Day archives: December 8th, 2004

More Password Information

In the November 17, 2004 issue of PCIN Update, Graham talked briefly about creating strong passwords. The article GeodSoft How-To: Cracking Passwords Techniques provides more in depth information on creating strong passwords and how different systems store them.

IBM Sale Official

From the NYT: I.B.M. announced late yesterday the sale of its personal computer business to Lenovo, China’s largest personal computer maker, a deal that reflects the industrial and economic ambitions of not only the two companies but also their two nations. This was mentioned a couple of days ago.

Junk-Out for Outlook

Michael Davis emailed me recently that The Naked PC newsletter had done a review of Junk-Out. I’ve heard of this software before. There was a Microsot MVP (I can’t remember who it was) who recommended it. Yet another product we may review at some point.