Wired Test 2006

Wired Test 2006-300 Products Tested and Rated:

You wanted the best. Here it is: Wired Test, the definitive guide to gear and gadgets for 2006. For the first time, we’re making these reviews available online in their entirety—that’s more than 300 products for the clicking. We know what’s worth lusting for because we’ve tried each of them ourselves.

Full article and online ratings here...
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Agree or disagree... interesting. Personally, I'll take the Lexus... :)

7 Critical Microsoft Security Updates, Dec 06

Microsoft patches zero-day Windows Media flaw

Fix for critical security hole in Windows Media Format was added to Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates at the last moment.

By Joris Evers Staff Writer, CNET News.com -->
Published: December 12, 2006, 12:37 PM PST

Microsoft on Tuesday (12-12-06) released seven security updates with patches for 11 security vulnerabilities, most of which affect the Windows operating system.

The software maker originally planned to release only six security bulletins as part of its monthly patch cycle. However, it added a seventh to deliver a fix for two flaws that affect the Windows Media Format, including one zero-day bug, a company representative said in a statement.

More detailed info from CNET News.