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  • VennerCorp 20:44 on June 26, 2017 Permalink |
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    Microsoft Release an Emergency update for Windows XP to protect against WannaCry. 

    Microsoft Release an Emergency update for Windows XP to protect against WannaCry MalwareMicrosoft Release an Emergency update for Windows XP to protect against WannaCry Malware

    MICROSOFT has just released an emergency software patch for the now “obsolete” Windows XP. The emergency patch should offer protection against the WannaCry malware that recently took down a large portion of the NHS.

    This is a highly unusually move for Microsoft as they stopped supporting and issuing security patches for Widows XP on April 8, 2014.

    Microsoft took this move to try and prevent the ongoing spread of WannaCry as it was using affected machines as platforms to continue the spread of the infection.

    If you have not already done so and you are using Windows XP then you should go straight to https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx and download it ASAP.

    If you would like to get rid of malware on your machine, talk to us about prevention or if you would like to upgrade your machine please Contact Us.

    If you have any questions or you have any tips of your own, Why not drop a comment below.

     
  • VennerCorp 18:25 on May 31, 2017 Permalink |
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    Critical Vulnerability in the Windows Defender Critical Vulnerability in the Windows Defender

    A critical vulnerability in the Windows Defender’s Malware Protection Engine has been discovered. It give would be hackers the ability to take over your computer undetected. This has already been addressed by Microsoft and they have issued a security update outside of the regular patch cycle.

    If you have updates turned on and you are connected to the internet your computer should install automatically, but you should check that that the Malware Protection Engine version in Windows Defender is at least 1.1.13804.0.

     

     

     

    If you have any questions or you have any tips of your own, Why not drop a comment below.

     
  • VennerCorp 14:09 on January 6, 2013 Permalink |
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    Free WBFS Manager

    This free program provides a easy to use interface for working and manipulating hard disks drives formatted with the WBFS file system.

    WBFS Manager

    Features

    • Listing of games with titles, sizes and codes.
    • Drag-and-drop support for adding multiple files at once to the WBFS drive.
    • Easy to use interface which also reports available, total and used disk space at a glance.
    • Batch processing of multiple ISOs.
    • Rename discs on the WBFS drive.
    • Multilingual support
    • Homebrew Channel entry creation
    • Indirect Drive-To-Drive transferring and cloning
    • Automatic RAR archive extraction
    • Batch extraction and deletion
    • Exporting list of games on drive to a .CSV
    • Ability to use more than one cover directory
    • Channel Creation (NEW)

     

     

    Find it here http://wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of window from XP onwards.

    Requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 17:32 on December 9, 2012 Permalink |
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    Free XML Explorer and Validator

    XML Explorer is a free and lightweight xml file viewer and validator, it is totally free and provided by Microsoft as open source meaning you can check out the underlying code and and integrate it in to your own projects.

    It validates against the XSD Schema.Free XML Explorer and Validator

     

     

     

    Find it here http://xmlexplorer.codeplex.com/

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of window from XP onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 12:38 on December 3, 2012 Permalink |
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    Image Resizer Power Toy for Windows

    Image Resizer for windows is a free utility provided by Microsoft that allows to you easily resize one or more selected image files directly from within the windows explorer menu system just by right clicking.

    You can resize just one file or a large selection, its a great little utility to have and even better it is tImage Resizer Power Toy for Windowsotally free.

     

     

     

    Find it here http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of window from XP onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 12:38 on November 26, 2012 Permalink |
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    Free Skype Call Audio Recorder

    What to keep a record of your skype calls for reference or legal reasons? Microsoft very kindly has provided an open source program to do just that, it works either automatically or manually to save your calls to MP3.

    The software is free and open source meaning the source code is also provided if you want to look under tFree Skype Call Audio Recorderhe hood and make any changes.

    Features Include;

    • Free
    • MP3
    • AutoStart
    • Hot Keys
    • Manual Mode
    • Filters to only record certain calls.

     

    Find it here http://skypeautorecorder.codeplex.com/

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of window from XP onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 12:38 on November 18, 2012 Permalink |
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    Free Python Debugger for Visual Studio

    Looking for a Free Python Debugger IDE for Microsoft Visual Studio? well you are in luck Python Enthusiasts at Microsoft have developed a Free IDE and released it on to the internet.

    The software is free and open source meaning the source code is also provided if you want to look under tFree Python Debugger for Visual Studiohe hood and make any changes.

    The plugin  turns Visual Studio into a Free Python IDE  and supports CPython, IronPython, Editing, Browsing, Intellisense, Debugging, Profiling, HPC Clusters, Multiple REPL’s, IPython, Django, and Cloud computing with Client Libraries for Windows, Linux and MacOS.

     

     

    Visit http://www.codeplex.com/ to download the Debugger and view Installation and setup instructions.

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of window from XP onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 16:11 on November 11, 2012 Permalink |
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    Free Circuit Diagram Layout Software

    Circuit Diagram Maker is a free piece of software provided to help you create electronic diagrams. its suitable for students and experts alike.

    Features include;

    • Export to PNG and SVG image formats.Free Circuit Diagram Layout Software
    • Supports the following components.
      • Logic gate (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, NOT, Schmitt Trigger NOT)
      • Resistor (including variable, thermistor, potentiometer)
      • Capacitor
      • Op-amp
      • LED & diode
      • Microcontroller
      • 4-bit counter
      • 7-segment decoder
      • 7-segment display
      • Lamp

     

    Find it here http://circuitdiagram.codeplex.com/

     

    This will work under pretty much any installation of windows from XP onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 13:50 on November 4, 2012 Permalink |
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    Free Windows Keylogger Program

    What to keep track of what you have or are typing on your windows machine?

    Well Microsoft very kindly provide a free open source utility to log your keystrokes on your PC.Free windows Keylogger

     

    The program will provide the following information.

    • Captures all keyboard input
    • Caching and low level hooks uses minimal amount of CPU cycles
    • Highly customizable
    • Hidden mode
    • Windows integration
    • Log file uploading to remote servers
    • Clean, simple, lightweight, open source, and straightforward

     

     

    Find it here http://ramhook.codeplex.com/

     

    You will need .net 3.5 installed but apart from that it will work under pretty much any installation from window 2000 onwards.

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     
  • VennerCorp 22:39 on October 30, 2012 Permalink |
    Tags: , Microsoft, networking, wifi   

    How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7

    Microsoft has very kindly has provided a free open source method for setting up a wifi hotspot in your computer or laptop. This will allow you to share any internet connection with any wifi device (Laptop, phone,netbook,printer etc).

    Connection is just as easy as connecting to a wireless router or access point.How to create a wifi hotspot on windows 7

    The software uses WPA2, which is considered on of the most secure encryption methods.

     

    This software will work on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

    Find it here http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/

     

    If you would like help with your computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

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