Site Under RE-Construction

I think at least for now, I’m going with this theme, unless someone has a better suggestion.
Note: I will most likely be changing the top header image. For now, this site is now under Re-Construction. . . . . . . . . .

Just to for warn you, I’m still not sat…

Just to for warn you, I’m still not satisfied with the design of this blog. I know, it’s been changing and changing. I feel that since I’m using the online version of WordPress, my options are limited. If I’m wronge, (I hope), I’d like to know. I just got tired of the original theme and wanted something different.

This blog is for sharing problems and so…

This blog is for sharing problems and solutions…..See that section for that purpose, leave other computer related topics here. Please no spam as it has no purpose here at all

This new style is currently in use as ou…

This new style is currently in use as our new theme, however, it’s only a test and could be changed again. Go ahead and say something. If I like how this theme works, it will stay has the new theme. This is in hopes to improve the intent purpose of this blog

Recomended Antivirus and multi-care utillity

After going from one anti-virus system to another, I have found a FREE one that I really like and so far don’t have a reason to change. Now I only use this system on the Desktop PC’s and not my laptop. That could change later. Alvira Antivirus is my system of choice. You can find this on Download.com. As far as the multi-care utility, I found a program called
Advanced System Care (Free Version). This too can be found on Download.com. I want to express the fact that you don’t need to purchase a registry cleaner since you can get this one for FREE. Yes, there are paid upgrades if you want them. But, they are not necessary.
I’m saving $30.00 a year by using a BETTER system instead of purchasing a license to use one. For anyone needing to find a utility for just about anything, I recommend visiting Download.com

Recent New Design change

Well, I’m gonna try this one for now. I haven’t been satisfied. Any comments welcomed. Should I keep this one or do you have a suggestion? I have considered returning to the original design.

New Design

Well, I feel it’s been a long time coming, but, for those who visit often, this blog has a new design. Not sure about it, but, felt it was time for a new look. We’ll see. Feel free to comment.

Documentation is only as good as the documentor

I’ve started working again in the computer field for another organization and I continue to see the importance of quality documentation. Haste definitely makes waste in this subject. When you are documenting something for others to be able to refer to later, you really need to be careful as to it’s quality and clarity.

Sometimes when you are paging through documentation, you can notice that some of the screen shots don’t make sense or that the ones used were from years past and should have been updated. It’s well worth the time and effort to take your time when creating documentation. Not doing so can have darts flying your way if you are not careful (figuratively speaking).

The documentor needs to think of those who will read the work later when needed. The closer to perfection the work, the more appreciated the documentation will be by those in need.

Granted the person doing the work may be really good in the given profession, but, if the work is done carelessly or haste fully, then what’s the point? It was a waist of time.

It pays to be diligent. Besides, what if the creator becomes the reader or worse, the one doing the presentation in front of a large group of people?

Test your data security skills

Just how prepared or how much do you know regarding data security? I took the quiz and passed, try it yourself – Take the quiz and find out:

Beware of Email Scams that appear to be from your Email provider

This morning, my wife got an email that looked legitimate enough and looked like it was from our Email Provider. This is the first time we had gotten one of these types pretending to be from our ISP. Usually, we get a phishing email from something that is pretending to be from a financial website. Since we are both “up” on this sort of thing, we immediately suspected it to be bogus and I called our provider to verify the email. Sure enough, the email was indeed bogus. Our provider never sent the email.

One really big point to keep in mind: Legitimate organizations will NEVER send an email to you asking for personal and sensitive information. If you suspect a bogus email, contact the organization that it was supposedly sent from to verify.

Here is an example of the Fraudulent email we got this morning, (the email provider name was removed):
————————–Example of Fraudulent Email—————————
From: “SUPPORT@YOUREMAILPROVIDER.NET”
Date: 2008/08/27 Wed AM 07:16:53 CDT
Subject: WebNews Email Account Update

THE “YOUREMAILPROVIDER” MAIL SERVICE WEBSITE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT WE
HAVE SOME PROBLEMS ABOUT EACH CUSTOMER ACCOUNT EMAIL. DUE TO ERROR CODE
334409. WE DISCOVERD THAT IN FEW DAYS FROM NOW EACH CUSTOMER WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO ACCESS HIS OR HER EMAIL ACCOUNT.

IN THAT REGARD,YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD
FOR A NEW ACCOUNT UPDATE.

YOU ARE ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY SEND US THE REQUIRED INFORMATION SO AS TO
ENABLE US IMMEDIATELY UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT.YOU ARE TO SEND US THIS
INFORMATION VIA EMAIL TO
account_update@sify.com

Note:You have to understand that the reason why we are not sending this
message from our own private account.This is due to some technical problem
we are having right now.
Thanks for your understanding.

BELOW THE INFORMATION RQRUIRED FOR ACCOUT UPDATE

1)Full Email Address:
2)password:
3)country:
4)date of birth:
5)First name/Last name:

YOUREMAILPROVIDER Privacy Statement | Copyright 2008 YOUREMAILPROVIDER . All Rights Reserved.

—————————————End of Example—————————–
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ANSWER THESE TYPES OF EMAILS!

Click this link for more information: Fraud and Scam Alerts – Phishing

See also: More on Phishing