Windows Shell/User (MSN & OneCare Too)

Microsoft launches search toolbar

MSN has launched a IE Browser add-on search bar to allow you to search MSN's search engine from your desktop. It highlights words, free pop-up blocker, allows you to launch MSN Messenger,  Hotmail, and MSN Homepage. http://toolbar.msn.com

I will stick with Google's toolbar, which also has a highlighter, free pop-up, free form filler and more. Plus Google is the only search engine I use. http://toolbar.google.com

E-Mail Worm Snarls Computers Around Globe

Microsoft extends Win 98/98SE/ME support till June 30th 2006 :)

Xombe Trojan poses as Microsoft warning

Geek To Super Hero Part 2

I have registered the software. I think this is a must have application. Basically this is like a software firewall (Like ZoneAlarm) but a firewall for your computer settings. Mike at HeadLight Software has filled a gap the software firewall makers left out. Even spyware scanners like Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy do not have. It even has a pop-up blocker, startup manager, browser helper manager (get rid of ActiveX controls left on your pc. which can be done manually, but more convenient for a novice. Wheres My Space Gone? to show you what files are hogging space, and an emergency browser reset to return your browser to its default values.

I do see this product improving greatly as I have been a registered GetRight Download Manager user since 2.x. GetRight has so many options that were added in over the years, you can get the job done. In fact he created a lite version for people who do not need all the power.

As some may know GetRight USED to have spyware for the shareware version. Mike has removed it a while ago, and his products DO NOT have any such beast in them.

The software is shareware and costs $20 for GetRight Users, $25 for non-GetRight users and $40 if you buy both (Save $10 if you buy both).

New software. Stops software from changing your settings.

Geek Superhero. Costs $25 or $20 for registered Getright users. Or $40 for both. No spyware or anything in this software. http://www.geeksuperhero.com/ Too bad I did not have this when I updated Yahoo! Messenger. I will be installing it before I install RealPlayer Beta 10.

Geek Superhero watches your computer for changes, immediately notifying you when a change is made to confirm you want to keep or reject the change. This saves you from lots of headaches.

• Geek Superhero protects your web browser's home page and other important settings.
• Helps your computer start faster by keeping unnecessary things from starting every time you start Windows.
• Keeps you from having your modem's phone number changed to dial expensive pay-per-minute numbers when connecting to the Internet!
• Catches many of the changes a virus, worm, or trojan program will make to your computer.
• Prevents programs you install from adding new icons or favorites that you don't want.
  In my testing, installing America Online's latest software adds 2 programs to run every time Windows starts, adds 5 icons on your desktop, and adds 2 icons in the Quick Launch area. All without ever asking you what you want. Geek Superhero catches all those changes and lets you choose to keep or reject them.
• And many more. There are dozens and dozens of different settings that Geek Superhero watches to protect you.

Geek Superhero helps you prevent worms, hackers, or other malicious programs from invading your computer by letting you easily turn off rarely used Windows features. Features that have had Security. problems and have been exploited by several worms like MSBlast already.