Year: 2003

NEWS FLASH! How Blaster Worm Affects Mac Networks

Today, the Win32 Blaster Worm is wreaking havoc on the net. You might
think that this only affects Windows networks, but that appears now to not
be the case.

Reports are still coming in, but it does look like the Win32 Blaster Worm
*can* affect Mac networks as well. Macs do appear to be unaffected, but if
even if you have only a single Windows machine on your network, it can
affect not only the Internet connection … but also your LAN.

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NEWS FLASH! How Blaster Worm Affects Mac Networks

Today, the Win32 Blaster Worm is wreaking havoc on the net. You might
think that this only affects Windows networks, but that appears now to not
be the case.

Reports are still coming in, but it does look like the Win32 Blaster Worm
*can* affect Mac networks as well. Macs do appear to be unaffected, but if
even if you have only a single Windows machine on your network, it can
affect not only the Internet connection … but also your LAN.

Read More

Belkin unveils Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse

Belkin today introduced its Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse with USB Adapter, which allows users to wirelessly navigate their Mac. The new mouse works with Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later, sports 4 buttons and scroll wheel, offers a range of up to 10 meters, and has a low battery indicator. The included Bluetooth USB adapter enables the user’s desktop or notebook with Bluetooth technology, allowing connection of up to seven other wireless devices.

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Iconfactory releases ‘Smoothicons 6’ collection

The Iconfactory has announced the release of “Smoothicons 6,” the latest set of freeware icons from resident artist Corey Marion. This collection offers 18 icons, including the Power Mac G5, iSight, 17″ and 12″ PowerBooks, and 3G iPod, as well as application replacement icons for iTunes, iChat, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, iCal, Safari, and Mail. You can download the new set in Mac OS X, Windows XP and Pixadex iContainer formats.

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