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If what you are using at the office is Windows, well take a break and watch your cable, you don't need to read the following. However, if you are a Mac user, I think you'll be glad to learn about these backgrounder tips from GSS Co.

The threat

Many people switch to the Macintosh out of a sense that the Mac's a safer platform. By and large, it is, but threats do exist in the wild, whether piggybacked on pirated software or as the result of vulnerabilities in the platform itself. Most dangerous of all, though, is a false sense of security: users can be duped no matter what they're running.

I hate it when I'm asked which is the safer platform: Windows or Mac? It is like answering the question: "Which is better: using a motorcycle or a car?". Both Mac and Windows have their unique merits.


A Question on Mac

The mechanism

Mac security product creators Intego released a report (PDF) in 2009 that examined Mac malware and kernel vulnerabilities. There's not a lot of Mac malware in the wild, Intego found most of it in pirated copies of commercial applications (iWork '09, Adobe Photoshop) available on Peer-to-Peer filesharing networks.

The kernel issues are also worth noting (the report notes that one was discovered in April 2009), but more worrisome are vulnerabilities in Safari. The browser has been shown time and again to be a weak link in OS X's security chain. Debates rage on about whether Macs are attacked less because of their minority share or because they are less vulnerable, but that doesn't make any attack on the platform less troublesome.

Most important of all, though, is the user at the keyboard. Mac users are no less vulnerable to social engineering, and no less apt to download pirated software that turns out to be loaded with Trojans, than those using other platforms.

Keep debating (the experts out there), but for your dear readers, don't waste your time concentrating on that question (why Macs are attacked less). All you need to do is protect your software for office use. What you and I will not debate on is this: after reading this article, you'll admit that this is a good product for those using Mac and Bluetooth at the same time.

Software for Office Can be Attacked Regardless of Platform

The prevention

A false sense of security is a bad habit to cultivate, especially if Mac adoption continues to climb. What's crucial is that users not assume that simply changing platforms is by itself a defense mechanism. It can stave off some obvious problems, but it won't eliminate all of them for all time.

To that end, Mac users need to keep apps updated (not too hard by itself), but also stay conscious of their security as a platform-neutral issue. Ripoff artists are loyal to no OS, and a bug in Safari can be just as problematic as a bug in IE. The same goes for Linux as well: A scam run past someone using Firefox in Ubuntu is still a scam by any other name.

One addition from me though: even if you use Windows, you still need to be cautious. Some malwares (even if targetting a specific OS) are identical in terms of the nature of destruction. To quote a movie shown years and year ago- Be Afraid, Be VERY Afraid (but don't get paralyzed).

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To be the world's beloved digital player is not all perks and frills. You also have to prepare and be wary that someday a new device, which is far more beautiful than you, will emerge . Perhaps this is what's playing on an iPod's mind, or memory. The mini digital music player from Apple Computer Inc gained itself not only one rival, but two. We have the rumored Zune music player by Microsoft and now we got the Toshiba Gigabeat S by Toshiba

The player from Toshiba is not only a supercompact 30GB or 60GB portable player because it's also a video player. It can support and store more music, photo, and video files than the ordinary iPod. Aside from that, we cannot call this player a second-rate, trying hard, copycat because it has other features like FM tuners and it can support digital cam transfers. It runs on a super fast Portable Media Center operating system that provides the machine's superb sound.

But it seems to me that Apple will not let its iPod share the crown with other new players. Based on the recent news and half-gossip truth I've read in the net, Apple will soon give iPod a MOUTH. Yes, my dears, we'll soon have a talking iPod. Aside from that, there are rumors that the ATM card-sized device will also invade the gaming world and the cellular universe. Whew, iPod fans will get loads of reasons to celebrate if these rumors will come to life.

Earth, I heard Apple Computer Inc., will produce another version of their popular iPods these coming days. This time, fans of the smaller-than-gum-packet gadgets will not only be enjoying an unlimited supply of music and photography, but as well as non-stop gaming. Jeez, perhaps we should be expecting more people on the streets with wires sprouting on their ears really soon. iPods have become today's most popular invention, beating solar-powered calculators and personal digital assistants in the recently concluded "Battle of the Handhelds"--- actually there was none.

IPods are really famous, you see. If people will choose between George Bush or Al Gore for president, I think they’d rather vote for these iPods. I’ve got nothing against the two politicians. But I’ll only vote for them if their memory can store five thousand songs and five hundred pictures. Nvidia, a company known to provide graphics software for PDAs, laptops, and smartphones is rumored to deliver the graphics software to the upcoming gaming iPods. But neither Nvidia nor Apple confirmed nor denied the issue.

The gaming iPod, which let's assume will be named iGame (since Apple products begins with the letter i), is said to compete with the all-time portable gaming console -- Nintendo’s Gameboy. There was also a report that Apple will be creating three-dimensional games for the iGame. I’m sure after the release of this gaming machine, Microsoft will also come out with a portable Xbox game console. If this gaming iPod becomes a hit, in no time we’ll be having movie iPods too.

The rumor about the Microsoft iPod slayer is still wildly circulating the digital world and blogosphere. I'm not sure, but I've got this funny feeling that attention-seeking Microsoft insiders were the ones who sabotaged the firm's plan of surprising music freaks. iPod lovers are rummaging the Internet to check the design of the MS music player. I haven't seen the real player yet because the company is trying its best to keep the public waiting.

Articles in the Internet and technology magazines said that the music gadget will be known by the world as Zune. I think they gave it that name to put a French feel to it. French people have lots of Zs in their language. Furthermore, Apple has an ongoing court battle against the European government especially France, regarding the iTunes issue. Speaking of iTunes, there's a report that Microsoft is currently wooing music companies to establish an online music service for Zune.

Microsoft will continually kick the asses of other computer companies and not only Apple. Based on more reports, the Zune project also aims to create console players to rival those PSPs by Sony and Gameboys by Nintendo. Perhaps it'll be a mobile version of the wicked Xbox game consoles since the people handling the mysterious projects were the same who managed the Xboxes. Let's just hope that the new players will receive the same following that the iPods earned.

Apple Computer Inc is not threatened by Microsoft's attempt of creating a music gadget similar to the former's iPods. The company is also not softened by the European communities' filing of lawsuits due to the issue on iTunes. As a matter of fact, the company will prove that they are hard as ever by introducing a new technology to the world's beloved gum-packet-sized player.

The company known for its user-friendly Mac computers and other digital gadgets will soon be wowing the music-freaking public with their talking iPods. No kidding. But take note that these new gadgets will only tell you basic information about the songs, albums, and performers in the queue. I know you're not idiotic enough to think that your iPods will talk to you when your friends won't.

The audible iPod technology was conceptualized to help reduce accidents due to iPods. As you've heard in news reports years ago, vehicular accidents occur because the drivers are stupid enough to check their iPods while driving. I think congressmen should pass a bill about no iPods while driving so morons will learn their lessons. Anyway, the company hasn't given clues about the launching of these gadgets.

Apple Computer Inc. is really dead serious about the pivotal role that it plays in the field of education. After signing the contract with the governor of Maine for a four-year laptop provision, the company recently launched their highly-affordable, and ultra portable notebook series called iMac. iMac is their latest pro-education machines that will replace their old eMacs.

The new series runs through the state-of-the-art Dual-Core Intel engine processor and Microsoft XP. It is packaged with a sleek, and transflective 17" Liquid Crystal Display screen that delivers pleasing images. Aside from the heavy-duty combination of DVD and CD drive, this model also sports a random access memory that users can upgrade to 2GB. What I like about this new series is that it's jam-packed with superb Apple features like the iMovieHD, iPhoto, iWeb, and iDVD.

Mac computers are the greatest, and the most user-friendly machines that kids will surely love. As a matter of fact, kids do love Apple products like their bestselling iPods. Getting kids comfortable and accustomed with Mac computers is the company's latest marketing strategy. My only gripe here is that the company should lessen the price from $900 to $700 to make it more appealing to parents like me.

Apple will definitely be a bit richer than Microsoft. Maine already signed a deal for the company to create computers exclusively for teachers and students who lived in the place. This is not in accordance to the $100 laptop bullshit that some dumbass is promoting. It is a simple project of the state in providing quality education for their children. I'm just not sure if the laptops are for free. But I hope they'll give me one.

I don't like children that much, but I'm happy for them because they'll get to experience what it's like to use a laptop. The said project is actually a step to eliminate the technology gap between the rich and the poor kids in the State. If my memory serves me right, Maine is the premier state in America to have this kind of project. I hope they'll increase the teachers' salaries and load their libraries with more books too.

Instead of the new white MacBooks, Maine ordered iBooks for their schools. Personally, I think that the MacBooks are better because they run on the Core Duo technology powered by Intel. The cost of the laptops was rumored less than $300 each. I just hope that the state will be able to pay the cost without its leaders corrupting our taxes.

White Macs and Orange Giraffes

I read something horrible today. Apple Computer Inc., is doing ways to answer consumers' problems about the sudden discoloration of their MacBooks. I don't need this because my daughter loves the new look of my Mac laptop. She's an eight-year old damsel who loves personal digital assistants and portable laptops so much that she treats them as paint palettes.

My only white laptop earned dark stains after three weeks of use. According to the article, the company is taking all the blame and admitted that it is a manufacturing malady. I was shocked and furious with Apple when I first saw my laptop looking like a dalmatian puppy. But my daughter who likes animals said it was pretty, so I was thinking twice if I'll contact AppleCare or not.

Anyway, for people who have stains on their white MacBooks, they should start calling AppleCare to know what necessary actions they should undertake to have their machines replaced. But I doubt if the company's going to replace such damaged computers. It's all about the thermoplastic that the company used for the model's keymat! But don't worry, I'm not going to complain about mine. It recently got itself a makeover after my daughter painted it orange. "Mom, look, I turned it into a giraffe!"

Thanks to iPods, Apple Computer Inc. was able to gain its title as the greatest inventor that invented the greatest invention of the year. Sounds confusing but really, I think iPod is the best thing that ever happened to the computer history and music industry, for that matter. As a matter of fact, these slim music gadgets are so popular they beat beer in a recent college survey conducted last March winning almost 73% out of 100 percent of course.

Last year, drinking beer was the first choice of most college students when it comes to the "in" and cool things. But now, iPod means business when it beats the most popular beverage in the world. And the respondents are pretty sure that listening to their favorite iTunes or watching their favorite videos in the little machine will still be most enjoyable thing to do for the coming semesters.

If iPods are viruses, everyone's going to die of the epidemic because everywhere I go, people are like aliens that have sprouted wires in their ears connecting to the machines. Their heads bobbing up and down in the same way cats tilt their heads after shutting them inside a huge grandfather clock. If these tools were chocolates, definitely we will all die either of diabetes or severe ant bites.

Last year, when the Apple Computer Inc. launched its first Mac Mini, only few Apple fans took a bite on the miniature size computer. But this situation didn't dampen their spirits, so the company is again releasing the latest version of the cute Mac computer sooner this year. And this time, the company made sure that their new baby is more tempting and savory to entice Apple and non-Apple fans.

The new mini is packaged with the fast dual-core Intel engine processor to make sure that it can handle more workloads than the its rotten predecessor. With the Intel and Boot Camp technology added on the machine, it would now be possible to run both the Mac X operating system and Windows operating system on your computer. More than that, installing Windows OS to this new machine is definitely a no-brainer.

Furthermore, it now includes its very own remote control to make it easier to use and more appealing to consumers without the high level of technical knowledge. The mini can be used as a stand-alone DVD and CD player, as surely as a unique photo editor. I think you can attach both Xbox game consoles and PlayStation machines on this computer just like in the MacBooks.

Apple Computer Inc. recently launched their new collection of portable computers that run in an all-Intel processor. The latest MacBooks were created to supplant the old iBooks and PowerBooks.
The said portables will have Intel powered by the Core Duo technology as its official processor.

These laptops are much more affordable than the previous MacBooks because they only cost $1099. With a huge hard drive memory and fast processor, the Mac laptops are envisioned to handle more office workloads than any of its contemporaries within the same price range. The look of the portable computers was also changed because they became a bit thinner, but a little heavier this time.

They are also packaged with glossy, transflective screens that can display more brilliant images than the iBooks. There's a whole lot of new features in these new gadgets; one of them is the integrated iSight videocam. They've also added the unique MagSafe adapter that attaches to the laptops through magnets to prevent laptop crashes and accidents. The Boot Camp software program is also included in the package that makes the Macs special by having two powerful operating systems at the same time -- Windows and Mac X. The user-friendly interface of Apple products makes the company among the best provider of computer hardware and peripherals.

Well, well, well, iPod is clearly the best and the greatest invention of the 21st century. Firstly, because it is the only music player where we can download as many iTunes as we can. Secondly, it has a pivotal in the flick Scary Movie 4, as the biological weapon that was used by outer space inhabitants to destroy earthlings. Thirdly, because it is easier to use and have a bigger memory than MP3s or MP4s. And lastly... I think the thirdly is the same as my lastly.

Anyway, sports buffs, shoe collectors, and iPod addicts will have more reasons to celebrate because of the latest Nike+iPod Sport Kit. Yes, your dirty minds are right, Apple Computer Inc. and Nike Inc. have joined forces to bring you a music player that communicates with the sensor in the shoes to bring you tracks of your performance and music while you run.The cyclist Lance Armstrong, Tour de France champion, and ex-boyfriend of singer Sheryl Crow will be the official endorser of the product. For $29, you'll get informed about the calories that you burn, your pace, and your speed through the player's headphone or on-screen. There will also be a lot of danceable iTunes so that you'll be more energetic the next time you want to run the mile.

Apple Computer Inc. is now a very successful computer company with its user-friendly Mac computers and cool iPods. Also, since the company has found a way for profitable music-download enterprise, it is now looking at the next powerful broadcast medium--- movies. So, does this mean we can have Pirates of the Carribean in iPods?

Well, there were some reports stating that the company is making some discussions to offer movie downloads via its popular iTunes Music Store website with famous movie studios like Warner Bros. and Disney. Personally, I can feel that this project will push through. However, the only problem here is the price. I think you well know that such a plan would cost the companies to shell out billions of dollars.

iTunes is already a household name when it comes to downloading songs and TV shows. If this will be a medium for movies, a new industry for the downloading market will definitely grow. After iPods, and iTunes, perhaps sometime next year, we'll get iMovies as well. Hmm, I like this idea. I just hope they'll increase the size of the iPods a little bit if they're planning to put the movies in those slick gadgets. Jeez, I can't wait to see Harry Potter movies in pocket-sized viewing machines.

Dell Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard are two large companies that battle on the sale of hardware and peripherals. On the other hand, IBM has computer products. However, most of them are corporate-focused machines. Apple also produces computer machines and accessories, but they are more centered on the consumer welfare than profit, which makes them America's most loved computer company.

Recently, Apple announced a very noble effort of recycling old computers of consumers who purchased a modern Mac computers. I think this is a follow up on their iPod project where they give big discounts for customers who buy new iPod and turn over their old music gadgets to the company.

I think this is a very good approach in enticing customers to buy more computers from Apple.
Anyway, Apple computers are very user-friendly and they have features that will suit every need of business and personal users. This project also helps the government and the department of environment to reduce CFCs that cause air pollution. Recycling computers does not mean incinerating more plastics and chemicals. Thus, it would really help the fight against global warming. Apple really has good plans not only for their company, but also for their many supporters.

Among all developers of software and hardware products, I think Mac is more of customer-oriented, meaning they continually provide great deals for the benefit of the consumers. Personally, I am a huge supporter of Mac products like their iPods and laptops because they're so easy to use that even my eight year old niece can listen to her Harry Potter iPod without me assisting her. Oh, if you haven't seen an HP iPod, well, shame on you because it's been in the market for a very long time, but you always visit our good old Mac web site for a better look.

Anyway, I'm not here to discuss about the HP iPod made for the magical community equipped with the audiobooks of Rowling's popular novel (subliminal message, successfully inserted), because it will be obvious that my whole family is enslaved by the HP mania. I started this entry with Mac although we segued a bit to the iPod, to thank the company for giving out summer training camps for the children in our family. Oh, it would be rubbish if you'll say you haven't heard of the Apple Camps yet; do you lot read the papers?

Fine, I surrender to your, uhm, honest lack of knowledge about the things happening around you, and as promised, please read on with your eyes closed about details of the camp organized by Mac.
To the disappointment of most consumers or better yet those who joined the camp, it's only an almost three hour session of teaching kids about iLife, iPods, iWeb, iMovie, iTunes, Podcast and Apple Macs and everything that exists in the Macintosh world. It is disheartening because kids wanted to have the learning activity extended overnight because there are really loads of stuff to learn, that even adult onlookers wanted to join. Moreover, I guess they'll be setting up more "camp sites" in stores worldwide to help children appreciate Mac even more.

The WordPerfect version 3.5 boasts with standard features on processing word. One can draw, make graphs, and tables in this software. It has also all the help to offer when making a presentation because of its desktop publishing features.

This means, users will not only be allowed to make a presentable document, but an appropriately designed document. WordPerfect is more user-friendly than Microsoft Word because it presents an easy to locate tools format. The formatting and editing capabilities of WordPerfect outwits that of Microsoft’s because it has features like spelling checker that applies also to foreign languages. A more sophisticated desktop publishing feature is added in WordPerfect. Plus, users will have the freedom create their own drawings.

It is also capable of creating spreadsheets. With WordPerfect, one is able to insert hyper text markup language codes in documents that let users publish their works on the internet. The toolbar that contains all the icons featured in WordPerfect is located on top of the document and allows easy access. Such format was designed so as to achieve a neat and clutter-free desktop. WordPerfect 3.5 software for Macintosh is available for $189.