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Computer Safety Techniques (Execupundit.com)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Okay, I admit it. There's a strong strain of paranoia that occasionally pumps through my veins with regard to "matters technical." Make that "matters computer." This has grown considerably as the number of emails has ballooned. Between business and the blog, a sizable amount of messages arrive every day. Many get screened out by spam controls but even with that a horde gets through to my in-box....

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Japanse aboutheidssites flooded through hacks (Microweb News)

Mon, 26 May 2008 17:08:52 GMT

Ironically enough the increased hack-activity comes only single days after an authorities meeting about computer safety. Hereby announced officials at that Japan for 2003 will satisfy at the most - American standaarden. At the end of this year, a plan should go into [...]

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Alert in Tunisia against "dangerous" computer virus (Afriquenligne)

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:48:35 GMT

Tunis, Tunisia - Tunisia's national computer safety agency warned Tuesday against a false electronic message entitled "Invitation" circulating a dangerous virus "Hoax".

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Teaching kids before they fall victim to cyber-luring (KOMO - News - Local)

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:14:16 GMT

Microsoft and the King County Sheriff's Department brought one online computer safety expert to town to reach out to local kids before they become victims.

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Anti-virus firms scramble to keep up (Raw Story)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:29:58 GMT

The sheer volume and complexity of computer viruses being released on the Internet today has the anti-virus industry on the defensive, experts say, underscoring the need for consumers to avoid relying on anti-virus software alone to keep their home computers safe and secure. Approximately 5.5 million malicious software programs were unleashed on the Web last year, according to...

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Windows CE surfs telematics wave (WindowsForDevices.com)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:25:16 GMT

In five years, 30 million cars, or 44 percent of the global total, will ship with telematics devices such as navigation computers, safety systems, and "infotainment" systems, a study claims. The ABI Research report also forecasts a vibrant outlook for after-market telematics devices, where Windows CE has seen substantial success.

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Is Your Computer Safe Offline? (Internet - Webmaster - Website)

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:34:09 GMT

Probably one the biggest notions among computer users is that if they are not online, they are safe from identity theft. Their reasoning is that, if they are offline, they are not vulnerable to phishing, viruses, malware, hackers, etc. While, it is true that being offline would protect them from such things, to fall into [...]

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Blank password is better than weak password for XP (LUX.ET.UMBRA)

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Sounds crazy does it? In actuality, Microsoft built XP so that if there's a blank password in the profile, then that profile is inaccessible remotely via the Internet or network. Thus, outside of physical access, the computer is safer than...

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Flying With Laptop Can Be Easy, Safe (Red Orbit )

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:00:15 GMT

If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers.

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Plan to Fly With Laptop? File Away These 10 Tips (Red Orbit )

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:00:17 GMT

The Associated Press PHOENIX IF YOU'RE TAKING your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M.

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Scan your files for viruses using VirusTotal ([Geeks are Sexy] technology news)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:39:43 GMT

By Mark O’Neill For the past few years, I’ve been using AVG Anti-Virus to keep my computer safe from viruses but deep down I’m a pretty paranoid kind of guy. Even if AVG gives a file the all-clear, I’m often left wondering, what if AVG is wrong? What if AVG was sleeping on the [...]

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How to Travel With Your Laptop (Red Orbit )

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:00:45 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) -- If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers.

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How to travel with your laptop (Deseret Morning News)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:19:17 GMT

If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe.

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Encryption Still Good; Sleeping Mode Not So Much, PGP Says (Threat Level)

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:06:55 GMT

A team of security researchers have demonstrated that common disk encryption technologies that are intended to keep data on computers safe from theft can be bypassed if an attacker gets a hold of the computer while it is sleeping or waiting for a password prompt....

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Software repairs Windows registry problems. (Thomas Net)

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:37:26 GMT

Designed to speed up PC, RegistryEasy v2008.1 scans PC and safely cleans errors and invalid entries that cause system slowdowns, freezing, and crashing. Detection algorithm identifies missing and invalid references in registry and provides list of registry errors found. User can choose to clean list items with selection or automatically repair them all. For protection, program provides backup...

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makeITsecure launches as attacks on Irish computer users continue to grow (MSDN Blogs)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:01:07 GMT

The third makeITsecure initiative was launched in Dublin and Belfast yesterday. The initiative is designed to provide advice, guidance and support on how to stay safe online: from keeping your PC safe, to keeping your children safe online, to avoiding phishing scams etc. There's loads of great advice on the makeITsecure site and we've posted a lot of great advice and resources...

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Fix Windows Live OneCare Circle Status (ActiveWin.com Headlines)

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:42:28 GMT

Windows Live OneCare as its name implies, can help keep home computers safer, running optimally and easier to use and manage. Many families now have more than one computer and Windows Live OneCare is Microsoft's solution for home users. OneCare was the first product to add computer tuning and routine maintenance features to a security product - including disk defragmentation,...

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Microsoft Releases More Office 2007 Training Demos (The Road to Know Where)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:24:46 GMT

OFFICE 2007 DEMOS Office 2007 System Demos: Enable blocked macros - Watch this demo to learn how you can enable macros in 2007 Office release programs and make informed security decisions that can help you keep your computer safer while you work. Set a password for a workbook, document, or presentation - Watch the demo to see how easy it is to set a password to help you control who can...

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Virus Found in Some Best Buy Digital Frames (Sci-Tech Today)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:52:23 GMT

You can add to the growing list of things you need to do to keep your computer safe -- scan the digital picture frame. Best Buy has confirmed that some units of its Insignia 10.4-inch Digital Picture Frame, purchased over the holidays, had a computer virus. Last weekend, the retailer noted an advisory from its private label, Insignia, which stated that "a limited number" of the...

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Virus Found in Some Best Buy Digital Frames (CRM Daily)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:52:23 GMT

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