Windows Weekly 134: Prestige Mode

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Topics * Relax, Windows BitLocker is still secure o Yet another attempt to cast doubt on Microsoft security? * Can we still trust IE? o I want to use Microsoft's browser, but it's slow and security concerns remain o When will Microsoft simply kill ActiveX? * Windows 7 USB/DVD tool is back up, now with source code o Rafael: They didn't change the code at all, and it's a mess * Best tech gifts of the year o Amazon Kindle o Flip HD o Toshiba NB205 netbook (and others) o iTunes/Xbox Live/Microsoft Points gift cards * Some other games to consider this holiday season o Left 4 Dead 2 o Assassin's Creed 2

Tip of the Week * Buy an Xbox 360 this holiday season, get some free games ... or answer the call of duty o The Xbox 360 Elite ($299) comes with LEGO Batman and PURE. There's also a Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Elite Console that costs $399 and includes a 250 GB hard drive, an exclusive design based on the game Modern Warfare 2, two wireless controllers (black), an Xbox 360 wired headset, an Ethernet cable, a composite AV cable, and a copy of the game Modern Warfare 2.

Software Pick of the Week * Google Chrome Beta with extensions - Now, Chrome gets interesting

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