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Why Do I Have To Patch Windows - Shouldn't It Have Been Made Secure with Windows 3.0?
Tue, Mar 11 2008 17:57

Recently I was asked this question : "Why do we have to patch Windows all the time? Couldn't Microsoft have built a secure OS from day 1 for Windows 3.0, Windows 95 or any of the other OS's so it doesn’t have to be patched?"... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Protection, security, Windows

So You Think Your PC Is Secure...Is It?
Tue, Mar 11 2008 15:14

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
Fri, Feb 29 2008 19:31

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!
Thu, Feb 21 2008 16:30

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

Santa Brought You A New PC ... 30+ Days and the Clock Is Ticking...
Sun, Feb 3 2008 14:56

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!!
Sun, Jan 20 2008 17:42

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
Tue, Jan 15 2008 20:29

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

Malware Meant To Destroy Your Life As You Know It
Sat, Jan 12 2008 21:24

Almost 2 years ago I wrote the first article called Protection For Your PC and the second Protection For Your PC - Part 2 almost 6 months ago. All of that information, though 6 months and 2 years old respectively, applies today. However, in the past 2 years since I wrote the first article, the nasties have become nastier, the ID theft more rampant, and the scumware... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Infected PC, Protection, security, Trojans, Worms, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, adware, Pharming, Phishing, Phraud, spyware

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?
Wed, Jan 9 2008 14:30

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.?
Fri, Jan 4 2008 22:20

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