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- 02/15/07 Have you tried "Goglogo.com"?
With
Goglogo.com you can
create your own "Google®" looking search page, with your own name.
Here's
an example
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01/21/07
Still Using Windows 95?
It's amazing to me there are people out there
(some of who have visited this site) are still using Windows 95 with a
resolution of 640x480 and 8 or 16 bit color! It's amazing because of the fact
that Microsoft doesn't support Windows 95 anymore. So no updates for Windows
95 users. With a computer that old how can they possibly have the ability to
browse the net, with all the enhancements and updates that the internet has to
offer, over the years since? ....Just a thought anyways.
- 12/27/06 Vista Start Menu for
Windows XP
An alternative Start Menu for Windows XP.
Read more....
- 12/6/06 Vista Readiness Test
Is Your PC Vista Ready? TouchStone
Software's new Vista Readiness test is safe, simple and fast. In just seconds
you will be able to test your PC with this Vista Readiness tool...Its
free
- 11/8/06 Microsoft Windows
Defender software is released!
Microsoft
introduced a public release of its solution to our spyware problem. Called
Microsoft Windows Defender. This application was first introduced as
Microsoft
AntiSpyware when it was in its beta stage back January 2005.
Windows
Defender
offers plenty of features even what others don't! Of course its obvious that
it scans for spyware & adware, but it also offers real-time protection which
prevents spyware from being installed in the first place! So let's give it a
try shall we?
- Windows XP Myths!
There is quite a few of them. Sadly
to say I also fell victim to some of these!
Check it out!
- 4/21/06
Introducing the Dell De-Crapifier…
It’s a sad state of affairs when you buy a new computer these
days and it comes pre-loaded with a ton of garbage software that brings your
new machine to a crawl. If anyone’s bought a Dell PC in the last few years,
you probably know what I’m talking about. Just recently, I was helping a
friend set up his brand new Inspiron 1300 and it took FOREVER for it to boot
up. It’s a very dissatifiying experience to pull a brand new computer out of
the box and be spammed with a bunch of trial software.
Read More....
- 11/1/05 The Dirt on Screensavers
Remember back in the days where screensavers were the
coolest thing at the office? You could stare at your co-worker's "fish in the
ocean" screensaver at the cubicle next door for hours and actually have a full
afternoon of conversation about that one screensaver. Well, screensavers are
still "in", but not as "in" as they used to be. In fact, back in the old days,
screensavers were essentially used to keep monitors from getting their images
"burned in". Back in those days, the phosphors could be burned out of a
monitor by leaving items displayed on the screen. Nowadays, we don't have that
problem . Our high resolution screens don't get "burned in" anymore. In fact,
when you use screensavers, you hog important resources on your PC. Not only
does it take up unnecessary space, but you will need at least 64MB of RAM and
a card that displays 256 colors just to run a screensaver. It's especially
important to make sure that if you should choose to download a screensaver, to
make sure it's from a trusted source. You wouldn't want to download viruses
along with your cute screensaver.
Truth be told, there essentially isn't any real purpose to screensavers any
longer, except to password protect your PC when you're away from it, or better
yet. when you want to enjoy that afternoon staring at your co-worker's monitor
at the cubicle next door!
About the author:
Demetria Zinga is the founder and owner of
www.faith-media.com, a technology and
consulting firm which specializes in web design and hosting, graphics and
print designs, internet marketing, and e-training. She is also the founder of
www.christianladies.net, an
interactive ezine, blog, and podcast for Christian women.
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7/27/05 Windows
Vista?? What do you mean its not called Longhorn anymore?
Microsoft announced in Atlanta to about 10,000 Microsoft employee's (via
a
video posted on Microsoft's Web site)
that the next new version of Windows is no longer dubbed "Longhorn" now officially called Windows Vista on July 22nd. The Beta version is due to come out on
August 3rd.
Microsoft also posted a
Web
site, explaining Windows Vista. The final version of the new Windows Visa
isn't expected until 2006.
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07/10/05
Mike's Ad Blocking Hosts file
Here is a site devoted to help you block those
annoying ads (not pop-ups) that show up on websites (even the ones used on this
site) by the means of editing the "hosts" file. Now this is an excellent way to
do so, but I have to admit the some of the entries the Mike has put into the
hosts file prevent some useful info, like for example the "security threats"
ticker from Symantec (the makers of Norton Anti-Virus) that you see on the right
pane of this site. That in it self is not an ad, so I'm not sure why he put
Symantec on the list of blocked ad servers?
But if your still interested in blocking ads among other useful info tickers,
visit
http://everythingisnt.com/hosts.html
for all the info & you can view copy & paste the host
file entries
here
or
download the installer if
you feel uneasy of the process.
And
he also explains everything their is to do with the
hosts file that is located in
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\ directory of your
hard drive.
Now my opinion is to:
1. Edit the list yourself & take out
the entries that you don't want blocked. Like (Symantec for example)
2. Clear your internet cache, then locate the host file (
located in
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\ ), right
click on hosts
go to properties, then check the box where it says "Read Only". Which will
prevent any site to write to the file, which can redirect sites you visit. I
highly recommend this step, especially if your browser is constantly redirecting
you to other sites then the one you intended!
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03/14/05
Microsoft Defender (AntiSpyware Program) Review
Microsoft recently released a beta version of their new
AntiSpyware tool. After downloading and installing this new tool, I must say I
was impressed. The tool found everything I
threw at it, including a few that AdAware could not find. Microsoft has also
implemented a network for people to join if they wish to combat new spyware. It
is kind of like a huge lab
if you will. Although the beta version is free, it does expire in 2005, and MS
is sure to charge for the final product. However, I think that this tool will be
a great product for all computer users who are tired of constantly fighting
spyware and adware. You can find Microsoft Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx here.
Author: J. Ratliff is a small business technology consultant.
http://www.victoriatechnology.com
- 02/24/05 Interesting Fact
Did you know that there are currently 41,127,696 web
sites in the world! Lets think about that for a sec, if you were to browse
every single web site there is and browse each one of them for a minute, it
would take you about 78 years to complete!
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02/05/05
Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
Your web browser is
your primary connection to the rest of the internet, and multiple applications
may rely on your browser, or elements within your browser, to function. This
makes the security settings within your browser even more important. Many web
applications try to enhance your browsing experience by enabling different
types of functionality, but this functionality might be unnecessary and may
leave you susceptible to being attacked. The safest policy is to disable the
majority of those features unless you decide they are necessary. If you
determine that a site is trustworthy
Read More...
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01/06/05
Microsoft Anti-spyware software (Beta) is released!
Update: as of 11/8/2006 Microsoft's Anti-spyware
is now called Windows Defender.
Microsoft
introduced a public beta release of its solution to our
spyware problem. Called Microsoft AntiSpyware, the application was
introduced after Microsoft purchased Giant Software Company, which had
developed their anti-spyware application. Microsoft
AntiSpyware offers plenty of features even what others don't! Of course its
obvious that it scans for spyware & adware, but it also offers real-time protection which prevents spyware from being
installed in the first place! So let's give it a try shall we? We plan to try
it our selves!
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01/04/05
Questionable anti-Spyware protection?
Some of the products listed on this
page simply
do not provide proven, reliable anti-spyware protection. Others may use
unfair, deceptive, high pressure sales tactics and false positives to scare up
sales from gullible, confused users. A very few
of these products are either associated with known distributors of spyware/adware
or have been known to install spyware/adware themselves.
Read more...What I have always used, is a program called
AD-Aware it works great!
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01/04/05
Finding out what those unknown devices are?
Amazing software that helps you find what those
unknown devices in Device Manager really are.
By checking Device Manager for unknown devices and
extracting information from it, this program attempts to figure out what the
device is. You might not have to open your case or look up random numbers off
of PCI cards to figure out what they are.
Program supports Win95, 98, 98se, Me, 2k, XP and 2003 but
not NT. It also attempts to support future OSs'.
It runs fine from a CD or floppy. It's free for per personal and
(especially) business use. Download here
Microsoft recently announced rewards in
exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who
exploit its flagship Windows product through viruses, worms and other forms of
malicious code. After years of sitting idle, Microsoft is
suddenly committed to improving security. Hence the company's mad rush to
inject "security" into every product, speech and statement to reassure
customers that Windows is still a worthy operating environment to purchase.
Read More...
This collection of
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) and answers has been compiled over a period of years,
seeing which questions people ask about firewalls in such fora as Usenet,
mailing lists, and Web sites. If you have a question, look here to see whether
it's answered.
Firewalls have come a long way from the days
when this FAQ started. They've gone from being highly customized systems
administered by their implementers to a mainstream commodity. Firewalls are no
longer solely in the hands of those who design and implement security systems;
even security-conscious end-users have them at home.
Nowadays, everyone wants privacy on the web,
because no matter where you go, someone could be watching you. Someone like
your employer, someone trying to hack your system, companies gathering all
your info to sell to yet other companies, or even the government, may be on
your track while you peacefully surf the web. Thus, anonymity on the web means
being able tu use all of its services with no concern about someone snooping
on your data.
Read More....
Have you heard about "Google
Suggest" its pretty amazing for the lazy part in all of us. What it
does, as your type in a key word, a drop down box displays suggestions to what
your trying to find. Now I know what your thinking, "is my privacy going to be
exploited?" Google response to this question is "Yes,
your information is private. Google Suggest does not base its suggestions on
your personal searches, although it does use information about the relative
popularity of common searches to rank its suggestions. Your Google Suggest
searches, like all the information you send to Google, are covered under
Google's privacy
policy." View
their
FAQ.
So give
it a try!
Back to Top
- 12/23/04
Year-End Google Zeitgeist
Based on billions of
searches conducted by Google users around the world, the Year-End
Zeitgeist offers a unique perspective on the year's major events and trends.
We hope you enjoy this aggregate look at what people wanted to know more about
this year.
(Quoted from google
http://www.google.co.uk/press/zeitgeist/archive.html)
View the Interactive Zeitgeist
An interactive timeline
looking back on the past year (Flash required).
- 12/03/04
Supercharge Windows by Paring Unneeded Services
Every time you start Windows 2000 or XP, a virtual
wheelbarrowful of components get loaded into your PC's memory. Many of these
components, or "services," control Windows' use of hardware devices, memory,
file management, and other vital system functions. But as tipster Morgan
McClure of Groton, Massachusetts, points out, you just don't need some of
these services. Consequently, letting them automatically load and run causes
Windows to start a bit slower than necessary and ties up memory that could
be put to better use. Fortunately, Windows' Services administrative tool
allows you to control how and whether your system uses these services.
Read More......
A problem has
been identified that can be found on a wide variety of web sites: what you
receive from a web site may not be what that site meant to send. If you
click on a specially designed link, the site may unknowingly send you bad
data, unwanted pictures, and programs (malicious scripts) to compromise your
data.
Read More........
Nine times out of ten PC
users will experience problems with their PC due to Spyware and Adware.
These such programs such as Bonzi Buddy, Gator, Comet Cursor, Cydoor, Myway,
My search, the list goes on, can make your PC run very slow especially if
you have more the one running in memory. Spyware and Aware programs usually
get bundled with free software programs such as P2P file sharing Apps, games
etc... Sometimes with out your knowledge. It is at your best interest to
remove all Spyware and Adware!
If you don’t have it
already download
AD-Aware® to remove Spyware and Adware. We personally recommend this
program and we use it ourselves. Or checkout
spywareinfo.com for more information and try their
free online scanner.
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8/1/04
Protecting Your Personal Information
Identity theft is an
unfortunate part of today's Internet, and fraudulent emails designed to
steal your personal information are increasingly common. These emails are
often disguised as official messages from companies with which you do
business, and ask you to submit sensitive personal information -- by
email, fax, or a fake Web site -- with the intent to steal your identity.
This type of scam is known as "phishing."
These "phisher" emails and Web sites often mimic the logos, colors, and
language used by legitimate companies and can be very convincing.
Unfortunately, these crimes are STILL common -- and require your
vigilance.
Here are some important ways you can avoid online scams:
1. ELIMINATE virtually all junk email, including "phishers," with a
spamBlocker program (check out my download page, or your ISP may provide
one for you).
2. NEVER send sensitive information such as your password, credit card
number, social security number, secret word, or PIN in an email.
3. NEVER click directly on links in an email that requests sensitive
information, even if you recognize and trust the address. Always type the
Web address directly into your browser's address bar.
4. ALWAYS confirm that a Web site is legitimate before submitting
sensitive information.
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