Tech - for Everyone
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Tags computer, tech, tutorials, tips, how to, news, computing, network
Tech Tips and Tricks & Advice – written in plain English.
Latest Blog Posts
- Safest Web Browser – IE8 on Nov 20, 2009 in Internet PC Phishing advice browsers computers cyber crime security safety web browsers
Internet Explorer 8 Tops Safety Testing Test The primary way cyber-criminals do their dirty deeds — steal our identities, mail out huge batches of spam, plant malware infections, commit fraud, and disrupt business — is via the Internet. T...
- Firefox Add-ons for Safer Web Surfing on Nov 18, 2009 in Firefox Internet advice computers cyber crime how to security software
Folks, it appears I only have time today to recommend to you that you take a quick look at Internet security blogger Michael Kassner’s list of Firefox enhancements for safer Web browsing. He has there some that I have mentioned here before, and...
- Open .ppt Slideshows With Free Viewer* on Nov 17, 2009 in PC advice computers file system free software how to software tech troubleshooting .ppt open powerpoint presentations slideshows
I was reminded of this “quick tip” topic article today, when I got a call for help and I was told that the caller “suddenly couldn’t open pictures in an e-mail they had received”. As I suspected, the “pictures” were...
- How To Connect a Router Without the Setup CD* on Nov 16, 2009 in advice computers hardware how to routers routers and WAPs troubleshooting cd configure connect Internet router set up setup without
Reader asks how to connect to the Internet without the original CD Q: “How can I connect to the Internet with my laptop via D-link router from desktop? We have no CD ROM for d link.” A: You do not need the setup CD to make a router work (frankly,...
- Remember WordPerfect?* on Nov 15, 2009 in PC advice computers software tech word processors free Word wordperfect trial processors
I have mentioned to my readers before that I have been using Windows since the days when we looked forward to the release of Windows 95 (think “Jurassic period”). Recently I was reminiscing with a fellow tech enthusiast, who has been using comput...
- Skype Chats Use Scare Tactics To Install Rogues on Nov 14, 2009 in Internet Internet scam News Phishing VoIP computers cyber crime hackers phraud security tech
Chat Message Tries To Scare You Into Installing Malware Folks, after a brief quiet period, criminals are once again using Skype to send phishing “chats” in an attempt to defraud you. So, I am re-posting this article. It is the exact same ruse I f...
- The Season of Spam* on Nov 13, 2009 in Internet Internet scam computers cyber crime
The Internet Is Not Disneyland Folks, we are now in the time of year (and will be through New Years) of heightened cybercriminal activity. Phishing e-mails and other fraudulent ruses will be mass-distributed online in an even greater effort to obtain...
