Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001

Check out Google Pack [here]

From arstechnica –
A bundle of applications that will be made available for download in a single installation bundle. Sources tell us that Google pack will feature a Google-tweaked version of Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader, antivirus software from Symantec, AdAware, Trillian, and Google’s own offerings, including Google Desktop Search, Picasa, Google Earth, Google Talk, and all of the toolbar action you can shake a stick at. [more]

From Microsoft Watch –
Google Pack: An Anti-Microsoft Bundle By Any Other Name? [more]

The mother of all Windows XP tweak guides and system optimization guides. Get it [here]

Links from the tech.life section of the Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer –

• Patriot general
• Patriot blog
• Patriot Act
• Patriot critic
• Patriot booster

Thank you Janine.

Thank you to Mark and Dave for pointing out this fix –
Please visit http://www.grc.com/sn/notes-020.htm and apply this temporary patch.

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Here is a summary of what to do RIGHT NOW:

• To immediately disable the vulnerable Windows component:
• Logon as a user with full administrative rights.
• Click the Windows “Start” button and select “Run…”
• Enter the following string into the “Open” field:
  regsvr32 -u %windir%\system32\shimgvw.dll
• Click “OK” to unregister the vulnerable DLL.

For a more complete description and assistance go to infosecpodcast.com

Oldie but a goodie –
This is a great collection of utilities for WIndows XP. I especially like “Open Command Windows Here” and “Image Resizer”, which lets you resize any image with a right-click. Get them [here]