Mar 31, 2009 | Internet, security
The press coverage of the Conficker malware has caused some fear and created the teensiest bit of an overreaction. Here’s some common sense advice. You can use your computers on April 1. You can browse the Internet on April 1. If your computer has been automatically...
Mar 26, 2009 | computers, IE, Internet, security, Vista, WinXP
When our first child was a year old, we had a childproofing company come to our house and give us a presentation about the threats that might endanger our baby. By the time it was finished, we had closed the college savings account because it seemed so unlikely that...
Mar 19, 2009 | Internet, security
Don’t miss the fascinating article in the New York Times today about the worldwide hunt for the authors of malicious software named “Conficker.” An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between computer security groups around the world and the...
Mar 18, 2009 | IE, Internet, Microsoft
At 9am PDT on Thursday, March 19, Microsoft is scheduled to release Internet Explorer 8, with a number of new features and under-the-hood security improvements. I’ll let you know if I find anything exciting in the next week or so, after I’ve had a chance to check it...
Mar 18, 2009 | backup, Internet, software, web_services
Previously:BACKUPS – INTRODUCTIONBACKUPS – DATA vs. DRIVE IMAGEBACKUPS – EXTERNAL HARD DRIVESBACKUPS – SOFTWARE FOR DATA BACKUPS There are dozens of services to help you back up your data online. Some programs include built-in services for online backups of the...
Mar 12, 2009 | Google, Internet, mobile, phone, web_services
After years of uncertainty, Google announced Google Voice yesterday, the expanded version of its phone service GrandCentral. As a GrandCentral subscriber, I’ll be upgraded to the new service soon; it will be open to everyone in a few weeks. I am delighted and a bit...
