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The Long Awaited Vista SP1 Has Arrived...
Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:55 PM

On Tuesday March 18th, Microsoft finally released Vista SP1 in its final form. SP1 contains a year of updates and improves on some of Vista's features the public has complained about. At the moment it is available through both Windows Update as an optional download or through the Microsoft Download Center as a standalone download. In the middle of April it... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: General, Software, Vista, Desktop, Computer, Laptop, Windows

So You Think Your PC Is Secure...Is It?
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:14 PM

So you think your PC is secure. You have a resident Antivirus program, an Antispyware program and a firewall. You have Microsoft Updates set on ‘auto’ so that your copy of Windows is updated automatically as soon as one is available. You have set up all your third-party programs to notify you when any update becomes available. You have added all the recommended... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Infected PC, Vista, Computer, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, malware, Windows, Safe Surfing For Children, AS

Check My Sidebar For New Links To Secure Your PC
Friday, February 29, 2008 7:31 PM

Please have a look at the new links I have added to the sidebar of my blog, to decide if the websites and programs may be useful to you, my readers. I am hopeful that these quick links to online information will help you keep your computers safe and healthy: There is a new section “News” where I have added several links including my favourite site to help children... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: Software, Forum, Infected PC, Vista, Desktop, hardware, Computer, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, spyware, Trial Software, Safe Surfing For Children

Visit A New Forum For Developers!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:30 PM

There is a new forum that may be of interest to Windows, Linux and/or Cross-Platform developers. The Linux and Windows Development forum was started by my son Darin who has most recently been programming linux software. Interested in programming since he was a child, he continues to find it a very satisfying hobby. Another area of interest for him is Security... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: General, Forum, Computer, security, Linux, Windows

Your Home Is As Secure As Your PC...Right?....WRONG!!
Sunday, January 20, 2008 5:42 PM

Is your home as secure as your computer? If your answer is "Yes it is", then you are WRONG . For your computer security you have installed all the recommended security programs and a Firewall, set all of your software to download updates as they become available, and your computer is now as secure as possible. But have you added the equivalent protection... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: General, Software, Desktop, Computer, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall

Wireless Computing and Security
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:29 PM

Have you joined the wireless world? Many people think of wireless technology as applying only to computers. If you have a cordless phone, a garage door opener, GPS in your car, a satellite hookup for your TV, or a cell phone, then you have been using wireless technology as long as you've been using those items. Surprised? Many people are when they realize... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: Wireless Security, hardware, Computer, Laptop, security, Bluetooth

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:30 PM

People who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers are increasingly aiming at the alternate OS's with their... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 2 comment(s)

Filed under: Wireless Security, Software, Infected PC, Computer, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Linux, Worms, Viruses, malware, adware, spyware

Are You A Student Bound For College? Do You Want A Secure P.C.?
Friday, January 04, 2008 10:20 PM

Today I became aware of a new FREE e-book for students entering college. It could also be useful to High School students in the upper grades because they have reached the point where their computing needs have become much more demanding. This e-book titled "Safe Computing For The College Bound" was written by fellow Microsoft MVP Dan Appleman , a software... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Computer, Laptop, Protection, e-book, security

Time For The Beach To Take A Vacation
Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:39 PM

Many Canadians at this time of year crave the beach because of the long winters here. Unlike them, I love winter, especially when we have lots of snow. Outside it is so clean and fresh looking, the air is cold and crisp, the nights so peaceful and quiet. It is naturally beautiful. As much as I like the beach, living in a country where each of the four seasons... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: General, Infected PC, Computer, Protection

Joining The Wireless World Of Computing
Saturday, December 15, 2007 12:15 PM

Woo-hoo! I’m finally joining the wireless world by buying a laptop! For several years I have been thinking about buying a laptop but between the extra security needed and the price, I decided that a laptop just wasn’t meant to be. This year things changed. ( For those of you who have also thought of buying a laptop, I will list the steps I am taking in case it... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: hardware, Computer, Laptop