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Infopackets Email Newsletter: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the next edition of the Infopackets Newsletter, featuring: MS Windows and technology news, software reviews, tech tips, weekly desktop games, plus 2 freeware goodies daily -- now that's a mouthful! ;-) If you enjoy our email newsletter, please forward it to friends and ask them to join. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > In This Issue: At a Glance --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Today's Headlines --> Sony Confirms Massive Data Breach Affects 77M Users --> Microsoft Exec Slams Own Company Over Software Strategy --> On this Day in History: for Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 --> Windows Game of the Week: Quantz --> Freeware Picks of the Day: 'Wings 3D 1.4.1', and 'DriveLetterView 1.1' >>> PLUS ... Yesterday's Top Stories --> Kaspersky Antivirus Son Freed in High-Risk Scheme --> Mac, PC Users Are Very Different, Says Survey >>> At The Very Bottom --> Link to: Archive Pages --> Link to: Remove / Unsubscribe / Change Newsletter Frequency --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Is your PC Slow, Unresponsive, or Balky? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try DriverScanner! The Importance of Software Drivers: Explained Software Drivers for Microsoft Windows are a key component of PC's Operating System. In the simplest sense, a software driver (also known as a "driver") is a software program. A driver is the liaison between the hardware of your computer and the operating system (MS Windows). Without a software driver, a device simply won't work. Without a proper driver, a device may function erratically -- and may even cause your system to operate unresponsively, lock up, or even crash. In almost 99.99% of all cases, drivers need to be updated regularly to eliminate previous bugs that cause instability with Windows -- including lock ups and crashes. -- Is your PC up to date with the latest drivers? Use DriveScanner to automatically check your PC's drivers and have it update them for you using the DriveScanner 2011 free driver scan: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-00 ... Or, read the DriveScanner 2011 review to find out more: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > DriverScanner 2011 receives high praise from big-name techies around the > world! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PC World ~ " DriverScanner takes a good deal of the pain out of finding and updating old drivers, which can help improve system stability and performance. 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Otherwise, use the headlines and links further down this page. http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Today's Headlines: With Synopsis (plus link to story) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Sony Confirms Massive Data Breach Affects 77M Users Sony on Tuesday admitted that a hacker has successfully infiltrated its PlayStation Network (PSN) online gaming platform and obtained customer data, including credit card information. Nearly 77 ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-05 >>> Microsoft Exec Slams Own Company Over Software Strategy Ron Markezich, the new Microsoft sales chief for enterprises and partners in the United States, recently told the media that he believes companies spend six times more than the original cost of ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-06 >>> Kaspersky Antivirus Son Freed in High-Risk Scheme (20110426) Late last week Russian police investigated the abduction of Kaspersky Antivirus founder Eugene Kaspersky's 20-year old son, Ivan. Reports now say that a high-risk scheme by law enforcement officials ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-07 >>> Mac, PC Users Are Very Different, Says Survey (20110426) You either love Mac computers, or you hate them. You either adore those "I'm a PC, I'm a Mac" commercials, or you loathe them. But what does all of that say about the people who like PCs, and those ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > On This Day in History: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On this Day in History -- April 27 Famous people born on this day: --> 1791, Samuel F. B. Morse, invented Morse Code (-- . . . .. ... .) --> 1822, Ulyssses S. Grant, 18th President from (1869 - 1877). --> 1896, Wallace Hume Carothers, invented nylon. --> 1922, Jack Klugman, actor, "Odd Roommate". --> 1927, Corretta Scott King --> 1945, Fredrick August Kittel - aka August Wilson, Playwright. Events on this day in history: --> 1565, First Spanish settlement in Phillipines, Cebu City, founded. --> 1897, Grant's Tomb (famed of song & legend) is dedicated. --> 1937, US Social Security system makes its first benefit payment. --> 1945, Founding of the Second Republic, in Austria. --> 1961, Wide World of Sports premiers on TV. And don't forget... --> Union Day, celebrated in Tanzania. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Windows Game of the Week: Quantz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore exciting worlds in Quantz, a unique and mesmerizing Match 3 game! Chain together crazy combos, create beautiful explosions of color, and unlock incredible rewards! Complete level after level using unique game physics and your wits. Score as many points as you can while becoming a master of the gripping gameplay. Explore an immersive universe as you fulfill your destiny and become the Quantz Oracle! Key Features Unique physics play Beautiful action Master QuantZ! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 CPU: 1.0 GHz RAM: 256 MB DirectX: 8.0 Hard Drive: 89 MB [ Try Now ~ 78.59 ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-09 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > D r i v e r S c a n n e r 2 0 1 1 : Questions and Answers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: I already use Windows Update. Do I need DriverScanner as well? A: Short answer: Yes. Long answer: In theory Windows Update can download some new drivers for your hardware devices. However, this system is far from complete and does not work with all drivers. If it did, it could have been built in to the Windows installation process and there would have been a lot less pain involved in upgrading any of your drivers. Q: What versions of Windows does DriverScanner work with? A: All editions of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) are compatible with DriverScanner 2011. In fact, DriverScanner 2011 is one of the few products on the market that supports 64bit drivers for Windows. Q: How does DriverScanner compare to other products which offer similar features? A: Compared with rivals such as Driver Detective and Driver Genius, DriverScanner did a much better job of finding and delivering the updated drivers. While the other programs worked in a similar way, we found that DriverScanner was the most comprehensive of the bunch. -- Is your PC up to date with the latest drivers? Use DriveScanner to automatically check your PC's drivers and have it update them for you using the DriveScanner 2011 free driver scan: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-10 ... Or, read the DriveScanner 2011 review to find out more: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Freeware Picks of the Day: 'Wings 3D 1.4.1', and 'DriveLetterView 1.1' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wings 3D 1.4.1 Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler (used for making 3D graphics) that is both powerful and easy to use. Wings 3D offers a wide range of modeling tools, a customizable interface, support for lights and materials, and a built-in AutoUV mapping facility. DriveLetterView 1.1 DriveLetterView is a simple utility that allows you to view the list of all drive letter assignments in your system, including local drives, remote network drives, CD/DVD drives, and USB drives -- even if they are not currently ... http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Subscription Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To view our archive: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-13 --- To remove yourself from our mailing list, visit: http://go.infopackets.com/e20110427-14 You are subscribed as: archive@mail-archive.com
