Firefox: Many are using the free Mozilla Firefox web browser and for good reasons. It is an excellent choice and has many "enhancements". For Windows users it is an absolute must for security reasons and I'm continually amazed that many haven't heard of it yet. Please help spread the word to your Windows using friends. You can find Firefox at: www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Many of the add-ons like the built-in weather forecasts and other helper programs are available at: addons.mozilla.org/firefox/
McAfee SiteAdvisor: One that is not available directly from Firefox is McAfee SiteAdvisor, this tool gives you a small color coded "heads-up" about whether the web page you are visiting is ranked as a safe location or a malicious one. I'm finding it very helpful. Find it here: www.siteadvisor.com
Toolbars: Google and Yahoo booth offer specialized toolbars that add personal aids like access to mail, auto fill-in, highlighting and other cool features. Google's toolbar: toolbar.google.com Yahoo's toolbar: toolbar.yahoo.com/firefox/
Google HomePage: Speaking of Google. The next time you search there, click the link called Personalized Home. You can set your Google page to display all kinds of helpful and fun items from solitaire games to traffic alerts.
July 20, 2006
Simple Technology Choices is On-line
Our new site that reviews the easiest to use technology choices is online and almost ready. So far the reviews for cell phones are posted. Digital camera reviews will be next.
This site hosts reviews and recommendations for powerful technology choices like phones, cell phones, cameras, music players, and software that are the easiest and most intuitive for people to use.
Technology should make human interaction more natural and easy with the tools we use but often the opposite is true. So which one should we buy? Simple Technology Choices will bring you the information you need to make the right choice.
Check it out and let me know what you think: www.SimpleTechnologyChoices.com
This site hosts reviews and recommendations for powerful technology choices like phones, cell phones, cameras, music players, and software that are the easiest and most intuitive for people to use.
Technology should make human interaction more natural and easy with the tools we use but often the opposite is true. So which one should we buy? Simple Technology Choices will bring you the information you need to make the right choice.
Check it out and let me know what you think: www.SimpleTechnologyChoices.com
Laptop Security Tip
Do you travel with your laptop? Even if just to work and back? If so, you know that you are running the risk of it being stolen. That would be bad enough but what if the thief also got all your passwords? For the bank, your email etc. There are a couple of easy settings to make your Mac to require your master password to "un-lock" the other passwords even if it was grabbed off your desk while you were working. They will require you to enter the password a bit more often (after the computer sleeps or restarts) but it might be worth it.
Give me a call if you'd like to secure your computer a bit more securely. We can take care of it in 15 minutes over the phone.
Give me a call if you'd like to secure your computer a bit more securely. We can take care of it in 15 minutes over the phone.
April 10, 2006
Mac OS X update 10.4.6 Notes
Apparently there is a warning for users that employ iSync for phones and PDA's. Please read the instructions here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303411 and here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303419before doing this update.
The iSync software is replaced and Apple wants to make sure you don't lose your data or ability to sync your devices.
If you'd like help with this update, just call.
The iSync software is replaced and Apple wants to make sure you don't lose your data or ability to sync your devices.
If you'd like help with this update, just call.
March 02, 2006
Mac OS X Security Issues
The recent popularity of Macintosh and other factors have shown that there are some security risks involved with using this computer platform. Windows users have -many- more problems but we should all:
-Keep a virus protection software up to date. Especially if we share Microsoft Office files with colleagues
-Install all the latest security updates and system updates when they appear in our Software Update program. I usually advise waiting a week after they appear. If you don't get a warning from me or other support people about the update, go ahead and let it install.
-There is a setting for users of the Safari web browser that should be set:'
--open Safari preferences - Safari Menu > Preferences
--In the General pane, UN-check "Open 'safe' files after downloading" - Apparently, they are not always "safe"
-Malicious software or Macintosh basically has to ask for your password to proceed. So be wary of the password prompt if you don't know what caused it to appear. It is normal to get the prompt when you are installing software of course.
-Keep a virus protection software up to date. Especially if we share Microsoft Office files with colleagues
-Install all the latest security updates and system updates when they appear in our Software Update program. I usually advise waiting a week after they appear. If you don't get a warning from me or other support people about the update, go ahead and let it install.
-There is a setting for users of the Safari web browser that should be set:'
--open Safari preferences - Safari Menu > Preferences
--In the General pane, UN-check "Open 'safe' files after downloading" - Apparently, they are not always "safe"
-Malicious software or Macintosh basically has to ask for your password to proceed. So be wary of the password prompt if you don't know what caused it to appear. It is normal to get the prompt when you are installing software of course.
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