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Learn to spot email scams and fake websites

How can you tell if the email you just received is real?  Is it safe to visit the links in it?  What if my bank sends me an account alert requiring me to update information?

 

Phishing scams continue because, well, they happen to work.  There are bad people out there who would love to get their hands on your banking information, a credit card number, a username, and password.

 

How do they get them from unsuspecting individuals?  Read this article, Recognizing Phishing Scams and Fraudulent Email, to find out how to stay safe when in your inbox or surfing the 'Net.

 

 

   

SP3 Information here!

 

 

New appearance tips for XP

Update the look of that aging XP interface with a quick and simple theme.  The official Zune theme from Microsoft is a nice change from the boring blue, silver, and olive. 

 

 

 






 

Where's Vista SP1?

 

Vista SP1 is available

 Read the story for information you should know before installing.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Latest Security Advisories

Check for the latest security alerts and advice from the pros on what to do to prevent problems here.

 

 

 

                

Linux Advocates Fooling Themselves?

Alan Wilcox 2/25/08

 

I think the competition among OS builders is a good thing, but, come on Linux fans, let's not exaggerate accomplishments and position. Frankly, that only makes you sound more like the politicians seeking their party nomination. We hear enough of that every day... I don't think we need more of it from you, too.  Read the rest of this article here

  

Some Quick Printer Buying Advice

Take a look at some advice on printers and find cheap sources for ink and toner cartridges.  http://northernwolfdesigns.com/printers.aspx

 

 

  

Customize Vista's Desktop Icons!

Check out the Wolf's-Eye-View forum for some nice tips on changing the size of your desktop icons, eliminating the text, or modifying or removing the shortcut arrows.