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Serious Security Vulnerability Discovered In Internet Explorer 6, 7 And 8

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A remote code execution exploit in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 was discovered in December, for which Microsoft has yet to release an official security update addressing the issue.  It is recommended to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 or 10 immediately.  For Windows XP users who cannot upgrade, either install another browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, or install a temporary Microsoft “Fix It”  solution until a full security update is ready.

Link: Serious security flaw!  Upgrade your browser before it’s too late!  By Kim Komando

Link: Microsoft Security Advisory “Fix it for me” section

 

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Reclaim Your Start Button In Windows 8

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Ask Leo!

Are you frustrated by the missing start button on the Windows 8 desktop?  Leo Notenboom discusses how to add a traditional Windows start button and start menu using a freeware program called Classic Shell.

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Pinterest At A Glance

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Now the number 3 most visited social media website according to a report by Experian Hitwise, Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that is taking the online world by storm.  Users can organize and share things of interest found on the web in a very visually appealing, elegant, simple layout.


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Outlook.com Review & Rating | PCMag.com

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Microsoft’s age old Hotmail system gets a facelift and vastly improved functionality, including mailbox organization and cleanup tools, MS Office, social and SkyDrive (cloud storage) integration, and many more new features.  Full Story

 
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McAfee Reports That Malware Is On The Rise | WebProNews

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Malware threats are increasing across all platforms, including Mac and mobile devices, according to recent data from McAfee as presented by WebProNews.  Full Story

 
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