Apple's October update fixes 20 security flaws

With the release of its Apple SA-2008-10-09 security update on Thursday, the Cupertino, Calif.-based computer company provided patches for nearly two dozen software flaws.

Some of the fixes included in the update, which can be obtained from Apple's Software Downloads page, are specific to Apple features, such as Single Sign On, Finder, and ColorSync. But the release also addresses an error introduced in Mac OS X 10.5.5. Other fixes are updates to open-source projects, including Apache, ClamAV, PHP, and Tomcat.
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Kingston Datatraveler 150 is big, but little

It measures only 77.9 x 22 x 12.05mm, but Kingston Technology's DataTraveler 150 USB flash drive offers the largest capacity in the line: 32GB. Forget carrying a few dozen MP3s, a couple photos, and some Word docs. That kind of storage puts a digital media collection in your pocket.

The DataTraveler 150 is currently available only in the US for US$139--check with your local distributor for future availability in your country. It's of course fully compatible with Windows Vista, XP and Windows 2000 as well as Mac OS X 10.3 (and above), and Linux 2.6 (and above).

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Apple granted patent on Mac OS X Dock

Apple now has a patent for the Dock in Mac OS X, shown here in the controversial left position.(Credit: Apple)

It took quite awhile, but Apple has finally received a patent on one of the most recognizable features of Mac OS X.

The Dock--the panel that holds launchers for Mac OS X applications--has been deemed patent-worthy by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Apple first applied for the patent in late 1999, and AppleInsider notes the concept itself dates back to Apple CEO Steve Jobs' work at NeXT Computing.

Since there's really not much else to note about this announcement, let's do a quick survey: Right Dock? Left Dock? Center Dock? I'm a center Dock man myself, although I have flirted with the left side.

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World's first open air PC case

I've always maintained that PC case mods are strictly a geek guy thing. Case in point, so to speak, can you see a tech chick digging that Toilet PC with (faux?) crap dribbling down the sides? Sweet. Or the Pumpkin PC complete with R.I.P. tombstone keyboard and skeleton mouse? Err, nice.

Hello Kitty mods are the exception, naturally. Unless you plan to get mauled by Sanrio feline-frenzied fangirls; which might be a fantasy for some guys.

So blow me over. Finally, here's an enclosure I might actually get to like--the Antec Skeleton. It may be hardcore in every sense of the word, but it sure looks purty as art décor. Claiming to be the world's first open air PC case, the exposed casing also serves a practical purpose to keep the components cool. Though on the subject of practical, let's talk about dust management.

The aptly named Skeleton is made of 0.8mm cold-rolled steel, with a front 92mm fan, a top three-speed 250mm fan with multicolor LED customization, layered component trays, rackmount quality side rails, seven expansion slots, and space for four drive bays. As for the price, the Web site states only that it's "coming". Soon, we hope.


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Core i7 motherboard sticker threatens overclockers

Both the Inquirer and CustomPC have confirmed with ASUS that Intel has recommended motherboard vendors warn people off from overclocking the memory on motherboards using Intel's new, Nehalem/Core i7-supporting X58 chipset. The consequences, warn the sticker, include permanent CPU damage.

The issue came to light when a poster at the XFastest forums (link currently broken), posted an image of ASUS' soon-to-be-released P6T Deluxe motherboard bearing a sticker over the RAM slots advising users not to clock the memory beyond 1.65 volts.

Overclocking memory voltage is similar in concept to overclocking CPU frequency, and memory vendors such as Corsair have sold RAM sticks specifically designed for overclocking. While most desktop customers may shrug at this news, this is a blow to enthusiasts and especially to boutique PC vendors, who have a very serious interest in getting the most out of a PC's hardware.

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