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Rules For Computer And Online Safety 2021
These are the rules for computer and online safety in 2021. Only your vigilance will protect you against bad guys. You will be safe if you are cautious. Stop and think before you click on links, before you call unfamiliar phone numbers, before you install programs,...
SPYWARE – A CAUTIONARY TALE
A columnist for the Los Angeles Times wrote the story of his experiences when his computer was hijacked by adware and spyware. It's a good summary of the pervasiveness of the...
KAZAA/SKYPE & ADWARE
As I noted a couple of days ago, Kazaa has released of a new version of its software bundled with Skype for Internet telephony. Don't do it! They've gone completely over the top...
GOTOMYPC
Remote access to an office computer is becoming a top priority for many people. Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 includes remote access options that are rich and satisfying;...
GLORY DAYS FOR GAMING
A few years ago the gaming industry was in the doldrums. I recall articles predicting that computer gaming was on its last legs. New games looked like tired rehashes of old...
LCD PRICES DROPPING
Slowly but surely LCD prices are coming down. An example in today's junk mail: Costco Online has a good price on some highly rated Xerox flat panel monitors - a 17" model (Xerox...
BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS FOR KAZAA
Kazaa is the old stalwart for file sharing - it has the best-known name, although it's been under such relentless attack from the recording industry that savvy kids are switching...
ONLINE CLOCK
This online clock has been around for a while but it's so cool it deserves another mention. Very elegant technology.
EBAY ADVICE
If you're new to eBay or you want a refresher course on how to be a smart buyer and avoid being ripped off, this guide has common sense advice. It covers how to find items, tips...
WIRELESS NETWORKING AND WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2
Here's a brief article describing the process of connecting to a wireless network using Windows XP Service Pack 2, along with some screen shots. It's basic but helpful if you're...
MAC SPOOF
If you're bored, this home-made spoof of a Mac commercial is a good chuckle, and perhaps a relief from the constant Apple evangelizing.
COPYRIGHT CRAZINESS
The House and Senate have been acting as branches of the recording and motion picture industries for some time, seeking to enrich those industries by assigning new "rights" to...
SEARCHING WITH X1
There's lots of companies that are almost ready to help you search for things on your computer. Google introduced Google Desktop Search last month - fast searches through Outlook...
MARKETING FIREFOX
Whether you're selling a product, a concept, a piece of software, a politician, or a war - the most effective marketing creates the illusion that it's not marketing at all but...
MICROSOFT IN THE NEWS
Two events this week will get more attention than they deserve. First, Microsoft will unveil the final version of its search service, MSN Search, aimed squarely at Google. Here's...
AMERICA ONLINE: THE DEATHWATCH
It's time to begin a deathwatch on America Online. It will be a lingering death but it seems inevitable. AOL is screwed. Its dialup subscriber base is shrinking fast; even poorly...