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WordPress Security Update

If you are using a WordPress blog or CMS for your website, it's time for security update. You need to apply the latest security update (3.0.4) to patch this vulnerability. "Is a very important update to apply to your sites as soon as possible because it fixes a core security bug in our HTML sanitation library, called KSES . I would rate this release as critical." ( WordPress.org, 2010 ) Our KING.NET , Hardworking.com , Cityware.com , FairfaxCity.com , Whaddya.com , and other project websites are updated to the latest release of WordPress.

Removing Security Shield (Uninstall Guide)

I recently wrote an article on how to remove a System Tool fake anti-spyware tool. If you missed to read the article, here the link ( Uninstall System Tool ). Today, I received another request on how to remove a Security Shield another rogue anti-spyware program similar to Security Tool. The step-by-step is already provided by the bleepingcomputer.com website, so I will not create another how to article. Instead, I will share a different approach on how to remove the program without installing any anti-spyware program e.g. MalwareBytes or HijackThis. You should know how to use a command prompt to navigate your workstation directories. Here's a simple guide on how to remove the Security Shield. Restart your workstation in a SAFE Mode . Login to your workstation Open a command prompt, click on Start, Run, type CMD [Enter] (not case sensitive) In command prompt, go to this subdirectories c:\Documents and Settings\Medialogy\Local Settings\Application Data\ Check if you fin

Skype is down!

Just in case you are trying to access Skype and can't connect, don't blame your Internet Service Provider (ISP) because Skype service is down. See their twitter update. Updated: Dec.23 7:40am  Noted from Skype website: " An update on the downtime which has been affecting many of you around the world: the ability of one Skype user to find another relies on what we call ‘supernodes’, and yesterday, a number of these failed due to a software issue, which we’ve now identified. Our engineers are working to resolve the problem. Millions of you are already reporting that you can now sign in to Skype normally, and we estimate that there are already almost 5 million people online. As a guide, this is around 30% of what we’d expect at this time of day – and that number is increasing all the time. Unfortunately, it’s not possible for us to predict on an individual level when you’ll be able to sign in again, and we thank you for your patience in the meantime. It’s worth noting tha

Comparing Apple iPad to other tablets brand.

Here's a short comparison guide I've got from different tech websites.  Comparing Apple iPad to other brands such as BlackBerry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Dell Streak, and HP Slate. I don't know about you, but here the basic technical specification I look for a device e.g. Processor, RAM, and Apps . I need at least 16GB internal storage for saving documents, few games, music, and video. I am using cloud storage for emails, pictures, and video. Everyone knows Apple 100,000+ advantage in apps. BlackBerry Playbook Apple iPad Samsung Galaxy Tab Dell Streak HP Slate Screen Size 7 inches 9.7 inches 7 inches 5 inches 8.9 inces Resolution 1024x600 1024x768 1024x600 800x480 1024x600 Pixel Density 170 133 170 187 Platform BlackBerry Tablet OS iOS 3.2.2 iOS 4.2 Androide 2.2 Android 1.6 Androi

Games Software Development Kit

I have dreams of making my own games or managing my own gaming company, but for now playing the games and learning some basic programming on how to create a game is just another hobby for me. Interesting articles " How to break into the video-game industry " (CNN, 2010), provides useful links, gamer development tools, and tutorials. List of Game Software Engines: Unreal Development Kit ( http://www.udk.com/  or  http://www.unreal.com ) Torque ( http://www.torquepowered.com/ ) Adventure Game Studio ( http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/ ) Playground SDK( https://developer.playfirst.com/ ) App Hub ( http://create.msdn.com/en-US/ ) If you're interested to develop in iPhone or iPhone, here's a short list of alternative softwares PhoneGap.com updating ... Please post in comment if you know other game software development tools. Updates related to games and other resources: http://www.medialogy.com/search/label/Games The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque

How to remove System Tool a fake security antivirus?

Everything is working OK with your computer and all of sudden you are prompted with a windows alert that you are infected, showing a fake scan to scare you. First thing you need to do, DO NOT order anything from the website. Take a deep breath and follow the procedure here to fix it. It is easy to fix this problem, this is just another misleading (rouge) anti-spyware program. You need a tool to remove this program. Actually, you can use registry editor to delete but it is not advisable if you are not familiar on how to use. I suggest that you download one file from Trend Micro website. Here's the link:  http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/ . Download the executable  (not the installer) so you can run this tool right away. You need to use a working computer to download the program and save to a USB drive. Then copy the executable program to the infected computer. For example, copy the executable program (HijackThis.exe) to your c:\temp folder. If you don't have a temp, cre

iPhone using IMAP in Exchange Server 2003

Here's a simple guide to setup your iPhone for Exchange Server 2003 using IMAP protocol. Click the Setting icon in your iPhone device, click Other, click Add Mail Account, and follow the example configuration setting below. For the Incoming Mail Server: Host Name: mail.medialogy.com Username: medialogy\johndoe ; where medialogy is the domain name, johndoe is the username Password: user account password Outgoing Mail Server: SMTP: cwmx.com Ignore the connection error, continue and go to the Advance setting. In Advance, Incoming Settings: Use SSL: ON Server Port: 993 ;this is a default port number. Configuration is complete. Try to send and receive email. If you have any issue, please post it here or at http://www.Whaddya.com for assistance.

Will reading WikiLeaks cost students jobs with the federal government?

This is very interesting post from CNN website. "Will reading WikiLeaks cost students jobs with the federal government? U.S. agencies have warned some employees that reading the classified State Department documents released by WikiLeaks puts them at risk of losing their jobs. But what about students considering jobs with the federal government? Do they jeopardize their chances by reading WikiLeaks?" ( CNN , 2010) "In the eyes of the federal government, the documents remain classified, "thus, reading them, passing them on, commenting on them may be seen as a violation of Executive Order 13526 , Classified National Security Information," said Maura Kelly, Boston University law assistant dean for career development and public services, in an e-mail to students." Share your thought!

Whaddya.com Ask, Answer and Earn

We are in development to bring you Whaddya.com Ask, Answer, and Earn . We are inviting individual professional to join us when we launch this service. If you are knowledgeable in any questions posted by our members here at Whaddya.com, you get paid (approved by the user who asked the questions). So what's up if you launch Whaddya.com service, you ask?  It's an opportunity for you to earn easy money, no affiliation or membership fees required to become a member of Whaddya.com community. For example, a member asked a question regarding a comparison between iPhone, Adroid, and Blackberry. You as individual happen to know or had past experienced with subject in question, you may offer your answer, and if the user is satisfied you get paid! Another possible questions or examples, a member ask a question regarding credit card, mortgage rates, 401K investment, news about "anything", anti-virus, malware, help desk, and other IT related questions. You answer them and