Security and You: dgoslings Place : Laptop

The Long Awaited Vista SP1 Has Arrived...

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:55:00 GMT

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. ...(read more)

Check My Sidebar For New Links To Secure Your PC

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:31:00 GMT

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:...(read more)

Santa Brought You A New PC ... 30+ Days and the Clock Is Ticking...

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Included with your new computer are the OS (most likely Windows XP or Windows Vista), some Proprietary software from the manufacturer and some Trial software.........The operative word here is TRIAL, meaning that this software expires after 30, 60 or 90 days and on that date it becomes totally useless! ...(read more)

Your Home Is As Secure As Your PC...Right?....WRONG!!

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:42:00 GMT

Is your home as secure as your computer? If your answer is "Yes it is", then you are WRONG. ...(read more)

Wireless Computing and Security

Dorothy Gosling — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:29:00 GMT

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 they have been using a cordless phone or garage door opener, for several years. ...(read more)

Are You A Student Bound For College? Do You Want A Secure P.C.?

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:20:00 GMT

This e-book titled "Safe Computing For The College Bound" was written by fellow Microsoft MVP Dan Appleman, a software developer and author of several books on technology and security. In it is advice for the teenager who is a student who is headed off to College, on buying a computer. ...(read more)

How To Join The Wireless World Of Computing

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:15:00 GMT

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... ...(read more)