What is a LiveUSB? It is a condensed (Live image) version of Fedora® you can install to a flash drive. You can then boot to Fedora from the flash drive on any computer. You can also install Fedora to any system from the LiveUSB. There is an easy to implement option. This may be a… Continue reading Howto: Fedora® LiveUSB
Author: Aranthorne
Adobe security issues
The Flash player and Acrobat reader have security issues again. This vulnerability affects Flash Player 9 through 10.0.45.2. Adobe Reader 9, Acrobat 9, and other Adobe products (including Photoshop CS3, PhotoShop Lightroom, Freehand MX, Fireworks) provide Flash support independent of Flash Player. Install the 10.1 version of Flash if you need flash or uninstall flash… Continue reading Adobe security issues
ASUS P7H55M-Pro BIOS update
ASUS recently released a new BIOS update (1303) for the P7H55M-Pro motherboard. The new BIOS addresses memory errors with the 0802 BIOS. Memory tests revealed no issues but on rare occasions I was experiencing a couple of memory related errors. IRQ_NOT_Less_THAN_OR_EQUAL and PFN List corrupt errors indicate your BIOS and memory are not communicating correctly.… Continue reading ASUS P7H55M-Pro BIOS update
Why does copyright matter?
Someone, meaning well, posted one of my solutions verbatim to the Intel community forums. Whether they got it here or someplace else is irrelevant. When the poster was notified, that they had violated my copyright, they promptly removed the post in a very timely and mature manner. I appreciated that. Let me make this perfectly… Continue reading Why does copyright matter?
Data communication – of the IEEE 802 type
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation related to data communication. An interesting snippet related is that data storage occurs in multiples of 1024 per Kilobit or Kilobyte. Data transmission occurs at 1000 per Kilobit or Kilobyte. Wired communication is typically IEEE 802.3 in a range of speeds 10, 100, 1000 and 10000 Megabits… Continue reading Data communication – of the IEEE 802 type
Howto: Securely remove data from a drive.
Many purported security experts believe that reformatting a computer will remove all traces of data. That is just not accurate. Drives can be formatted and reformatted and will still have files that can be easily recovered with the right tools. There are 2 primary ways to permanently remove data from a hard drive. One is… Continue reading Howto: Securely remove data from a drive.
Security: Buying online while wireless.
Recently there has been a lot of technical buzz from purported security experts related to e-commerce on wireless connections. Their general premise is that a wireless network is not secure, therefore any form of communication on said network is also compromised. Hogwash and an utter lack of technical expertise abound. The Facts: When you connect… Continue reading Security: Buying online while wireless.
A new definition for CSS.
Computer Stress Syndrome is a new medically accepted term for the stress that people suffer directly related to their computers. Slow boot times, crashing computers, and the agony of dealing with technical support are but a few of the many causes. Though I am not a Medical Doctor, I do have a suggestion that may… Continue reading A new definition for CSS.
REACT raids Gizmodo editor’s residence
Jason Chen’s house was raided with a search warrant by REACT Officers today. This was in relation to the Apple iPhone prototype. I think this may create some serious issues for Apple if they pursue criminal charges in this matter. Good time to sell Apple stock today or early tomorrow. A twenty-one point short gain… Continue reading REACT raids Gizmodo editor’s residence
The Ipad releases
Apple has released the Ipad and they are now readily available for order at the Apple stores. In a recent article on yahoo a $499 Ipad turned into a $1170 purchase after selecting a couple upgrades and buying accessories. Is $1170 less than your average well appointed PC based Laptop computer? Not in my world.… Continue reading The Ipad releases