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Xeno
11:40 AM

In reply to Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor Arrives for $100
*cough* Ripoff *cough*
I bought a netgear wnhde wireless bridge kit ( [www.amazon.com] ) to do this. Not only does it have extra QOS stuff for media center built in but I can hook up both my xbox and playstation 3 to it. #xbox360wirelessn
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Communist Pope
10:21 AM

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It really is disgusting how much Microsoft overcharges for 360 wireless adapters (and hard drives for that matter).

Either way, as unsightly as they are, I'll stick to a CAT6 running across the floor. I've yet to own a wireless adapter that's as reliable as a good old fashioned cable. Connection brownouts are unacceptable to a UNSC Spartan. #xbox360wirelessn
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joestoner: you're obviously Awesome, but
11:35 AM

@Communist Pope: Yep, as much as PS3 may be lacking in the "games I want to buy" department, at least you get wifi built in and you don't have to pay to log in. While the PS3 is only G, it's had that since the start - and MS didn't see fit to give us any option for wireless. #xbox360wirelessn
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Communist Pope
11:46 AM

@joestoner: True, but even if I had a PS3 I'd still go wired, so the presence of built-in wireless or lack thereof is a non-issue for me. Also, the built-in WiFi wasn't much of a bonus initially, given the PS3's much higher price point -- when you're paying a lot more than what you would for the competition, you should expect a lot more.

But now that Sony's brought their current-gen console down to a reasonable level it's certainly a plus if you prefer or need wireless gaming. Once the 3 hits $250, then I'll finally get serious about getting one (for MGS4, Uncharted 1/2, and Resistance if nothing else; really want to play those one of these days...). #xbox360wirelessn
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09:35 AM

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... and only a 300% premium over what you can get a standard USB WiFi-N adapter for! Microsoft is practically losing money by not making more on this! What a deal! #xbox360wirelessn
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
08:23 AM

In reply to Google Serves Up Free Wi-Fi at 47 Airports for the Holidays
Nice... I'll be at both the Seattle and Des Moines airports in the next few weeks. Too bad no Minneapolis tho... #googlefreewifiairportlist
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maven2k
11/08/09

In reply to Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More
All I wanted to do was check the comments to see if anyone else with a 16 gb was having trouble and all there is on here is a bunch of people having a huge MS vs. Mac debate. Pitiful... #zune
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octoSink
11/08/09

@maven2k: I automatically came to check the comments looking for this argument. Hasn't this become old yet? #zune
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shorty6049
11/08/09

@maven2k: well -I- havent gotten it to show up as there being an update for the 16gb.... thanks for the warning, i wont scroll down any further. haha #zune
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thepl4gue
11/08/09

@maven2k: Hey man, I've got a Zune HD 16GB, no update yet. Just checked 3 minutes ago. #zune
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maven2k
11/08/09

@octoSink: Extremely #zune
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maven2k
11/08/09

@shorty6049: No problem, and thanks for the info. #zune
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maven2k
11/08/09

@thepl4gue: I'm glad I'm not the only one but I wonder what the hold up is? #zune
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shorty6049
11/09/09

@maven2k: i've got a bit of an update for you , and everyone else having problems getting it for the 16gb model. If you go into control panel and click "clock, language, and region" and then "change location" and change your location to Canada, then go into zune and have it search for updates again, it'll find 4.3 and let you install it. Afterwards just switch the region back to united states. #zune
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maven2k
11/09/09

@shorty6049: Wow, that's cool, thanks! #zune
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maven2k
01:22 AM

@shorty6049: Here's an easier way to get it:

[www.zunethoughts.com] #zune
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shorty6049
12:05 PM

@maven2k: That didn't work when i originally tried to update it. It just said that it was up to date with 4.1. Might be available for everyone now without any workaround though. #zune
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maven2k
12:14 PM

@shorty6049: That's what I thought, too, but I didn't go from the "Device" part of the "Settings" menu, which is how you have to do it. #zune
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shorty6049
12:26 PM

@maven2k: I did. It just would say "searching for update" and then come up with "your device is up to date with version 4.1" who knows... at least we have the update now, haha #zune
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craig.esquivel
11/08/09

In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
People are really hyping up this leak way more than it should be hyped. Yes, in theory the leaking of software that is supposed to be heavily restricted to a certain clientele is big news. However, the software itself is pretty useless outside of police use. COFFEE is used to collect volatile information from a suspect's computer during an investigation that would otherwise be lost when the computer is shutdown. In the past, expert computer forensics specialists were needed to gather this info. Now, someone with a VERY limited understanding of computers can plug in a USB drive flashed with COFFEE and pull off all the info automatically to be used later in a reporting capacity. That's it. So if you can find some way to use that to somehow benefit you, then you get a cookie.
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Odin
11/09/09

@craig.esquivel:
You do know that the first thing the industrial might of the internet is going to do with this is come up with ways to circumvent it right? I'm pretty sure the police aren't going to be happy when they plug their coffee in and it brings bugger all back with it. #microsoft
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jimbojojo
11/08/09

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That's nice of the article to say, however they fail to mention which law one would be breaking via the use of such software.

Could someone please enlighten me on this subject? I use software with similar functionality all the time in my job for legitimate data recovery purposes, is there really a law which specifically names the techniques utilized by such applications? Or is this one of those vague cases were the intent is defined somewhere under law, more so than the technical specifics?

In any case, could somebody please find the law these people are alluding to. Truly, I want to know.
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Chris Jacob
11/08/09

@jimbojojo: I meant grabbing data without consent. I don't know the specifics of the law, but I'm pretty sure stealing someone's info without permission wouldn't go over too well. #microsoft
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Tawnie is saving no daylight
11/08/09

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Who needs cofee when you have linux on a thumb drive. #microsoft
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presto117
11/07/09

In reply to Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More
Dear Microsoft,
my iPod Touch is on it's slow downfall (after it took a literal one when i dropped it) and i'm in need of a new PMP soon. I would love nothing more than to give you my money and buy one of your lovely Zune HD's, but since you think Mac owners only want iPods, you won't accept my money.

Sincerely,
(hoefully) a future customer. #zune
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MIKERIOSISAWHORE.COM
11/07/09

@presto117: Double Twist?... #zune
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Nathan Obbards
11/07/09

@MIKERIOSISAWHORE.COM: Doesn't support the Zune. #zune
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thechansen
11/07/09

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I have plenty of freeware, open source and legal tools to do the same. Keep in mind I require the consent of the owner, and proof that they own the computer. There are plenty of people outside of the gizmodo bubble that throw away the sheet of paper with all of the passwords they have on it and can't access any of their accounts let alone, their PC. Never under estimate stupidity and lazy ness. Tools like COFEE aren't new or illegal, just cofee itself is because the EULA for it is only for law enforcement. #microsoft
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pencil sharpener
11/07/09

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Are there any Games/Apps?
What can you do with it?
It seems like kind of a waste of $200-$300. #zune
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switchblade saints
11/07/09

@pencil sharpener: then don't buy one. #zune
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pencil sharpener
11/07/09

@switchblade saints: Thats not really the answer I was looking for, but thank you.
What I was wondering is if it did anything other than play music and surf the internet slowly? #zune
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switchblade saints
11/07/09

@pencil sharpener: I appologize. Here is a nice review showcasing the ZuneHD features

[gizmodo.com] #zune
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Nipple Juice
11/07/09

@pencil sharpener: Your mom seems like a waste of $200-$300.
burn #zune
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ObiHaiv
11/07/09

In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
Wonder if COFEE is Java-based? #microsoft
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Leonce
11/07/09

In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
COFEE is nothing special. It can generate reports of running processes on the target machine and what not. To be honest, the whole "COFEE IS OSSUM DOOD IT HAS LEET HAX INSIDE" was a load of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) spread by the blogosphere to make people think that something really sneaky could be done with it. The link below says it all.

[gizmodo.com]

It's compiled freeware for dumping data that's hardly useful to anyone not in Law Enforcement. Hell, being on Linux or Mac OS X is already a huge deterrent to computer forensics. And whoever seeded that is asking for men in black coats to show up at their door. 1980's hacker movie style.

COFEE is a load of hot water. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/07/09

@Leonce: How is being on Linux or MAC a "huge deterrent" to computer forensics? Have you ever even done computer forensics or are you not thinking before you type? #microsoft
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Leonce
11/07/09

@@iqlusion:
First of all, the platform is called Mac, not MAC. A MAC is a Medium Access Control address. Maybe you should think before you type.

Most computer forensics people don't have tools for prying information out of Linux or OS X because not a lot of people use either compared to Windows. Seriously, it's been said on forums discussing COFEE and other tools in it's nature. I never said it couldn't be done, but it's going to be a lot harder doing so on another platform. If you don't believe me, ask someone that does computer forensics for yourself and find out. #microsoft
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applesaucejx
11/07/09

@Leonce: so you haven't done computer forensics? btw, loved how your rebuttal began by pointing out capitalization errors. #microsoft
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Leonce
11/07/09

@applesaucejx: It annoyed me because so many people on the internet say MAC instead of Mac and I have no clue why. #microsoft
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commentotron
11/07/09

@Leonce: "Most computer forensics people don't have tools for prying information out of Linux or OS X "

Keep tellin' yerself that Einstein. It won't hide your kiddie pr0n. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/07/09

@applesaucejx: He obviously hasn't. He tries to save face with sad CAPS nazi rants and thinks anything but Windows is a hardship on forensic experts. Rofl!! Oh wait, ROFL. Don't want him barking that Rofl "actually stands for..." :P #microsoft
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11/07/09

@commentotron: I think by "Most computer forensics people" he means anyone who doesn't actually do computer forensics. #microsoft
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Leonce
11/08/09

@commentotron: Don't go there. I wasn't personally attacking anyone and now this is becoming stupid. If you can't keep it civil, keep it shut. #microsoft
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SecUnder
11/08/09

@@iqlusion: Wow, just wow. He made a very valid point, and you attack him with the "How do you know if you aren't one!" arguement. He then makes another valid point, that the entire discussion has already played out before on forums discussing this exact software, while also making a remark about your "capitalization error". The fact that you attacked him for no clear reason, then got your buddy yes men to join the raid, is sad.
Yes, I am defending his statement, because that is all it is. He did not make any claims of being the formost gizmodo comments expert on computer forensic science, and you shouldn't claim that he did. #microsoft
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emcdannell09
11/08/09

@Leonce: probably b/c it actually makes no difference and in trying to make a defense statement you grasped at straws and came out looking very dumb #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/08/09

@SecUnder: You're absolutely right, Dr. Phil. I see the error of my ways. I shouldn't discuss technical topics with people stuck on the 'for Dummies' series. Gotcha... #microsoft
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11/08/09

@emcdannell09: But it was discussed on internet forums! And we all know internet threads are the standard resource guide for the entire field of computer forensics! #microsoft
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Leonce
11/08/09

@@iqlusion: Like I said, if you don't believe me go ahead and ask a computer forensics expert for yourself. Just ask them what they're gonna have to go through if the suspect machine is a Mac or Linux box. Or even better, BSD. By all means, don't take my word for it. I'm just some ignorant 16 year old, right? I implore you to find out for yourself.

[conversation ended]
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Leonce
11/08/09

@emcdannell09: Arguing is grasping at straws? Yeah, whatever you say buddy. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/08/09

@Leonce: I don't think your [ended] tag worked, it still let me reply. And if you couldn't figure it out by now, i work in the computer security field and work with people who do forensics. I've worked with NCIS federal agents on forensics cases. Doesn't matter the process, your original statement was linux/MAC/Mac/MaC/mAc were a "huge deterrent" to forensics and you are wrong... #microsoft
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Leonce
11/08/09

@DontFeedTheTrolls: Do I have to keep repeating myself or are you just messing with me? For a star commenter, you're acting like a douchebag. Tel me, how many Macs, Linux or BSD machines do your co-workers have to get info from? How long does it usually take them? Does it require more than one person? For a guy that freaking works with people in this field, I'd guess that you could give me more insight into the process, but I guess not. Until I can get more than mockery and failed attempts at arguing out of you, the conversation is over and I'll go back to listening to Eraser. You're messing my song up. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/08/09

@Leonce: douchebag? verrrry creative. And again we circle back to, it doesn't matter the process. I can tell you how many of my co-workers were deterred by having to pull data from a non-windows box: zero, because no matter what they have to do they will do it with ease. And there goes your whole "huge deterrent" theory, and the rest of your drivel goes with it. #microsoft
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Leonce
11/08/09

@DontFeedTheTrolls: Yes, but do you know that they do it with ease? Do YOU work in the Computer Forensics field? Exactly. And neither do I. So let's just end the argument completely. Working with people in the same field isn't a good enough excuse for knowing something. I worked with engineers and architects for a summer job, but I don't know what it takes to build a house or keep the entire structure stable. See what I'm getting at now?

So let's just leave it at that. Because I'm tired of getting replies to this comment thread. I didn't become a commenter to start arguing with people trying to attack me. I did it to express my opinions. For the last time, conversation over. #microsoft
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Andham
11/08/09

@DontFeedTheTrolls: When he said douchebag, I don't think he was attempting to be creative. I think he was conveying how much of an annoying prick you are. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/09/09

@Leonce: Actually my field is closely related and I often do initial forensics sooooo, faced. Nice to know you don't work in the field though, I totally couldn't tell from your previous posts. #microsoft
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11/09/09

@Andham: Ouch! Straight through the heart... aackkk!!! #microsoft
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tzaken
11/07/09

In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
According to the person who leaked this, every function of COFEE was already available as freeware. So, not a big deal, really. #microsoft
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Ian Grams
11/07/09

@tzaken: you're not being clever, you're being an idiot. private sites are called -private- for a reason. #microsoft
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tzaken
11/07/09

@Ian Grams: Whose comment is more conspicuous, yours or mine? Thanks for jumping straight to name calling, though.
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11/07/09

@tzaken: Your comment was obviously more awesome. I mean I almost missed the bold letters entirely. You must be some sort of super crypto ninja, hiding messages in messages. My head almost asplode with all that coolness... #microsoft
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drinkingkismet
11/07/09

@@iqlusion: You lose on the civility front.
@tzaken: you must've caught these blokes after a bad night's sleep.
@Ian Grams: name calling? Perhaps tzaken was simply making a logical argument, not advertising some dastardly penchant. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/08/09

@drinkingkismet: don't carpet bomb half liners, it's sad... #microsoft
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drinkingkismet
11/08/09

@@iqlusion: Wait. I get it. You're one of those silly have-to-have-the-last-word blokes, aren't you? You come out pointlessly strong, alienate people for no reason whatsoever with one-liners riddled with pot-calling-the-kettle-black nonsense, then you finish 'em off with a healthy dose of equally pointless, ambiguous typey-do-da-day vomit. Right? Am I right? For you, a malediction: learn thy lessons soon, else may Lifehacker banish you. #microsoft
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DontFeedTheTrolls
11/08/09

@drinkingkismet: zomg, he found me out! Oh, and s/Lifehacker/Giz/. PS, if people didn't feed the trolls I wouldn't have so much fun... and bans are almost pointless in today's internet. hth... #microsoft
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Tugsie
11/07/09

In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
I keep all the super critical things in my pocket - a thumb drive. Why rely on fancy encryptions and so forth when they can all be broken. Just keeping the physical storage on you works so much better. #microsoft
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thechansen
11/07/09

@Tugsie: so hackers present less of a risk of data loss than washing machines? #microsoft
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Tugsie
11/07/09

@thechansen: No, but then I can't get mad at anyone else for compromising my data. #microsoft
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