thongvanh February 9, 2010

Microsoft today released a laundry list of security bulletins and patches. The security patches and bulletins released today covered an array of vulnerabilities ranging from bugs in it’s almost prehistoric MS Paint program to some core vulnerabilities.

Windows updater should pick up these updates if you have it enabled. Read more to see if you’re affected (you probably are).

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Apple releases 28 new support articles for Aperture 3

by Savan Thongvanh

If you’re using Apple’s Aperture software you should get to their support site NOW! Apple just released twenty eight new articles in their knowledge base. Some of the just released articles are tips and tricks and some are notes on bugs and bug fixes. Hit the jump for a rundown of the titles and links.
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Apple earnings announcement set for two days before awaited tablet announcement

by Savan Thongvanh February 7, 2010

Apple announced today that on January 25th, two days before the “latest creation” event, they will be announcing their first quarter earnings for 2010. Apple continues to build buzz around their prospective tablet announcement.

Amongst continued speculation from journalists and bloggers about tablet specs, form, and release date Apple will announce their 1st quarter earnings via conference call. A quick time audio stream of the announcement will be available two weeks later.

See the press announcement.

Read my thoughts on what the tablet could do for you

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