Microsoft is set to begin a pilot of a new Genuine Advantage anti-piracy mechanism for Office that will add a “nag-like” feature, akin to what is now part of Windows Vista, to Office.
Archive for April 8th, 2008
Apr8
Apple Hardens Quicktime Security
With Quicktime increasingly becoming a target for malicious hackers, eWeek reports that Apple has made several steps to make Quicktime more secure in the latest version (7.4.5) released just last week.
Besides patching 11 security vuln…
Filed in: Apple/Mac
Apr8
Geek Trivia: A trial of the Spirit
Editor’s note: Since one of NASA’s Mars rovers recently escaped the executioner’s axe, the Trivia Geek is using that as an excuse to recycle this Classic Geek, which originally ran on Jan. 3, 2006. Two years ago this week, Spirit — the first of NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers…
Filed in: Software
Apr8
How to Help the Help Desk: 21st Century Support for IT Pros
Whether your company calls them “technical support technicians,” “help desk representatives” or “strategic Support Analysts,” in-house help desk professionals are an integral part of any business. Increasing productivity and satisfaction ratings while reducing costs and resources are the hallmarks of an effective IT help desk.
Filed in: Personal Tech
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