Monthly Archives: July 2010
GoogleSharing Firefox Add-on – Stop Google’s Invasion of Your Privacy!
The campaign to convince people that the lack of personal privacy is of little concern to the average person, persists. Some pundits continue to enhance their careers by assuring us (at least those of us who will listen), that privacy, … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – July 31, 2010
Windows Starter Kit: Image editors – Just as there’s more to productivity than Microsoft Office, there’s more to image editing than Photoshop. More, and free, too. Avast Free Antivirus 5.0.594 – Avast Free 5, an A-list freeware antivirus app, provides … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Part Of The Tech Savvy Generation? How Tech Savvy Are You Really?
You’re part of a computer literate and technically competent generation – you know, the “tech savvy generation” we hear so much about. So, when it comes to wandering through the risky Internet neighborhood that’s arguably full of predators, you tend … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – July 30, 2010
Turn Your PC Into an Entertainment Center – You can use your Windows 7 or Vista PC to watch and record programs–just add a TV tuner. Also, create a music playlist. Geek 101: LCD and Plasma Basics – HDTV and … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
BitDefender Warns Of iPhone Jailbreaking Malware Attack
iPhone “jailbreaking” – the user taking all-inclusive command of the device, which includes running non-approved Apple applications, is apparently not without risk. Security researchers at BitDefender, the well known security application developer, have just uncovered a malware scheme, aimed at … Continue reading
Butterfly Botnet Kit Author Arrested Thanks To Panda Security and Defence Intelligence
If you’re a regular reader here, then you’re probably familiar with the outrage computer users express when commenting on cyber crime, and cyber criminals. Comments range from simple outrage, to implementing the death penalty (no, I’m not kidding), for those … Continue reading
Cloud Computing: Easy Target for Cyber Criminals?
Guest writer Paul E. Lubic, Jr., has some definite ideas on the US government’s decision to employ Google’s cloud based computing model. Paul explains why, in his view, this risky venture will play into the hands of cyber criminals. Here’s … Continue reading
Filed under Cloud Computing Applications, cybercrime, Google, Guest Writers
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – July 29, 2010
10 plus must have Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets – Desktop Gadgets in Microsoft Windows 7 are more sophisticated and more useful than in previous versions of the operating system. Here are 10+ gadgets that should be in your desktop management … Continue reading
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Free HAMSTER High End Video Converter – Works With Over 200 Devices
Popular guest writer Rick Robinette, has done it again. Rick has a knack for finding the best in Freeware, and this time, he has found a terrific free video converter; HAMSTER. Here’s Rick’s review: In today’s world of technology we … Continue reading
Filed under Cell Phone Apps, downloads, Freeware, Software, Video, Video Apps, Windows 7, Windows Tips and Tools, Windows Vista, Windows XP
The Comical Comment Spammer
Regular readers are familiar with my articles on comment spam and how, in some instances, it can be dangerous. The last time we discussed this was in Norton DNS Can Save Your Butt! It’s really a no-brainer to reject a … Continue reading →
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Filed under cybercrime, Email, email scams, Humor, spam, Windows Tips and Tools
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