[H]ardNews 5th Edition

WinME Security Flaw:

Not sure how many people actually use Windows ME, but there is a patch out to fix a major security flaw that you can download from MS. Might as well get it if you need it.

Microsoft has issued a software patch for what it calls a critical security flaw in its Windows Millennium Edition operating system, according to the company's Web site. The security flaw is a "buffer run" vulnerability, which, if exploited, lets an attacker execute software programs on a victim's computer. The flaw could allow attackers to delete files, run software code and modify programs that appear to have originated locally on the victim's PC, according to the warning on Microsoft's Web site.

TwinX Memory Modules:

Hexus is reviewing TwinX matched memory from Corsair today. Personally, I kinda like the idea of matched memory any time I am running more than one stick of ram in a mainboard, it isn’t just for the people running Granite Bay boards or nForce2 dual channel applications.

Is the slight price premium attached to matched memory worth it? Difficult to say without having numerous non-matched samples to test with. I'd say the slight premium is warranted on the basis of guaranteed compatibility. Strangely enough, buying a TWINX pack works out to be a little cheaper than buying two single XMS3200LL modules individually. I guess the actual reduction in price is an added bonus.

GFFX Box:

8Balls Hardware has a picture of a GFFX box from Gainward. Oddly enough, the box is a bit plain and gives you an eerie feeling…almost like it should say “ribbed, for her pleasure”. Heh, look at the box…then think about it.

Mods & Ends:

Raidtronics ATX Case @ 3DGameman - AVC Tundra @ Comp-Shop - SkiveStream HSF @ Forumoc - BenQ FP781 LCD Monitor @ myWorld - SLK-900U @ SilentPC Review - 8RDA+ Volt Modding @ TecCentral - Panaflow 80mm Fan @ PCExtreme

Mr. Rogers Gone:

Many people passed this one on to me, Mr. Rogers passed away today, making those of us who grew up in “the neighborhood” a little sad today.

Fred Rogers, who became a nurturing television friend to millions of children for more than 30 years as host of the public television program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died of cancer early Thursday. He was 74.