Monthly Archives: December 2010
The Winners in the PC Tools Internet Security 2011 Free License Giveaway Are…..
I’m happy to announce the 10 winners of a free license (installable on up to 3 PCs), for the award winning PC Tools Internet Security 2011. Congratulations to the winners: Zug David W Lee G Ahmed Helmy Olga Silva Kevin … Continue reading
Filed under Antimalware Suites, Contests, Giveaways, Integrated Solutions, PC Tools, Software, Software Giveaways, Winners
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 20, 2010
Vendor creates malware to sell its anti-malware product – Chinese antivirus software companies seem to have a unusual strategy for keeping its services and products in demand – secretly developing threats themselves and unleashing them online, then turning around and … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
How To Be A Tech Hero Using Teach Parents Tech.org
Many of the regular readers of this site are very sophisticated computer users, and I’m sure, this sophistication can be something of a two edged sword. High level users are often seen as built in tech support by family, friends, … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 19, 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. Chrome Notebooks: … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Go Elf Yourself! – Christmas Is Coming!
Again this year, as they have for the last five years or so, OfficeMax is offering the charmingly humorous ElfYourself, an online animated Christmas greeting creation tool. Working with ElfYourself is actually a bit of fun, and while the end … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 18, 2010
CNET: Utilities Starter Kit – The Utilities Starter Kit for Windows is a collection of some of the best freeware tools to replace and enhance core Windows tasks. Defraggers, system cleaners, uninstallers, Task Manager replacements, launchers, and disk space managers … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
WordPress Screwed Up – Big Time!
Yesterday, many of you might have seen the following when you attempted to connect to Tech Thoughts. WordPress had archived or suspended, my blog for a violation of their Terms of Service. I’m sure that this notice left you with … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging Tips, Opinion, Personal Perspective, WordPress, Writing
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 17, 2010
Performance concerns make 25% of users turn off AV – More than 60 percent of respondents have tried multiple anti-virus products over the course of a year, according to Avira. In addition, 25 percent of the users admitted to turning … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Comment Spam Is Dangerous BS!
If you’ve ever wondered why comments on this site, and many other sites for that matter, are held for moderation by a site administrator, the simple answer is – comment spam, and the need to control it. Without a doubt, … Continue reading →
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