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You think your anti-virus program is good? Think again…..

This is an independent study of current Anti-Virus programs on the market and how they really fair between each other. Those who do not believe that Microsoft Security Essentials is worth using, because it is free and full version, check out this site when compared to Symantec Norton. They go head to head against each other. Very much worth downloading, installing and scanning your hard drive for free!

http://www.av-comparatives.org/


New upcoming Technology – WiFi Direct

Here is an article about the4 new WiFi direct that is coming out.  It promises no more wires to hook up “stuff”.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371413,00.asp


Need to do some Photo Editing?

Need to do some Photo Editing?  Here are the best free editing programs.  Click on this link for article.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371593,00.asp


LimeWire – No More

The virus spreading LimeWire has been shut down by the courts.  Read this article.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Web-Services-Web-20-and-SOA/Limewire-Must-Close-After-FourYear-Court-Fight-154236/?kc=EWKNLESB10312010STR3

Of course if you still want to share your “virus” or get it for free, then here are some alternatives

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371590,00.asp


Interesting website:

Here is an interesting website if you are into new technical stuff:

http://www.engineeringtv.com/


MICROSOFT UPDATES

MICROSOFT UPDATES


RAID

Raid explained:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370235,00.asp


Are We Getting the Bandwidth We’re Paying For?

Here is an interesting article about Internet bandwith.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370207,00.asp


Windows Tips & Tricks

Windows 7 top 10 hidden features:

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l%253D255104%2526a%253D255105%2526po%253D0,00.asp?p=n

 

Also an easy magazine to sign up for for free:

http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc


New NAS

LaCie External wireless NAS or external drive

http://www.gearlog.com/2010/09/lacie_unveils_the_wireless_spa.php


Latest Software and Hardware for September 2010

Internet Explorer 9.  It looks good!         http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369239,00.asp

Yahoo updates email      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369269,00.asp

New tablets with Android           http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369241,00.asp

New notebook from Asus      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369220,00.asp


Hacking DVD’s

Copy protection just doesn’t work.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369280,00.asp


Security for September 2010

Here is a link with some info on internet security.  Another good way not mentioned in the link is OpenDNS.  It protects you and your family.    http://webserver.computoredge.com/online.mvc?article=toc&issue=2829&zone=NM&src=mailrev

The link for OpenDNS is http://www.opendns.com/  Check it out!!

Diaspora OpenSource Facebook competitor Security Issues    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369339,00.asp


Fun

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368148,00.asp


cannot renew ip address

http://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/how-to-fix-cannot-renew-ip-address-in-windows/


Driver download websites

Google “driver download websites” for all kinds of info.


Firewall blocking Internet.

Phillip found that resetting the firewall fixed internet access to a computer he was working on. I always disable the firewall if I cannot get internet. Just something to be aware off.


Recycle

From Leo Laporte, Gazelle for recycling old cell phone’s computers etc.


Can search be rerouted?

Can search be rerouted. I found that i cannot search for security essentials.  But I can go to http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials.com.  It will download and install. It will not update.  The automated updates will work.


New virus problem

Can search be modified like we do with dns?


I don’t get it


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