Archives for: July 2008

The Big S

by patndoris on Jul.21, 2008, under Computers

No doubt, by now you've realized the importance of spyware and malware protection. If you haven't (imagine a wagging finger) shame on you! Still, I'm going to persevere in my quest to make you spyware free (at least for a few minutes in time). I'm trying… more »
1 feedback » :cleanup, computers, malware, phishing, spam, spyware, vista, vulnerabilities, xp more...

Saving Windows Live Messenger (WLM) Contact Display Pix ... and a bit more

by patndoris on Jul.08, 2008, under Computers

WLM stores contact display pictures in a temp file. When you do routine cleanup of files (like a disk cleanup, CCleaner, or other such utility) any contacts with whom you've not spoken in over a week, will default to the creepy blue WLM guy for their dis… more »
8 feedbacks » :computer, im, wlm more...

Effective Google Searches

by patndoris on Jul.08, 2008, under Computers

You can find most any information you want by using search engines on the internet. My favorite is Google. Knowing how to do an effective search will increase the likelihood you'll find relevant results, and hopefully the information you're searching for… more »
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The Answer to the Most Burning Question in the Universe

by patndoris on Jul.07, 2008, under Websites, Computers

Is there one among us who has not asked the question? It is universal really, knowing no bounds. Age, sex, location, processor speed, OS, connection type - they are are irrelevant. It is the age old question (OK, OK, maybe not age old - but decade old at… more »
2 feedbacks » :internet, site_down more...