Australian APC Magazine December 2009

Features

1. Windows 7
2. Hyper Drives

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. 1-abc.net Personal Addresses
   

Mozilla Firefox 3.5.6

The latest release fixed several security issues :

MFSA 2009-71 GeckoActiveXObject exception messages can be used to enumerate installed COM objects

MFSA 2009-70 Privilege escalation via chrome window.opener

MFSA 2009-69 Location bar spoofing vulnerabilities

MFSA 2009-68 NTLM reflection vulnerability

MFSA 2009-67 Integer overflow, crash in libtheora video library

MFSA 2009-66 Memory safety fixes in liboggplay media library

MFSA 2009-65 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.9.1.6/ 1.9.0.16)

Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34

Adobe has released a security update to its flash player. This will fix vulnerabilities that could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

After update, you can change the default settings using Settings Manager :

1. Global Privacy Settings Panel - Always deny
2. Global Storage Settings Panel - None & Never Ask Again
3. Global Security Settings Panel - Always deny
4. Website Privacy Settings Panel - Always deny
   
5. Website Storage Settings Panel - None & Never Ask Again

Patch Tuesday December 2009

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB976325)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB973904)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB974318)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB974392)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2009 (KB890830)

PC Pro February 2010

Features

1. Top 10 techs of 2010
2. How to get a job at Google, Microsoft or Apple

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Agnitum Outpost Antivirus Pro 6.7 (180-day licence)
   
2. Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 6.7 (180-day licence)
3. Ashampoo Slideshow Studio 2010

Budget Netbook

Hasee Q130B HEI10 netbook is selling for RMB1,999 with 3 years warranty in China.

Specifications

1. Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU
   
2. 10.1" 1024 x 600 LCD
   
3. Intel GMA 950
   
4. 1GB DDR2 400/533MHz (1 socket, max 2GB) RAM
   
5. Toshiba 160GB SATA HDD
6. 3 cell Li-Ion battery 2200mAh
   
7. 4-in-1 SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro card reader
8. Realtek RTL8102E/8103E 10/100Mbps LAN
9. Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n wireless
10. Webcam, 3 x USB 2.0, VGA
    

Drivers

1. Realtek RTL8191SE - Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
2. Realtek RTL8102E/8103E - Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

Australian PC Authority January 2010

Features

1. 2009 Best & Worst Tech
2. The Hype-Free Buyer's Guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2.0.251 (90 days trial)
2. Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010