June 26th, 2012
Apple Changes Its Website, Virus Proof No More Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/apple-changes-its-website-virusproof-no-more/16360.html June 26th, 2012
For countless years, Apple insisted that their operating system is safer than ones running competing operating systems such as Microsoft Windows or Linux. At the same time, Apple was one of easiest systems to break in (firewall disabled by default) and now, with egos wounded (and legally liable) from Flashback botnet, a change happened. Apple gathered a lot of negative press in terms of security, with hackers and crackers gaining access to the user files within half a minute, becoming a running joke of conferences such as Defcon. Still, the company rode the wave of "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" focusing on the "fact" that Windows-based PC systems get viruses, while OSX-based PC systems cannot (be inflicted). With the fact not being true anymore, and Flashback botnet destroying the sense of security for the already insecure platform - Apple did what it does the best - deploy its legal system to remove any traces of potential liability for the company.
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Well, Apple users will get the same dosage of security the 10.8 version of the OS X codenamed "Mountain Lion" will bring a similar feature, an "Apple-ized" version of Microsoft's UAC named "Gatekeeper". At the end of the day, attacking other platforms based on your claim of security is something that will only bring attention and provoke people from other side of computing specter.
NZXT Switch 810 Case Review Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/nzxt-switch-810-casereview/16409.html June 26th, 2012
NZXT is a well-known company amongst enthusiasts which ever since 2004 has been developing and distributing some of the best computer cases available. Today the company has one of the largest computer case selections available, with a product for every kind of user and budget. In this review we will examine the Switch 810, a case from their crafted series designed with hardcore enthusiasts and gamers in mind. Let us see what NZXT has in store for hardcore enthusiasts this summer. NZXT is a well-known company amongst enthusiasts which ever since 2004 has been developing and distributing some of the best computer cases available. Today the company has one of the largest computer case selections available, with a product for every kind of user and budget. In this review we will examine the Switch 810, a case from their crafted series designed with hardcore enthusiasts and gamers in mind. Let us see what NZXT has in store for hardcore enthusiasts this summer. • Unique hybrid full tower chassis optimized for extreme liquid cooling, airflow, or silence • Supports high-end water cooling solutions up to three fans for push and pull configuration: 90mm of internal top space with top 360/420mm and bottom 140/240mm radiator support for unmatched liquid cooling • Four watercooling cutouts for easy liquid cooling management on the rear panel • Spacious CPU cutout for mounting high-end CPU coolers without removing the motherboard
The company is slowly changing its approach to security, with Geniuses in Genius bars recommending Anti-Virus products, security guides for mobile operating system iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Furthermore, do you remember User Account Control (UAC), a controversial security routine which debuted with Windows Vista, continuing its existence with Windows 7 and Windows 8 as well? UAC was designed to prevent users from installing different application types, restricting access to websites and so on and so forth.
• Removable top 5.25” plates to accommodate wide radiators • Clever hybrid fin design allows the user to choose between maximum airflow or sound reduction • Innovative right-mounted HDDs for easy hard drive replacement • Removable HDD pull-out cages and large storage capacity for 7 hard drives • Equipped with two 140mm pivot fan slots for directing airflow at 15? to the VGA and CPU 8