Adobe Flash Player 10.0.22.87

The latest release fixed several security issues:

Input Validation Flaw Lets Remote Users Deny Service

Binary on Linux May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges

Mouse Pointer Display Issue May Let Remote Users Conduct Clickjacking Attacks

Settings Manager May Let Remote Users Conduct Clickjacking Attacks

Budget Compact Digital Camera

Model	Canon PowerShot A470	Nikon Coolpix L16
Price	$196 32MB SD card	$179 Internal 21MB 4GB SDHC card
Specifications	7.1MP 3.4 x optical zoom 2.5" 115,000 dots LCD 165g	7.1MP 3 x optical zoom 2.8" 230,000 dots LCD 125g
Anti-shake/Image Stabilizer	No	Anti-shake AE
Macro	5cm	15cm
Autofocus	Center, Face Detect AiAF (9-points)	Center, Face-priority in Easy Auto Mode
Special Features	Shooting/Playback - Red-Eye Correction	Shooting - Best Shot Selector Shooting - Multi-shot 16 Playback - D-Lighting

Running Avira AntiVir Premium in Windows 7 Beta

If you install Avira AntiVir Premium 8.1.00.331 from the DVD of Computer Shopper March 2009 in Windows 7 Beta, you'll not be able to do any update. But, you can download the latest version and use the same license key for 90 days when you register.

The differences between Avira Premium Security Suite and Avira AntiVir Premium are the inclusion of proactive phishing defense, antispam, firewall, backup system, antibot and game mode.

Australian APC Magazine March 2009

Features

1. Windows 7 Vs Vista
2. Best 2009 Netbooks

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. TuneUp Utilities 2008
   

Personal Computer World April 2009

Features

1. Boost your broadband
   
2. Vista Service Pack 2
   

Running Avira Premium Security Suite in Windows 7 Beta

Besides AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, you can also install Avira Premium Security Suite in Windows 7 Beta.

During installation, you can customize not to install the firewall component if you've your own third party firewall. After installation, the update proceeded smoothly.

You can get a 90-day trial from the DVD of PC Pro April 2009.

Computer Shopper April 2009

Features

1. Prepare yourself for the worst
   
2. Edit video like a professional
3. The real action heroes
   

Disappearing Functions in AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

If you compare the 2 screen shots, you'll notice that the LinkScanner and Resident Shield icons have disappeared after an update from AVG Anti-Virus Free version 8.0.176 to 8.0.237 in both Windows XP & 7 Beta.

So you can't configure LinkScanner and Resident Shield under Tools -> Advanced settings anymore.

But, a quick test confirmed that Resident Shield is still functioning as it detected the anti-malware testfile for eicar.com, eicar_com.zip & eicarcom2.zip. Also, it passed all the spyware tests at Spycar.

PC Advisor April 2009

Features

1. Extend the life of your PC
2. Should you wait for a Windows 7 upgrade

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Ashampoo PowerUp 2009
   

PC Pro April 2009

Features

1. How to master Outlook
2. Boost your battery life
3. Who's going to pay for the internet?

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Avira Premium Security Suite 90-day trial
   

Securing Windows 7 Beta

User Account Control (UAC) may be annoying with the constant prompts but it makes the OS more secure. Click Start and enter UAC at the search bar. Change default setting to "Always notify me when".

Turn off AutoPlay for all media and devices.








Disable Offline Files if there is no need.

CCleaner 2.16.830

CCleaner works on Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7 Beta. It supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera & Google Chrome browsers but this is not evident in the software as shown.

On their website, it is mentioned it can clean temporary files, history, cookies, download history and form history for Mozilla Firefox. This is less effective than Firefox 3 which can clean more items such as search history, offline website data, saved passwords and authenticated sessions. But, CCleaner also can clean applications such as Foxit Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Defender, MS Paint and RegEdit.

It can be scheduled to run when the computer starts. After installation on a computer, you can just copy the installation directory to a USB flash drive and it will work on any computer.

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6

The latest release fixed several security issues:

MFSA 2009-06 Directives to not cache pages ignored

MFSA 2009-05 XMLHttpRequest allows reading HTTPOnly cookies

MFSA 2009-04 Chrome privilege escalation via local .desktop files

MFSA 2009-03 Local file stealing with SessionStore

MFSA 2009-02 XSS using a chrome XBL method and window.eval

MFSA 2009-01 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.9.0.6)

Java Application Error in Windows 7 Beta

I've no issue with Java SE 6 Update 7 running in Windows Vista SP1 with Internet Explorer 7. There are some issues with the latest version Java SE 6 Update 10.

But, using Java SE 6 Update 7 in Windows 7 Beta with Internet Explorer 8 causes application error with general exception as shown.

Australian PC Authority March 2009

Features

1. Watch TV Anywhere
2. 15 Security Suites

Viewing PDF Files in Windows 7 Beta

You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files. Another alternative is Foxit Reader. This software is faster and occupies less disk space.

After installation on a computer, you can just copy the installation directory to a USB flash drive and it will work on any computer.

Creating PDF Files in Windows 7 Beta

Although Windows 7 Beta comes with Microsoft XPS Document Writer, pdf is the de facto standard. By using pdf printer driver, it not only saves paper but works in any application. I tested the following software which supports Windows Vista:

1. novaPDF Lite Desktop 6
2. PrimoPDF 4.1
3. CutePDF Writer 2.71
4. Foxit PDF Creator

Only CutePDF Writer 2.71 works in Windows 7 Beta. But, you need to install the PS2PDF converter as well.

Intel CPUs

CPU	Atom N270	Atom Z530	Atom 230	DuoCore E5200
Speed (GHz)	1.6	1.6	1.6	2.5
L2 Cache (KB)	512KB	512KB	512KB	2MB
FSB (MHz)	533	533	533	800
Intel 64	No	No	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization	No	Yes	No	No
Demand Based Switching	No	Yes	No	No