Monthly Archives: April 2009
Tech Thoughts Daily Security Alerts – April 20, 2009
Insecurity The Price Of Ubiquity – The mainstream media seems enamored by the ubiquitous Internet, but it’s not doing much to reveal the risks of interconnected computers. Botnets: Coming To a Social Network Near You 2008 Saw More Records Breached … Continue reading
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Dial-a-Fix – Free Advanced Computer User Tool
I’m quite comfortable in having the world come to me. After all, that’s one reason (although not the primary one), I’m on the Internet. For example, in my community we have Dial-a-Bottle (beer), Dial-a-Brew (beer), Dial-a-Law (uh oh), Dial-a-Bus – … Continue reading
The Bare Minimum Processes Needed to Run Windows XP
When repairing a PC by either trying to shutdown a virus, trying to remove adware/spyware/malware, or just trying to get a speed increase, you need to shut down processes that run in the background. It is necessary to know the … Continue reading
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Play “Want to Infect Your Computer With Malware?” – Follow These Easy Steps!
Computer users who lack the necessary skills to protect their machines, or who are unaware of the consequences of surfing the Internet with inadequate protection, are the grist from which cyber criminals make their daily bread – and lots of … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Security Alerts – April 17, 2009
I Stole My Friend’s Identity – If you’ve not yet leapt into the great abyss of social networking, then you haven’t created any accounts that can be compromised, and you’re safe, right? Not! Is My Malware Compatible With Vista? – … Continue reading
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