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When Apple launched Find my Mac as an extension to their Find my iPhone system back in October of 2011 they included the ability to lock a Mac down so that it couldn't be accessed or rebooted into alternate modes. The lock, however, was implemented using a simple 4-digit passcode (PIN). That meant, with only 10,000 possible combinations, the passcode was susceptible to brute force attack. That's nothing new. It's been known since the start. What's new is that automated tools have now been developed to make the attack both easier and faster, and they're being reported on without a lot of context. So, is it something you should worry about? A 4-digit passcode is the same…

An impressive Kickstarter project out of Japan was launched recently called Ring. No, it doesn't involve a haunted videotape. This smart ring detects movement with enough fidelity to recognize gestures drawn in the air by an index finger and transmit them to your iPhone. Using the iOS app, users can program those gestures to execute commands, such as translating into text, launching apps, or approving transactions. A small sensor on the inside has to be touched in order to initiate a command, plus there's a vibration motor and LEDs in there to let you know about incoming notifications from your iPhone. There's going to be a Ring store which highlights apps that make use o…

Finish, the Apple Design Award (ADA) winning productivity app for iPhone, is going free. The new, free version will be limited to 10 tasks timeless tasks. If you want more tasks, or you want to be able to set due dates, you can upgrade to Finish More via a $0.99 in-app-purchase (IAP). Designer Ryan Orbuch is also teasing what's coming next — Finish for iPad, with a new, tablet-optimized user experience and iCloud sync. The decision to go free was motivated by a desire to get even more people to give Finish a try. The App Store remains a tough, competitive, sometimes impenetrable market and customers are still hesitant to part with even a dollar or two up front. …

I would like to know on where to download SilverLight update. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any suggestions :> Continue reading...

I have already tried; uninstalling keyboard software and then reinstalling it. When I type key "1" it types "1z" and when I type "z" it types "1z". Same type of problem is exhibited by other pair of key like 2x, 3c, 4v, 7m, 8,, 9., and 0\. Even if it is caps lock i.e. 1Z, 2X, 3C, 4V, 7M, 8,, 9., AND 0\ As well as, these keys doesn't displays anything; ' and ". And Ctrl and Enter key is not working. Rest other keys are OK. But On-Screen Keyboard works normal. I am using Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop. Continue reading...

Today I found that keyboard of my lenovo laptop became ineffective for Adobe reader 11 i.e. when I try to enter password to protected file I couldn't, even using On-Screen Keyboard. Thus I can't open such password protected pdf file. Similarly when I tried to enter letters using either keyboard or On- Screen Keyboard in FIND window of same Adobe reader, I could not. Please help me out. Continue reading...

Original title: Windows XP Updates I'm having problems installing XP updates I have checked my history, it says they are installed, but I keep getting a pop saying I have the same updates to install again This has been going on for a few weeks now These are the updates I have to keep installing Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2729450) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2898856) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2844285) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Fram…

All the exe files i download stop at 99% I can only download rar or zip files . I have windows xp, firewalls are turned off and i have no anti virus Continue reading...

do i have security on my laptap using IE10. Continue reading...

This application is absolute trash and not worth the effort of troubleshooting. I am shocked that Microsoft can not put out a better product. Continue reading...

Hi Everyone! I just bought a Fujitsu Brand New Ultra book in which Windows 8 is already Installed. But the storage of C drive is just showing 29 GB, however it has a space of 500 GB The Disk Management shows that Disk 0 Basic contains un-allocated space of 465 GB whereas the rest Disk 1 basic show C drive of 29 GB. Please help me out asap. Without re-installing the windows? Can I recover the storage space? As I am not a technical person. Please provide easy solution, I also have attached image of the disk management page Hope you will understand Regards Ghaza Continue reading...

I have tried to upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1. Everything I have tried always sends me back to the Microsoft store where I cannot find an upgrade to 8.1 Even better would be a downgrade to 7!! Any ideas on this?? Continue reading...

I just ran a "Clean Boot" on Windows 8. Now I am attempting to reset my computer but when I go to msconfig - System Configuration - Services - the box beside "HIde all Microsoft Services" is no longer checked and only the "Disabled" button is available, the "Enable" button is dim. According to the directions on support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 just the opposite should be showing and I should uncheck the "Hide" box and "Enable" all the aps. What can I do to enable the aps and finish the reset properly. Continue reading...

I'm getting some really ugly graphics in a few games on windows 8/8.1 with Intel GMA 4500m onboard. This only happens when the drivers from Intel's website or windows update is installed but it looks normal and lags with the basic display driver. Screenshot Games that run from the desktop are fine. Is there a solution to this problem? Continue reading...

Hello, I am visiting my wife from overseas, and was checking her family notebook that is used almost entirely by her sons, and found two problems which may or may not be related: 1. Hard drive: The OS (C:) drive on the HP notebook is almost completely full, with only 2.44 GB of the 73 GB capacity available, but when I check the (C:) drive under OS it doesn't list anywhere near 70 GB of data in the files it shows for the C: drive. 2. Updates: The notebook errors out whenever I try to install Microsoft .NET Framework updates, producing a "Code 13EC Unknown error. I checked the update logs, and .NET updates have been failing for several months, poss…

This problem only started recently (I don't remember exactly). Something is wrong with the Nvidia card. I can't open the Nvidia control panel and the card doesn't show in device manager and now I am stuck with my crappy Intel graphics card. I tried going to Device Manager, uninstalling the driver, restarting computer and attempting to install latest drivers for the Nvidia card (can't install because it says there isn't an Nvidia card in the computer). My laptop is the TravelMate 8572G-6647. Continue reading...

This keeps happening to me , I'm going crazy , I get this BSOD randomly , while playing games , browsing the internet. Here's what it looks like https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35/1957667_735470519826375_199888013_o.jpg?oh=54862a151f94351b3587100b0157d767&oe=5316D88E&__gda__=1394019296_d20fec351f0c570388c28733b980ad4e I really need some solution please Continue reading...

Hi there, I have a computer that I need to reinstall Windows 7 Professional on. This computer does not have an optical drive, but does have several USB slots. I have a 64GB USB key that I am trying to use to create a bootable USB install disk. I have been sticking to using the "Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool" to create the USB drive after having downloaded a third party application and getting a bunch of bloat ware and malware from the program (even though it was a highly rated CNET download). I have read several different methods for how to create the USB key, most of which have not worked for one reason or another. The furthest I have gotten is an err…

Hi, When there is a file on a public folder it can only be accesses by one person at a time or you get the message 'open as read only'. Is there a way to allow more than one person accessing and editing a file at the same time on a shared drive? Continue reading...

If running Windows 8 with Defender, is an Antivirus necessary? Continue reading...

Best I've the problem that I cant open Windows Defender any more in Windows 8.1 I always get this message Also, This is the only virus scanner i've (standard in w8) Can someone help me? kind regards + if you recommend to un-install : pleas be specific -.-" Continue reading...

I uninstall savingsbullfilter and find it is still running in taskmgr. I stop the process and it restarts at will. I search for savings bull on C drive and find 4 files. I delete the 4 files and savings bull remains stopped in the taskmgr. But I get an error on my screen that my version of windows is invalid?? I restore my PC to the status prior to deleting the 4 files and savingsbull is running again on my taskmgr?? If this is a virus ad application how to I eliminate it? Continue reading...

On my computer, MSE (hopefully it was actually MSE) notified of a virus or security problem and a scan was run. The scan found several critical problems, but a pop up appeared in lower left corner of screen with a promo for a fee-based upgrade. I am unable to close that pop-up or go to the scan for removal of all located problems. Upon re-boot the scan page appeared with the same un-removable pop-up. Continue reading...

About 2 weeks ago , I opened an email in the spam folder by accident , with the title "You have been Evicted" . then a virus appeared. After multiple scans with MSE, MSD, Malware Bytes, they state that the Rovnix Win32.genlB and C also DOS/Rovnix.V have been removed, but they keep showing up to be removed over again. After a full scan, a virus that cannot be found or removed comes up as error code Ox805023 and boot:\\PHYSICALDRIVER\Partition0(NTFS)-arrow sign(Obuscator). Does anyone know how to remove these permanently? The computer seem to run normally, but I do not want any extra visitors. A Moved from XP Repair and Recovery Forum. Continue readin…

adware removal process needed for "install media player HD" Continue reading...