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Intuitive worksheet maker

AlgeWorksheets is a quick and intuitive way for teachers and parents to create algebra worksheets and tests. The program combines many useful features in an easy-to-use layout.

The program's interface is plain, but all of its features are straightforward and easy to use. Users select from among 20 algebraic topics, specify any other needed settings (difficulty level, type of problem, etc.), and then click Add New Sum. The program generates a problem and inserts it into the worksheet. Users can specify whether they want to include answer blanks and can give each problem up to 15 lines of working … Read more

Simple factor finder

Factorizer is an easy-to-use program that finds factors, primes, prime decompositions, and pairs of primes. The program's simple design and quick results make it a great option for users doing this kind of math.

Factorizer's interface is not beautiful, but it is clean and intuitive, with all of its functions clearly displayed on one screen. You enter a number or range of numbers and then simply click a radio button to select factors, prime numbers, prime pairs, etc. The results are displayed in a text box from which you can easily cut and paste the data into another … Read more

iPod Touch update addresses DNS vulnerabilities

On Tuesday, Apple released iPod Touch version 2.1 to address several security issues. Among them are the DNS vulnerabilities first reported by Dan Kaminsky of IOActive in July. Other issues include vulnerabilities in Webkit, CoreGraphics, and the Application Sandbox.

Earlier on Tuesday, Apple released updates to its QuickTime media player.

Apple notes that this update is only available through iTunes as part of the iPod Touch updating process and will not appear in your computer's Software Update application, nor can it be found on the Apple Downloads site.

Application Sandbox This patch affects users of iPod Touch v2.… Read more

QuickTime update includes 9 security patches

Apple on Tuesday released QuickTime 7.5.5, a version that includes nine security patches, some of which could lead to denial of service or allow an attacker to run code on a compromised machine. The patches cover both Windows and Mac OS X versions of QuickTime. Earlier Tuesday, Microsoft released two bulletins addressing serious vulnerabilities in its Windows Media Player.

QuickTime 7.5.5 may be obtained from the Apple Software Update application or you can download the latest version of free Quicktime player here.

QuickTime 1 This patch affects users of Windows Vista, XP SP2, and SP3. The … Read more