Australian PC World articles from September 2005

Australian PC World archives from September 2005

Abusive behaviour: your mobile phone falls from your hand onto the road, into the path of an oncoming car--crunch. Don't cringe just yet. It may still live to make another call. Whether you are a technological klutz, or simply fancy seeing some tech fear torture, don't miss this month's durability tests.(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... You may have caught an amusing new car campaign on television recently. Two media personalities are distracted at the moment of getting into their cars, leaving their precious cargo--in one case a small dog in a pink handbag, the other an...

Audacious Audacity.(READER'S FORUM)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I am interested in moving some audio from cassette to CD. Is there any chance you could do an article about using Audacity to do this? I am using Microsoft Plus to do this now, but this program is pretty bare bones compared to Audacity. PC...

Wireless security concerns.(READER'S FORUM)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... In the Worry-free wireless article (May issue, page 52), security concerns are mentioned for wireless networks. There isn't however any mention of the NetComm HomePlug product (www.netcomm.com.au). The specs for this product talk about a...

Don't lose touch.(READER'S FORUM)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I wanted to reply to Mary Branscombe's article (Here's How Office "Stay in touch", April 2005 issue). My friend e-mailed me the link to Mary's article online (www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index. php?id=548695257) as she also uses the same site as us...

Missive of the month.(READER'S FORUM)
September 1, 2005... Congratulations to Peter and Susan Sanderson! You are this month's winners of a year's subscription to Australian PC World magazine--that's 12 months of all the best PC news, reviews, tutorials and opinions from Australia's leading magazine for...

Cutting power costs.(READER'S FORUM)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... One of the biggest problems with PCs is the quality of the 240V input power; the best way to overcome this is to have a UPS supply the power. Thinking about this; you are supplying 240V AC to the UPS which is then converted to 12V DC (to supply...

Instant messaging "undefended".(survey)
September 1, 2005... Instant messaging (IM) hack attacks are booming. A recent study by instant messaging security vendor IMlogic reported that IM attacks such as viruses, worms, and phishing scams have grown from 20 for all of 2004 to 571 in the second quarter of...

Microsoft patches IE, Windows and Word.(Internet Explorer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Microsoft has released three software updates that patch critical security flaws in its products. As well as a patch for Internet Explorer to deal with a bug that affects the way IE handles ActiveX components, the company also released patches...

AMD files antitrust suit.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... AMD has filed a wide-ranging antitrust suit against Intel, accusing it of maintaining its monopoly in the PC processor market by illegally coercing customers around the world into using its products, AMD says. The suit identifies 38...

Worldwide crackdown on illegal 'warez'.(investigation of websites which are used to distribute movies, music and software illegally)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The US FBI, with help from investigators from 10 other countries, has arrested four people and dismantled at least four Web sites used to illegally distribute movies, music and software. The crackdown on so-called warez distribution sites,...

When the chips are down ...(ways of purchasing chipsets)
September 1, 2005... Whether you're an Intel fan or an AMD fan, your choice of motherboard platform should be of the utmost importance when buying a new system or building one from scratch. Selecting the right chipset will ensure you won't have to upgrade your...

Seagate preps hard-disk encryption.(Full Disc Encryption)(new product from Seagate Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Seagate will start shipping hard-disk encryption technology next year to foil data thieves. The technology, called Hardware-Based Full Disc Encryption (FDE), automatically encrypts all the data written to the drive, according to Mark...

Philips tips $30 mobile phones.(Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., prices)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cheap mobile phones--possibly costing $30 or less--are on the drawing board at Philips Electronics. Philips intends to deliver a sub-$US5 system, called Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5130, by the end of this year. The proposed...

Smart phone gets smarter.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... As well as following the trend to make everything look like an iPod, O2's new Xphone , IIm has gained a few buttons over its black and silver predecessor. Arranged above the now rather diminutive keypad, these include dedicated media player and...

Big monitor, competitive price.(Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Everything looks better on a gigantic widescreen flat panel and now Dell is shaking things up with its UltraSharp 2405FPW, a 24in (1920x1200 native resolution and 12ms response time) beauty that sells for an industry-quaking $1789. With...

Performance on a budget.(ways to buy computer peripherals)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... By selecting the motherboards and CPUs we have already mentioned as the Sweet Spots, you will be well on your way towards building yourself a powerful rig that should last you around three years at least. The next piece of the puzzle is to add...

Simple NAS solution.(network attached storage, Maxtor H01R300 Shared Storage Drive)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... NAS (Network Attached Storage) technology works like this: instead of connecting an external hard drive to one single computer, you connect it to a network, so that multiple users can access it. NAS devices are great for home networks where you...

This is planet earth.(Google Earth)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Google Earth is made up of amazing satellite and 3D images that map the entire planet for your viewing pleasure. On opening the program you are confronted with a 3D satellite view of the Earth (although I was confronted with empty space a...

Speedy Acer sees red: FERRARI 4005WLMI.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Acer, the official supplier to the Scuderia Ferrari F1 racing team, has launched its new Ferrari 4000 notebook series bearing the famous prancing horse logo and packing in some interesting new technologies. The racy new notebooks are...

SFF barebone uses mobile CPU: mini XC cube MZ855-11.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... AOpen's newest barebone (mother-board and case) small form factor (SFF) PC is the first we've seen to use an Intel Pentium M (notebook) processor--perfect for reducing noise and heat. Processor installation was easy enough, but the circuit...

Fashionable Tablet PC: LT20-4.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... LG levers its recent good form in notebook computing and its consumer electronics background with this, it's first Tablet PC. This stylish convertible has a bright 12.1in display (with wide viewable angle and Wacom digitiser backing) that can...

HP's first 64-bit-ready business PC: dx5150 small form factor.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... HP's dx5150 business desktop is geared to those preparing for tomorrow's 64-bit world. It's the company's first desktop to feature an AMD Athlon 64 processor and indeed, its first use of AMD CPUs in desktops for about two years. Built...

Compact media PC falls short: DreamVision Media Centre.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Pioneer Computers' latest Windows XP Media Center Edition system is small, attractive and (generally) quiet, but its potential as an entertainment centre is marred by poor design. Unsurprisingly for a small PC, the power supply is external...

New graphics champ: WinFast PX 7800 GTX TDH, NX7800GTX.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Packed with just over 300 million transistors, NVIDIA's latest high-end graphics chip is the GeForce 7800 GTX. Our tests of Leadtek and MSI boards based on the new chip indicate it's the fastest graphics unit we've ever seen. Running at...

New PictureMate almost perfect: PictureMate 500.(FIRST LOOKS: NEW PRODUCTS, HANDS-ON TESTS)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Epson's original PictureMate photo printer was awarded a PC World Best Buys when reviewed back in June (page 89). Now, for $100 more, the company is offering the PictureMate 500. The most notable difference is the 2.4in colour LCD display...

Spring clean your PC: PC Booster 4.0.(FIRST LOOKS: NEW PRODUCTS, HANDS-ON TESTS)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Getting better performance from your PC is a perennial problem. Who doesn't want their computer to work faster, without the need for expensive upgrades? PC Booster 4.0 is not the only software of this type on the market, but it stands out...

High-definition TV tuners: FusionHDTV DVB-T Plus, USB DVB-T.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... DViCO's latest FusionHDTV DVB-T Plus PCI (internal) and DVB-T USB 2.0 (external) digital TV tuner devices offer excellent picture quality and recording performance. Both are capable of displaying high-definition channels, and both come...

Improved alternative still a hard sell: WordPerfect Office 12 Small Business Edition.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... No one appreciates saving money more than small-business owners. Corel is betting on that with its $599 WordPerfect Office 12 Small Business Edition, which it touts as a low-cost suite alternative to the market leader, Microsoft's $749 Office...

Great value but tricky to use Caplio GX8.(Ricoh Caplio GX8)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... The main reason you'll want to get your hands on the Caplio GX8 is the number of megapixels it packs--8.2Mp for just $799? However, while the GX8 does what it says on the packaging, the execution is pedestrian. It has a rough exterior and...

Simple, stylish and effective: Ixus 50.(Canon Ixus 50)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... The Ixus 50 sees Canon edging up the specification without wildly inflating the price to produce a beautiful, simple camera with a bit more clout. The 5Mp CCD (charge-coupled device) is a whole lot of imaging chip--a distinct improvement...

Two-headed monster browser: Netscape 8.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... The programmers at Netscape have made a two-headed monster of a browser in the new Netscape 8, which lets you view Web pages as if you were running Mozilla Foundation's Firefox version 1.0.3 or Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6. Unfortunately,...

Top browser, with or without ads: Opera 8.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Opera has always concentrated on new features that soon seem indispensable (it was the first browser to support tabbed windows, for example). Similarly, mouse gestures--move through pages by holding down the right key and moving your...

Calling all budding directors VideoStudio 9.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... This version of Ulead's flagship program offers a trio of video-creation modes to cater for all movie directors, regardless of experience. The program's new DV (digital video) to DVD Wizard mode, which reduces the video-authoring process...

Late spyware improves on beta: Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Arriving too late for our round-up of anti-spyware software (see August issue, page 34) Symantec's latest security suite now includes a new anti-spyware element. Having tried this while it was in its beta form, we weren't hugely impressed,...

Green screen machine: Ultra 2.(Serious Magic ULTRA 2)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... When we first saw Serious Magic ULTRA (November 2004, page 24) we were impressed. Additions to the new version include an airbrush-like Mask Paint tool for a more effective garbage matte (removing areas you don't want in the final...

Watching Windows: Longhorn 64-bit build 5048.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... The newest versions of the next generation of Windows add graphics sizzle and more search features, but lack visible productivity enhancements. The most recent build of Longhorn has some impressive visual touches, including the kinds of...

A look at the Athlon 64 X2 processor: designed for those wanting to stay at the very forefront of processor technology, the new Athlon[TM] 64 X2 processors from AMD have burst onto the scene as the fastest x86 processors available, capable of delivering unprecedented levels of performance and reliability.(AMD SPECIAL PROMOTION)(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)
September 1, 2005... The introduction of the AMD Athlon[TM] 64 X2 represents a revolution in processor design. In a single generation, AMD has doubled the processing power of its chips. With the Athlon 64 already the most powerful PC processor design available, AMD...

The future is dual-core: AMD & Intel show you the way.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)(motherboards)
September 1, 2005... When new motherboard technology is released, the question of whether to upgrade immediately or wait until the market settles is always asked. New technology always commands a premium price and, in some cases, it has teething problems. A typical...

Supercharge your software: ever wish your favourite program could do a little more? These 50 add-ons enhance Windows, Office, browsers, e-mail clients and other packages, with powerful new features.
September 1, 2005... Isn't it about time you got some relief from all those maddening things about Windows and the programs you use? Hunting for files and folders takes too much effort, your program windows are the wrong size, your bookmarks are scattered across...

Hardware torture tests: can today's portable products take a licking and keep on ticking? To find out, we dropped them. We ran over them. and we put them through the spin cycle.(Canon PowerShot A510, Dell Latitude D810, JumpDrive Sport 256MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, Motorola V220, PalmOne Treo 600, SanDisk SD 64MB)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Over the years, my notebooks, digital cameras, music players, and mobile phones have hit the floor more often than a WWE wrestler. I have accidentally lost a digital camera at sea, dry-cleaned an SD Card, and run over a mobile phone, all...

Browser-power your PC: Remote-access services put your essential files and applications at your fingertips, through any browser. And they're fast, secure and affordable. We crown a new distance champ.(GoToMyPC 4.1, I'm InTouch 4, Laplink Everywhere 4, LogMeIn Pro, MyWebEx PC Pro, RemotePC 3)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Far from the office, you discover that the important presentation you need is languishing on the PC back in your cube. Or on a visit to relatives you realise you forgot to bring the family photos you scanned last year. There's simply no way to...

Chart toppers.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)
September 1, 2005... Our Best Buys comparative hardware reviews are "must-read" material for anyone trying to keep up-to-date with today's rapidly changing technology. Where else can you get a snapshot of the very best PC and Notebook Buys each and every month?...

PCs.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] PCs SUB-$3000 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS [1] Alsotech Vogue Torosaurus AMD Athlon 64 3400+, VIA K8T800 Pro Lite chipset, 1GB DDR SDRAM, 19in LCD...

Notebooks.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] NOTEBOOKS SUB-$2500 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATONS [1] Pioneer DreamBook Slim 805 Intel Pentium M 735 (1.7GHz), Intel Price. $2099 855GME chipset...

DVD burners.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] DVD BURNERS MODEL CD SPEEDS DVD SPEEDS [1] LG GSA-4163B Multi CD-ROM 40x DVD-ROM 16x, DUD+R DL Price: $179 CD-R 40x 4x, DVD+R...

Point-and-shoot digital cameras.(BEST BUYS: DIGITAL CAMERAS)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] POINT AND-SHOOT DIGITAL CAMERAS MODEL FEATURES [1] Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 * 7.2 megapixels Price: $799 * 3x optical zoom ...

19in LCD monitors.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] 19in LCD MONITORS PANEL TECHNOLOGY RESPONSE TIME INOUT MODEL DOT PITCH SPEAKERS [1]...

Photo printers.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... PRINTER SHOPPING TIPS * Inkjet printers might be inexpensive, but the cost of replacement ink can drive up the overall cost. Check the prices of ink cartridges, and find out how many pages each cartridge will print. Once you figure out how...

Inkjet multi-function devices.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... [pc world TEST CENTRE] INKJET MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICES PRINT RESOLUTION 2-SIDED PRINTING MODEL ...

Digital projectors.(BEST BUYS: TOP HARDWARE, REVIEWED AND RATED)
September 1, 2005... Projector terms translated Digital projectors are complicated creatures, so here's a collection of terms you'll need to know before you go shopping for one. BANDING: In some cases, you may notice vertical banding (variations in tone)...

Won't shut down.(Windows XP)(use of the software)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q When I shut down my computer I often receive a message that Windows is trying to end program "TRSDKd ww: C:\Program Files". I have to click End Program before Windows will shut down. Is there a way to prevent this annoyance? A This...

Off the menu.(Windows 98)(use of the software)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q I use Windows 98 and, because the Start menu is too long for the screen, there are scroll buttons at the top and bottom to enable me to move up and down the list. I liked the way Windows 95 used to break the menu into separate columns--I...

Shedding some light.(controlling the computer viruses by using network security software)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q MY computer seems to have got a virus. it attaches "flashlightsearch.com" to the front, and some gibberish to the end of most Web sites I try to access, then tells me that the site cannot be found. How can I get rid of it? A This is not...

A quick reminder.(use of Microsoft Windows XP)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Of the queries we get, three regular Windows XP questions are about error reporting, hidden files and folder views. So here's a quick reminder. Files that are given the "Hidden" attribute are usually files that need to be in a particular...

Toggle filenames.(TOOL TIPS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Open a folder containing images displayed as thumbnails. Press and hold while clicking View-Details. Keep depressed and click View-Thumbnai/sagain. The filenames will be toggled on and off each time you do this.

Off on a tangent.(methods to fight against spyware)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q Whenever I start up my computer I get a message that says: "Error loading C:\ Program Files\WildTangent\App\CDA\cda Engine 0400.dll. The specified module could not be found". I'm not sure what this is. Can you help? --John Toogood A...

Broken firewall.(use of Microsoft AntiSpyware)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q I am using Windows XP with SP2. When I try to access the Windows Firewall settings, I receive a message: "Windows Firewall settings cannot be displayed because the associated service is not running. Do you want to start the Windows...

Leech alert.(use of anti spyware software )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q I downloaded a program called AnyDVD and it installed spyware on my computer. I have several anti-spyware programs and they seem to have stopped most of the problems, but I got a warning about leeching. Do I still have a leech? --Graham...

Behind bars.(use of LG Flatron F900P)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q MY computer has an LG Flatron F900P monitor. Most of the time, wide bars appear running from the top to the bottom of the picture. Sometimes they disappear from all but the toolbar section. The patterns and colours change frequently, and...

ID card.(use of television cards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Q My cousin gave me a PCI TV card without any drivers. I don't even know the maker's name, although there are several stickers and chips with numbers on them. Is it possible to find out what it is so I can at least try to track down Windows XP...

Playing it safe.(use of anti-virus software)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Anti-spyware and antivirus tools can clean your computer most effectively when the software they are trying to remove is not running. The easiest way to achieve this is by starting Windows in Safe mode. To do this, fire up the System...

Getting things into perspective: being creative when you're snapping is all very well, but editing arty shots can be a nightmare. Thank goodness for Photoshop CS 2.0's vanishing point filter.(HERE'S HOW: IMAGING)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... For photographers, perspective is both a blessing and a bane. There's no doubt it's a powerful way to add impact. Taking a picture from an angle, or using a wide-angle lens, gives depth to a two-dimensional image, often with striking...

Hard and fast: some video tools are just too useful to be kept to yourself this month, Laurence Grayson lets you in on some of his favourite "must-have" products.(new product from Micronica)(Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-4)(Column)
September 1, 2005... Although JVC is making a big fuss about its new Everio hard drive-based camcorders (see page 24, August issue), hard drive recording is nothing new. Take JVC's own DR-DV5000 for example. This module docks directly with the JVC GY-DV5000U...

Picture perfect and in tune: Matthew Newton continues his love affair with the new Ubuntu distribution, finding two killer tools for this particular Linux.(use of Muine and F-Spot)(Column)
September 1, 2005... I have taken the last month off from fiddling with new distros, and have instead just spent time enjoying the Ubuntu experience (see last month's column). It's amazing what you find time for when you're not fiddling with the command line to...

Going straight: maintaining a Web site can be a drag--which is why the new generation of CMS products such as Straight2web are a useful part of any internet developer's arsenal.(content management system)
September 1, 2005... Straight2web is a content management system (CMS) designed to allow non-technical users to update content quickly and easily. But it is also worth a look for more advanced designers who want something that will enable them to maintain a site...

Fire power: like making connections with other people's PCs but don't like paying loads of money for the privilege? Firewire could be just the thing you're looking for.(HERE'S HOW: NETWORKING)
September 1, 2005... FireWire, aka IEEE-1394 or IEEE-1394a (or, if you're Sony, i.Link), is a high-speed serial data transmission protocol for connecting devices such as digital video cameras or storage devices to a PC or Mac. However, recent versions of Windows...

Sound around: surround sound is becoming an increasingly important part of our home entertainment setups, but what do all the standards mean, and which should you choose?(HERE'S HOW: AUDIO)
September 1, 2005... You know the drill: you have your popcorn ready, and you're ready to plop onto the couch and watch a movie on your home theatre system or media PC. So you put in a DVD and click through to find the setup screen, where several surround sound...

Battlefield 2.(PC)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Considering how high-tech weaponry has utterly changed the dynamics of conventional warfare, developer DICE did an admirable job balancing Battlefield 2. Learning from the M60-balancing failures of Battlefield: Vietnam, Battlefield 2 has...

GO Beat the drum.(TomTom GO 300)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Like Navman's flagship ICN650, the TomTom GO 300 is a dedicated in-car navigation system. Installation is simple; map data stored on an SD card slots into the front, the mount clamps to the windscreen and the power comes from either the...

Three Cubed equals 50c.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Mobile phone gaming isn't really supposed to be an immersive experience. Small screens, fiddly controls and games that look like they've been ported from a Sinclair Spectrum. But they can be fun, particularly if you're up against a human...

World Snooker Championship 2005.(PC)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Snooker seems to be moving forward into a new era. An unfancied 22-year old qualifier wins the World Championship, the Sega takes over the publishing rights to Codemasters' successful snooker series. World Championship Snooker 2005 isn't...

Imperial Glory.(PC)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Basing a game on the imperial era of warfare is a risky move. But in an industry that seems to be all about pumping out a ridiculous number of WWII titles, we're thankful to Pyro Studios for heading in another direction and giving us something...

Cutting edge storage.(SwissMemory USB Victorinox)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... The Swiss Army Knife is the epitome of handiness, challenged only by the equally indispensable USB thumb drive. But unless you're the kind of ubernurd who thinks that an enormous key ring loaded with 40 keys, 10 gadgets and an assortment of...

Madagascar The Game.(PC)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Also available for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance and Nintendo DS (though the handheld version is a largely different game experience), Madagascar is based on Dreamworks Animation's latest film about four zoo animals who find...

Stream or store.(Alltech MediaGate MG35)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Until PCs finally make it into our lounges, the role of media bridges like the Altech MediaGate MG35 is assured. Like the Dvico TViX (see February, page 16), the MediaGate M6-35 lets you store your media files on a hard disk for playback...

In cold blood.(scientists of Safar Centre for Resuscitation Research tests on brain damage)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Scientists are a funny bunch. When they're not busy trying to create black holes using enormous particle accelerators--presumably because they'd make really neat waste paper bins--they're cloning anything that moves and building robot armies....

Terms of engagement.(Repair Registry Pro)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Faced with the alarming prospect of my PC breaking down at any moment, I felt compelled to follow the pop-up advertisement you see below, only to find a "tree" registry cleaner called Repair Registry Pro waiting at the other end. I say "free"...