Microsoft and the new gaming piracy tech
Microsoft have been adding a number additions to their Games for Windows security, these are mainly directed at the prevention of piracy. It could be said that it is like Digital Rights Management (DRM) but don’t let Microsoft hear any say that.
They have anti piracy measures in place, but according to Microsoft it is definitely [...]
Smart grid easily hacked
There has been a lot of media attention regarding “Smart Grid” this is digitally based electricity supply in the US, sounds crazy. Well it may just that according to security experts who believe that this type of power can easily be hacked, which could mean widespread blackouts.
Digitally based technology such as this relies on automated [...]
Google Earth used for robbery
The principle behind Google Earth is fine, it allows you to check over an area if you are thinking of buying there or simply have a look at other people’s houses. However, some surfers are taking this to an extreme and are using the search system to plan robberies.
One such crook is Tom Berge his [...]
More features from Windows 7
As further details come to light about the new Windows 7 operating system it seems that Microsoft have included extra control for users and we are not just talking about the ability to switch the internet explorer on and off, there are more features to control.
The features that can be controlled will be:
Windows Media Centre
Windows [...]
Is the Pirate Bay guilty?
The time has come in the Pirate Bay trial, both parties have presented their cases and made their closing speeches, this means that finally there will be an end to this case or will it?
It seems that there is no definitive idea as to who has won this case, the arguments for and against have [...]
Facebook users have say on polices
It was not that long ago when the social networking site Facebook causing some serious issues for its members when the management decided to change the terms and conditions of using the site. This did not go down very well and was scrapped.
As with all clever corporate, the management team did not take this to [...]