Category: Computers

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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Antivirus Protection - Go for AVG Free

by patndoris on Jun.25, 2008, under Computers

Edit: Somehow I kinda messed up my previous post…..well I kinda deleted it somehow messing with moving around LiveWriter files. Sorry for the inconvenience and all comments were lost I think, but reposting to get it back out there. Second only to the f… more »
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Firewalls - The Simple Truth

by patndoris on Jun.22, 2008, under Computers

A firewall is the first line of defense to keeping your computer clean. In the simplest of terms - it keeps bad stuff out. A firewall can be a built in to a piece of hardware (such as a router) or a software program, but you must have one and it must be… more »
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Vulnerabilities, Spyware, Malware, Spam & Phishing

by patndoris on Jun.18, 2008, under Computers

This write up was done by my new friend George on Multiply. I was impressed with the simplicity and clarity he used to describe various types of spyware, malware etc., how it attacks, how it hides, what it does, how you know you've got it, and what yo… more »
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Introduction to a Clean Machine

by patndoris on Jun.17, 2008, under Computers

So often, I hear of people with odd behaviour problems on their computers, and I just know it's related to their maintenance (or lack thereof). I can't blame them really. With the endless list of all-in-one products that claim to protect you from everyth… more »
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