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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

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

Santa Brought You A New PC ... 30+ Days and the Clock Is Ticking...
Sunday, February 03, 2008 2:56 PM

Did you get a new computer for Christmas? If so, you have probably spent the time since Christmas exploring your computer and surfing the internet to find out what all this Internet fuss is about. Perhaps playing games, watching videos, exploring things you are interested in - hobbies etc., chatting with others, and generally looking around. In a word you’ve... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: General, Software, Vista, Desktop, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Worms, Viruses, malware, spyware, New Computer, Trial Software

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

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

How To Join The Wireless World Of Computing
Saturday, December 15, 2007 11:15 AM

Woo-hoo! I’m finally joining the wireless world by buying a laptop! Do you want to know the things you should consider when moving from wired to wireless computing? You may want to read the steps I took... 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... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: hardware, Computer, Laptop