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May 1, 2007


Description:
Here is the bonus link I promised
It’s not technical but…
You just have to see this horse perform
If Microsoft could package it there would really be “Wow” in Vista http://www.flixxy.com/world-equestrian-games-freestyle-dressage.htm

Description:
A not so new hidden threat
Find and eliminate rootkits
What is a rootkit?

  • Hidden code that can’t be found by anti virus programs
  • Enables tracking and loading of malware

May companies are providing tools
Panda’s is free
http://research.pandasoftware.com/blogs/research/archive/2007/04/02/Panda-AntiRootkit-Released.aspx

Description:
Do you have a web site?
Is it up or down?
Monitor it 24x7
Free service checks up to 2 sites
Get notified via email, SMS or RSS when your website is down or when the response time has crossed certain limits you have set
Also provides other options and fee service (controllable monitoring interval)
http://site24x7.com/index.html

Description:
You should backup your system regularly
Remote backup has many advantages
Want a simple online backup
There are many available
Free trial offered Carbonite
Only $49.95 per year for unlimited backup after your free trial
Runs in background, encrypts on server, data only
http://carbonite.com/
https://mozy.com/?ref=ZWGX78

Description:
Odds and ends
Thumb drive virus, Trojan attack
Hardware being left for free in various places
Call forwarding Phishing attack
Asks you to forward all calls
Microsoft’s $3 software
Software for undeveloped countries
XP Starter Edition, Home Office student 2007,Math 3.0, Learning Essentials 2.0, and Live Mail Desktop

Description:
LogMeIn Free gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC
LogMeIn Pro – $12.95/month, $70/year
File Transfer - move files quickly between PCs
Remote Printing - automatically print remote files locally
File Share - easily share large files, without uploads
Guest Invite - share your desktop for remote collaboration
File Sync - synchronize files & folders in seconds
Security - 256-bit SSL encryption anchors powerful security
Many other products available providing same function https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=products_free

Description:
Track airline flights in mid air
Several web sites are available
Try the ones below
Fboweb even connects to Google earth
http://www.fboweb.com/fb40/default.aspx
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-flighttracker,1,3447120.story

Description:
Don’t want icons on desktop
Dynamically hide icons when you don't need them and show them when you do
Iconoid can determine the optimal text background color whenever the wallpaper changes -- automatically
It’s free
http://www.sillysot.com/

Description:
Ever get a 404 on a web page
Boring aren’t they
They could be more creative like these
http://www.plinko.net/404/area404.asp

Description:
Did you ever try to solve the Rubik’s cube puzzle?
Could you do it?
How long did it take?
He/she can do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkft2qaKv_o



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