Monthly Archives: June 2011
Boxee – The Open Source Software, Not The Box
I don’t watch much TV. No, that’s not some kind of elitist remark – you know, the type of comment thrown about by some who consider themselves a step above the rest. From my perspective, television actually sucks. I’m tired … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 17, 2011
Google’s ‘Me on the Web’ Tool Alerts You to Personal Data Leaks – The service allows users to create e-mail alerts when information is uncovered by Google’s search bot. Users can then use Me on the Web to remove personal … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 16, 2011
Facebook’s Facial Recognition Flops – If the cutting-edge technology can’t detect your face most of the time, what do you have to fear? Firefox 5 locks down, almost ready for release – Although it’s only been around for three months, … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Free AntiMalware Software – And More – For Senior Computer Users
Looking at recent Internet usage statistics, it seems obvious to me that older adults are now realizing that they don’t have to understand the “nitty gritty” of computer technology to send email-mail to friends and family, shop online, play games, … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Keyloggers, Anti-Malware Tools, Cyber Criminals, cybercrime, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, downloads, Firefox, Firefox Add-ons, Free Firewalls, Freeware, Internet Safety for Seniors, Malware Protection, New Computer User Software Tools, PC Tools, Skype, Software, Spyware - Adware Protection, Windows Tips and Tools
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 15, 2011
IE9 bump brings security fixes, new ‘About’ box – Microsoft’s first update to Internet Explorer 9 introduces security fixes to block drive-by downloads. It also tweaks the ‘About’ box to be more useful Google Voice Search offers natural user input … Continue reading
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TweakGuides.com – A Tweakers Paradise?
Computing is more or less all about generics – a sort of, one size fits all approach. But, if you’re like me, the last thing you want is a machine that’s configured to run with settings which don’t take into … Continue reading
The latest and greatest technology gift ideas for Father’s Day
Thinking about that special gift for Father’s Day? Guest writer David Samuel offers some suggestions; a few you might consider – well, just a little “strange” (maybe that should read – “bleeding edge”). With Father’s day just around the corner … Continue reading
Filed under Connected Devices, Guest Writers, iPad, Older Adult Computer Users, Point of View
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 14, 2011
The Tablet Specs That Matter – Tablets are new and so it’s easy for manufacturers to throw out a blizzard of specs. The ones that really matter, though, are those that determine how quickly a tablet will respond to your … Continue reading
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Bounced Email Malware On The Loose
I suspect that we’ve all sent emails that have been bounced back to us as “undeliverable” – for any one of hundreds of possible mail server errors (you might be surprised to learn that there are 850+ possible error messages). … Continue reading
