Monthly Archives: September 2009

New – SUPERAntiSpyware Free Online Safe Scan

There are plenty of good anti-malware products, many of them free, but no one anti-malware tool is likely to identify and remove all of the millions of rogue malware that infest the cyber world. Since today’s malware generally writes itself … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – September 18, 2009

SUPERAntiSpyware Introduces Online Safe Scan: New Free Online Scanning Service Detects and Removes Over 1,000,000 Malware Threats – SUPERAntiSpyware Online Safe Scan is absolutely free. Lifehacker: Get Windows 7 Home Premium for $30 With a College Email Address – If … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – September 17, 2009

10 ways to tweak Windows 7 using the Local Group Policy Editor – You can customize Windows 7 by setting local group policies to control the way the OS looks and acts. The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets – Not … Continue reading

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Patrick Swayze’s Death – An Opportunity For Hackers

Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze, as most people are now aware, passed away several days ago, and it hasn’t taken long for cyber crooks to use this to advantage. Cybercriminals have jumped on this information, and are already exploiting this … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – September 16, 2009

The 10 most potentially hazardous Smartphones – Based on new research, learn the 10 Smartphones that emit the most radiation, the 10 that emit the least radiation, and a few quick safety tips. Study: Yes, there is payback from social … Continue reading

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SIW – System Information for Non-Geeks

If you think developing information on your computer’s operating system and hardware is a tough task, you can relax. Guest writer, Rick Robinette, introduces you to a small, free application that makes it easy. How would you like to know … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – September 15, 2009

Turn Vista into Windows 7 for free – Every time Microsoft delivers a new OS it’s possible to get many of the features of a Windows upgrade in the previous version of Windows. Windows 7 is no exception. Here’s a … Continue reading

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Stop Being Dirty – Download Free Comodo System Cleaner!

What could be a more powerful free solution, than that old standby CCleaner, which removes unused files, and ensures your privacy by cleaning traces of your online activities? Well, how about Comodo System Cleaner, which will do all that, and … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – September 14, 2009

19 Free Web Services That Keep Saving You Money – You can find lots of freebies on the Web, but these offerings provide useful services–at no cost–that you would otherwise have to pay for every time. Apple iPhone OS 3.1 … Continue reading

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Follow the 3 Magic Steps to Internet Security – Stop – Think – Click

Let me begin this article by defining the word “responsibility”, a concept which appears to me, to be losing its place in modern culture. Definition – a duty or obligation to satisfactorily perform or complete a task (assigned by someone, … Continue reading

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