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MooSoft has updated the trojan definitions for "The Cleaner" to version 3250 Database v3250, dated August 05, 2001, 3627 trojan definitions. ------------------------- Added Code Red II Added Control Panel Added Dark IRC Updated mcrackaz-fiz Download

Hercules has posted new Detonator drivers for their nVidia based video cards. Download for Windows NT 4.0 Download for Windows 2000

AthlonOC has posted a review on the Soyo K7V motherboard. Soyo has never really made any real attempts at the hardcore overclocking crowd until now. Take a look at those colors. A black PCB and purple PCI slots. This board is begging to be showcased. Read more

Franknet has posted a review on the Compaq Presario 17XL570 notebook This was a display model, and the OS wasn´t installed, but that´s okay since it was Windows Me. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 was installed on the Presario when we brought it home. The only thing that was missing from the package was the AC adapter--that was it. The battery, restore CD, and hot-swap drives were all included. The restore CD had Windows ME, but as we don´t care about ME, that CD wasn´t used. Adaptec´s Easy CD Creator 4 and Direct CD 3 were included on a separate disc--very helpful, even though we already have these programs. This laptop´s pointing device is a touchpad which many laptops utilize as opposed to that pencil eraser found in others--which I´ve played around with display models and hate these erasers. Of course, you can also get an optical mouse with USB and use that too if you don´t like laptop pointing devices. Read more

Tuplay has posted a review on Max Payne. Max Payne´s arsenal is made up of a wide variety of weapons. You´ll find pistols, shotguns, machine guns, rifles, grenades, molotov cocktails, and the occasional "Blow Everything In The Room Up Including Yourself" weapon. But it´s not the amount of weapons that make Max Payne a thrill to play. It´s how they´re used. Let´s say I spotted a few thugs around a corner, and they haven´t noticed me. I have a ton of options available to me. I can toss a grenade, or a molotov at their feet. Or I can charge in with my shotgun blazing. Maybe I should use my dual berrettas. In Max Payne, your weapon choice actually makes a difference. Read more

3D Game Man has posted a video review on the Trios Multiple IDE HD Selector Read more

M3DZone has posted new Detonator 14.10 WHQL drivers for Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and 9X/ME. Download

The 91st issue of ZZZ online is out. Read in the latest issue of ZZZ online about: - emotion based computer interface - self-focusing spectacles - new image search engine - bus and tram hybrid Read more

EnTech Taiwan has released PowerStrip 3.01. Thanks Warp2Search. A simple menu that pops up from the system tray provides access to some 500 controls over your display hardware, including sophisticated color correction tools, period level adjustments over screen geometry, and driver independent clock controls. A powerful application profiler can detect when programs are launched and respond by activating specific display settings, gamma adjustments, performance switches and even clock speeds - returning everything to normal when the program closes. Download

MooSoft has posted a new trojan definitions update for "The Cleaner" Database v3249, dated August 04, 2001, 3617 trojan definitions. ------------------------- Added Metal Added mIRC Orifice Added Penrox Added Remote Hak Added VBS.Rol Updated Brat Updated Senna Spy AutoTrojan Updated SirCAM Updated SubSeven Download

A new beta build of NVmax Beta 1 is out. Thanks Christian. What´s new in this build: - Fixed lots of problems with the color control settings and added code to report values correct if registry entry doesnt exist (default) - Fixed lots of overclocking problems, startup code and applying code. There is no guarantee, however the rundll32 problems should no longer exist as nvmax uses different code to detect the operating system and driver version independantly (uses to use an AND function which doesnt work well). I am experiencing no problems in either XP RC2 or ME using 12.90 or 14.20. - Program will load settings far faster when you click on an icon/function. - Fixed problem whereby Digital Vibrance was available on cards other than mx series. - Fixed Restore Settings crashing. - Attempted to fix texture window failing to load. - Fixed Beta expiration notice. Download

TweakFiles has posted a new tweak utility for Windows XP Customizer XP is a special utility which is designed to optimize Windows 2000 and XP performance. Using a graphical user interface, it allows you to modify many hidden Windows registry settings only by simply clicking the provided checkboxes. Customizer XP enables you to get a better Internet connection, just by clicking a specified button and it will set all recommended settings for you. The Customizer XP also, offers a wide range possibilities to customize your Windows programs, such as: give a background of your choice in pre-logon, automatic restarts of Windows Explorer when crashes while you´re working to avoid loosing your works and many more... Download

Thanks to Tom Gruca for informing me that Microsoft has released a new IntelliType Pro keyboard software. It is now version 2.1 and allows to reassign or even completely disable special function keys from Microsoft keyboards. Download

FrostyTech has posted a review on the Dynatron Model-O Copper Microfin Heatsink The Microfin technology used in the Model-O heatsink is quite simple from the outset. Small flaps of copper have been skived from a flat plate of copper to form fins which stand upright, creating a seamless thermal joint. With the Dynatron Model-O, both fins and base are made from one solid piece of copper - there are no joints whatsoever. The only component attached to the one-piece heatsink is the aluminum shroud used to support the fan, and direct airflow down into the fins. Now we´ve seen similarly formed heatsinks before (ie. the aluminum AVC Skive), but so far none have had anywhere near the same degree of fin density. In fact the Model-O boasts sixty 0.35mm thick copper fins set at a pitch of 1.0mm. The high-density fin design creates a larger amount of surface area to diffuse heat to the surrounding environment, and should theoretically make this a more efficient heatsink. Read more

Technotrend has released new Win98/ME/2000 WDM drivers 2.06 for their DVB cards. Thanks mindstrom. Download

Maximum Reboot send words that new nVidia detonator drivers 8.04 for Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and 9x/ME are available Download

Overclockers Online has posted a new cooler shootout featuring a long list of heatsinks. Besides the Dragon Orb, the new Vantec CCD-6035D and the Thermalright SK6 they also included some unknown heatsinks and one aimed towards the silent pc´s out there. The 6030D is the first of two new high performance Vantec heatsinks we´re going to discuss today at O². This first one is completely made out of aluminum and has a 60mm x 60mm x 25mm 7000rpm fan (with fan grill) as stock fan. The 59mm x 60mm x 27mm alu heatsink has a kind of thin fin design with over 30 thin (1mm) fins. The 6030D measures 66mm x 63mm x 61mm in total which isn´t that big at all. The retention clip is superb, you don´t need a screwdriver or any other tool to mount it onto your CPU. That´s just great! There´s nothing more to say about this heatsink. Are these new (and improved?) Vantecs even beter than the older ones? Let the figures speak for themselves ... Read more

Mozilla 0.9.3 has been released. What´s New In This Release Continued stability improvements with 16 top crash bugs fixed since 0.9.2. These bugs were fixed thanks to data generated by users running talkback builds. The Subscribe dialog now lets you search for all newsgroups containing a string when subscribing to newsgroups. The Modern theme has several changes to icons and sidebar tabs. Proxy Auto-Config has been implemented on the Macintosh. There is a new preference for choosing between Windows and Linux scrollbar behaviour when the mouse strays off the scrollbar when you´re in the process of scrolling. (Bug 90985) Chatzilla is now localizable. Download

HardwareOC has posted a Abit TH7 motherboard review ABIT has continually been one of our favorite motherboard manufacturers for AMD processors. It´s not often that we spend time reviewing their motherboards for the Intel CPU´s. Today we take a look at theTH7; does it live up to our high expectations from ABIT? ABIT has always strived to bring us the very best boards on the market, packing in many high quality parts and features. Unfortunately, they have never managed to be the first manufacturer out the gate when a new chipset hits the market. Read more

TweakTown has put up 3 new reviews Abit KT7A Motherboard Review When Abit came out with their option packed KT7A series board, life was good. But what about those who couldn´t afford this high dollar gem? The Abit KT7E motherboard was designed for exactly this purpose. Take a look and see if it succeeded. Read more Shuttle AK31 Motherboard Review Shuttle has been doing it´s utter best to make a name for themselves with the overclocking crowd, and this board proves again that they are players in this market. The AK31 features support for all the newest and fastest Thunderbird processors, and pairs it up with the VIA KT266 chipset. Read more Altec Lansing ADA890 Speakers Review Altec Lansing has been a solid player in the PC speaker arena for some time now. Take a look at this offering that features four satellites and a sub, plus offers both THX and Dolby Digital support. Who could ask for more? Read more

Overclockers New Zealand has posted a review on the Transcend TS-AK4/A motherboard. The board seems to target the OEM market with 1/4/1/1 (AGP/PCI/ISA/AMR) design. This configuration should satisfy people looking for low cost system especially it also has AC97 sound. There are a few ipswitches here and there because the motherboard is not entirely jumper free. Transcend is nice enough to include a chipset fan which should increase stability of the system. The VIA chip does run very hot and active cooling is always better than passive solution. There are three fan headers but the chipset fan has used one of the fan connector. You left with two fan connectors and this is enough for the average users anyway. Read more

Adrian´s Rojak Pot has posted a new revision of their BIOS Optimization Guide The following BIOS functions were updated with new details and fixes :- - Memory Hole At 15M-16M - Byte Merge - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability - EPP Mode Select - PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No. Read more

Dell Computer Corp. (NasdaqNM:DELL - news), the world´s No. 1 PC maker, said on Thursday it no longer offers the option of installing Linux (news - web sites) on its personal computers, citing a lack of demand for the alternative operating system. Read more

ActiveWin reports that Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 6.0 Beta Build 2530.1 to the beta testers Read more

Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 and Internet Tools. Thanks Mark. The newest version of Internet Explorer includes improved support for DHTML and CSS, which gives Web architects greater control over browser appearance and behavior. Enjoy the ability to preview Web pages exactly as they appear when printed. Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 (SP2) makes it easier than ever to connect to the Internet and find the information you need. With Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2, you can use Connection Manager as your default dialer when Dial-Up Networking is already installed. Download