Monthly Archives: December 2008

Microsoft kicks fake security software off 400,000 PCs

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

I can’t repeat this enough…be ever on the lookout for phony security software.  This is a good article examining the impact this software is having across the Internet and how Microsoft is working to remove it from your PC. Source: … Continue reading →

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The software awards scam « Successful Software

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

Another oldie but goodie… Software awards.  Please, take the time to research what an award means before you go into a download frenzy over “highly recommended” software.  The awards that carry any weight whatsoever will have solid standards by which … Continue reading →

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Gizmo’s – How to Make Vista Run Faster | Gizmo’s Tech Support Alert

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

I’ve had a lot of questions about Vista over the last few months and what I think of it. First and foremost I feel that Vista is a transitionary operating system (somewhat like Windows ME) where new technologies are being … Continue reading →

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FOXNews.com – Getting Started With Linux – Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

It’s been a while since I posted anything new and I felt somewhat inspired to touch on a news article from a little over a year ago.  For anyone who knows me it should not be a shock that I’m … Continue reading →

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Most recent Windows infections result from the same simple trick – News – heise Security UK

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

A significant portion of the virus removal work that we perform results from basic trickery.  As described in the article linked below, the perpetrator simply makes his program look like a genuine and useful tool…many times a virus removal tool.  … Continue reading →

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