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Facebook infested with new worm; More proof site is insecure?

Facebook is littered with a worm, seemingly the same one under different names, created by randomly generated developers, which is spreading links all over the site. Read complete article:

Video’s Not Displaying

Chuck has been getting a few emails from users not being able to display his embedded videos. If you are having this problem, can you send me what operating system you’re using like XP, Vista or Windows 7, what browser you’re using, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox & etc. I have not been able to duplicate the problem so I need some assistance. If you having this problem send your information to: ed@ourlighterside.com

Thanks
Ed

Family Pack Returns in time for the Anniversary of Windows 7

All summer long we’ve given you some great reasons to purchase a new PC and make the move to Windows 7, an operating system loved by a whopping 94% of folks who use it! Here’s one more: starting October 3 in the U.S., Windows 7 Family Pack will be available for purchase at participating retailers and online at the Microsoft Store. Purchasing the Windows 7 Family Pack gives you three upgrade licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium for the low price of $149.99. To take advantage of Family Pack, you’ll need a PC running a genuine copy of either Windows Vista or Windows XP that is capable of running Windows 7. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor can tell you which features and editions of Windows 7 will run on your computer(s). Read more:

How to disable Fast User Switching

If you have more than one person sharing a computer, Fast User Switching in XP allows you to switch between accounts without having to log off. It’s handy if you need to quickly switch back and forth. However, if you’re the only one who uses your computer, it’s just another service that starts at bootup and uses resources. And it’s easy to turn it off:
Click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools
Click Services
In the Services console, scroll down to Fast User Switching and double click it
Change the startup type to Disable
If the service is running, click the Stop button
Click OK.

Windows XP Still Less Secure than Win 7 and Vista

Microsoft has released a new Security Incident Report–the eighth volume of Microsoft’s quarterly overview of computer and network security trends. The report illustrates once again that security can be greatly improved by upgrading to the latest software, and through user education. Read more:

Coming: Windows 7 SP 1 beta

It was announced at TechEd Monday that the public beta of SP1 will be out by the end of July.
http://www.win7news.net/2YZAZG/100610-Windows7-SP1

Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 explained, trial download now available

Supposedly the iPad Killer

Microsoft talks up tablets, shows off new phones

Microsoft Corp set out its ambitions to dominate the consumer electronics market on Thursday with Windows-powered tablet computers and smartphones designed to beat back advances by Apple Inc and Google Inc. Read complete story:

Windows 7 SP1 beta is here and available for download

If you’ve been anxiously awaiting Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, you can rejoice in the fact that we’re a little closer: a public beta has been released and is ready for download on the Microsoft web site. Before you get too excited, note that it doesn’t include any new features, just a roll-up of all the updates that have been released so far. If you want it anyway, you’ll need to register for “guided evaluation.” Check it out here:

ABC’s of Windows XP

For those of you that are still running Windows XP, here is a good web site for tips and hints.

Go here: