Here’s a tool I use when I’m out-and-about and need to remind myself of something or if I want to send a reminder to someone else. For example, someone tells me something and I have nothing to write on but I don’t want to forget what I was told. I’ll call an 866 number and [...]
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An FYI if you use the free AVG antivirus software: a recent update of AVG’s antivirus software caused some user’s Internet connections to be blocked. AVG’s support page indicates that after upgrading to AVG version 8.0.196, your network link may fail. If rebooting your PC doesn’t fix the problem, follow the instructions on AVG’s support [...]
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With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at what’s out there for specials. The following are a few websites I frequent this time of year, and those that offer email subscriptions, I sign up for so I get updates on deals as they come up. These sites are pretty safe [...]
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By Susan Bradley in Windows Secrets Newsletter A remote-code exploit that could spread rapidly like the 2003 MSBlaster worm is putting all versions of Windows at risk. I recommend that you immediately install a patch that Microsoft has just issued to protect your system from a vulnerability in the Server service. MS08-067 (958644) Rare out-of-cycle [...]
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From “Office Watch“: There’s a big question mark over the third service pack for Office 2003 – should you install it or not? Microsoft has chosen to make that decision a difficult one for all Office 2003 users. There’s nothing wrong with Office 2003 Service Pack 3 but you need to be very aware of [...]
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Over time, with use, your computer will start slowing down and mis-behaving. It’s a given. There are a few programs that I use regularly to help maintain my computer. The first program, CCleaner (http://www.ccleaner.com/download), will scan your computer and allow you to get rid of all of the “junk” files that accumulate. CCleaner is a [...]
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Since Google became a household name for search engines, most people automatically go there for their internet searching. In fact, almost 60% of all searches are done on Google. Yahoo pulls in second with almost 17%. Big difference. Did you know that Yahoo and McAfee teamed up a while back and all of Yahoo’s searches [...]
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October 3, 2008 (Computerworld) Microsoft has extended the availability of Windows XP on new PCs by six months, the company confirmed today. Computer makers that “downgrade” machines from Windows Vista Business or Vista Ultimate to Windows XP Professional will be able to obtain media for the latter through the end of July 2009, a Microsoft [...]
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FTC Consumer Alert Bank Failures, Mergers and Takeovers: A “Phish-erman’s Special” If the recent changes in the financial marketplace have you confused, you’re not alone. The financial institution where you did business last week may have a new name today, and your checks and statements may come with a new look tomorrow. A new lender [...]
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Just want to tell you about some of the things I use a lot that I think are kinda cool. Internet Radio – I like going to http://pandora.com and listening to my favorite music. What’s nice about Pandora is that I can enter an artist I like and it will create a playlist of music [...]
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