Nightly Tech Reading - tech
(hx) 05:22 AM CET - Feb,16 2002
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- MS to block internet apps by default in .NET - Microsoft is to implement a
switch in default security settings in a forthcoming service release for the .NET
Framework. As shipped, the default policy will be not to allow managed code to run from
the Internet. Think about that one for a moment and then think about what you thought .NET
was supposed to be about, folks - but don't worry, you can always switch it back on.
- Hotmail Hole Patched - The recent exploit allowing hackers to
bypass the country, state and zip code part of the password reset feature in Hotmail
has been fixed. Hackers used this exploit to get desired E-Mail addressess from
Hotmail by guessing easy secret questions after the bypassing of the country, state, and
zip code.
- AMD 760MP/Geforce problem fixed - TheInquirer.co.uk has learned that the
problems with NVIDIA 23.11 drivers that affected AMD MP systems have been fixed.
- January 2002 3Digest - Monthly 3D
Digest is the project of iXBT.com devoted to releases of new drivers for popular
videocards (released since December 20, 2001 to January 20, 2002). As usual, there will be
many diagrams containing the information on changes in operation of videocards at change
to last version drivers, and also summary diagrams of popular modern videocards
perfomance.
- Wi-Fi Security Cracked - A University of Maryland professor and
his graduate student have apparently uncovered serious
weaknesses in the next-generation Wireless Fidelity security protocol known as 802.1x.
- Creative GeForce 4 lineup - Creative announces
the launch of the first three products in its new range of graphics cards based on the
NVIDIA GeForce4 graphics processing unit (GPU). The products - the 3D Blaster 4 Ti4400, 3D
Blaster 4 MX440, and the 3D Blaster 4 MX420.
- Gainward 128MB Ti200 Review - HardOCP has posted a review of Gainward 128MB Ti200 video card.
- MSI GeForce3 Ti200 Pro-TD Video Card Review - Currently on the
market are three types of GeForce 3 chipsets: Ti200, GeForce3, and Ti500. You can safely
bet the Ti500 will set you back more. That said, the Ti200 is a video card that performs extremely well,
and won't cost an arm and a leg!
- High-End IDE RAID Controllers Roundup Part #2 - In this article we
will compare all the currently available IDE RAID 5 controllers on all RAID levels
supported. They are the new Adaptec 2400A, 3ware 7810 and Promise SuperTrak SX6000, and
the already reviewed Promise SuperTrak100, Adaptec AAA-UDMA and 3ware 6400.
- Intel P4 Northwood CPU Reviews - 1.8GHz at OCAddiction.com
and 1.6GHz at Gideontech.com.
- A Comparison Of 14 LCD Monitors - Tom's Hardware has posted a comparison
of 14 LCD monitors!
- Data invalid fix for WinXP problem - Not can we guarantee it
works, although several people swear by it after swearing at it (XP). This error
appears to be due to a protection problem in the Windows registry and can occur with a
variety of drivers (sound cards and SCSI drivers have been reported). To fix this problem,
go to Start, Run... and type "regedit" without the quotes to run the Registry
Editor. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetENUMPCI
and you will see a number of keys of the form "VEN_xxxx", where xxxx are
strings like "1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_00011103&REV_04". Under each of
these folders will be another folder with a long numerical name. Open each folder and look
for the "DeviceDesc" which matches the hardware you are trying to install. Right
Click on the "VEN_xxxx" for that device and select 'Permissions' and then tick
"Allow" for "Full Control". Close Regedit and then continue with the
installation of your device. (thanks NeoWin)
- Windows XP Detonator Database - Tweakers Asylum has updated
their XP NVIDIA detonator database.
- SNMP Self-Test Tool - SANS has released a scanning tool called
SNMPing which will find SNMP daemons running on a TCP/IP network. It defaults to port 161,
but you can enter the port of your choice. To get a copy, email [email protected]. You will get a note back with data
on how to get the tool. SANS is using this method for distribution to inform you when any
updates are provided in the tool.
- Active Network Monitor 1.0 Beta 2 - Active Network Monitor (ANM)
is a tool for the day-to-day monitoring of computers on a network. ANM runs under Windows
NT/2000/XP. It lets Systems Administrators gather information from every computer (even
Windows 9x/Me computers) on the network without installing server-side applications on any
of these computers.
- O&O Defrag V4 V4.0.472 - With O&O Defrag V4 you achieve maximum performance under
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP - with minimum effort!
- Audiotools v3.70 Interim 2 - Audiotools
is a direct-to-disk recording tool with the facility to automatically split a recording
into tracks to the hard disk without having to use much memory.
- WinDVD Tweaker 2.6 - WinDVD Tweaker is designed to allow users of the WinDVD playback
software to enable some hidden settings and allow for maximum playback pleasure.
- NETObserve 2.0 - Have you ever needed to monitor your computer
while you were away? Are you suspicious of what your spouse, child, or co-workers are
doing on your PC while you are not around to moderate their PC usage?
- MemStat XP 1.5.0.0 - MemStat XP is utility that monitors physical memory in Windows
systems. With this little tool you can track usage of memory in your system and easily
free it if needed. It has also some unique features like memory status logging or
customizable tray icon.
- Radeonator v1.50 - Radeonator is a tool for tweaking your ATI Radeon
8xxx/7xxx/64DDR/LE/VE/32DDR cards.
- AMD Power Management Setup v1.22 Driver - AMD have released a
new Windowsr 98/98SE/ME/2000 Power Management Setup - Driver, Version 1.22 for Motherboards with
the AMD-768T, AMD-766T, or AMD-756T Peripheral Bus Controller.
- AMD IDE Bus Master Driver v1.43 - AMD have released a new IDE
Bus Master Version 1.43 for Motherboards with the AMD-768T, AMD-766T or AMD-756.
- Nvidia Nvflash - Download Nvidia Nvflash utility version 3.19b/4.13.
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