Make sure your system is up to date and has the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 11/30/08
Avast: 11/30/08
Norton anti-virus: 11/26/08
McAfee anti-virus: 11/26/08
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 11/28/08
Spybot Search and Destroy: 11/26/08
Microsoft Windows Defender: 11/26/08
Nod32: 11/26/08
Updates as of November 30. 2008 6:00am CDT.
Microsoft is claiming that during their last patch Tuesday, their Malicious Software Removal Tool, which is part of the download package, removed malware from computer systems. The software giant made claim to the fact that MSRT actually cleaned up some one million computers that had become victim to fake software.
In their press release they state [...]
With the current economic climate, it would seem an easy guess that consumers may spend less this year than they did last year. But according to the Consumer Internet Barometer by The Conference Board, they indicate that online shopping may actually increase. I don’t find this hard to accept since Internet shopping is convenient, saves [...]
If you are in the market to buy a new Dodge Ram pickup, you may wish to consider making a trip to Florida. University Dodge in Davie, Florida has a special 2 for deal. Buy one New Dodge Ram get a second Dodge Ram free.
Check out the other pricing on new vehicles. These American built [...]
Make sure your system is up to date and has the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 11/23/08
Avast: 11/21/08
Norton anti-virus: 11/19/08
McAfee anti-virus: 11191/08
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 11/21/08
Spybot Search and Destroy: 11/19/08
Microsoft Windows Defender: 11/19/08
Nod32: 11/21/08
Updates as of November 23. 2008 6:00am CDT.
I just got finished reading an article by Jesus Diaz, in which he claims about the sloppiness of todays hardware and software. He complains about products such as the iPhone, Vista and other stuff being rushed to market. That we consumers than end up with unfurnished or half-baked products that need to be fixed on [...]
Over at the Engineering Windows 7 blog site, they are introducing a new and improved taskbar. The next taskbar appears to look easier to use by employing larger icons. Also improved, according to the article, is the way icons can be pinned for easier access. What is interesting is the new Jump List feature shown [...]
Google has added a gadget for Gmail users that allows the user to access Google Docs. The process is fairly simple. Just log into your Gmail account and go to Settings and click on Labs. Scroll down towards the bottom and Enable the Google Docs gadget. Make sure you select Save Changes when done. On [...]
Over at Circuit City they are offering what is called Equipt. Originally Equipt came with a 3 subscription version of Windows Live OneCare plus a the full version of Microsoft Office 2007 - Home and Student. But here is the catch. Since Microsoft is dropping Windows Live OneCare, there is no longer any subscription. So [...]
The folks over at Microsoft have announced that Internet Explorer 8 will not hit the streets until the first quarter of 2009. Beta testing continues for the popular browser and includes testing by MVP’s as well as consumers. It appears that Microsoft is taking its time to ensure that the new browser can be the [...]
On 11-18-08 I wrote an article [here] about some buying tips for purchasing a HDTV this holiday season. One of the comments I received from Carolyn M., praised the Vizio HDTV’s she owned. I have seen the Vizio sets in Wal-Mart and have noted the inexpensive pricing for the sets, whether they be plasma’s of [...]
In an interesting new twist, an internal memo that has been leaked is suggesting that Wal-Mart will start to carry Apple’s iPhone. What is strange though is that this will not happen until after the holiday season. Some are suggesting this will allow the proper training of Wal-Mart employees and not overwhelm them during the [...]
In an effort to spice up your Gmail in box, Google will be offering a selection of new themes over the next few days. The option for a new theme will show up in your Gmail account under the setting tab. Google describes their new offering as:
Gmail fans have been building unofficial extensions to spice [...]
Since 1982, PC Magazine which is now owned by Ziff-Davis, has provided useful information in the computer technology arena. But the once popular magazine has fallen on hard times, and the last printed issues will cease to be published next January, 2009.
Ziff-Davis will continue the magazine online as PC mag. The article also states that:
Gadget [...]
There is a lot riding on Blu-ray technology especially with the holiday season approaching. The more I read about Blu-ray and its success or failure, it is entirely up to us consumers how well the new players sell this month and next month at Christmas time. What usually is not mentioned is the cost of [...]
Whether this is a rumor or not, it is not going to make life easier for the folks employed by Circuit City. Consumers will not shop at a store that might go out of business soon, no matter what guarantees the company makes. As an example, Circuit City states that extended warranties will be honored, [...]
Microsoft is planning a new security offering code name ‘morro’, which the software giant hopes with curb the tide of malware infecting our systems. In addition Microsoft will stop making the paid subscription version of Windows Live OneCare effective June 30, 2009. According to the press release Microsoft states:
“Customers around the world have told us [...]
As we approach Black Friday and the holiday buying season, many of you will be looking to purchase a new HDTV. Many of you will be unsure which brand, model, resolution [720p vs 1080p] or size to purchase for your viewing needs. Add to this the possibility that some stores may not be displaying the [...]
Google has introduced a new version of their Sketchup in their Sketchup 7 release. The new software is easier to use and provides more functionality to the user. The product is available for free from the Google Sketchup site. On their blog they describe Sketchup as:
We’re very excited to announce the new release of Google [...]
I know the major news agencies enjoy covering the banking crisis, the collapse of Wall Street, the problems that plague the auto industry, and Circuit City closing stores, but no one covered Mother’s Cookies going under. Mother’s Cookies has been around since 1916 and had been a stable for kids of all ages when it [...]
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