Adobe's $199 security fix
Security Bulletin for Adobe Photoshop
First, the bad news: a security flaw in Adobe Photoshop for Windows and Macintosh might allow an attacker to take control of your computer.
Now, the good news: Adobe is aware of the problem, and has released a software update that plugs the hole.
Unfortunately, the software update is Adobe Photoshop CS6, the latest paid version of the software. If you already own Photoshop, you can make your computer secure for the low, low price of $199 US.
Either this is a mistake, or Adobe’s going to wear this for a long, long time.
Update: Adobe will release free updates after all. Details here.
Gadget vending machine experience
Briefly: buyer beware.
As I swiped my credit card, I noticed a message: “If you need assistance, please see a Store Representative.” That seemed curious given that I wasn’t in a store and I saw no representatives or anyone else in the vicinity. But I didn’t need assistance, so I continued on.
Share your stuff easily
Dropbox has a cool new feature: easy sharing.
Once you’ve saved that video of your niece’s birthday party to Dropbox, just make a link to send to grandma and she can simply watch online — no download required! This saves you the hassle of having to re-upload or attach it to an email.
Anyone with the link gets access to a snazzy page where they can view (but not edit) your stuff. Our gallery pages give your photos, videos, and even docs the gorgeous, full-browser view they deserve. This means that people who follow your link can see pictures, look at presentations, and watch home videos without having to download and open them separately.
Read more on the Dropbox blog.
Surprising benefits of robot cleaners
As domestic help, robots have flaws. I bought my Roomba about three years ago; the Mint joined it a year later. But my dream of an immaculate, machine-cleaned home has yet to materialize—they can be slow and you have to space out your furniture to give them room to maneuver. But they earn their keep in other ways: They’re entertaining—a cross between the Three Stooges and a geeky Discovery Channel reality show. I’ve read that owners often grow attached to their machines. Some give their vacuums names; there’s even a website that sells clothing for Roombas.
Read the whole thing:
The Surprising Benefits of Robot Cleaners - WSJ.com
