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Category Archives: tips
XP’s retirement will be hacker heaven – Computerworld
Computerworld – Cyber criminals will bank their Windows XP zero-day vulnerabilities until after Microsoft stops patching the aged operating system next April, a security expert argued today.Jason Fossen, a trainer for SANS since 1998 and an expert on Microsoft security, … Continue reading
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Microsoft releases Office for iPad, subscription required for editing docs
Rumors have been circulating for years that Microsoft was working on a version of Office for the iPad, with speculation getting so intense at one point that the company went out of its way to categorically deny it. Still, once … Continue reading
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Beware of This Dangerously Convincing Google Docs Phishing Scam
A very tricky phishing scam that takes advantage of Google Docs is making its way around the web. And since it uses a google.com URL and even makes use of Google’s SSL encryption, it’s almost impossible to tell that it’s … Continue reading
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When to Buy Your Plane Ticket, Based on Data from Four Million Trips
When you’re booking a flight, you don’t want to buy too far in advance—and be the guy who lost out on a price drop; nor do you want to book too late—and pay hundreds more for the convenience. When’s the … Continue reading
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10 Things You Need to Know About Driver’s License Points
Scoring points is a good thing, unless it’s on your driving record. Still, if you know how your state’s point system works, you’ll have a better game plan for keeping your license —and your auto insurance rates low. READ MORE … Continue reading
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Comcast’s internet access program for low-income families will continue indefinitely
Comcast’s Internet Essentials program was originally supposed to wind down this June, roughly three years after its launch in the wake of the NBC merger. However, the company has had a lot of success with the initiative — enough so … Continue reading
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11 Tech Support Questions My Mom Has Asked Me And How I Answered
Being a tech blogger has made me the default tech support for my family. Especially for my mother. While she\’s pretty savvy, all things considered, she still asks me some pretty funny questions.Rather than getting frustrated that she can\’t remember … Continue reading
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’123456′ is the worst Internet log in password for 2013 | BGR
New research conducted by SplashData revealed that “password” isn’t the dumbest password choice around anymore, as it has been replaced by “123456,” for the past year. However, “password” fell only one position compared with 2012, basically switching places with “123456.” … Continue reading
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How to Install Parental Controls on All of Your Gadgets
Let’s face it, the internet is a wicked cesspool of filth and debauchery filled with weirdos, pervs, and foul-mouthed trolls. You can ensure that your kids remain untainted by these corrupting influences while they surf the web simply by activating … Continue reading
WaterBOB®: emergency drinking water storage
The waterBOB® is a water containment system that holds up to 100 gallons of fresh drinking water in any standard bathtub in the event of an emergency. Constructed of heavy duty food grade plastic, the waterBOB® keeps water fresh and … Continue reading
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