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Entries from September 2006

Announcement #1 - Schrock Listens to Customers and Responds

September 29th, 2006 · 2 Comments

For almost 2 years customers have mentioned that our Service Center is difficult to find the first time around. We have wanted a larger sign for some time, however the covenant in our business park heavily restricts what signs may and may not be posted on the office building.

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Big Things Coming From Schrock Innovations in the Next Few Weeks!

September 28th, 2006 · 1 Comment

When I first started this blog I promised that readers would get a glimpse behind the scenes at Schrock, and maybe even a heads up to things that were in the works before they were “officially” announced. We have 4 major announcements lined up that will be released at various times between now and [...]

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Breaking News… Microsoft Reverses Decision and Releases VML Rendering Patch Today

September 27th, 2006 · 1 Comment

About 5 minutes ago, my automatic updating function in Windows XP notified me that I had received a new update to install. The update, KB925486, is designed to address “A security issue…that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer [...]

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The Vista Compatibility Dance Begins…

September 27th, 2006 · 3 Comments

Each time Microsoft releases a “bigger and better” operating system, it seems that someones favorite program is obsoleted because it is not compatible with the latest version of Windows. While Microsoft’s efforts at improving the compatibility mode settings in Windows Vista will help programs, many others will simply not work with Windows Vista.
A new [...]

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Welcome Aboard Phil Walker!

September 26th, 2006 · No Comments

I would like to welcome Phil Walker and his website, www.plattevisions.com to the family of websites hosted and optimized by Schrock Innovations. Those of you who know who Phil Walker is may also know that his award-winning Visions Along the Platte River Valley CD series has sold more than 10,000 copies and is [...]

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Can (and Should) You Get a FREE Replacement Battery for your Notebook Computer?

September 25th, 2006 · No Comments

In the past week, a number of OEM manufacturers as well as Toshiba have joined Dell, Apple, HP, and Panasonic in the list of vendors who inadvertently provided defective Sony batteries to their customers. After receiving a few emails and getting dozens of phone requests to check the recall lists, I have decided to [...]

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If you Use Windows you Need to Disable Your VML Rendering NOW

September 23rd, 2006 · 5 Comments

On September 12, 2006 a new security vulnerability was discovered in Internet Explorer that was confirmed by Microsoft Security Advisory (925568). This vulnerability has been used by websites to take control of a user’s computer. Microsoft has stated that they will not release a patch for the VML rendering security vulnerability until October 10, 2006. [...]

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Word of our Website Development Services is Spreading

September 19th, 2006 · 2 Comments

I received a request for an interview today from the Midlands Business Journal regarding the importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). I staunchly believe that SEO is a must-have tool in any small or medium size businesses’ marketing toolbox, and after the 45 minute interview and numerous real-time examples of our current efforts and [...]

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Tags: Business News

New Malware Threat Targets Mozilla FireFox

September 16th, 2006 · No Comments

A new chapter in the history of Mozilla’s Open Source browser, FireFox, was started this week as the first ever recorded FireFox malware infection was reported.
The infection reportedly caused popups to appear on the users computer and defied all reasonable attempts at removal. The Schrock Innovations MCHE research team has investigated this infection, and [...]

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Internet Explorer Users Urged to Use FireFox Temporarily

September 15th, 2006 · 1 Comment

After Microsoft released a whole new batch of security patches early this week, a new and previously unknown security vulnerability in Internet Explorer could allow websites to corrupt the memory of computers running the Microsoft web browser. I am recommending that all computer users temporarily switch to the FireFox browser until a patch is [...]

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