Virtual machine software is revolutionizing the way the world computes. Now you can download Microsoft Virtual Server and Virtual PC for free, as well as similar software from VM Ware.

Is Wireless Networking for You?

Computer networks for the home and small business can be built using either wired or wireless technology. Wired Ethernet has been the traditional choice, but Wi-Fi wireless technologies are gaining ground fast. Both wired and wireless can claim advantages over the other; both represent viable options for local area networks (LANs). read more

Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows is prone to a vulnerability that may allow remote attackers to execute code through the Windows Shell. The cause of the vulnerability is related to how the operating system handles unregistered file types. The specific issue is that files with an unknown extension may be opened with the application specified in the embedded CLSID.

The victim of the attack would be required to open a malicious file, possibly hosted on a Web site or sent through email. Social engineering would generally be required to entice the victim into opening the file.