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Microsoft has released version 4.01 of their IntelliPoint mouse software. Thanks Mark. Download

Hexus has put up a review on Abit´s new AMD761 DDR board, the KG7-RAID. So, to conclude the testing at 1.2 GHz, the KG7-RAID is a favourable performer. I wish I could have directly pitted it against an Epox 8K7A+, the current 761/686B leader but that´s possibly for another review. Using Sandra and the ORB, we can see that the system performs very well. Using the MP in the KG7-RAID helps as you would expect. They are a good match. Read more

Tweakers Asylum has posted a review on the Soyo SY-K7V Dragon motherboard. As far as motherboards are concerned, Soyo has typically been an “OEM” style of manufacturer. The Soyo SY-K7V Dragon not only breaks this tradition, it completely shatters it. Based on the VIA KT266 chipset, the Soyo SY-K7V Dragon is able to offer the end user several useful features. So what kind of features does the Soyo SY-K7V Dragon offer? How well does it perform? What about overclocking ability? Well, let’s get to it and find out exactly what the Soyo SY-K7V Dragon can, and can’t do. Read more

MooSoft has released a new trojan definitions update for "The Cleaner" Database v3257, dated September 21, 2001, 3718 trojan definitions. ------------------------- Added [censored]o Added ThunderStorm Updated Magistr Updated Nimda Updated Theef Download

Hardware Extreme has posted a review on the Magic-i Keychain. The Magic-i can save phone numbers, birthdays, reminders, and even includes a fortune teller. It holds a ton of information similar to a PDA or a laptop, but weights and consumes less space. The Magic-i is better yet a small PDA with the purpose to save phone numbers, birthdays, reminders, and fortune teller. Read more

Hot Hardware has posted a review on the CDI InWin Alaska 3 Cool Case We´ve got something very special in the H.H. labs tonight! Computers Divine sent us one of their tricked out InWin Alaska 3s complete with a custom paint job, a plexi-glass window and our logo splashed all over the thing! Drop in and take a look at this awesome creation...you´re going to love it! Read more

Authorities around the world have released further warnings about the mass-mailing Nimda worm, saying it could be more dangerous than Code Red. Over the last few days, the National Infrastructure Protection Centre, CERT and the Home Office have all warned about the swiftly spreading worm. Read more

VIA Hardware has posted a round-up on the first batch of VIA P4X based motherboards. Boards tested in this round up include P4X266 boards from Acorp, Azza, Shuttle, and VIA´s reference board. Some of these brave and/or desperate manufacturers are represented here today, in the first VIA Apollo P4X266 motherboard roundup. Present and accounted for are ACorp, Azza, and Shuttle. Other P4X266 boards will soon be available from AOpen, Chaintech, ECS, and Tyan. Of course, many other P4X266 boards have finished development, but the manufacturers of these boards have far too much invested in i845 development to risk Intel´s pricing and supply wrath. Read more

3dXtreme has posted a review on the Sis 315 graphics card. Even in the days of the Geforce 3´s and ATi Radeon II´s, some people opt not to spend that amount of money but to get something that won´t break the bank. For the budget minded consumer we have the Geforce 2MX400/MX200 series of video cards as well as STM´s Kyro Based video cards. One company not to be considered in the High end graphics arena is SiS. While at times they have made some pretty promising products, none of them have been accepted by the gaming enthusiast. In saying this, I now have the pleasure to review SiS´s latest graphics solution aimed at the Budget minded consumer while still being able to play todays games at acceptable frame rates. Hence, the SiS 315. Read more

McAfee Virus definitions has been updated to version 4162 If you are using VirusScan 5.x, you can easily update your DAT files from the VirusScan Central (the main VirusScan menu) and click on the Update button. The DATS will be downloaded and applied for you. Updates for VirusScan, and all McAfee products that include VirusScan, ensure that your virus protection is constantly updated as cures for new virus threats are published. The cures are included in a virus definition file called a DAT file. The easiest way to obtain new DAT files is to use the UPDATE button from VirusScan 5.x Central. DAT files are published weekly, or in the event of a virus outbreak. Download

Symantec has released a new virus definitions update for Norton Antivirus. This update will work on the following products: NAV for Lotus Notes (Intel) NAV for MS Exchange (Intel) NAV 4.0, 5.0 and 2000 for Win9x NAV 4.0, 5.0 and 2000 for WinNT NAV 2000 for Win2000 NAV for Firewalls pcAnywhere32 7.5 and higher for WinNT Norton Utilities for Windows 95/98 (all versions) Norton SystemWorks (all versions) Read more

WinInfo has posted some news about the new Windows .NET Server build With last night´s release of a new pre-Beta 3 build of Windows .NET Server (build 3541), Microsoft revealed that it has changed the product family´s final name. Windows .NET Server, which Microsoft originally named Windows Server 2002, will ship in a variety of editions, including a Server Edition and an Advanced Server Edition. The company renamed these products, however, to Standard Server and Enterprise Server, respectively. Read more

Hardware Analysis has posted a review on the Abit ST6-RAID motherboard. The Pentium III platform is clearly and quickly becoming a thing of the past. But before it faces ultimate extinction, Abit has released what will likely be its last 815-based board, the Tualatin-capable ST6-RAID. Read more

Neoseeker has put up a Xitel DG2 MDPort review Aficionados and stalwart supporters of the MiniDisc format have long been using their MD’s to record MP3 compilations… but until now the options were limited to either analogue recording, or else digital recordings on soundcards equipped with digital outputs. Sure, the superb Xitel AN1 gave astoundingly clear transfers in spite of being an analogue recording device, but some audiophiles and enthusiasts insist on digital recordings. Read more

I am Not a Geek dot com has posted a review on the Samsung 170T monitor One of the best features of this monitor is that is supports both Analog and Digital inputs. In fact Samsung includes both cables with the 170T which saves you the cost of going out an buying the other cable if you switch from one to the other. You can actually hook up a computer with an analog video card and one with a digital video at the same time and use a button on the monitor to switch back and forth between the displays. Read more

StorageReview has posted a review on the Lite-On LTN526S 52X CD-ROM Rounding out our look of Lite-On´s optical line is a review of their 52X CD-ROM, the LTN526S. Featuring an 80 ms access time and "high speed" audio extraction, the LTN526S stands poised to take on competitors from Afreey, Artec and Creative Labs, among others. How does it do? Come with us as we determine. Read more

PC Stats has posted a review on the Hitachi CM821F 21 inch Flat Face monitor Now, if you´ve just become employee of the month by suggesting your company website start running pop-up ads, why not start off your list of demands with a spiffy new dual input 21" flatface display like the Hitachi CM821F? The 0.214mm dot pitch display features an ErgoFlat Technology Invar Shadow Mask CRT, advanced extended elliptical aperture, multi-step dynamic focus tube, and an anti-static, anti-glare coating. If your boss objects, just tell him/her that it is less expensive than a 21" LCD flatscreen. Read more

What´s the cost of little or no competition? For some Microsoft customers, it´s paying as much as 107 percent more for the software they buy in volume. As previously reported by CNET News.com, Microsoft on Oct. 1 will dramatically change how it licenses software to its largest customers. That change will drive up what they pay for products such as Office XP or Windows 2000 between 33 percent and 107 percent, according to market researcher Gartner. Read more

GideonTech.com has posted a review on the Cyber Cooler P-8000 ...I do have to commend the good design of this clip. The clips that have the hinge that rocks back and forth are always easier to push down on when installing it onto a motherboard. Some of you may prefer the clips that have screw driver notches. If I could install the heatsink by hand, I rather use that than accidently poking a hole in my board with a screwdriver. Read more

VideoLogic has released a new bios and Windows 2000/XP drivers for the Vivid!XS video card. Thanks Christian. Download Bios Download for Windows 2000 Download for Windows XP

X-bit labs has posted a Promise FastTrak100 TX2 Pro IDE RAID Controller review. The controller performed brilliantly fast in all the benchmarks, having significantly improved the performance of its predecessors. The controller proved especially efficient in multi-drive configurations and worked perfectly with PCI32 66MHz. Yeah, and don´t forget about the two SuperSwap chassises: the coolest thing ever! Read more

I am Not a Geek dot com has posted a review on the Samsung SD-616 16X DVD Rom Today we will be looking at Samsung´s SD-616 16x DVD. DVD-ROM´s seem to have topped out at 16x. I do not believe I have seen one faster, and 16x DVD-ROM´s have been out for well over a year. I have a feeling the reason they have not gone past 16x, is that at that speed the disc is spinning very fast, and if it were to go much faster the vibration would be to great. There are ways of improving speed by using a second laser like Kenwood´s line of True-X CD-ROMs do, but since DVD-ROMs are still primarily used to watch movies and not transfer data there is not much of a demand for higher speed DVD-ROMs. Read more

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows .NET Server and Enterprise to the beta testers. Thanks KPK. Registered beta testers can download this version from the Windows Beta Website.

OC Addiction has posted a review on the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard Another thing I really liked was the amount of documentation provided to get both the casual user, and serious audio afficianado started with this product. The CD has several videos showing, not only how to install the card into your PC, but even goes as far as showing you how to disable your AC97 audio in the bios (if you have that sorta thing) so you´ll have a worry free install. There are also audio demonstations of the different Q settings. Read more

Overclockers New Zealand has posted a review on the Abit KG7 AMD761 DDR Motherboard. DDR solution is the new trend now as SDRAM has reached its life end especially when DDR become more affordable. Abit has done a good job by using the AMD/VIA combination. The KG7 is definitely a very solid motherboard with full of features. DIYER won´t be disappointed by choosing this board if they plan to move from the KT133A to DDR. Read more