The “do not track me” controversy

There’s a big brouhaha boiling over do-not-track lists. To make a complex thing simple – it take simple minds like ours to skim off the cream and leave the milk behind -we’re going to give you nothing but cream: Do not track (me) is similar to the do-not-call lists you’ve heard about. Supposedly the new Internet Explorer is… Read More »

It’s toolbar magic – for Windows 7 users

Here is a neat way to cycle through and open windows in your Task Bar using your Windows Key: Hold the Windows Key down and click the number that corresponds with the window you want to open, and it will open! Let me explain by example! Lets say you have 5 programs showing in your Task Bar to… Read More »

Set up a security key for a wireless network

Personal information and files on your wireless network can sometimes be seen by people who skulk around looking for open (non-secured) Wi-Fi networks. Today’s wireless routers have much greater operating ranges (the distance the wireless signal travels), and this means that someone 200-500 feet away (and sometimes farther) from your home can access your connection. If they have… Read More »

Beware fake Firefox update

Security specialist Sophos reports that it has discovered new spam email messages that claim to be an advisory related to an update to the open source Firefox web browser. The fake advisory asks users to update their Firefox installations, “for security reasons”, and includes a download link to the supposed update. According to Graham Cluley of Sophos, the download… Read More »

EB’s Eight Great Windows Tips

EB is the Queen of Quick. This tip  is dedicated to EB’s fascination with the quick and easy. So, these eight tips are dedicated all of you courtesy of the famous Queen of the Quick and Easy — EB (Eightball). These tips work in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. 1. Lock your computer Press Win+L to lock… Read More »