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Our CEO recently request me to do a write up, a comparison between the above products. So after about 2 hours of playing around with both calendaring solutions my conclusion in shortest form possible, Google is fancy and OpenXchange is sufficient. Links:OX: www.open-xchange.orgGoogle: www.google.com/calendarSummary: Both … “Google Calendar vs. OpenXchange Calendar”
Read MoreI really like those some proclaimed security auditors who come to you and say they can “detect” security flaws in your products and charge you a butt load of money for it. I must say, they did some good work in convincing you. But seriously … “Nessus: Be an instant security auditor”
Read MoreI’ve summarized some tests performed by Av-comparatives.org, an independent AV research company. The ratings are Advanced+, Advanced, Standard and failed (as of Feb 2007) Results thanks to: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ Advanced+========1. Avira2. eScan3. F-Secure (yeah!)4. Gdata5. Kaspersky (I use this, proud to have blown 300++ on this … “Best Antivirus & Ratings for 2007”
Read MoreMicrosoft product found not up to scratch in AV-Comparatives review. Respected testing organisation AV-Comparatives has released the results of its latest in-depth test of anti-virus products, with a large batch of products tried out over a wide range of malware. Only one product, Microsoft‘s Windows … “Another reason to not use Microsoft OneCare *YET* (OneCare may fail to “qualify” further evaluations)”
Read MoreIf you use WinDVD 8 (any version to that matter), you could have problems entering the serial key to register and WinDVD would prompt an “internal error”. Well, this and as per the article before this, is because of Vista’s UAC. Solution? Run WinDVD as … “WinDVD registration on Vista”
Read MoreIf you use Vista (all editions), you may not be able to install plugins and it will be noted as “failed”. This is due to the Vista’s User Account Control disallows installation of programs without administrative rights. To fix this, run Firefox as an administrator, … “Automatically Installing Plug-ins on Firefox on Vista”
Read MoreEarlier article to this, we talked about new exploitations, and here, another potentially large exploit if successful. Imagine, if MSN messenger (installed and used by millions) carry dangerous attack routines/payloads and misguiding/fake information within its advertisement. Sigh. Note: The attack can be automated and a … “MSN Messenger Displays Fake Spyware AD (and find out how remove MSN / Live Messenger ADS, etc too)”
Read MoreAccording to PcWorld, these are the 3 most wanted criminals for Internet haywire (http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/e0ab1c3d0a010408001a024c9dab7bab/pg0.htm) 1. Internet Explorer2. Phishing3. Malware Comment on item 1:Well, yea, that would be quite true, this is because, IE is the most used browser and therefore people looking for fame from … “The three biggest threats of 2007 (and my 10cents worth to it)”
Read MoreIf you think google is just your regular search engine and email, boy are you in for a surprise, i got this link from Astalavista, i copied the “cheatsheet” detailing the services google offers. Hope you find more use of Google (and besides blogging and … “All of Google’s services in 2 pages”
Read MoreIf you are looking for a single place to get most of Information Technology Security related whitepapers, documentation and opinions, try looking at www.securitydocs.com. It has reliable postings and a wide variety of topics that you can use to learn and if you are up … “IT Security – Documentation and Guides”
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