US govt warns of MS flaw
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a security alert, telling Windows users to patch a flaw in the Microsoft operating system, the New York Times reports.
The announcement comes after Microsoft issued its monthly list of security flaws, including one the company rated "critical". The flaw allows an attacker to take complete control of an affected system.
The flaw is reported to be similar to one exploited in 2003 by the MSBlast worm, which struck corporate computer systems, halted network traffic and compromised company data.
Home music streaming possible
Logitech unveiled the Wireless DJ Music System that allows music to be streamed from a PC to any stereo system in the house while being controlled remotely, reports IT News Online.
The system connects the PC to a home-entertainment centre or speaker system and plays any PC audio format, including MP3, iTunes (AAC), WMA, Internet radio and podcasts.
The system, which does not require an existing wireless network, is connected to a PC through a USB port and the music receiver connects to a stereo through standard RCA connectors. The system has a 50 metre range.
Paint pigment speeds PCs
An artist`s pigment, used without much popularity in the 18th century, may lead to more energy-efficient and faster computers, reports BBC News.
The dye, known as cobalt green, has been tested by a US group that has indicated it might find use in "spintronic" devices. The dye apparently does not need to be super-cooled.
While unpopular with early artists due too its price, today`s scientists are keen on the dye due to its magnetic properties.
EU domain under pressure
Europe`s recently introduced domain name has come under fire after it was found trademarks are being stockpiled for auction, reports Wired.
The .eu domain has not been as successful as anticipated; leaving companies without a domain after a dubious roll-out procedure.
The agency regulating .eu has been forced to suspend tens of thousands of domains after discovering 400 of its authorised resellers were phantom companies, created on paper by a handful of registrars to harvest the best names for profit.
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