August 2, 2007
Make sure you get the e-mails you want
We've made some improvements in the systems that send you the Windows Secrets Newsletter. But, as they say, no good deed goes unpunished, so our upgrades meant that some readers didn't receive the last issue at all! Read more »
How to simulate User Account Control in XP
Vista users love to complain about the intrusiveness of User Account Control, but it does provide a degree of security. If you're using Windows XP, I'll show you what steps you can take to give yourself a similar level of safety. Read more »
Drive encryption not just for hard disks
I pointed out in our July 19 issue some programs that encrypt hard-disk partitions — a feature of the more-expensive Ultimate and Enterprise versions of Windows Vista. But these days, you may want protection for more than just hard disks, such as Flash drives. Read more »
Apple takes on iRack
Sure, Apple Inc. is famous for cool products with trendy designs. But what would happen if the high-tech corporation took on something different, something even bigger than it already has? That's the question MadTV asks in this skit about the most daring Apple product to date — the iRack. Read more »
Does the future of Windows include adware?
Microsoft recently filed for a patent that may change the way the company targets advertising at its customers. This week, I tell you how that technology might impact both your desktop and your privacy. Read more »
IE 7 allows Firefox exploit to work
In my July 12 column, I discussed a flaw in IE that was exposed installing Firefox. Now the tables have turned and the opposite is true with the latest releases of Firefox and IE 7. Read more »
How to clean up after MS's .NET patches
Let's review one more time the issues we've seen with Microsoft's July 10 .NET patches Hopefully, this will give you a bit more guidance to help you get your systems patched. Read more »
