http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/ Technology news from ITS en-us Copyright © 2008, ITS, Inc. Science/Technology Computers Technology http://www.teamITS.com/images/itslogo.gif http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/ 83 55 Security researchers say the Srizbi botnet can send up to 60 billion spam messages per day, or 50% of the world's spam. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/60-billion-spammed-daily-srizbi-botnet/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Security vendor McAfee announced a dramatic increase in peer-to-peer network traffic in fake MP3 files that look like music files but in reality install adware programs on the victim's computer. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/new-trojan-in-mp3-files/ Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Microsoft pulled Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 from its Windows Update sites after discovering a problem with its Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System software. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/xp-vista-patches-pulled/ Thu, 01 May 2008 14:05:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Microsoft has finished Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, and plans to release it to Windows Update on April 29. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/windows-xp-sp3-due-out-april-29/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:48:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Microsoft today confirmed it is testing a new productivity suite code-named "Albany" to compete with Google Docs and other free software. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/low-cost-microsoft-software-suite-confirmed/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:59:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Adobe released Flash Player version 9.0.124.0 to fix seven vulnerabilities that can be exploited simply by visiting a web page containing a malicious banner ad. Adobe says all of the vulnerabilities could allow a hacker to execute code on a PC. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/critical-update-to-flash-player/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:57:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Is your Internet connection costing your business over $100 per month? Is your monthly phone bill over $300? If so, ITS may be able to save your firm money by consolidating phone and Internet service using Voice over IP (VoIP), or VoIP-based communication http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/consolidate-phone,-internet-and-save-money/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:47:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Bad guys love your employees. Often the easiest way in to a specific computer network is to get an "inside man" to help you. Not intentionally, of course, but it is still easy. Drop a few infected USB memory sticks in the parking lot, or maybe a CD labele http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/educate-employees-on-data-security/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:46:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com A collection of tips and tricks for Microsoft Excel, on how to password protect a document, add comments to cells, insert symbols and special characters, fill date ranges, and jump to a different cell. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/microsoft-excel-tips/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:39:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Here's how to speed up Windows XP and Windows Vista computers, for not a lot of money. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/speed-up-windows-vista-and-windows-xp/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:39:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com In the beginning there was the computer. And God said, C:\ Let there be light. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/creation-by-computer/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:38:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Microsoft didn't actually remove the familiar File, Edit, View, etc., menus from many screens in Windows Vista; it just hid them for a sleeker interface. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/how-can-i-access-the-file-menu-in-windows-vista-and-office-2007/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:37:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com As we noted in last fall's article, "2.6 Million Tons of Electronic Waste," it is illegal to throw items such as LCD and CRT (tube) monitors in landfills because they contain toxic substances such as mercury and lead. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/where-can-i-recycle-old-pcs-and-monitors?/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:36:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Thursday, Apple announced that it had become the largest music retailer in the U.S., passing Wal-Mart. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/apple-is-largest-music-retailer/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:01:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com Comcast announced that it started offering 50 Mbit download speeds in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, allowing users to download a complete HD movie in 10 minutes. http://www.teamITS.com/whatsnew/articles/comcast-to-increase-speeds/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:35:00 CDT ITS@teamITS.com