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Infopackets Email Newsletter: Friday, Nov 11, 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the next edition of the Infopackets Newsletter, featuring: MS Windows and technology news, software reviews, tech tips, weekly desktop games, plus 2 freeware goodies daily -- now that's a mouthful! ;-) If you enjoy our email newsletter, please forward it to friends and ask them to join. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > *** 3 DAYS REMAINING *** > Ever wonder why your PC lags in between launching applications? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- " Dear Dennis, Hats off to you for your latest review on SpeedUpMyPC. I have been a faithful subscriber to your newsletter since 2002 and download all the programs you've recommended. And how! Your latest review was simply fascinating -- and it makes perfect sense. 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Don't miss out -- it's a click away! http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-00 Note: SpeedUpMyPC software deal ends November 14th, 2011. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > In This Issue: At a Glance --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Today's Headlines --> $14M Malware Ad-Hijack Scam Infects 500k US PCs --> First Windows 8 Touch Screen Device Confirmed --> On this Day in History: for Friday, Nov 11, 2011 --> Windows Game of the Week: Zombie Bowl-O-Rama --> Freeware Picks of the Day: 'MyPorts 2011 2.01.03', and 'SafariCacheView 1.0' >>> PLUS ... Our Top Stories From The Past 4 Days --> New Tech Solves 'Cable Guy' Waiting Game --> Internet Explorer: Usage Dips to All Time Low --> Microsoft Offers Free Music, Movies for IE9 Downloads --> Facebook Chief: We're Not the Only Ones Spying On You --> iPhone, iPad to Receive Major Facelifts in 2012: Report --> Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Details Leaked --> November Patch Tuesday: 4 Updates, No Duqu Fix >>> At The Very Bottom --> Link to: Archive Pages --> Link to: Remove / Unsubscribe / Change Newsletter Frequency --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prevent Window crashes? Optimize valuable system resources? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea is so simple, I can't believe Microsoft hasn't thought of it! How does it work? Answer: http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-01 NOTE: 3 days remaining on this sale - save up to 37% off! 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Six of ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-03 >>> First Windows 8 Touch Screen Device Confirmed Samsung has confirmed it will sell touch-screen devices running Windows 8, beginning in the second half of 2012. For Microsoft, this is a positive sign its efforts to adapt the new operating system ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-04 ... Plus Our Top Stories From The Past 4 Days: >>> New Tech Solves 'Cable Guy' Waiting Game (published 20111110) An Ohio firm has developed a new software system which promises to reduce the time and money people waste waiting for deliveries and repairmen to show up on call. According to TOA Technologies, US ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-05 >>> Internet Explorer: Usage Dips to All Time Low (published 20111110) Just 7 years ago (2004), Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) peaked at 95% of the browser market share. Today, that usage has dropped below 50%. According to NetApplications, which offers a monthly ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-06 >>> Microsoft Offers Free Music, Movies for IE9 Downloads (published 20111109) With the holiday season right around the corner, Microsoft is set to launch a new campaign designed to entice those who do not run Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) to try out the new browser in exchange for ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-07 >>> Facebook Chief: We're Not the Only Ones Spying On You (published 20111109) The complaint that Facebook prioritizes its own revenue targets above user security is hardly new. However, there is something fresh about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent attempt to distract ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-08 >>> iPhone, iPad to Receive Major Facelifts in 2012: Report (published 20111107) Recently, Apple announced it would revamp its popular MacBook Pro line of laptop computers. Now, a new report suggests the Cupertino-based company will provide similar updates and upgrades for all of ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-09 >>> Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Details Leaked (published 20111107) A few weeks ago Amazon.com announced it would be stepping into the tablet arena with an adaptation of its popular Kindle e-reader. Now, it appears that Barnes Noble will be releasing a similar device,... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-10 >>> November Patch Tuesday: 4 Updates, No Duqu Fix (published 20111104) Microsoft has published details of its next batch of security updates (known as Patch Tuesday), due to download to Windows machines automatically on Tuesday, November 8 via Windows Update. The only ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > On This Day in History: Friday, Nov 11, 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On this Day in History -- November 11 Famous people born on this day: --> 1821, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, author, "Crime and Punishment." --> 1885, General George S. Patton. "Old Blood and Guts." --> 1904, Alger Hiss --> 1904, Sam Spiegel --> 1922, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., author. --> 1925, Johnathon Winters, actor, comedian. --> 1962, Demi Moore, actress. --> 1964, Calista Flockhart, actress. --> 1974, Leonardo Dicaprio, "Jack" Titanic. Events on this day in history: --> 1790, Chrysanthemums are introduced into England from China -- Spelling bee judges cheer! --> 1889, Washington admitted as the 42nd state. --> 1918, World War I ends. --> 1924, Palace of Legion of Honor is dedicated. --> 1982, Space Shuttle "Columbia" makes first commercial flight. And don't forget... --> The REAL Veteran's Day. They fought for your freedom. Remember them! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Windows Game of the Week: Zombie Bowl-O-Rama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Zombies have taken over your favorite lanes, and it's up to you to send 'em back to the graveyard where they belong! Select a colorful character to take on the attacking Zombies with your favorite ball and a few tricks and treats in Zombie Bowl-O-Rama. Give a whole new meaning to Zombie strike when you set 'em up and take 'em down with cool power ups and tricky obstacles in this exciting Action/Arcade game. Key Features Hilarious powerups Colorful characters Bowl or beware! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 CPU: 1.0 GHz RAM: 256 MB DirectX: 9.0 Hard Drive: 47 MB [ Try Now ~ .... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Freeware Picks of the Day: 'MyPorts 2011 2.01.03', and 'SafariCacheView 1.0' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MyPorts 2011 2.01.03 MyPorts 2010 is a program specifically designed to look for open communication ports on your PC using TCP and UDP. The program displays each local port and its address, each remote port and its address, and which process owns each port. This could be useful when looking for trojans, keyloggers or other malware listening for incoming calls. SafariCacheView 1.0 SafariCacheView is a simple utility for Windows that reads and parses the cache file of Safari Web browser (cache.db) and displays a simple table ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-13 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Subscription Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To view our archive: http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-14 --- To remove yourself from our mailing list, visit: http://go.infopackets.com/e20111111-15 You are subscribed as: archive@mail-archive.com
