Australian APC Magazine October 2008

Features

1. Affordable Mobile Broadband
2. Hiding Files from Prying Eyes

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. AVG Internet Security 8.0 (90 days)
2. BB FlashBack Express 2

Opening Word Mobile Documents

I found that the Word Mobile on my LG KS20 PDA phone saves documents in docx format by default. Even saving as doc, rtf or txt on the PDA won't change the docx format. So, I can't open these files on my computer without Microsoft Office 2007. The Notes application will saves files as pwi format which also cannot be opened on a computer. In fact, there is no text editor on the PDA without resorting to third party utility.

Since there is no Word Viewer 2007 available, you've to download the following:

1. Word Viewer 2003
2. Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
3. Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 1

Why does Microsoft make it so complicated?

Mozilla Firefox Portable Edition 3.0.2

You can download the latest portable edition now. Before upgrading to this version, remember to backup your bookmarks and copy all your extensions if any.

• Bookmarks

In old browser, select Bookmarks -> Organize Bookmarks -> Import and Backup -> Backup

In new browser, select Bookmarks -> Organize Bookmarks -> Import and Backup -> Restore -> Choose File

• Extensions

Copy the contents of the following to the new browser location : \FirefoxPortable\Data\profile\extensions

Acer LCD Monitors

They come with both analog and DVI with HDCP interface. Only P203W and P223W have Acer CrystalBrite screen with response time of 5ms but P244W has a response time of 2ms.

Model	P203W (20")	P223W (22")	P244W (24")
Resolution	1680 x 1050	1680 x 1050	1920 x 1200
Brightness (cd/sq m)	300	300	300
High Contrast Ratio	2500:1	2500:1	20,000:1
Viewing Angle (degree)	160 (H), 160 (V)	170 (H), 160 (V)	170 (H), 160 (V)
Price	$279	$329	$499

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium USB Flash Drive

The price of SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 1GB is equivalent to Kingston microSD 1GB. I bought the former as it comes with Avast! Antivirus U3 Edition and CruzerSync. The latter U3 software allows users to easily and securely (AES 128-bit encryption) access, edit and restore ALL their personal files (productivity documents, audio and video files, bookmarks etc.) and Outlook data (emails, attachments, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks) at anytime from any computer in the world.

There is no need to install any software as it is already installed on the flash drive. You'll need a computer running Windows 2000 or XP to use the U3 software. After updating online, the trial license for Avast! Antivirus is 2 months only.

However, you can also download free license of Cruzer PocketCache for Titanium and CruzerLock 2 from SanDisk. Cruzer PocketCache enables you to perform regular and repeated backup of PC files and directories, typically for months, onto a single Titanium flash drive. CruzerLock is a security application designed to protect your personal data files. Your individual files can be encrypted / decrypted to prevent unauthorized viewing.

Firewall Challenge

The results of Firewall Challenge were published but may not be the latest versions tested. Also, the tests were performed on Windows XP Service Pack 2 and may not be relevant to Windows Vista. As of now, the latest versions are as follows:

1. Outpost Firewall Pro 2009 6.5.2358.316.0607 released on July 15, 2008
2. Online Armor Personal Firewall 2.1.0.131
3. Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0.25.378 released on May 30, 2008
4. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 8.0.0.454
5. PC Tools Firewall Plus 4.0.0.45 released on August 14, 2008
6. Jetico Personal Firewall 2.0.2.6 released on August 25, 2008
7. System Safety Monitor 2.3.0.612 released on January 29, 2007

PC Pro November 2008

Features

1. Windows 7
2. Rise of the robots
3. Memory stripped bare
4. Technology you can bet on

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Carrara 5 Professional