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Sunday Afternoon
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(link) Sunday, 8-January-2006 13:12:26 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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Microsoft have released their official patch for the WMF exploit receiving a lot of press lately. Patch installed ok here on XP Pro with no ill effects.
HWSecrets have a focus on the Pentium M today, with a list of models and a look inside the architecture. Since all new CPUs from Intel will use Pentium M’s architecture, studying this architecture is very important to understand the architecture of forthcoming CPUs like Yonah, Conroe and Woodcrest.
TweakGuides have updated their Tweaking Companion to version 3.0. It is now possibly the most comprehensive free Windows XP/System guide available.
Timbot sent in a list of 13 things that don't make sense, and another list of 100 things we didn't know this time last year. 53. It takes 75kg of raw materials to make a mobile phone.
Plasticbastard has been working on a Photography Jargon Buster in the Wiki.
We haven't heard much about Rambus in a while, but they've signed a deal with AMD for patent licensing. Ashmore said Rambus expects licensing payments of $15 million a year.
AusGamers Files have the World of Warcraft 1.90 patch, as well as a 1.84 to 1.90 version.
Frostytech have an article about how manufacturers test heatsinks and thermal compounds. It's rare for any heatsink manufacturer to show off the test platform used for validating prototype heatsinks, but at a recent trade show in Taipei, FrostyTech was shown one such platform for Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 heatsinks.
Dan has more letters. He's also pretty annoyed about an ebay scammer, thanks Paul.
From Darmok: After 6 years, there's finally a new programable lego set out. Good story about it here. Official Press Release here. Some new features include bluetooth, an ultrasonic sensor, a sound sensor, and more powerful motors. Not out until August... can't wait!
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