Computer software is constantly being updated which requires faster and more robust hardware which requires more powerful software which requires more powerful hardware. It's an endless cycle where software and hardware get to the point where they're no longer supported. Each of the major versions of Windows in the past have had patches to them … [Read more...]
May 2013 Update Details
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday has come and gone and we're in for a treat of new patches for the month, plus a handful from Adobe. Oracle runs on a quarterly patch schedule and will not be releasing any scheduled updates until July. But without further delay, here is the break down you've been holding your breath for: Microsoft: Two critical updates … [Read more...]
Microsoft Confirms Internet Explorer Zero Day, Being Used to Target DoE Employees
On Friday, May 3rd, Microsoft released Security Advisory 2847140 regarding a new flaw in Internet Explorer that was used in a targeted attack against Department of Energy employees and involved a compromised website hosted by the Department of Labor. The flaw in question allows a malicious individual to execute a program on a users' computer when … [Read more...]
April 2013 Update Details
It's the second Tuesday of April and that means it is Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, the day of the month when Microsoft releases several scheduled patches and updates for their various software products. In the arena of Third-Party applications, Adobe has updated a small number of products and Java still sits at version 7 Update 17. So, here is a … [Read more...]
Update – New Licensing Agreement for Office 2013
As reported previously, Microsoft has updated it's licensing agreement for Office 2013 such that users are required to purchase a new copy of Office 2013 should they decide to re-install the suite on another computer, such as a new computer replacing a failed one. However, after much complaint from users, Microsoft has decided to repent and … [Read more...]