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Firefox Security Alert for Windows Users

October 11, 2010

New malware called Trojan-PWS-Nslog was discovered by Webroot, an computer security company. This new malware forces Firefox to save user passwords, and then uses the passwords to create a new user account on the infected computer. Firefox has had security issues in the past, and the recommendation from most security experts is to NOT have [...]

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.Mac morphs into MobileMe, with Push as it’s big feature.

June 9, 2008

The venerable and much-abused .Mac service, considered overpriced by some and an utter necessity by others, is growing up. Oh, and it works with PCs too, so if you have Macs and PCs to sync, it works. Next month, it will become MobileMe, with features that may make it more palatable to the people who [...]

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Why Use a Mac?

April 22, 2008

David Risley, founder of PCMech.com posted his thoughts about Macs and why you may want to choose Macs over Linux or Windows machines. Read the full article here. David appreciates the quickness of Apple to develop enhancements, the ability of Macs to run EVERY OS, better software design, conveniences built into Leopard, and better value. [...]

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Apple Online Seminar: New to the Mac

April 22, 2008

Apple offers a number of free, on-demand online seminars. One I highly recommend for new Mac users and business users curious about the Mac is New to the Mac and Compatibility with Windows. Part One: New to the Mac is intended for small business users new to the Mac, or who are thinking about moving [...]

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Mac – PC showdown

April 16, 2008

Popular Mechanics just published an article online, to appear in the May 20089 issue, called Mac vs. PC: The Ultimate Lab Test for New Desktops & Laptops. This article by Glenn Derene tested 2 all-in-one desktops and 2 laptops (one each Mac and PC) and matched them as closely as possible. The Gateway One PC [...]

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Getting to Know the Mac

April 4, 2008

Apple has a little web tutorial that new users may find helpful in understanding some basic Mac concepts. Check it out here. Another page, Mac 101 is a great source of info for new users. If you are moving from Window to the Mac, Switch 101 will be very helpful. I suggest that everyone new [...]

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Vista, yet another reason to love my Mac

April 4, 2008

Robin Harris wrote a good blog today at zdnet.com, noting that Microsoft announced “Extended Availability of Windows XP Home for ULCPCs”. Vista is turning out to be a bit of a calamity for Microsoft. Robin puts it perfectly: Microsoft’s Vista is a slow-motion disaster. Bloated and inflexible, expensive and late, Vista is a continuing drag [...]

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Another round of Windows and Word attacks!

March 24, 2008

A Computerworld.com story dated 22 March focuses on an announcement from Microsoft warning of vulnerabilities of Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 SP1. This comes weeks after a security company first reported an exploit and a day after a 2nd company confirmed ongoing attacks. I use Windows XP to test websites… Microsoft still doesn’t have [...]

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