Ron Schenone
FCC – Proposal For A Nationwide Public Safety Network
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission [FCC] wants to set aside radio frequencies for a nationwide public safety network. It seems that following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita attention has been focused on the patchwork of radio systems used by different public-safety agencies in the U.S. The lack of communication [...]
Comodo Firewall – Problems After Two Weeks of Use
Well I am sorry to report that the Comodo Firewall I had previously installed and which I had written about starting acting up on my system this week. All firewalls require a learning period in which the user is asked if they want to allow certain programs on their system to access the Internet or [...]
Email Mistakes We All Make From Time To Time – And Try To Avoid
We all fall into email traps, especially when we are in a hurray. This list some of things we may do and ways to try to avoid them. It’s a simple list, and I am sure you will see some of your own mistakes. Failing to follow e-mail etiquette Don’t write emails when you are [...]
Outlook Express – Easy To Use Tips and Tricks
Outlook Express is one of the most popular email clients being used, since it is included Free with Windows. And using Outlook Express can be easy if you know some of the tips and tricks built into the software. Send Email to a Group If you have friends, family, relatives or co-workers, you can setup [...]
Microsoft Security Response Center Posts New Warning
Today the Microsoft Security Response Center has posted a warning on its Web site and blog, warning of a possible new exploit. This new exploit involves all versions of Windows – including Vista. Other postings on the Internet indicate that this new exploit has been placed on a Russian hacker forum. Because of this situation, [...]
Laptop Computers For $150? I'll Believe It When I See It!
There is an upstart computer company out of Atlanta, GA called Lite Appliances, Inc. that is saying it will have a laptop computer in 2007 that will cost only $150. According to a recent article, the laptop will not use any of the standard operating systems nor will it be using AMD or Intel processors. [...]
Microsoft Expression – New Way To Build Your Web Site – FREE Trial Version
Microsoft is offering a free trial of its latest Web building software called Microsoft Expression-Web. The trial version can be used for 60 days and is fully functional. Though I was unable to find anything that specifically made mention of this, I believe that Expression-Web software is the replacement for FrontPage. In looking at the [...]
With Every New Windows Release – We Hear The Same Tune
I have been reading with interest in blogs, newspapers, magazines, and other online sources all that has to be said about Microsoft’s new operating system that will be released to the masses on January 30, 2007. Some of the commentary reminded me of things that had also been said in previous Windows releases going back [...]
Your Computer And Your Garage – Why They Are Similar – Part 2
In Part 1 I covered the problem: saving everything on your computer system. In Part 2 I will cover what you can do to correct the problem and have a faster running system. Save Your Stuff To CD Or DVD Almost all of the newer computer systems are now coming with either a CD or [...]
Toshiba Satellite M115-S3094
A Toshiba Satellite M115-S3094 14.1″ Widescreen Notebook PC Intel Core Duo Processor T2050, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive. Well the middle daughter doesn’t know it yet, but this is what she is getting for Christmas. So why am I playing with it already? Because all OEM manufacturers have to put [...]
