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What ‘IT’ Stuff Should We Teach Ninth-Graders?

Posted on September 1, 2010 by AutoTechBlog

gphilip writes “I have been asked to contribute ideas for the preparation of a textbook for ninth graders (ages circa 14 years) in the subject of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Could you suggest material to include in such a text? Continue reading →

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Windows Vulnerable To ‘Token Kidnapping’ Attacks

Posted on July 20, 2010 by AutoTechBlog

cuppa+tea writes “More than a year after Microsoft issue a patch to cover privilege escalation issues that could lead to complete system takeover, a security researcher plans to use the Black Hat conference spotlight to expose new design mistakes and security issues that can be exploited to elevate privileges on all Windows versions including the brand new Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7.” Read more of this story at Slashdot. Continue reading →

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Nokia and RIM Respond To Apple’s Antenna Claims

Posted on July 19, 2010 by AutoTechBlog

awyeah writes “In response to Apple’s press conference, where videos of a few devices were shown losing signal bars with a tight grip, RIM and Nokia have both taken shots at Apple. RIM’s co-CEOs say that Apple’s claims ‘appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public’s understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple’s difficult situation.’ Meanwhile, Nokia, noting that they are pioneers in antenna design and were the first company to bring to market a phone with an internal antenna, prioritizes ‘antenna performance over physical design if they are ever in conflict.’” Read more of this story at Slashdot. Continue reading →

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