AZZA Zen 8100 Review
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Outlook Bug Discovered with Serious Security Implications
If you use Microsoft Outlook to manage your email, make sure it is updated to the latest version. Earlier this month security researcher Haifei Li reported an Outlook bug named BadWinmail to Microsoft and this issue could be exploited to compromise a machine without end-user interaction.
The issue revolves around Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) system, which is used for objects embedded in Office documents, including Outlook emails, and Flash. Due to a flaw with how Outlook sandboxes embedded Flash, it is possible for malicious Flash code to be executed and use Flash vulnerabilities to install other pieces of malware on a user's computer. Because Outlook will use OLE to run the embedded code when viewing or even previewing an email, there is little the end-user has to do to be attacked. It is even possible for the end-user to do nothing but have Outlook open, if it is set to preview the most recent email, and it happens to be carrying the malicious code.
While this is a serious issue, Microsoft has already patched it, so if you update Outlook to a version newer than December 8, you should have the fix.
Source: Softpedia
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AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson Edition 15.12 Drivers
In time for the holiday game sales, AMD has released new graphics drivers, Radeon Software Crimson Edition 15.12. This release includes fixes for Star Wars Battlefront, Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and some Overdrive fan issues.
For Battlefront, flicker snow, broken sky rendering, and the visibility of shadowy textures have been fixed. Fallout 4 issue with the compass flickering on R9 390 series GPUs has been fixed, but the issue with R9 290 and R9 295X2 is still being looked into. The texture corruption of Just Cause 3 has been fixed and Black Ops 3 has had its Crossfire performance improved.
You can read the complete list of resolved issues and known issues by following the source link below.
Source: AMD
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G.SKILL Announces 64GB Set of DDR4
G.SKILL has announced updates to its Trident Z and Ripjaws V memory lines with upgrades to both 8GB and 16GB memory modules. The new modules will have speeds up to 3200MHz with CL 14-14-14-35 low latency timings on its 4x16GB set, making it "the fastest DDR4 64GB memory kit by far." The new memory kits are equipped with Intel XMP 2.0 support and are compatible with sixth generation Core processors on the Z170 chipset. Look for the new kits to hit authorized distribution partners before Christmas.
Source: Press Release
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Rainbow Six Siege Gets Friend Referral Program for the Weekend
With it being the holiday season, many of us want to spend time with our family and friends, and one way to spend that time is by playing video games. For that reason, Ubisoft has decided to put on a kind of free weekend for the newly released Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. If you own a PC copy of the title, you can visit www.rainbow6keys.ubi.com/ to receive up to four keys to give out. These keys will be active from 3:01 PM PST, December 18 until 9:01 PM PST, December 20 and give access to the full game. If your friends want to play in the multiplayer matches or the single player Situations, they are completely free to do so. For referring someone to the game this way, you will receive a 24 hour Renown Booster after this event ends.
If those who receive the keys wish to continue playing after the free weekend, the game has a 25% off discount going on now, and progress will carry over. Keys can be sent out now, allowing those who get them to start pre-loading immediately.
Source: Press Release and UbiBlog
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Batman: Arkham Knight Receives New Patch
Remember Batman: Arkham Knight, the game that was pulled after launch due to crippling issues on the PC and that you could get Steam refunds for? Since it went back on sale it has received patches to improve performance and other issues, and it is receiving at least one more before year's end.
This new patch does not include many performance and optimization fixes, but it does have some. The heavier rain from the beginning of the game has been returned, the missing rain effects on playable character skins have been fixed, frame time issues for some monitors have been addressed, and there have been some optimizations for certain hardware combinations. Most of the changelog addresses other gameplay issues, such as graphical corruption after Alt-Tabbing, KB/M control issues, and makes the Classic Harley Quinn skin and Arkham Knight character playable in some challenges and story packs. The patch comes in at 538 MB and naturally Steam will automatically download it for you, if you have the option enabled.
Source: DSOGaming
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Hardware Roundup: Friday, December 18, 2015, Edition
The last day of the week is here with just a couple of items to occupy your time. We have a review on the Mad Catz R.A.T. PRO S Gaming Mouse, a fully adjustable mouse with a 5000DPI optical sensor and an extremely lightweight to keep fatigue out of your hand as long as possible while gaming. It has a unique look to it, as all the Mad Catz R.A.T. products do, but if it gets the job done, all the better. The other item for today is a new podcast covering the latest news and reviews from the past week.
Keyboards/Mice
Mad Catz R.A.T. PRO S Gaming Mouse @ ThinkComputers
Miscellany
Podcast #379 @ PC Perspective
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Computers Can Track Emotions With Mouse Movements
For any number of reasons, chances are we have all gotten upset by something while we are at our computers. Thanks to researchers at Brigham Young University, computers can now determine your emotional state by following your mouse movements.
The researchers discovered that there is a link between our mouse movements and our emotional states, with negative emotions being associated with slower movements. This includes when you are frustrated. Being upset of confused, however, makes our movements more jagged and sudden.
While there can definitely be many applications for this work, the researchers see it potentially being used to identify when a website experience turns bad. With this information, a web designer knows where to rework a site to make it easier to use. Potentially the research could also be applied to mobile devices that rely on touchscreens for interaction.
Source: Brigham Young University
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Microsoft Continues to Push Windows 10 Upgrades
Microsoft is making some changes to how it is pushing its free upgrade to Windows 10 for users of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 operating systems. The company is supposedly reversing Windows 7 and 8 user settings that kept the Windows 10 upgrade notification at bay, meaning that the pop up now displays for users even if they attempt to use third-party applications to block it. Users who end up clicking on the free upgrade option are also noticing that the ability to start the download now and upgrade later is gone, with the only options usually being to “Upgrade now” and “Upgrade tonight.” Some users are even noticing that the only option is to “Upgrade now.” In a last ditch effort to get users to upgrade to Windows 10, Microsoft is changing the status of the upgrade from optional to recommended, meaning that Windows users that have Windows Update set to automatically install recommended updates will receive Windows 10 without much notice.
Overall, the push that Microsoft is making for users to upgrade to its latest Windows operating system seems quite severe.
Source: Forbes
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Hardware Roundup: Thursday, December 17, 2015, Edition
The week is drawing to a close, but not before there are some items for you to check out. We have another look a the Corsair Carbide 600C case, with its upside down layout and large side window to show it all off. The updated version of Razer's Mamba gaming mouse gets reviewed to see what kind of improvements it's received and if you should upgrade your current mouse with it. For those needing a new phone, perhaps the Google Nexus 6P is the one for you. The holiday season is fast approaching, so what better way to prepare for that tech lover than by looking at 25 of the best tech-related stocking stuffers.
Cases
Corsair Carbide Clear 600C Case @ Benchmark Reviews
Keyboards/Mice
Razer Mamba (2015) @ LanOC Reviews
Mobile
Google Nexus 6P @ TechSpot
Miscellany
25 Stocking Stuffers For Every Tech Lover @ ThinkComputers
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AMD Zen Architecture to Have Multiple Generations Over 3-5 Years
Since it was first unveiled in May, with rumors leaking before it, AMD's upcoming Zen CPU architecture has been of great interest to many. Based on what has come out about it, this architecture should be significantly better than the company's current offerings, and potentially it could lead to a much-needed turnaround. Based on recent comments from AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, the company is confident enough to be planning on multiple Zen generations for years to come.
At the 19th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference it was stated that "Zen+" and "Zen follow ons" will be on the roadmap for three to five years. As the Zen architecture has been designed from scratch, which is a multi-year process, it is not surprising that it will serve as a broad platform for multiple years. We can certainly expect to find it entering devices from laptops and mainstream desktops to high-end desktops and enterprise machines.
Source: WCCFtech
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