More Questions? Suggestions?

 (Topic: Suggestion Box) Got more questions? Got a suggestion? Click on the comment link on any entry and tell me, if I know or can find the answer or info, I'll add it to this site. -- texas critter... continue reading
Posted on December 25, 2004 | Comments (1)

How to use Outlook Express safely

 (Topic: Email Programs) I use OE - I have a couple dozen pop email accounts that I monitor and it works best for me. BUT I make it safe thru these steps: 1. Tools > Options > Read tab > check the box... continue reading
Posted on June 26, 2004 | Comments (0)

Don't use Internet Explorer!

 (Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters) I don't normally make blanket statements like that, I'd rather have a choice and I like to let other people make their own choices too. But it just keeps getting worse and worse with IE, more and more criminals (hackers,... continue reading
Posted on June 25, 2004 | Comments (0)

Another way to make shorter urls

 (Topic: Tips & Tricks) There's also shorl which gives you a mnemonicised code (rather than the other two's alphanumerics) and a password. The password is used to access stats on how many people have visited your shorter URL (not for limiting who can visit... continue reading
Posted on June 02, 2004 | Comments (0)

Helpful urls for copyright information

 (Topic: Copyright aka Other People's Stuff) Here are some resources for copyright information. Please note that most of these sites talk about US copyright law but much of this will apply to other countries if they signed on to the Berne Convention which requires each signing... continue reading
Posted on June 02, 2004 | Comments (0)

Tracking spammers

 (Topic: Spams & Scams) Here's a good website for looking up IP addresses and domain names: Network-Tools If you've got the IP address where a spam originated, you can plug in the IP address here to find out what ISP hosts that IP, then... continue reading
Posted on June 02, 2004 | Comments (0)

And yet more free anti-virus and firewall software!

 (Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters) Now no-one can ever say they can't afford anti-virus or firewall software! Along with Avast, AVG and ZoneAlarm, here's more free options, courtesy of Melinda Meahan: For virus protection, there is Antivir. And for firewalls, there is also Agnitum Outpost,... continue reading
Posted on March 27, 2004 | Comments (0)

New Free Anti-Virus Software

 (Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters) There's another free anti-virus program, Avast Home Edition. I looked at it awhile ago, the cost was a bit high for me but now it's freeware, the only cost is registering with them (give them valid email address to get... continue reading
Posted on January 30, 2004 | Comments (0)

New US Govt Virus Alerts email lists

 (Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters) The Government is setting up a virus alerts email list, here's an article about it at Wired.com and another one at PC World. You can sign up for the virus alerts at the US-Cert (Cert = Computer Emergency Readiness Team),... continue reading
Posted on January 29, 2004 | Comments (0)

Adware & Spyware

 (Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters) Even advertising on reputable sites can contain tracking programs and bots to watch your movements around the internet. Most times this information is used to help you, by offering you ads and products geared towards your interests, based on where... continue reading
Posted on December 27, 2003 | Comments (1)

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