If you have an older Kindle e-reader, you should check the software version to ensure it is up to date. Without the update, your Kindle will no longer be able to browse the Kindle store or download Kindle books after March 22nd. Kindles with the e-ink display older than 2013 need this update. Device and Year Software Version Your Device Needs Kindle 1st … [Read more...]
Pwn2Own 2016 results
With some slight changes to Pwn2Own this year, the hacking event is underway with one day completed. Day One So far, there have been 6 attempts against the targets, which include VMware Workstation, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Adobe Flash, and Apple Safari. Out of those 6 attempts, 4 have been successful, 1 was partially successful (the exploit was previously reported), … [Read more...]
Oculus Rift launch games announced
Oculus announced 30 VR games that will be ready at launch with the Rift hardware on March 28th. These games are from a variety of genres with some of them really taking advantage of the first-person perspective you gain with VR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN6YCFlS8nU The games differ from racing and space exploration to pinball and platformers. These games are just … [Read more...]
Showdown! Active Directory Administrative Center vs Active Directory Users and Computers
Old vs new! Batman vs Superman! Active Directory Users and Computers vs Active Directory Administrative Center. It's time for a showdown! Active Directory Users and Computers is the old, familiar approach to managing your domain. It uses a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in to provide the classic three-pane window with a navigation tree in the left, primary … [Read more...]
Product review: ANNKE SP5 720P Smart Home Camera
The ANNKE tagline states "Easy and Affordable Security Camera System" and looking at their new SP5 720P IP camera, they certainly accomplished that. The camera currently has a list price of $199.99 on Amazon.com but is actually selling for $52.99. The affordability of the camera does not diminish from the hardware features either. With PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) remote control, a 720P … [Read more...]