Category: 791: The Unsung Server, Follow-up: Wireless Syncing, iPhone 4S: Siri-ously Cool, Fake Adobe Flash Malware Update

I reported that there is malware floating around that claims to be an update to the Adobe Flash Player. The variant initially discovered (OSX/Flashback.A) would install a backdoor on your system, allowing someone to access your files without your knowledge. A new variant has been found that not only installs the backdoor but also removes…

I finally joined the cool kids. I bought an iPhone 4S. I have wanted an iPhone for some time, but two things kept me from taking the plunge. First, I have been a Verizon customer for about 13 years and was a bit nervous about switching to AT&T. My last experience with them in 2004…

In an attempt to keep my article last week short and sweet, I may have oversimplified some things a bit. So, to clarify two points: For sync purposes, “wireless” refers to not having to plug the device into the computer using the USB sync cable. While you do need a wireless network for this to…

If you haven’t noticed, the most recent update to the Mac mini (July 2011) was quite a huge one. It’s a great injustice that the mini is pushed aside by so many Apple shoppers. A customer recently brought in an Xserve that required quite a bit of work. This customer ended up paying twice the…

Happy Tuesday, Look at your calendar. Now look out the window. Now look back at your calendar. It says it’s autumn. Now look back out the window. Sadly, the scene out the window isn’t autumnal. New England saw its first snowfall of the season last week, and there was a significant storm over the weekend.…