Monthly Archives: August 2011
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 17, 2011
Lifehacker: The Best Web Browser for Windows – The battle for best browser on Windows is especially close, but we have to pick Google Chrome for its speed, extensibility, and awesome syncing features. Keep Your Wi-Fi Secure, Quick Windows Tips … Continue reading
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With Kaspersky’s Free TDSSKiller You’ll Have A Fighting Chance To Kill Rootkits
There’s malware, and then – there’s MALWARE. In other words, all malware is not created equal. For example, Rootkits are not your common everyday piece of malware. Rootkits are often designed to overwrite the Hard Drive’s MBR (master boot record), … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 16, 2011
Use the iPad to manage your home security system – Available from the App Store, The LifeView app for iPad allows users to easily manage their home security system from their iPad. Users control their system via the Console Tab … Continue reading
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PC Tools Predicts New Breeds of Social Media Cyber Scams
PC Tools, the company which brings you PC Tools Firewall Plus (free), ThreatFire (free), and of course a complete line of award-winning commercial grade security offerings, is issuing this consumer alert advising the rollout of new social media sites and … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 15, 2011
The Best Video Chat Apps for Your Smartphone – Looking for a face-to-face chat using your Android smartphone or iPhone? There are a surprising number of apps to choose from, but not all are created equal. Researchers Expose Cunning Online … Continue reading
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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 14, 2011
Tips for a Malware-Free Android Smartphone – Since more and more malware is emerging for the Android platform every day, you must pay strict attention to what is happening on your phone or tablet. Smartphones are essentially computers–and all computers … Continue reading
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I’m Infected With Technology Fatigue
The Internet is a demanding mistress. Once you hookup – you’re hooked. At the moment I’m on a short vacation and yet, I find I have a craving to stay connected. Now, that’s either a sad commentary on my lifestyle, … Continue reading
Filed under Connected Devices, Internet Addiction, Opinion, Point of View, Social Networks
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 13, 2011
Photo Flash Maker Free – Flash slideshows are a fun way to present your photos to friends and family. As its name suggests, Photo Flash Maker Free offers to help you create your own Flash slideshows. This program’s easy-to-use interface … Continue reading
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Gmail Scammers Still On The Make
Email spammers/scammers are masters of the well worn “carrot or stick” school of motivation. They seem to bounce from “this is what you’ll get” versus, “this is what you’ll lose” – with some regularity. Some samples of each motivational technique … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 12, 2011
How to Fix Your Family’s PC Problems – Are you the first line of tech support for your friends and family? Here’s everything you need to troubleshoot for the not so tech-savvy. How browsers and security software can keep you … Continue reading
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