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Annotations Have the Last Word: Adobe Reader PDF Makes Mac OS Vulnerable

You could be getting more than you bargained for when you download a PDF or receive one as an email attachment. PDFs can run scripts upon opening them and could potentially compromise your system. Adobe Systems Inc. confirmed the existence of two new vulnerabilities in their Adobe Acrobat Reader application. The... Read

By: Carl Berkeley | 23/05/2009 | Computers

Green Apple: Are The New Macs Really Better For The Environment?

Apple is now advertising their Mac mini as one of the first truly green computers. But what does this really mean, and how green is Apple. . .really? Don't get Mac users started. There are a million reasons why a Mac is better than a PC, and if you're... Read

By: Carl Berkeley | 10/05/2009 | Computers

ITunes Plus: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Apple launched iTunes plus over a year ago, offering higher quality DRM-Free tracks through their iTunes store. For those of you who aren't familiar with iTunes Plus, you're probably asking what this means and perhaps even wondering how it will affect your iTunes music library. Well, the basics are pretty... Read

By: Carl Berkeley | 30/04/2009 | Computers

IPhone OS 3.0 : Exactly How Advanced is "Advanced"?

Don't mess with a good thing. And the iPhone is definitely a good thing. Most iPhone users will tell you they couldn't imagine living without it, but how much better can it get? How could Apple possibly cram another 100 features into the already unbelievable software included in iPhone SDK... Read

By: Carl Berkeley | 27/04/2009 | Computers