Monthly Archives: April 2008
Instant Messaging Safety – Sensible Guidelines
I’m always amazed when I see my younger friends communicating with each other using instant messaging applications. Their use of instant messaging for rapid communication, as opposed to voice contact, is a phenomenon that I must admit has never appealed … Continue reading
Free Serif 3DPlus 2 Design Software – Simple/Wizard Driven
As I’ve mentioned before on this Blog, SerifSoftware entices you in an unusual way to buy, or upgrade, to their latest software offerings. They will give you, free of charge, an older version of any of their software packages. An … Continue reading
Online Banking Security – Be Safe – Know the Rules!
As use of the Internet continues to expand, banks and other financial institutions are using the Internet to offer products and services, or otherwise enhance communications with consumers. The Internet offers the potential for safe, convenient new ways to shop … Continue reading
Scan Your Computer With Panda Security’s ActiveScan 2.0 – You Could Win an iPod!
From Panda Security: A study carried out by PandaLabs of more than 1.5 million users revealed that 72% of companies with an up-to-date security solution installed had malware on their networks. In end-user environments, the study confirmed that 23% of … Continue reading
Free DriverMax – Backup Device and System Drivers
So, the last time you had to do a full re-install of Windows, (if you haven’t yet you will), you discovered that the most frustrating part of the process was the installation of all those device drivers. Most of us … Continue reading
AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 Released – Now With Anti-Spyware Protection!
AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0, for personal use only, which now incorporates protection against spy ware through a new combined anti-virus and anti-spy ware engine has just been released and this latest version of the popular free anti-virus tool is now … Continue reading
Free Port Analyzers – Defeat Spyware/Botware
Windows XP has a command line utility which will help you determine if you have Spyware/Botware running on your system. Netstat displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections. I use this utility as a test, to ensure that the anti-malware … Continue reading
Stay Safe/ Anonymous on Public Computers – Two Free USB Applications
There are numerous reasons why someone would want to surf anonymously: to ensure protection from snooping web sites, annoying advertisers, employers, or curious family members. More obvious reasons for anonymous surfing include, surfing in internet cafes, public terminals in libraries, … Continue reading
XnView – Free and Easy Photo Tool
XnView is a free utility for viewing graphic files and the simple and easy conversion of those files. With XnView installed on your system you can resize, crop, correct red eye, flip, rotate, and carry out a wide variety of … Continue reading
Every Good Story Needs a Villain!
This is a guest post by Paul Eckstrom, a technology wizard and the owner of Aplus Computer Aid in Menlo Park, California. Paul adds a nice humorous touch to serious computer technology issues. Why not pay a visit to his … Continue reading →
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