This is going to be one of a few non-computer topics and hopefully the only political topic that I post on. I watched the Election coverage tonight, and watched President-elect Barack Obama’s victory speech with great anticipation. There will be different opinions on what the most poignant and powerful part […]
Yearly Archives: 2008
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If you don’t remember what MS08-067 is, it’s the emergency “out of band” update that Microsoft released on October 23, 2008. Not even two weeks later, the first worms that take advantage of this vulnerability are out in the wild. Internet Storm Center is reporting that the first worm appeared […]
For my Computer course at the University of Phoenix, we created our top 5 applications for the year. Part of the requirements were that we had to justify them. I’m presenting my list here, along with a request for other people’s lists. As new applications are pointed out to me, […]
Ok, so you may wonder why I’m posting about this. Well, I’m a fan of Linux as well as Windows. I think they both have their place in our computing life. And of all the distributions, Ubuntu is the one that’s making the most headway into the public (non-techie) sector. […]
US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST06-004 — Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading Are you considering trading stocks and bonds online? Or maybe you’re already doing it. Either way this tip is something you should look at carefully. I will say that I’m investing through an online web site and […]
You’ll probably notice the two sets of Code Amber Codes. Hopefully when you see them, they’re white with orange and blue text. If they have a yellow background, it means there is an Amber Alert in progress. The top ticker is for the United States, and the bottom ticker is […]
Green is the “in thing”. I’ve looked at tips to make your computer more environmentally friendly, and tips for your home. Now, I’m going to look at some programs that you can run on your computer to help you out with this. I’ll post the name with a link to […]
I tried to post this yesterday, but ran into some minor computer problems. So here goes today. So, you’re looking for a new computer but want one that’s more environmentally friendly. How do you go about finding one? Well, there are a lot of places to look (like Consumer Reports), […]
Yes that’s been said over and over. Anywhere that you look for tips on how to conserve energy, lower your monthly bills, or save the environment will have this as one of their tips. The Energy Star rating is good, but it doesn’t go far enough. I’ve seen reports where […]
My next series of topics will be about “Green Computing” or environmentally friendly computing. While most people are aware of the “Energy Star” rating system for their computers and other appliances, I’m going to delve into other aspects of the Green Computing concept. I may also delve into some of […]