Here's a tutorial on updating to SP3 if you're on Windows XP. The service pack includes all of the previous updates, so instead of downloading the updates one by one after a reformat, do this and you can do it all at once by using this method. Windows XP SP3 Update … Read more about Windows XP SP3
Advantage MeMedia
Advantage MeMedia I've been spending alot of time on my laptop - it's closest to the heating pad. It's not really my laptop - we all use it including my son. It's not the fastest machine on the internet, and since my son uses it, I decided I would lock it down. I discovered an addon in … Read more about Advantage MeMedia
Remotely Accessing My Computer
I freaked my son out this afternoon. Total classic. I've hurt my back and cannot sit for more than a few minutes without my back really hurting. Oddly, I can stand, and I can lay down, just can't sit. This is interrupting my work. Deeply. TV is getting really boring- I mean I can only watch … Read more about Remotely Accessing My Computer
Email Phishing Scam
Email Phishing Scam Here's a new scam you should be aware of. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001428.html Not your typical phishing scam, this email will actually install a trojan. The email looks convincing. Don't believe it. It will ask you to install a certificate. … Read more about Email Phishing Scam
Connectivity Issues
If you're having a connectivity issue, try repairing your Windows networking problems with Winsock XP Fix. Use it after virus/adware issues, cleaning your registry. … Read more about Connectivity Issues
Viruses Spyware and Malware Oh My
Thursday night I hit some site - it was actually a Photoshop tutorial site - that was loaded with junk that installed itself on my computer. Within 5 minutes I was getting popups, couldn't search Google, ads were changed on sites. What a mess. Not to mention what happened to my hosts file. I … Read more about Viruses Spyware and Malware Oh My