The public email system is so polluted with email invaders — those creatures who will stop at nothing to get into your email box with unsolicited junk, viruses and spyware — isn’t it time we got a private, regulated email system?
The Internet Is Full Of B.S.
When I was a small boy on my Grandmothers ranch in Montana I was given a funny little device called a B.S. grinder. I?m sure some of you have seen or at least heard of one. It was a small block of wood with two grooves routed in it, one grove extending horizontal and one vertical. It also had a crank with two small rectangle blocks attached to it that were connected into each of the grooves. On the back it had these words. ?In Case Of B.S. Turn Crank.? The object of the small contraption was to crank it whenever you heard someone that was full of B.S. Ahhhhhhhhhh! You do remember it now.
Mumps On A Plane
Iowa, Illinois and other midwestern states appear to be in the grip of a mumps outbreak. The CDC reports that more than 600 people have been infected by just two carriers of the virus. Two infected people on two separate airplanes.
That fact alone demonstrates how easy it is these days for a virus to travel from one country to another, from one state to another, in hours.
In fact, most travelers who are infected with a virus don’t even know it until it’s too late. One o…
Bird Flu Explained
Bird Flu or more correctly, avian flu, is much in the news and causing a lot of anxiety. Many people are worried that they may get it, and the papers are full of horror scenarios.
There are over 100 strains of avian flu, but most of them do not infect humans. The current strain H5N1 can infect humans, but not easily. The number of cases of avian flu in humans in the current outbreak is very small, and almost all have come about by direct contact with infected or dead bird…
Age-Old Remedy for the Newest Flu
Viruses are the invading organisms responsible for most epidemic illnesses, as well as the common cold, ordinary flu, and cold sores, among others. Tea tree oil is a proven immuno-stimulant and anti-viral agent.
Viruses And Worms: Your System Needs Protection
Your computer is under attack everyday, learn how to protect yourself and your system from these vicious malware attacks.
What are browser hijackers?
If you are one of the millions of people who have suffered a browser hijacking, you likely know it, and you clearly remember what you were doing when it happened. The best known form of browser hijacking is when a sudden flood of pop-ups, many of them obscene, explode over your screen and you are forced to use the CTRL-ATL-DEL sequence to close your browser and regain control of your computer.
Securing Your Email In An Insecure World
Computers have simplified millions of people’s lives. With the advent of online technology we can be more productive in the office, organize household matters, and communicate with others around the globe. Do you ever think it’s all too good to be true? Well, you’d be smart to question the overall ease and efficiency of the web. The sad truth is, along with these perks there are a few major pitfalls. And if you aren’t aware of them now, you may be in for a rude awakening.
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Cyberbullying A Dangerous Trend
What was once confined to the school yard has expanded into cyberspace, and these days, cyberbullies are causing more than just hurt feelings. Studies suggest that more than 42% of kids have been bullied while online. With serious results in many cyberbullying cases, including suicide, it is a concept that definitely deserves the attention of computer users on a worldwide basis.
Removing Viruses From Your Computer
One of the biggest threats that computer users are facing today is the probability of a virus invasion. It is possible that your own PC might have been infected with a virus that you have downloaded unknowingly from the internet, or copied from other removable storage Medias like floppies or compact discs. While some viruses are capable of doing extensive damage to your system, some may be completely harmless but simply annoying. Whatever the problem is, its always best to t…
Rootkits Hidden Hazards on Your System
With the rootkit in place, the hacker has a virtual backdoor into your system. He can read your keystrokes, record passwords, gather information from your network and change your data and files.