Friday 11 November 2011

Google SketchUp - Competitions

Something to keep the kids busy? Google SketchUp - Competitions:

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BBC News - Valve's online game service Steam hit by hackers

With Valves Steam being hit by hackers - it might be an idea to change your Steam password? BBC News - Valve's online game service Steam hit by hackers:

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Friday 4 November 2011

Win32k TrueType font parsing and Duqu fixit

Microsoft have released a temporary fix to overcome the vulnerability that is distributing Duqu.
It works by denying access to the Win32k TrueType font parsing engine. The fix doesn't appear to be on Windows update yet, you have to enable\disable it from here.

Open Source Procurement Toolkit | Cabinet Office

This toolkit supports this statement: 'The Government ICT Strategy states that “Where appropriate, Government will procure open source solutions.”' Open Source Procurement Toolkit | Cabinet Office

Thursday 3 November 2011

Ok, Google+ is now available for Apps users. Let's see what this is about?

Ok, Google+ is now available for Apps users. Let's see what this is about?

iPad2 Magnet unlock bug to be fixed in IOS v5.0.1

Looks like the "Magnet unlock" bug will be fixed with the upcoming IOS v5.0.1. It doesn't allow the screen to be unlocked whilst on the power screen.

For the moment, you either have to disable the unlock feature, or educate the users not to leave apps in the foreground.

http://9to5mac.com/2011/11/02/apple-fixes-ipad-2-smart-cover-passcode-security-flaw-with-ios-5-0-1/