The April fools virus is coming on April 1, 2009. Are you ready? This virus is called Conflicker Cabal and has received a lot of press, mostly because of the mystery surrounding exactly what it will do. Will it erase your hard drive? Will it steal your identity? Could it cause male erectile dysfunction? Or will it open our defensives to a devastating Cylon attack? … [Read more...] about We Won’t Be April Fooled Again
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The Green Machine
Did you know that going green with your PC can save you some green? By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC … [Read more...] about The Green Machine
A Dog Rescue Shows True Compassion
I know usually focus on the technology side of the Biology of Technology. However, this video was so moving I had to post it. At a time when so many use the high sounding doctrine of "personal responsibility" as an excuse to look the other way, here's a good Samaritan story from our animal friends. So the next time you are willing to throw someone under the bus even if … [Read more...] about A Dog Rescue Shows True Compassion
March Madness and Patch Tuesday
I realize that operating system patches are about as exciting as new plumbing. But if you can imagine your house without working pipes, you get a picture (and smell) of patch importance, especially if you are a Windows/Vista user. The patches coming down the pipe for March include a core update deemed critical to your PC’s operating system plumbing. … [Read more...] about March Madness and Patch Tuesday
PC In-security
We’ve all heard the stories of PC viruses, malware, and other cyber-nasties lurking the in the shadows of the information super highway. These nefarious entities exist for one purpose – to make your virtual life miserable. The only thing more intimidating than a PC virus is trying to come up with a defense to protect your PC. But there are things even the most non-techie … [Read more...] about PC In-security
Don’t Loose Face on Facebook
Social networking has past the threshold of becoming a part of the social fabric. Like Jeff Foxworthy’s “you know you’re a redneck when…” you can similarly say technology is part of the mainstream when… … [Read more...] about Don’t Loose Face on Facebook
A Fat Patch Tuesday
This past Tuesday (2/10/200) Microsoft released some critical patches for “Patch Tuesday” for all Windows users. Did you get it? What is Patch Tuesday you ask? It’s nothing like Fat Tuesday, that’s for sure. Patch Tuesday is the second Tuesday of each month, the day on which Microsoft releases security patches. Who knew? Like a Fat Tuesday party, the February Patch … [Read more...] about A Fat Patch Tuesday
Blogs Aren’t Blah
Think blogs are just a bunch of “blah, blah, blah” with rants about what’s wrong with the world, what they did today, or who’s doing what? While that may be true, it can also be a place for you to promote your business. And you can use your blog to tap into the power of social networking. Use your business blog to post to Facebook and other social sites. But first you've … [Read more...] about Blogs Aren’t Blah
Size Matters…when it comes to MS Outlook
If you use Microsoft Outlook as your email client then size matters and less is more. With the growth of email, Outlook is one of the most popular email clients. With all this email you need a way to organize it. Outlook allows you to setup folders to manage the flood of email that we all have to handle. But if you keep every email it will not take long for your Outlook … [Read more...] about Size Matters…when it comes to MS Outlook
Net Neutrality is A Big Opportunity for Big Business
In “techie” circles Net Neutrality is a hot topic. It’s as hot as pointed ears at a Star Trek convention. Basically, Net Neutrality is a movement to preserve the open and equal nature of the Internet that we have come to know and love. Just Google “Net Neutrality” for a smorgasbord of info. But do it while you can because if some big telecoms have their way, in the very … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality is A Big Opportunity for Big Business
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