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The Pirate Bay has been raided and shut down by Swedish police – possibly forever. The Pirate Bay has suffered similar raids and shutdowns since it was established in 2003 but the file sharing site has always somehow managed to bounce back. Whether or not […]
The Pirate Bay Raided – Could this be the End? Read More »
World Population We all know that the number of humans on this planet is exploding at an exponential rate. At the current rate, the population is expected to reach 10,000,000,000 (that’s billion, with a ‘B’) by 2100. That just blows my mind. That’s twice the
A Fascinating Site: World and US Population Tickers Read More »
Threat analysts at PhishLabs have encountered a fake browser warning which, when acted upon, delivers the Zeus (Zbot) malware. Of course, this type of social engineering attack is quite commonplace these days but what makes this one standout, and the main reason we are bringing
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Timely advice from security reporter Brian Krebs. These types of scam emails requesting confirmation of online orders are prolific at the best of times but the pre-Christmas shopping spree creates an environment of exaggerated vulnerability, one which the malware purveyors are only too happy to
Beware: Fake ‘Online Order Confirmation’ Emails! Read More »
Focused advertising is, to some, a real problem. Some people don’t like to have advertising companies knowing about their particular browsing habits. I happen to be one of those people. I despise Bankers, Insurance companies, and Politicians– not necessarily in that order. They all have
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You’ve probably heard all kinds of things about online dating, Internet dating, Social dating, Facebook dating, or the old-fashioned way of meeting offline at work, or with a little help from your friends or your grandma. There are so many more options available to singles dating in
Does Online Dating Really Work? Read More »
If you haven’t noticed, the latest Firefox version includes multiple ads in its new tab page. Whenever you open a new tab, you will see something like this: It seems every tech writer and his dog has posted advice on how to get rid of
How To Disable Ads in Firefox’s New Tab Page – rendition #193 Read More »
I teach Weekly Computer Classes at the Local Libraries and love to share with others things I have learned along the way. I make sure that people know there is more than one way to do most things on a computer. Personally, I am a
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Mozilla has enjoyed a decade long arrangement with Google whereby the Firefox browser has shipped with Google search as default search engine. In fact, the deal with Google has accounted for a large percentage of Mozilla’s overall revenue during that time. Now, as the current
Firefox: Mozilla Dumps Google, Now with Yahoo Read More »
We’re all susceptible to the traps and pitfalls encountered during our abbreviated stay on this mortal coil, none more so than those of us who dare venture into the realm of online shopping ~ caveat emptor (let the buyer beware!) Warning – Rant Follows! I
Online Shopping – A Minefield for Unwary Consumers Read More »
In his latest exposé, security reporter Brian Krebs details the dirty tricks often perpetrated by telephone tech support services. In particular, Brian highlights one instance where such a service has been clearly misleading potential consumers by falsely claiming to be a Microsoft Certified Partner: “You
Tech Support Scams Unveiled Read More »
A Long Road This has been a long trip. Quite a few lengthy articles about the WordPress software and running your own web site. WordPress is such a huge subject that in order to write a comprehensive guide would literally need a whole book– perhaps more
WordPress — How To Have Your Own Web Site – Final Thoughts Read More »
Knowledge is Power! I wear many hats and one of the things that I enjoy doing is teaching students computing skills. However, I have to stay on my toes and ahead of the pack. There is no excuse in this day and age for people
Online Education – 5 Great Resources for FREE Courses Read More »
Speed– that is the singular thing for which we all strive. It doesn’t matter if you are a casual user of computers or a power geek. Speed is the ultimate destination. When you point your mouse at something and click, you want it to
WordPress — How To Have Your Own Web Site – Tweaks for Speed – Part II Read More »
