Monthly Archives: May 2010
Email Scammers Threaten to Have Me Charged with Money Laundering
I’m use to receiving scam emails (up to 10 a day), which attempt to entice me into divulging personal information with all sorts of promises of quick money – if only I complete a particular task. A task which always … Continue reading
Download Paragon’s FREE Rescue Kit Express
Popular guest writer Rick Robinette, has a knack for finding great free applications. Paragon Free Rescue Kit, one of Rick’s latest finds, professionally fixes boot problems as well as retrieves your data when your system fails to boot. It even … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 31, 2010
The Procrastinator’s Guide to PC Maintenance – You want to keep your PC running smoothly, your apps updated, and your data safe–but you’re lazy. Here’s how to keep your PC healthy while expending the minimum amount of effort possible. PCWorld … Continue reading
Comments Off
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Internet Security: There’s an App for That – Your BRAIN!
Yes, it’s true! There’s an application designed to help keep you safe on the Internet. And here’s the best part – you don’t have to buy, or download and install this application. Most Internet users, in my experience, already have … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 30, 2010
Review: Avast Free Antivirus – Avast Free 5, an A-list freeware antivirus app, provides the same steadfast protection of well-known, pricier antivirus programs. Avast is remarkable for both its effectiveness and arguably providing the most complete free antivirus on the … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
The Internet is NOT Childs Play – Internet Tips for Parents
In the last year, McAfee Inc., the well known provider of antivirus software and intrusion prevention solutions, released research which indicated that most American mothers rate their teenagers’ online safety, their exposure to drugs and drunk driving, as essentially equal … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 29, 2010
CNET: Windows Starter Kit – The Windows Starter Kit is a collection of some of the best and most essential freeware to get your new PC going. From browsers to productivity to utilities, we cover all the bases. CNET: Utilities … Continue reading
Comments Off
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
False Malware Positive? Or Not? How Do You Decide?
You’ve run your primary anti-malware application, and up pops a notice advising you that you have an infection. But since you’re an aware computer user, you launch both your secondary malware scanners in sequence and – surprise! According to your … Continue reading
Download ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2010 – Windows 7 Compatible
ZoneAlarm Free was the first Firewall I ever installed to a personal system, and that was back in the dark ages of 1996. It wasn’t until 2009 that I was reluctantly forced to move away from the world’s most popular … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 28, 2010
Freeware Files: Five Unexpected Automation Apps for Windows! – There are a ton of apps out there that you can use to automate something you do on your PC. I mean, that’s the central conceit of software development as a … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
