How to save and share ridiculously large files

A few years ago it was a big deal to find a place that would let you share 1 gigabyte of files.

Things change, though. Bandwidth keeps growing, and the cost of Web storage keeps shrinking. That's good news for people looking to share increasingly big files, be it an HD video recording or an archive of several files that tops out at over a gig.

There are now a handful of free and paid services that make it easy to host these gigantic files and send them to a pal, family member, or business associate.

The key thing to point out here is the individual file size limit. Many storage services will toss gigabytes at you without any real strings attached except for the fact that you cannot upload files larger than a gig. This really isn't a big deal, that is until that first time you need to do it. Below are a handful of sites, both free and paid, that are up to the task.

The free ones

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but the same cannot be said about storage. You can, with little effort, dump big files in a number of places. The usual caveat there is that there tends to be a lot of on-site advertising and your files may not be saved for very long in case you want to arrive back to re-download or share them later on.

ADrive (2GB): ADrive is more of a personal file storage service, but files can be shared via a direct link, or via e-mail. The service gives users 50GB of total storage and uploads at up to 2GB a pop. It has both a Web-based uploader and a desktop software version.

Something to be wary of is that files that have been uploaded to ADrive's free service tier eventually expire, something that doesn't happen for users who shell out for the signature and premium plans.

File Xpressit (2GB): File Xpressit actually tops out at 300MB a file but will go up to 2GB if you register with the service. It is free, it just requires clicking an activation link in an e-mail. The uploader does not require Flash or Java, which is nice if you're trying to use it on a computer without it installed. The service can also give you an e-mail notification when the file has been downloaded by your recipient.

Worth noting is that to use FileXpressit, you'll need to have an e-mail address for the person you wish to send the file to. This won't actually send the gigantic file to their in-box, but it means you can't start the upload without typing it in first.

Humyo (10GB): Humyo has a free and a paid plan, but the free plan is very generous at 10GB of free storage. There are basically no set-in-rock file size limits, just a cautionary message that encourages files that are over 10GB to be split into smaller segments. We didn't actually test this with a 10GB file (and we doubt you will either), but it's nice to know you could if you wanted to.

Dropbox (2GB): Dropbox is a file storage and synchronization service. Free users receive 2GB, which can be upgraded to 50GB and 100GB for $10 or $20 a month respectively. Still, if you have a file that's at exactly 2GB, or just a little bit less, you can store it on Dropbox free of charge. The only caveat here is that you need to use the software file transfer tool, as the Web-based uploader tops out at 300MB. You, and whomever you're sending the file to can also score an extra 250MB of storage if you refer them to use the service.

File Dropper (5GB): File Dropper allows file shares of up to 5GB. That's not as much as Humyo's service, but it's still more space than you're able to fit on a single-layer DVD (not that you're sharing those, right?). Files are kept "forever," and best of every, there's no registration required. Instead, when your file is done you receive a URL that links directly to the file, as well as embed code to stick a download link on a blog or personal Web site.

Along with the free service, File Dropper also has three paid plans which run anywhere from $1 to $10 a month. These can up the file size up to 50GB and 250GB in the two upper tiers.

Sizable Send (2GB): Sizable Send is another one of those services aimed at people who are trying to receive around the attachment size limits put in place by most e-mail providers. Using the service, you cannot share a file with someone else without first filling out your e-mail address and that of the person you intend to share the file with.

On the plus side, the tool lets you add password protection to the file, as well as set it to be automatically deleted as soon as the person you're sending it to has downloaded it. There are also quick links to share your file on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, along with blogging tools like Blogger and WordPress.

WeTransfer (2GB): WeTransfer is one of the standouts on this list. It's a very slick and stylish site that keeps the number of things you have to fill out to an absolute minimum. You just pick the file (or files) you want to send and drop in an e-mail address for both you and the person you're sending it to. It then starts the transfer and gives you a simple status meter with an estimate of how long it has left to go. every the while you receive pretty background photos to look at, which change every minute or so, along with a link to the artist who made them. This is also where the service slips in its ads.

Glide's gDrive ("no limit"): Glide is unlike many of the other services on this list in that it's not just a storage provider, it's an operating system of its possess that can be accessed from any browser. Glide's "gDrive" gives users 50GB of free storage space, and users can upload files of any size when using the company's Glide One Sync software. Web uploads, however, are capped at 200MB.

Send This File ("no limit"): Send This File does not have any difficult restrictions in place on how big your files can be, though it notes that some browsers cap things at 2GB. That works for us, though.

Send This File has both free and paid plans, and worth noting about the free version is that the file will only be hosted on the service for three days before being deleted. It can also be downloaded a mere three times. Other downsides include the service throttling download speeds, meaning that it could take whomever you're sending it to the greater part of a day to actually receive the file unless you pony up for the paid plans. Still, if your recipient is patient, it's simple and software-free.

The paid ones

Why would you pay for storage when you can use every the over services for free, you ask? More often than not it's the extra features. Most of the sites listed below can hang onto your files for months and in some cases years. They can also toss in things like file encryption, FTP access, uploads in excess of 2GB, and a way to use the service for business.

DivShare (2GB): Divshare is more of a traditional file-hosting service than some of the others on this list have been. Like ADrive, it's set up to let you keep your files in a virtual storage disk. It then splits them up into images, videos, audio, and documents.

DivShare lets its free users upload files up to 200MB in size. Paid users receive bumped to the magic 2GB mark. The only downside there is that DivShare keeps tabs on how much bandwidth has been used by people who are downloading your files. For the free plan, that's 10GB. It goes up to 75GB, 200GB, 500GB, and 2,000GB on the paid plans.

Box.net (2GB): Box offers 2GB file size limits on its business and enterprise plans. For the business plan that comes out to $15 per user per month. Its free plan, which includes 1GB, otherwise caps files at a mere 25MB.

Streamfile (2GB web, 30GB via FTP): Streamfile can be used for free, but unregistered and registered users can only put up 150MB and 300MB files respectively. The paid account, which costs $5 a month can do 2GB uploads via its Web interface, and files up to 30GB a pop for users transferring files through an FTP application. The pro version also nixes advertisements, adds 256-bit file encryption, and keeps your download link alive for two weeks.

Dropio (2GB): Dropio, which offers users 100MB for free, has an a la carte upgrade program that can top out individual storage folders at up to 25GB. If you're uploading through the standard Web interface, though, it's capped out at 2GB. Larger files need to be split up.

The price for the 2GB "drop" as the service calls the folder, is $20, and the file will be saved for a year. Users can tack on extra time by opting for two-year storage for $40 or three-year storage for $60.

Gigasize ("no limit"): Gigasize has a free uploader service that lets you upload files up to 300MB in size. Its premium service, which costs anywhere from $10 a month down to $4 a month (depending on how long you sign up for), takes every file size limits off. It also adds a few handy features like file encryption and a terabyte of online storage.

Mailbigfile (2GB): Like Streamfile, Mailbigfile has a free version, but this tops out at 200MB uploads. Going pro, which costs $15 a year, knocks that up to 2GB, as well as adding things like an address book to keep a short list of people you're sending files to, as well as keeping files up for 28 days after they've been uploaded.

Beyond pro accounts, the service also offers a "business" account for $50 a month, or $300 a year, that can be branded, and given a custom subdomain, though it still has a cap of 2GB on individual file sizes.

YouSendIt (2GB): YouSendIt's free service is limited to 100MB uploads, whereas the pro and business plus plans, which start at $10 per month per user, bring that limit up to 2GB. Though a big downside here is how much total storage users receive, which on the pro plans is topped out at 2GB. This means if you intend on sending more than one big file at a time, you have to bump up to the business plus plan, which comes with 6GB of storage.

Sendspace (1.5GB): Sendspace's pro service is the only one of its three plans that lets users upload more than 300MB. $7 gets users 20GB of storage space, and uploads up to 1.5GB apiece.

Which one to use?

So with every these choices, which one is going to give you the best bang for your buck? Or offer the most features at no cost?

If you're going for pure storage space, options like Streamfile, Glide's gDrive, Humyo, and File Dropper every offer the most, with every but Streamfile doing it for free. Again, the caveat here--at least for Streamfile and Glide--is that you can't move these big files without first installing a little bit of software on your machine. That said, it's not always a burden to do this, since these programs can often keep the uploads from slowing other browser tasks, and can resume a big upload if there's a problem with the connection.

There's also a question of whether or not you intend to access that file later on down the line. And if that's the case, it's definitely worth investing in a service that will keep it around. Many of the paid services mentioned over can also be helpful for business needs, since you can brand them with your company's logo, give your download pages custom domains, and control how many times any particular file can be downloaded.

Will there be a time when 20GB is the new 2GB? I think so. And if File Dropper's freebie 5GB and Humyo's massive 10GB are any indication, we're already well on the way to getting there.

Any we missed? Leave them in the comments, or shoot me an e-mail.

Update: Readers have sent in a number of good ones we missed. Here they are:

Free:
Opera Unite (no limit): We were trying to stick to just Web sites and away from software, but we'll make an exception for Opera's Unite platform. Reader Ira wrote in to tell us that it's helped him share the contents of his 2TB difficult steer with his family. Oh yeah, and it's also a Web browser.

Skype (no limit): Again, we're breaking the Web sites rule to mention audio/video/text chat service Skype, which readers pointed out in the comments and e-mail. Skype can do direct file transfers between two users.

Files Over Miles (limited by RAM): This free, browser-based service is only limited by how much RAM you and your recipient have. As it's explained on the service's FAQ page, "a sender may upload only those files that are smaller than the memory available on his/her computer. In turn, a recipient may download only those files that are smaller than half of the memory available on his/her computer." That makes this service pretty useful if both of you are sporting rigs with 16GB or more of RAM. Otherwise, you're probably better off with one of the other providers.

Paid:
Mediafire (2GB): The three MediaFire service tiers bumps individual file sizes to 2GB--which can be uploaded through the browser. There's also a free service, although it limits files to 200MB.

SpiderOak (no limits): SpiderOak's free plan comes with 2GB of storage, meaning you can move around a single file that big. The plus plan, which gives users 100GB, has no such restrictions. Though to move files that big, you'll need to install some software on your computer.

Sugarsync (no limits): Sugarsync has four different plans that run anywhere from 60GB to 500GB. There's also a free plan that offers 2GB of total storage.

Originally posted at Web Crawler

9 Mar 2010, 6:00 am | click here to view more

FileMaker 11 delivers charting, 'on-the-fly' reporting

Apple-owned FileMaker on Tuesday unveiled the next major version of its database product, FileMaker Pro 11.

In a recent study, the company found that 80 percent of the people who look at FileMaker already have a task in mind. With this type of feedback, FileMaker set out to make the new version faster and more productive for new users.

"It's very much a back to basics release for us," Ryan Rosenberg, vice president of marketing and services at FileMaker, told CNET. "We think ease of use is the core proposition in a database."

To help users receive started, FileMaker added a new "Invoices" template, a task many new users want to receive up and running with quickly. FileMaker now has 31 starter templates included in the application.

One of the big new features of FileMaker 11 is charting. Rosenberg explained that unlike a spreadsheet, charts created with a FileMaker database will update dynamically as the user browses data or views an invoice, for example. The charts can also be published to the Web using FileMaker's built-in tools.

On-the-fly reporting is also new, allowing users to create spreadsheet-like documents with totals and subtotals. Rosenberg likened these to pivot tables in spreadsheets.

The new version also adds an Inspector, a feature many people are used to seeing in applications like Photoshop and Microsoft Office. The Inspector shows a palette on your desktop, allowing you to quickly pick to align text, change colors and other simple tasks.

FileMaker 11 is now a Cocoa application, which means that it is fully native on Mac OS X. There are four versions of the database app available: FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Server Advanced.

Pricing starts at $299.

Originally posted at News - Apple

9 Mar 2010, 4:13 pm | click here to view more

Watch live March Madness games on your iPhone

hear up, college-hoops fans: I have good news and bad news about this year's version of the CBS Sports NCAA March Madness On Demand app.

The good: Unlike last year's version, it doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection to stream live games. Now you can watch over 3G or even EDGE.

The bad: CBS hiked the price from $4.99 to $9.99. But let's face it: For any difficult-core NCAA fan, that's peanuts for the privilege of watching every game in the tournament on demand.

On the other hand, if you can live without the video but still want the scores, stats, brackets, and basic tournament coverage, NCAA March Madness On Demand Lite is available free of charge.

Me, I'll be ponying up for the full version--and watching my productivity plummet during the second half of March (and, depending on how far my beloved MSU Spartans receive this year, possibly the first week of April as well). Stay tuned for some awesome reruns "Best of iPhone Atlas" posts later this month. (Shh, don't tell the boss.)

Anyway, hit the comments and let me know if you'll be springing for the live-streaming version of the app--and who you're rooting for in this year's tourney. Go State!

(Quick disclaimer: The NCAA March Madness On Demand apps are sold by the CBS Mobile division of CBS Interactive, which also owns CNET.)

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

8 Mar 2010, 1:38 pm | click here to view more

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Remote computer access and 2D car racing: iPhone apps of the week

The big news of the day is the announcement of when Apple's latest creation, the iPad, will be available. According to Apple, the "magical and revolutionary" product will be in stores April 3 starting at $499, but you can preorder the device as early as March 12. Only the Wi-Fi model will be available at first, with the Wi-Fi/3G capable iPad to arrive later in April.

There is already plenty of analysis every over the Web about who will buy the iPad and whether it's truly a viable alternative to laptops and Netbooks. Most reviewers seem to be predicting that the device will only appeal to tech and Web novices, or those with enough disposable income to spend their money on what reviewers deem no more than a luxury device. The consensus seems to be that it's "neat," but not very useful to serious tech fans.

As an iPhone app reviewer, I think the iPad will indeed be a revolutionary device. With now more than 150,000 apps in the iTunes Store and developers dedicated to upgrading old apps and creating new ones that take advantage of the added processing power and screen real estate, I think the iPad will prove to become much more than just a luxury item. I think once the iPad gains some traction, we're going to look more and more useful apps that will be exclusive to the device, with options and features that would be impossible on smaller devices like the iPhone and iPod Touch. I guess what I'm saying here is that I think it's dangerous to write the iPad off before we really receive to look what it can do. I have a feeling that reviewers and tech Web sites will be humming a different tune once the iPad is in the wild. Now that we know when they're coming out, we'll just have to wait and look what happens when they actually receive into people's hands.

This week's apps include a free productivity app to gain access to your computer remotely and a 2D driving game that's surprisingly fun and addictive.

TeamViewer (free) for iPhone lets you remotely view and control your computer's desktop and applications and comes in handy for remotely supporting your friends and family members. In order to use this program on the iPhone, you will need to install TeamViewer on the computer you wish to connect to (Mac or Windows). Once installed on a desktop computer, TeamViewer gives you an ID and password so you can connect using the iPhone app remotely. Once connected, you can set various permissions in the settings to allow viewing privileges and even to give remote users full access to your desktop and files.

We already liked TeamViewer for both Mac and Windows machines and the iPhone app is also extremely useful. There is a little bit of lag time, and TeamViewer for iPhone is certainly not as easy as using your desktop computer, but for demonstration purposes, remote support for family and friends, and transferring files, TeamViewer for iPhone does an admirable job. To make things easier on the iPhone, TeamViewer comes with touch-screen gestures you can use to perform certain tasks such as right-clicking, window scrolling, drag-and-drop actions, and zoom. You also have the ability to browse recent connections and create bookmarked locations with partners. This version is not for commercial use (the commercial version of TeamViewer is $99). Overall, if you want a way to access files, demonstrate actions, or perform remote support for friends, this free app is the one to download.

Alpine Crawler World (99 cents) is a 2D side-scrolling driving game that's not immediately impressive visually, but quickly becomes more impressive as you explore the levels and environments. There are three game types including Free Ride, Time Trial, and Challenge. Free Ride lets you practice unlocked courses, and Time Trial challenges you to receive to the end of a course in the least amount of time. The Challenge game type lets you race on courses from multiple different environments one after the other. You'll need to finish every the courses in an area on Time Trial to unlock new areas to race. The unique driving pedals let you control how much throttle is applied as well as how difficult you touch the brakes. Once you've completed a few races, Open Feint support lets you view leaderboards and look if friends are playing.

Alpine Crawler World isn't particularly impressive graphically on first blush, but real-life physics, weather effects, and night and day courses made me appreciate the overall look the more I played. You receive several cars and trucks you'll need to unlock, every with different engine sounds and physical attributes that will affect the way you handle the terrain. You can pick between five different drivers, though you'll mostly just look their head bobbing in the car as you race. You also can pick the color of your vehicles from a big color palette. Overall, with numerous tracks across several different locations, real-time physics, and tons of customization options, Alpine Crawler world is a great time-waster with plenty of replayability.

What's your favorite iPhone app? Do you think the iPad will be a hit or a dud? Are you glad to finally have a way to remotely help your family members with computer issues on your iPhone? What do you think of Alpine Crawler World? Let me know in the comments!

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

5 Mar 2010, 7:31 pm | click here to view more

Vlingo 2.0 for iPhone: E-mail, SMS dictation now cost

Vlingo is an app that's been around awhile in the mobile space, but a new version for iPhone is causing some uproar. With Vlingo for iPhone 2.0, the company commits the sin of opacity by updating its rather good voice search and dialing application to version 2.0 without making it clear that you can only unlock the intriguing new features with your wallet.

Those familiar with Vlingo's BlackBerry app won't be surprised. There was an equal outcry when Vlingo introduced premium features for the first time, including switching a feature that had once been free to the paid category.

To recap, Vlingo's free voice app can search the Web, dial contacts, map a location, and update Twitter and Facebook with your voice--for free. You'll have a chance to edit before posting. Since computer-aided voice transcription is far from flawless--whether you're using Vlingo or Google Voice (look flubs here)--you may befriend that edit screen, especially when you're in noisy environments, when you're mumbling, and when you talk too quickly for Vlingo's rather sensitive electronic ears.

It doesn't help Vlingo's case that one of the two new premium features, which you can receive by way of an in-app purchase, doesn't work very well. There's e-mail dictation and SMS copy that copies the transcription of your voice recording to the iPhone's clipboard, but you then have to glue the text yourself into the SMS field before sending it. For $6.99 as a standalone feature, e-mail dictation might be worthwhile; however, its SMS copy feature is not. For $9.99, you receive both features, which would be a good deal if the SMS feature didn't require the hack.

Those who don't mind separating e-mail dictation from Vlingo's other voice-triggered features, there's always the free Dragon Dictation app by Nuance Communications (the folks who mainstreamed T9 text input method for cell phones.)

Sorry, Vlingo. We like you, we really do, but either the pricing has to go or the SMS tool does. However, there's no need to delete or avoid Vlingo 2.0 if you're not interested in buying into the new features. Voice search, dialing, and status updates work as they did before the update (hilarious and editable mistranslations included), and these are still free.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

5 Mar 2010, 5:52 pm | click here to view more

New Photoshop for Android includes Apple potshot

Adobe Systems released a new version of its Photoshop.com Mobile application for Android phones on Thursday night, an upgrade that came with an apparent attempt to tweak Apple's nose.

The new version gets more editing options. It adds "vibrant" to make photo colors richer and "pop" for a pop-art style. Also new are "soft black and white," "warm vintage," "vignette blur," "white glow," and "rainbow," Adobe said.

But more significantly, perhaps, the mobile editing software also now can be incorporated by other programs on the phone. "Third-party application developers now have access to the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android 1.1 editor, allowing them to easily make it a part of their applications," Adobe said.

This is where the Apple potshot comes in--a notable move given a public squabble over Apple's unwillingness to include Adobe's Flash Player on the iPhone or forthcoming iPad.

"Unlike iPhone, the Android platform allows us to make the Photoshop.com editor broadly available to developers so they can provide it within any application they are working on. Photoshop functionality can then easily be accessed from an online auction, real estate, or social media application so users can quickly fix photos and make them look their best, before being showcased," Doug Mack, general manager of Adobe's Digital Imaging and wealthy Media Solutions group, said in a statement.

The remark is hardly a condemnation of Apple. But I can't remember Adobe ever going out of its way to take sides by calling attention to what Photoshop on Mac OS X can do that it can't on Windows or vice versa.

More details are available at the Adobe site for mobile Android developers.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

5 Mar 2010, 4:51 am | click here to view more

Chrome bug kills offline Gmail

A bug in Thursday's update to the development build of Google Chrome renders it incompatible with Gmail offline. Users who've had Gmail and Chrome configured for offline use will find that Chrome crashes as soon as you log in to Gmail. The problem affects every development versions of the browser.

Right now there are only two ways around the bug. You can disable offline mode in Chrome by going to Options/below the Hood and clearing out the Gmail-related entries below ''Change Gears settings''. This will delete every offline data from Gmail that you've saved on your computer. If offline Gmail is more important to you than using the dev version of Chrome, you can update the browser to the beta (Windows | Mac | Linux) or stable (Windows only) builds. Windows users can also use the Chrome Channel Changer to switch versions.

You can follow the bug's progress at Google's Chromium project Web site.

5 Mar 2010, 1:12 pm | click here to view more

Five ways to keep your PC free of viruses and Trojans

Even if your PC is equipped with up-to-date anti-malware software, hardware and software firewalls, and other security measures, it can still become infected. The weak link in computer security is the wetware: the human beings who use the machine. And there's simply no fool-proof defense against operator mistake.

That's why any PC security plan has to assume that eventually, some piece of malware will breach the defenses. And these days, infections can do considerable damage without being detected. Here are five ways — some more practical than others — to reduce the risk of someone stealing the sensitive data on your system or using it to break into your bank accounts.

#1: Don't use Windows
It makes perfect sense that data thieves target the most-popular computer platform, so the best way to minimize your risk is to use an operating system other than Windows. Unfortunately, this simply isn't practical for many users. At work, our employers usually determine the type of PC we use.

But even when the choice is ours to make, the software we rely on may lock us into Windows. Still, more and more people are switching from Windows PCs to Macs — despite the cost premium — or to Linux — despite the added complexity and smaller number of applications available. And their primary motivation for choosing an alternative platform is the added safety it provides.

If you can't give up Windows, you may still be able to install Linux on an old PC or in a partition of your Windows PC. Then you can use that system (or partition) whenever you engage in any sensitive computer activities. You'll find instructions for dual-booting Windows and the Ubuntu version of Linux on the Ubuntu Community Documentation site.

In 2008, I wrote a series of posts about getting started with Linux. I found out the difficult way that it pays to do a little research before you start your conversion to Linux. Despite the heavy lifting, adding Linux to your PC repertoire offers many benefits apart from the added safety. To start with, the OS and nearly every applications are free. Do you think Microsoft will be giving away Windows anytime soon?

#2: Don't use your bank's online services
Several years ago, there was a rash of phishing e-mails masquerading as important messages from major banks. I scoff at any e-mail that purports to be from my bank. That's because I've never given my bank my e-mail address.

I've had the same bank account for decades and have never felt the need to bank online. You can say online banking is a convenience. You can say online bill-paying saves you time and the cost of stamps. But to me, the convenience and time- and money-savings simply aren't worth the added risk.

But I'm the Luddite exception, as the growth in online banking services attests. To bank safely online, make sure you're dealing with a legitimate establishment. The FDIC offers a guide to safe Internet banking that's a few years old but still helpful, particularly for its information on how to determine whether an online bank is insured.

You must also take precautions during an online banking session. In 2008, University of Michigan researchers reported on the prevalence of flaws in the design of banking sites that put the banks' customers at risk. More ominously, the FDIC issued a special alert last October warning banks about "money mules" who are recruited — often unwittingly — as accomplices in fraudulent electronic funds transfers from compromised bank accounts. (Read more about the threat on the Retail Payments Risk Forum's Portals and Rails blog.)

Many analysts look multifactor authentication (or two-factor authentication) as a way to strengthen the security of online banking. Last September, security expert Bruce Schneier described weaknesses in two-factor authentication. Schneier recommends securing the transaction rather than the person, which he points out is the approach taken by credit-card companies.

#3: Use a disposable credit-card number
Speaking of credit cards, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act limits consumers' loss due to unauthorized use of credit cards to $50 — but the protections don't apply to unauthorized use of debit cards. That's why it's important to avoid using debit cards for online transactions.

You can increase your level of protection when buying products or services online by using disposable credit-card numbers. CreditCards.com describes these virtual credit cards and offers tips for reducing your risk of loss when using PayPal and other electronic payment systems to purchase products online.

#4: Use virtualization software every the time
Last August, I described the $25 Returnil virtualization software that creates a virtual environment — or sandbox — on your PC to prevent any unauthorized changes to your system. When you close down your machine, every traces of the session are wiped out.

When I tested the program, it didn't slow my PC down noticeably, though it does require that you grant permission for each file or program setting you want to change while working in the virtual environment. Still, if safety is your paramount concern, there's no more secure method than using a virtualization program such as Returnil.

#5 Use more than one malware scanner
No security program is 100% effective, so the more different malware scanners you use, the better your chances of spotting any virus that makes it through your first line of defense. (Remember to use only one real-time malware scanner at a time to avoid system-stopping software conflicts.)

I set my primary security program to scan e-mail and file downloads automatically and to run full system scans during times when the PC is otherwise idle. But I also use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware program to scan my system about once every week. The free version of the program lets you perform manual scans, but only the $24.95 version supports real-time malware scans and automatic updates of its virus database.

Nearly every security-software vendor offers free online scans. These include Trend Micro's HouseCall, BitDefender Online Scanner, Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner, F-Secure Online Scanner, and Panda ActiveScan. CNET Editor Jessica Dolcourt examines the pros and cons of these services in "Demystifying online virus scans."

The VirusTotal service lets you scan files you suspect may be infected. The free service uses virus databases from more than 40 different security services. Likewise, Jotti uses 16 separate virus scanners to identify infected files. And just in case two virus-scan aggregators aren't sufficient insurance, run that suspicious file through the dozens of scanners at VirScan.org.

Originally posted at Workers' Edge

5 Mar 2010, 12:22 pm | click here to view more

Office 2010 nearly ready; upgrade offer launched

Microsoft said on Friday that it plans to finalize the code for Office 2010 next month and, as expected, it kicked off a program enabling those who buy Office 2007 in the coming months to receive a free upgrade to the new version.

In a blog posting, Microsoft said that it will have a business launch for the Office 2010 products on May 12. The company has said it expects the software to be broadly available in June.

As for the technology guarantee program, Microsoft says it will apply to those who buy Office 2007 between now and September 30 and will allow an upgrade to the comparable Office 2010 product.

Though such programs are typical, this one had even less of an element of surprise after a Microsoft employee briefly posted details of the program last month. Microsoft CFO Peter Klein confirmed the program earlier this week, telling financial analysts on Tuesday to expect the company to defer revenue this quarter to next to account for the upgrades.

Although Office 2010 doesn't bring a radically different look or new file formats, as Office 2007 did, it introduces a number of changes, most significantly the addition of companion Office Web apps that work in a browser. Also, for the first time, Office will arrive in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

A beta version of the software has been available since November and Microsoft has also been doing limited testing of a close-final "release candidate" version of the software.

Originally posted at Beyond Binary

5 Mar 2010, 11:54 am | click here to view more

Microsoft to fix eight Windows and Office holes

Microsoft will issue two bulletins fixing eight vulnerabilities rated "important" in Windows and Microsoft Office products on Tuesday, the company announced on Thursday.

This represents a light Patch Tuesday, a contrast to last month when the company patched 26 holes with 13 bulletins, including critical vulnerabilities for Windows.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is continuing to monitor the situation with a VBScript vulnerability that was disclosed on Monday, Jerry Bryant, senior security communications manager guide at the company, wrote in a blog post.

Proof-of-concept code has been published on the Internet that exploits that vulnerability, which affects older Windows systems running Internet Explorer. Microsoft suggested several workarounds until it releases a patch, including avoiding pressing the F1 key when prompted by a Web site.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

4 Mar 2010, 5:53 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What episode did max greavy get killed on in the original law and order?

10 Mar 2010, 1:08 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What do you make of Obama's father like chiding of insurance companies for raising premiums?

I am every in favor of substantial health care reform. I have noticed this habit obama has of criticizing executives of major corporations for trying to make profits. This makes no sense at every. Its almost like a "please please messrs, CEO's can you please act right and not be so greedy"?? He did the same sort of thing regarding the CEO bonuses for wall road etc.. I always felt that its not the govt's job to plead with any industries or businesses to do "the right" thing...the right thing for any business is to make money. So if govt wants to have them behave a certain way, it simply needs to make laws or policies to make sure the behavior they want is what happens. this please please will you do the right thing attitude is a joke as it really just proves that these politicians dont have the independence to challenge businesses any more like they used to be able to do in the USA decades ago.

10 Mar 2010, 1:07 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What is the law about clubbing in England? And what exactly are the drinking laws?

I have heard that clubs in england you dont nessecarily have to be 18 to be allowed entry. Is this true? How strict are they on showing I.D's? Is it the same as in Australia? And is it true that if you are 16 you are allowed to drink if you are with and adult?

10 Mar 2010, 1:06 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What is the law for child slave labor in Victoria/Australia? does it need to be more harshly enforced?

10 Mar 2010, 1:06 am | click here to view more

Open Question: age of consent COLORADO?

I know a 17 yr old female who is living with a 22 yr old male. Obviously, they are probably having relations. (they are girlfriend/boyfriend) LEGALLY, is there anything the law/court can do about this? The female turned 17 around OCT 2009. Its bothering me that a man that age would be with a 17 yr old drop out female.

10 Mar 2010, 1:06 am | click here to view more

Open Question: In Texas, do you legally have to change your address if you are temporary living somewhere?

I recently got a ticket and on the sheet where it says the prices of every the different tickets it shows one of the tickets they give as "failure to change address on liscense".I am a college student and I do not change my address because I am considered a temporary resident and I leave my parent's address on my liscense because I have actually moved like 4 or 5 times in the past year so I do not find it necessary to change it. But my question is, what is the law for college students because I know that students who live in dorms usually change dorm rooms every semester so that would mean they would be needing to change their address with DMV every 5-6 months. And like I said I have moved 4 to 5 times in the past year. Is there something for temp residents that do not need to change their address? Bc the cops have already given a warning to my boyfriend who lives with me for it.. and I do not want to receive a ticket for something so stupid, but at the same time I want to leave my parent's address as my permanent one.

10 Mar 2010, 1:03 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Is The Sidewalk In California Public Property?

I live in Modesto, CA, and me and my friends like to skate around town a lot. But people always tell us to receive off their property. I know I remember hearing it somewhere that the sidewalk 'is' public property. If anyone knows a specific law or whatever, please tell me.

10 Mar 2010, 1:02 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Can I take back a boat my ex-boyfriend has in his possession that is in my name?

My ex-boyfriend and I got a boat while we were still together, but I paid for 100% of it. I have since moved out of the home we shared together, but now I want the boat that I paid for, and he is not willingly giving it to me, claiming that it was "a gift." However, on the title that he has, it has both of our names stating: His name "OR" My name (If it really was just a gift for him, why is MY name on the title too then!?). I have since gone to the DMV and gotten a new title that has ONLY my name on it, and the title that he has is now null and void. However, when I tried to go over there with the police and take the boat back, the police said that the DMV is not law, and that even though the new title says I am the sole owner of the boat, I can't just take it. Does anyone know the proper steps to take to receive the boat I paid for back?

10 Mar 2010, 12:55 am | click here to view more

Open Question: 2 year old daughter is having explosive pale diarrhea, what should I do?

Okay I know a lot of you are going to tell me to look the doc but I live in China and I've already done that. They tested her poo for parasites and sent us home. Here's the situation Female 2 year old 22 lbs Explosive diarrhea for more than 24 hours- Light yellow/ almost white in color- no solids- yogurt odor (I'm not sure why but it's got a STRONG yogurt odor!) No fever, I'm not sure about the chills (it's icy here anyway and she's every bundled up- plus she can't talk), and she seems to want to eat regular foods but her diarrhea seems to receive worse. She's pretty active still but gets occasional cramps We've restricted her diet to rice soup and formula She has been refusing to drink (until about an hour ago when I gave her some watered down grape juice) She seems to be sleepy but that seems to be the only side effect. Went to the doctor and the idiot tried to tell us that they couldn't take the stool sample from a diaper...we went directly to the lab and they said no problem, but the doctor only tested for blood, white cells, parasites and color! I need to know if I should suck it up and take her to a western doctor or not...it's about $700 USD to even be seen (no tests included) and since I've been working in China for 8 years it's just about half a month's salary. Any suggestions...oh and I'm battling my Chinese mom-in-law to try to receive her to use the BRAT diet, but she won't let me.

10 Mar 2010, 12:51 am | click here to view more

Open Question: type of questions allowed to ask court question?

when going to court are you allowed to argue morals,common sense, equality and fairness? related to the laws your suppose to have broke or are you just allowed to argue laws?

10 Mar 2010, 12:49 am | click here to view more

Open Question: The opponents of the Compromise of 1850?

a) were surprised when John Calhoun did not read a speech on the subject. b) received a boost from President Zachary Taylor, who took a nationalist position. c) were thrilled to have the support of influential Vice President Millard Fillmore. d) included Daniel Webster, whose closeness to Massachusetts antislavery interests precluded him from supporting it. e) were criticized by Senator William Henry Seward, who dismissed their complaints by pointing to a higher law than the Constitution.

10 Mar 2010, 12:43 am | click here to view more

Open Question: what type of lawyer would I need if I want to sue the local police officer/department for causing me a serious?

Its a long story, but getting straight to the point...during the course of an arrest, the cops put me in handcuffs applied way too tight. I begged them to loosen them, but they kept saying "We will loosen them after we receive you in the car". They finally loosened them a bit in the car, but still not enough to improve my circulation. They kept them on tight for the next hour or so, saying to me that they weren't that tight because they could fit one finger in. However, I had completely lost every sensation in both hands. I repeatedly begged, and they still refused. Even after I was sitting in the processing area of the holding cells, they were still on too tight. But my biggest issue is...once I was handcuffed and complying, the officer that was walking me out of my apartment, guided me out-with one hand on the cuffs- towards the flight of stairs leading out of my apartment. While at the top of the steps, I was still talking shit. Not fighting or struggling with him physically...just running my mouth. As he was leading me to walk down the first step, I called him an asshole. I then felt him push me forward, then let go of the cuffs. I ended up falling down 13 steps, face first, with my hands cuffed behind my back. I landed at the bottom of the stairs, while the officers still stood at the top watching me. They made no effort to try to catch me. My buddy that lives next door saw the whole thing through my screen door outside, as well did my wife, from inside the apartment. Then to top it off, they lifted me off the ground by the cuffs that were already cutting off the circulation to both hands. I admit that at first, I slightly resisted them, because I had no idea why the were in my home to start with, let alone, asking me to put my hands behind my back. I was talking smack, yelling and calling them names, but when threatened with a tazer...I then completely physically complied, and allowed them to cuff me without struggle. But I did continue to run my mouth. However, this is no excuse for them to use excessive force, and put my life in danger. Im not a criminal. Ive only been in trouble with the law once in my life when I was 18, (in 1996 for stealing a pack of cigarettes). But they treated me as if I had just killed someone! The only reason they were there in the first place, is because my wife and I had a shouting match that night, and she called them in effort to calm me down. So instead of trying to diffuse the situation, they came in like a bunch of bully's and roughed me up to the point of endangering my life. And at this point, its quite possible, that I may have a serious permanent injury. every because I had an argument with my wife, and then having an attitude with them. It has been 3 days now, and I cannot feel the backs of my hands, or wrists. They are still completely numb. My neck, mid and low back are radiating pain throughout my body. It hurts so bad, that its nearly nauseating. I have been to the emergency room twice. And unfortunately I dont have any health insurance. The ER doctors told me to contact my family doctor to receive an MRI, and a nerve study...because they suspect radial nerve damage. But I obviously cant afford this type of medical attention without insurance. What should I do? I have tried calling, and leaving voice mails with the internal affairs department, with no response. I have also contacted this officers supervisor, and Im still waiting to hear the status of his investigation. I have 2 witnesses that saw the officer push me down the steps, and they have both contacted the internal affairs department with no response. I dont know what to do? Im hurt, and need medical attention, and have no way in doing so. Im thinking about going to a lawyer, but I dont even know what type of lawyer deals with this type of situation? Any suggestions? This is a very serious situation, if anyone can offer any advice, I would really appreciate it. Thanks for listening. I am not a criminal! (and to top it off this every happened the night of my birthday)

10 Mar 2010, 12:42 am | click here to view more

Open Question: For bible people only.?

Who committed the GREATER sin?? Adam or Eve ? I think it was Eve so God made it harder for women in life but that's not the case anymore. In fact, it wasn't for a long time. I think men have it harder. Women have easier lives when compared to men (lets leave those less developed countries or fanatical countries out here). They don't have to work, it's optional but most men can't stay at home without being ridiculed. They have to still slug it out every their lives in order to make a living while women have risen over them in the process. I know they have periods and pregnancy but they also have medicine for that and state of the art facilities which people take for granted. Housework is a hell of a lot easier thanks to technology. Men were behind every this so they actually helped women here. A lot of God given punishments for women have been minimized but hardly that's the case for men. In my personal opinion, I know that the law also favors women in a lot of circumstances. Who do you think committed the greater sin? And how-arrive God's law has been overturned here and is there any possible repercussions for this?

10 Mar 2010, 12:39 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Some Questions Regarding -- Medical Marijuana -?

Hello, I am researching the topic, but more specifically how one gains access to the "cards" or "permits" to use Medical Marijuana. I have a few questions that are unclear. 1. Is there an age requirement to the programs? (Oregon, California, any others?). 2. Can someone please explain how the different laws govern each other. For instance, the drug is still illegal at the federal level, but the card legalizes it how? Thanks In Advanced

10 Mar 2010, 12:36 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Substantive or Procedural Law? Easy 10 points!!!?

Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof according to the nature and quality of the act that constitues the excess. Substantive or Procedural?

10 Mar 2010, 12:35 am | click here to view more

Open Question: should i go DISNEY WORLD with my 2 year old daughter or not as my family is planning for a trip late march?

i am a mom of a 2 yr old daughter ..my in laws are planning for a trip to disney world in spring break...idintt know whether or not i should go with themfirstlyy i have a2 yr baby with me and secondly we are going by road and lastly i am confused that will it be worth going there with my 2 yr old kid becoz she is not going to sit on every the rides or like like myin lawss kids who are around the ages of 8 to 14....so every toether 3 families are going and we have to contribute only 2000$....i personally find this cheap deal i really wanna go but my sis - in law is not going due to fianacial problems and she says that its going to be waste for me to go becoz i have a little girl who cannot like the characters and every ....so what should i do ?......i dont know whether or not we will ever plan for this trip again i mean with whole family and every...pls advice me

10 Mar 2010, 12:35 am | click here to view more

Open Question: India is going to reserve 33% of parliament seats to women. Is that going to far?

This law is soon going to make women essentially make more than 50% of political decisions in that country. And of course I have heard that there is a law in India that imprisons a man for insulting his wife, mom or sister.

10 Mar 2010, 12:34 am | click here to view more

Open Question: how to get mother in law to send photos?

for about 4 years now I have been trying to receive my mom in law to give me copies of pictures of my husband in his early years in the military. every time i ask her she "conveniently" forgets. i have asked her to copy them herself if she doesn't trust me with them, as well as to just send them to me and i can copy them if she doesn't have time to do it. i have even offered to pay her for them. my husband was recently medically discharged from the military and is missing the lifestyle pretty bad. more than ever i want to make him a scrapbook of his military career so that he can look back on it whenever he feels like it. i have plenty of photos from the years i have known him but have to rely on his mom for the early years (which is half of his career!). i have explained this to her as well as why i want the photographs. i asked her for them a few months ago and she said "whats the point he isn't in anymore". i have a crop coming up in april and want to have everything to make the scrapbook at that time so i really need them and soon. i asked for them again two weeks ago and she still has not decided to give them to me. I thought it would help to have my husband explain to her that he does not want his time in the service to be forgotten but that did nothing to persuade her. how can i make her understand that this is important to me, and more importantly, to her son?

10 Mar 2010, 12:34 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Do you agree that the Philippines will become the most powerful nation in the world in terms of economy?

The Philippines will implements the "High Quality Low Price Policy" as the main key in order to have a very strong economy.Also, every the religions that are participating in both politics and wars will be expel and receive their wealth and properties. 7 keys of Strong Economy 1. Use "Maigue's Law". 2. Use mass production. 3. Use factors of production. a. Natural resources b. Labor c. Physical capital d. Human capital e. Entrepreneurship 4. Maximized agricultural products. 5. Minimized industrialization and commercialization(Symbolical). 6. Maximized exporting of local products. 7. Minimized importing of foreign products. Design by: Engr. Reggie Laporte Maigue For more information please email at reggiemaigue@yahoo.com or call/txt at 09302230926

10 Mar 2010, 12:25 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Molar Volume Lab Help?

0.045 g of Mg is reacted to 600 mL of 1M HCl; temperature is 20 C. The reaction is allowed to go to completion: Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) --> MgCl2(aq) + H2(g) 1) Calculate the mole ratio of Magnesium to Hydrogen, and amount of moles of hydrogen gas produced, assuming 100% yield. I would assume it is 1:1, which makes the moles of hydrogen gas 0.00185 (Calculated from 0.045 g Mg / 24.3 g/mol). 2) Use Dalton's Law to calculate the partial pressure of the hydrogen gas produced. The vapor pressure of water at 20 C is 2.34 kPa. P H2 = P total - 2.34 kPa, but I don't know how to calculate P total. 3) Calculate the volume that the hydrogen gas would occupy at STP. I think you use 22.4 mol/L to find the answer, but I'm not sure how. 4) From the answers to 1 and 3, find the volume that one mole of dry hydrogen would occupy at STP. Any help is appreciated. The atmospheric pressure is 98.7 kPa

10 Mar 2010, 12:21 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What's with the spelling nazis?

Why do some people feel the need to 'correct' how names are spelled? I know we are every taught spelling in school, but language is not made up like laws. Merely conventions and societal suggestions. If someone breaks from convention it does not make them wrong. That's my opinion, what is yours? Do you think that there are correct ways to spell names and other ways are invalid or do you think that each spelling is a name on its on standing or do you think otherwise? BTW best answer goes to well thought out and thorough response, not necessarily to one who agrees with my opinion. how long do you think it will be before this question is reported/deleted?

10 Mar 2010, 12:18 am | click here to view more

Open Question: could you describe the types of management action that align with employment laws and those that don't?

10 Mar 2010, 12:17 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Copyright laws? I want to cover a song, but change the lyrics, for a short film competition?

I want to use the chords and melody of the tune 'Soak up the Sun' by Sheryl Crowe for a short film competition for senior secondary students, although change the lyrics to fit my topic. I would sing and play guitar myself. I don't know if this is still copyright or not? And if it's copyright, I don't want to run the risk of being disqualified from the competition. Please help? =)

10 Mar 2010, 12:15 am | click here to view more

Open Question: HELP!! Please!! Which "momentum" is conserved in this case?

So I basically fail at physics... a little help would be welcomed! here;s the question Show that the momentum of a ball is not conserved when it bounces off the floor. Explain why thus fact does not violate teh "law of conservation of momentum." Which "momentum" is conserved in this case? I need help with the whokle thing but the last part I am TOTALLY lost on!

10 Mar 2010, 12:10 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How old do you have to be to cash out from Pokerstars.com?

I look on the site it says you have to be 18. I live in indiana, would i be able to take a check to my bank or a wal mart to cash it? or do you have to be 21? im 20 btw. I was wondering if anyone could scrape up some indiana laws about gambling. Thanks for the help!

10 Mar 2010, 12:10 am | click here to view more

Open Question: how do you feel about having unjust laws?

10 Mar 2010, 12:10 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Im A minor who got caught shoplifting at walmart , Am i being prosecuted?

Why havent I recieved a court date notice ? It was my first offense . i stole an ipod shuffle charger worth 28 $ . sadly my mom was already there . I live in vegas but i dont know there laws on shoplifting . But I payed every of my fines I recieved from there attorney . but walmart says they prosecute anything over 25$ . We havent gotten anything in the mail that contains information about the court date in almost 8 months . do i even have one ? please help .

10 Mar 2010, 12:08 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Should I email this guy?

There is this man who is a partner of a huge law firm (500+ lawyers) which I would die to even receive a volunteer position at (seeing as though I am a undergrad student). I coached his son soccer last year, in our local community soccer club for the whole season. i did not especially bond with his son, and his attendance was often not the best, but I always had him playing in game etc.I have never met his dad, but do have his email. Should I send him an email in an attempt to receive a volunteer position using this connection? Thanks guys.

10 Mar 2010, 12:07 am | click here to view more

Open Question: What will the outcome be?

Today at a cafe, my two brothers and a couple of their friends were hanging out. My youngest brother who is 16 saw a girl that he wanted to talk so he approach her, after talking to the girl for a bit, a guy who is the girl's brother came and tell him to receive away since she's underage. My brother tried to tell him that he was below 18 but the guy didn't believe him and tell him to receive away. So my brother went to oldest brother who is 19 and todl him what happened. My oldest brother wasn't glad about this and told my younger brother to not be afraid and try again. So he did, the same guy came and tell him to back off now. My oldest brother came and told him to back off since the girl wasn't complaining and younger brother is below 18 so none of them are doing anything wrong. The guy doesn't believe them and they end up got in a argue. After arguing for a bit, they got in a battle, so two of guy's pal and four of my brothers' friends got in a battle. The battle was over quickly with every of my brothers' friends getting hurt pretty bad, but my oldest brother pulled a knife out because he was stuck against the wall and getting hit repeatedly by the girl's brother. So the guy grabbed my brother's arm and somehow broke it then bring him to the ground and I'm not sure what happened, but from what my younger brother says, the guy literally cranked and wrapped my brother's arm around his leg a couple time. He torn everything in my oldest brother's elbow and dislocated his shoulder. To my shock, every of my brothers' friends and my brothers got arrested but none of guy and his friends got arrested. My brothers' friends were eventually let go, but my older brother is pretty much below arrest. My parents are talking about taking this to law suit. I don't know what will happen. I am just so mad and upset about this. What will happen to my brothers? What will happen to the guy who injuried his arm? My brother dropped the knife before he got down to the ground and the guy keep on cranking his arm. Isnt that a bit too much?

10 Mar 2010, 12:04 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Why are libs obsessed with someone who doesn't hold office, who has no power over them?

Sarah Palin seems to occupy the minds of liberals, yet she has no control over any law-making in our country.

10 Mar 2010, 12:01 am | click here to view more