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Become an Anti-SPAM Warrior!

July 27, 2011
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This morning, I opened my personal email account to find a SPAM email. Very obviously one, sitting right there. So, rather than just delete it, I took a moment to look at it and it revealed some clues as to how it got to me, and by way of that analysis, I...

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Soldier’s Angels VALOur-IT Fund Drive 2010

November 6, 2010
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Soldier’s Angels VALOur-IT Fund Drive 2010

Technology moves ahead in unpredictable ways, sometimes. History lesson below, for the interested. For those who are ready and need to donate and move on: Click here. If you’re looking to help an old Sailor out, then “push” the button for Navy. Know this: It all goes into the same pot, but, the...

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LimeWire is Dead…

October 26, 2010
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Thankfully. I know a lot of people liked it, as they could avoid, not only paying retail for music and movies, but not pay anything at all….until some of them had to call me, because their computers were so zapped by malware/spyware/scareware/ransomware from embedded “payloads.” In one case it wasn’t pretty at all, with...

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They show up at the most vulnerable spots…

July 9, 2010
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The "bad guys" on the Internet have long had a habit of finding the biggest security holes with the greatest potential impact. That's one reason why the Apple computer line has remained effectively virus free (I caught at least one in the early Mac...

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New Site: Scam Detectives

February 16, 2010
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New Site:  Scam Detectives

Looking for excellent information about scams on the internet?  I just found one, which was on the way to read how the Nigerian Scammers work.  Not only was that an eye opener, but then I looked at the site n general and found some great articles, such as:  Securing your data whilst traveling and...

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And Where are Your Digits Going After You Die?

February 2, 2010
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And Where are Your Digits Going After You Die?

It’s not the same as “the good old days” any longer…and “we” still don’t like to talk about it. However, if you manage your financial and physical assets via electronic means, do you have a plan to make sure there aren’t problems for those left behind?  Good question, isn’t it? Do you have a business that...

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Congenital Heart Defect Week – February 7th-14th

February 1, 2010
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It came to my niece’s family without warning. Please pass this around to raise awareness of this issue. Thank you. Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com ...

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Tuesday Tech Tips: Super Santa Edition

December 15, 2009
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Some days we look at all the technology around us and wonder why we have it. A Santa in Clearwater not only figured it out, but he and his elf are putting it to good use for tthose who are deaf. Video phones, so those so disabled can “talk” with Santa! ...

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Bob Parsons Talks About How to Interview

December 7, 2009
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Bob Parsons Talks About How to Interview

Bob Parsons is the founder of GoDaddy, the highly successful internet hosting service. I found he has a series of videos, on a variety of topics, and thought this was a particularly good one for the times. It not only applies to job seekers, but has some good information regarding just how to present...

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Tuesday Tech Tips

November 2, 2009
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Technology is both a curse and a blessing. In the case of the Soldier’s Angels VALOur-IT, it is a real blessing. Think about sitting at your computer, looking at the screen, and, if you choose, leaving me a comment on this post. If you can use your hands, even if you...

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