Apple's new iPod nano with Video Camera

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Apple unveils their new released iPod nano with some added features of having a video camera, mic and speaker in their music player.

The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-inch color display and gorgeous polished aluminum and glass enclosure. iPod nano also features a built-in FM radio with live pause and iTunes Tagging, as well as a built-in pedometer.

To all music lover, it's a nice choice to have this new iPod nano because you can now shoot a video anywher you go and easily uploaded to youtube through your computer.

New Apple iPod nano is available in 8GB for $149 and 16GB for $179. You can select in silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange and pink. Hurry, try it now.

Adobe Flash Player Stability, Bug Fix Update

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Adobe Flash Player version 11.3.300.265 includes bug fixes related to general stability, audio, and video.  No security updates were included in this release.

The update also introduces silent auto update on MacOS.

Fixed Issues

• Upload button not working on photoshop.com (3223953)
• Audio is garbled in Win XP on certain sound cards (3223249)
• Audio not heard while playing videos in Flash Player on Win 7 and Vista on certain sound cards (3223256)
• Video not playing for DisneyConnection (3223286)
• Various general stability issues

Known Issues

• Audio distortion issues when streaming Flash content(3212648)

Flash Player Update Instructions

Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted, if you prefer, direct download links are available.

• Direct Download link for Firefox, Safari, Opera:  http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/support/install_flash_player.exe
   
• Direct Download for IE users:  http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/support/install_flash_player_ax.exe
• Flash Player Uninstaller:  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Notes:

• Beginning with Adobe Flash Version 11.3, the universal 32-bit installer will include the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the Flash Player.  
• If you use the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, be careful to uncheck the optional McAfee Security Plus box.  It is not needed for the Flash Player update.
• Uncheck any toolbar offered with Adobe products if not wanted.
• If you use alternate browsers, it is necessary to install the update for both Internet Explorer as well as the update for alternate browsers.
• The separate 32-bit and 64-bit uninstallers have been replaced with a single uninstaller.

The latest version for Adobe Flash Player for Android is available by downloading it from the Android Marketplace by browsing to it on a mobile phone.

Verify Installation

To verify the Adobe Flash Player version number installed on your computer, go to the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe Flash Player" from the menu. 

Do this for each browser installed on your computer.

To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player for Android, go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Adobe Flash Player x.x.

When Adobe Flash Player is updated, it is recommended that Adobe AIR version be checked as well.  Go to Adobe AIR Help to determine the version of Adobe AIR runtime installed.  The current version of Adobe AIR is 3.3.0.3610.

References

Release Notes  





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Mozilla Firefox 14 Includes Critical Security Updates

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Firefox 14 was sent to the release channel today by Mozilla.  Included in the update are five (5) critical, four (4) high, and five (5) moderate security updates.

Based on the extensive list of security updates, it is recommended that the update be applied as soon as possible.  

Security Updates Fixed in Firefox 14

• MFSA 2012-56 Code execution through javascript: URLs
• MFSA 2012-55 feed: URLs with an innerURI inherit security context of page
• MFSA 2012-53 Content Security Policy 1.0 implementation errors cause data leakage
• MFSA 2012-52 JSDependentString::undepend string conversion results in memory corruption
• MFSA 2012-51 X-Frame-Options header ignored when duplicated
• MFSA 2012-50 Out of bounds read in QCMS
• MFSA 2012-49 Same-compartment Security Wrappers can be bypassed
• MFSA 2012-48 use-after-free in nsGlobalWindow::PageHidden
• MFSA 2012-47 Improper filtering of javascript in HTML feed-view
• MFSA 2012-46 XSS through data: URLs
• MFSA 2012-45 Spoofing issue with location
• MFSA 2012-44 Gecko memory corruption
• MFSA 2012-43 Incorrect URL displayed in addressbar through drag and drop
• MFSA 2012-42 Miscellaneous memory safety hazards (rv:14.0/ rv:10.0.6)

What's New

The Release Notes include new and fixed features in version 14.  The numerous Bug Fixes are in the link available in References.

• NEW -- Google searches now utilize HTTPS
• NEW -- Full screen support for Mac OS X Lion implemented
• NEW -- Plugins can now be configured to only load on click (requires an about:config change)
• NEW -- The Awesome Bar now auto-completes typed URLs
• CHANGED -- Improved site identity manager, to prevent spoofing of an SSL connection with favicons
• DEVELOPER -- Pointer Lock API implemented
• DEVELOPER -- New API to prevent your display from sleeping
• DEVELOPER -- New text-transform and font-variant CSS improvements for Turkic languages and Greek
• FIXED -- Various security fixes
• FIXED -- GIF animation can gets stuck when src and image size are changed (743598)
• FIXED -- OS X: nsCocoaWindow::ConstrainPosition uses wrong screen in multi-display setup (752149)
• FIXED -- CSS :hover regression when an element's class name is set by Javascript (758885)

 Known Issues

• Unresolved -- If you try to start Firefox using a locked profile, it will crash (see 573369)
• Unresolved -- For some users, scrolling in the main GMail window will be slower than usual (see 579260)
• Unresolved -- Focus rings keep growing when repeatedly tabbing through elements (see 720987)
• Unresolved -- Windows: The use of Microsoft's System Restore functionality shortly after updating Firefox may prevent future updates (see 730285)

Update

The upgrade to Firefox 14.  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu at the upper left of the browser window, then pick "About Firefox."  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.

If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

References

• Common questions after updating Firefox
• Security Updates
• Mozilla Firefox Release Notes
• Bug Fixes 

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Get a Second Opinion from Virus Total

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It is not uncommon that an antivirus or anti-malware software program has a f/p (false/positive) detection in a scan. In the event a file that has been on your computer for some time suddenly turns up during a scan, the first recommendation is quarantine rather than remove. If it is a f/p, the file can be restored from quarantine but not easily replaced if deleted, particularly if it is a critical system file.

How can you determine if the detection is a f/p? There are various vendors that provide free on-line computer scans but, in this case, we are looking at one particular file. Among the many services Virus Total provides is the ability to navigate to a specific file on the PC and send it to VirusTotal. As you can see by this example, not every service was detecting this Zbot variant when it was submitted.

To scan an individual file at VirusTotal, just go to https://www.virustotal.com/. Navigate to the location of the file on your computer. After the file is uploaded, click the Scan it! button.

There is more to VirusTotal than scanning individual files. With so many malicious websites, there are occasions when you may want to check whether a site is safe before visiting. VirusTotal also includes the ability to scan URLs. In addition to the Malware Domain Blocklist being integrated in VirusTotal's URL scanning engine, it also includes hpHosts.

hpHosts is maintained by my friend and fellow Microsoft Consumer Security MVP, Steve Burn. The activities that result in domains being included by hpHosts are described at VirusTotal as follows:

• "Domains being used for advert or tracking purposes.
• Domains engaged in the distribution of malware (e.g. adware, spyware, trojans and viruses etc).
• Sites engaged in or alleged to be engaged in the exploitation of browser and OS vulnerabilities as well as the exploitation of gray-matter.
• Sites engaged in the selling or distribution of bogus or fraudulent applications.
• Sites engaged in astroturfing otherwise known as grass roots marketing.
• Persons caught spamming the hpHosts forums.
• Sites engaged in browser hijacking or other forms of hijacking (OS services, bandwidth, DNS, etc.).
• Sites engaged in the use of misleading marketing tactics.
• Sites engaged in Phishing.
• Sites engaged in the selling, distribution or provision of warez (including but not limited to keygens, serials etc), where such provisions do not contain malware."

The next time you are unsure of the safety of a website, go to VirusTotal and Scan it!



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2012 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Once again October is dedicated as National Cyber Security Awareness Month in both the United States and Canada.  Although the National Cyber Security Alliance is celebrating its 10th anniversary, 2012 marks the ninth year of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

The most important message home computer users can get from National Security Awareness Month is Stop | Think | Connect:

"STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.

THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s.

CONNECT: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.

Protect yourself and help keep the web a safer place for everyone."

Identity theft is a serious issue and is a major reason why it is important to Stop | Think | Connect.  With the popularity of social networking sites (i.e., Facebook and Twitter), it is all the more important to be cautious about the personal information shared in those and other venues.

If you shop online, conduct online banking, use public computers or a mobile phone, please take some time to review the recommendations on the Microsoft Online Safety & Privacy pages.


Although not particularly sophisticated, the information and tips provided with the Online Identity Risk Calculator are spot on.  All it takes to calculate your personal identity risk score, is to answer 10 questions about your online activity and how it can make you more vulnerable to identity theft as well as fraud.

I took the test and am pleased that my risk level is low. 



See how you do with the Online Identity Risk Calculator.

Additional Resources:

• Microsoft Safety and Security Center
• Stay Safe on Line:  National Cyber Security Awareness Month
• Stop | Think | Connect
• Trustworthy Computing:  TwC and NCSA - 10 Years of Online Safety & Security 

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Pet's Eye View Camera: Latest Pet Gadget

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Pet's Eye View camera is the latest gadget camera for pet. Here you can see what your furry little friend gets up to while you're at work or not in your house. Small and light enough for most cats and dogs.

To install; just clip the lightweight digital camera to your pet's collar and you'll be able to take up to 40 photos to document their shenanigans. The camera has an auto interval mode that can be set to snap pictures at 1, 5 or 15 minute intervals. At 640 x 480 resolution the quality isn't too shabby either. All that's left for you to do is hook up the camera to your PC or Mac and check out what sort of mischief Rover and Tiddles have been getting up to in your absence.

Features:

* A mini digital camera that can be attached to your pet's collar.
* Take up to 40 pictures of your pet's secret life.
* Use only with flat nylon webbing or flat leather belt collars of at least 9.5mm wide (not included).
* TO AVOID CHOKING HAZARD DO NOT USE WITH CHAIN OR ROLLED COLLARS.
* Auto Interval setting allows you to set the camera to take shots at 1, 5 or 15 minute intervals. To conserve battery the camera will go into sleep mode between shots.
* The camera takes 4" by 6" shots in 640 x 480 resolution.
* The camera recharges via USB.
* Requires Microsoft 2000 or higher/Mac OSX and above.
* Includes Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.
* Suitable for pets, though may be best if it is put on said pet by a human, aged 8 years+.
* Size: 10 x 5 x 4cm.

Pet's Eye View Camera lets you explore the secret life of your pet.

Booklet 3G: Nokia's mini Laptop

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Nokia company enters to the world of making mini laptops called Booklet 3G.

Booklet 3G will feature a 10 inch screen and weigh in at 1.25 kg. It will run Windows on an Intel Atom Z530 processor with 12 hours battery life. Connectivity will include Bluetooth, 3G and 802.11 b/g/n.

Connecting at speed is crucial with a product of this nature, so the Booklet 3G has been designed with fast downloading and uploading front of mind – it’s 3G/HSPA ready for rapid mobile broadband anywhere-access on the move. Wi-Fi has also been wedged into it’s slim body. Plus, it supports hot-swappable SIM card functionality.

Further information, including detailed specifications, market availability and pricing, will be announced at Nokia World on September 2.