Brandon Dimmel

Microsoft has addressed a vulnerability affecting the way certain Windows programs load DLLs (dynamic link library files). It has done so by releasing an advisory that explains how to avoid being exploited by hackers. Although the flaw was only ... recently reported, it's a variation of a decade-old issue affecting DLLs. Dynamic link library files are commonly shared amongst multiple Windows programs and are typically included inside Windows setup / install programs. The exploit works like this: if a hacker is able to convince a user into opening a file, they can force a program to load a ... (view more)

Image Tuner 1.3 Image Tuner is a free software for batch resizing, converting, watermarking and renaming your digital photos and images from more than 20 image formats to JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF and GIF formats. The program helps to prepare digital ... photos to upload and publish them in the Internet or send via e-mail. http://www.glorylogic.com Format Factory 2.50 Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter that allows you to repair damaged video and audio files, reduce multimedia file sizes, and convert pictures using zoom, rotate/flip functionality. Support formats include iPhone, and ... (view more)

Security researchers have found a new way to attack Windows: through Apple's very popular online media player and retailer iTunes. It involves a method of tricking the media player into performing a function that puts 40 different Windows ... applications at risk. The vulnerability stems from an issue with iTunes prior to Apple's releasing of version 9.1. This issue was associated with what was called a "Remote Binary Planting" flaw discovered by Slovenian research firm Acros. Security experts found that the vulnerability in the Windows version of iTunes allowed for local or remote hackers to ... (view more)

PC Wizard 2010.1.95 PC Wizard is a utility designed especially for detection of hardware, but also some more analysis. It's able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies and standards. This tool is ... periodically updated (usually once per month) in order to provide most accurate results. http://www.cpuid.com/ Q-Dir Portable 4.34 Q-Dir is a like a Windows Explorer (file manager) on steroids. With Q-Dir, you don't have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. Q-Dir does not have to be installed, and can be ... (view more)

FileKiller 1.5 FileKiller completely removes a file from your disk without leaving any trace. It is very fast and overwrites any deleted file with blanks or random data N times (defined by user). No setup is needed. ... http://sourceforge.net/projects/filekiller/ G15 SpeedFan 1.2.0 G15 SpeedFan works with any Logitech G15 keyboard and displays realtime temperature, fan speed and voltage information from SpeedFan. It is a breeze to configure, and only requires that you have the Logitech GamePanel Manager software running. http://www.binaryfortress.com This freeware software program is brought to ... (view more)

PC maker Asustek ("Asus") Computer is getting ready to release its competitors for the very popular Applie iPad. Two will run Windows 7, while a third will back the Google Android operating system (OS). Reports say the Asus tablets will ship between ... the end of the year and sometime next spring -- dates some critics consider far too late. Windows 7 Asus Tablet Offers High Power, Price The most elaborate of the Asus devices is the Eee Pad EP121, which is set to target professionals with a 12-inch touch screen and powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Early estimates suggest it will ... (view more)

Iconix eMail ID 3.92.3.5 Iconix is an email plugin program that helps you to find, identify and trust email you care about. It works by visually identify messages with an icon that tells you if an email has been verified as coming from that sender ... (and not a spammer, for example). Iconix Mail ID uses industry standard technologies to verify the authenticity of the message, including DKIM, Domain Keys and Sender ID which are backed by companies such as Cisco, Microsoft and Yahoo! Free download. http://www.iconix.com Partition Wizard Home Edition 5.2 MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition is a ... (view more)

Wireless radio signals virtually surround us. In fact, we take for granted how easy it is to find Wi-Fi access, be it in our homes, offices, or coffee shops. But could these signals actually make us sick? Parents in an Ontario, Canada community ... actually think this might be the case. It used to be that parents worried about kids standing in front of the microwave too long -- or watching too much television, or using the cell phone. All of these things, some people feared, could lead to radiation poisoning and even cancer. Wi-Fi Behind Nausea, Parents Say But what about WiFi signals? Parents ... (view more)

Adobe will today release a patch for a critical security vulnerability in its popular Reader and Acrobat software. The issue was first identified at the Black Hat security conference in July, and has since remained without a fix. Adobe noted in ... early August that the patch would be available this week, well ahead of its next scheduled security release (based on a quarterly timetable) in mid-October. Reader, Acrobat for Windows and Mac Affected According to an advisory from Adobe, the patch is meant to fix a number of critical issues affecting Reader 9.3.3 for Windows, Unix and Mac as well as ... (view more)

Simple Port Forwarding 3.0.6 Port forwarding is a way to make software programs (such as bittorrent, VNC, etc) work with your router. Unfortunately, setting up port forwarding can be complex since not all routers are the same. Simple Port Forwarding ... is a program that works by automating the port forwarding process for you. If you don't understand how to forward ports, then this may be the program for you. Free and Pro versions are available. http://www.simpleportforwarding.com Picasa 3.8.0 Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great. Sharing your best ... (view more)