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If you're the kinda person, like me, who likes to tweak almost any gadget you can get your hand on, you might find this next article interesting:

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-features/30938-dont-mess-with-wmm

I normally go in and disable anything I'm not using on a WiFi router, including WMM. Looks like doing that will limit you to G speeds if you have a N router...

Free antivirus/antimalware software from Microsoft has moved out of beta and has been released to the general public. See below for system requirements.

Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials

Operating System: Genuine Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista (Gold, Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2); Windows 7

• For Windows XP, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 500 MHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
• For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
• VGA display of 800 × 600 or higher.
• 140 MB of available hard disk space.
• An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Security Essentials.
• Internet Browser:
  • Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later.
• Microsoft Security Essentials also supports Windows XP Mode in Windows 7. For more information see the system requirements for Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

Get it here: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

Finally, a follow up to FFXI?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/02/engadget-and-joystiq-live-from-sonys-e3-2009-keynote/

Scroll down to the 12:27PM timeframe. Key details:

• 2010 worldwide simultaneous release
• PS3 is the only console it will be on at launch
• PC version confirmed by SE
• Four languages available at launch. Japanese, English, German, and French.

I'll add more details and links as I find them.

Update 1:47PM PST: Screenshots from the announcement I've found online so far below.

Update 1:57PM PST: Found the trailer on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzQ61UI1pqU

Update 5:34PM PST: Stay tuned to GameSpot as they claim to have a meeting with SE tomorrow to get more details about the game:

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210893/final-fantasy-xiv-online-trailer-impressions 

Update 5:52PM PST: Watch Sony's full E3 event, FFXIV content starts right after FFXIII, at about 76 minutes into the video:

http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/sony-e3/

Update June 3rd 11:07AM PST: Quick link for all of GameSpots FFXIV content. Check out the SE press conference liveblog link, starts at 11:30!

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/finalfantasy14/

If you're one of my friends in Washington, you probably hate me for saying that. But I LOVE snow. I love everything about it! Playing in it, driving in it, everything!

Speaking of driving, I have yet to mention my new transportation. I bought a 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX. Haven't really taken any pictures of it yet or anything, but I'll get to that eventually. I have NOT driven it in the snow/ice yet though I desperately want to. I really am curious to see how much the AWD will help, or well change the way a vehicle handles in the slippery stuff. And on that note, I have a product review!More...

http://gizmodo.com/5049325/app-store-blacklist-podcaster-too-itunesy

And while we're at it, how come I can't put in custom SMS or other system notification sounds? Well, I can, but only if I jailbreak it...

http://web.archive.org/web/19970706101420/www.mpp.com/mission.html

Now that brings back memories... Thanks Ducky.

MPP was where I got my start working in the computer industry, way back when I was still in high school, about 12 years ago. Wow, I feel old now... 

Past few weeks have been rather exciting for us folks who own a Mac, yet run Windows on it.

First we see the release of MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1, which I'm happy to report resolves the issue in Vista where from boot, Vista doesn't show the appropriate power source being applied. Basically for the non-techie folk out there, if you booted into Vista, had the power adapter plugged in, Vista didn't know it till you unplugged and replugged the power adapter. A minor annoyance to be sure, but an annoyance none the less.

Second we see the release of Boot Camp Update 2.1, for all current versions of Windows, INCLUDING 64bit Vista, which is new if I recall. The previous versions of Boot Camp prior to this release were all targeted at 32bit versions of Windows. Head on over to the Apple Support Downloads page to find and download Boot Camp 2.1 for Vista 32 and 64bit as well as for XP.

The only thing that's been bugging me for a while is the fact I can't find a change log or a list of bugs fixed for these updates. Can anyone help with that?