ATF-Cleaner.exe - www.atribune.org

ATF-Cleaner.exe - www.atribune.org: "ATF-Cleaner.exe was once upon a time just my personal temp file cleaner. There became a need for a good temp file cleaner that could do the job safely and without removing files that are crucial to windows, so I decided I'd share it with the public."

Lawmaker's Son Indicted in Palin E-mail Hacking

"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The son of a Democratic Tennessee state lawmaker charged with hacking the e-mail account of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has pleaded not guilty.

David Kernell, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., entered the plea in federal court in Knoxville on Wednesday. His father is longtime state Rep. Mike Kernell of Memphis."

David Kernell was released without posting bond, but the court imposed several conditions. Kernell, an economics student at the University of Tennessee, is not allowed to own a computer and can use the Internet only for checking e-mail and doing class work.

Trial is set for Dec. 16. Kernell faces a maximum of five years in prison, a
$250,000 fine and a three-year term of supervised release.

MyFox Phoenix Lawmaker's Son Indicted in Palin E-mail Hacking:

Firefox 3.0

Mozilla recently released the new version of their flagship product, Firefox 3.0. Internet users are turning to Firefox 3.0 for a safer and more productive online experience. Branded lovingly by Mozilla’s site as their “best Firefox yet,” the new browser has 15,000 improvements with all the perks of the original in tow. You may not know it yet, but Mozilla attempted to break a world record with what they branded as “Download Day.” The jury is still out as to whether or not they broke any records, but not surprisingly, more than 8 million people downloaded Firefox 3.0 on its launch date. Clearly, this is a browser worth looking into.

Go
Daddy Connections: "Mozilla has taken their award winning browser and raised
the bar. The new version of Firefox is faster, safer, and more customizable than
any other browser out there. Have a look at the new Firefox 3.0; it'll make your
Internet time even more productive!"

Firefox 3.0 creates a more personal experience. The new Firefox let’s you use the search engine of your preference. You can customize the built-in search to use almost any search engine you can imagine, including, Google, Yahoo, Amazon.com, Answers.com, Creative Commons, EBay, and Wikipedia. To modify the default search engine, click the icon to the left of your search bar and view the menu of default options.
In addition to the features already offered with the standard Firefox version, there are over 5,000 add-ons to choose from. To tweak your enhancements, go to Tools and select Add-ons. In the Add-ons Manager, your inner-geek will delight in finding and applying programs like Shareaholic (a program that allows you to share, bookmark, and email Web pages with ease).

Windows XP: The future

"The Future of Windows XP

Last year you told us you weren't quite ready to say goodbye to Windows XP. We listened. That's why we delayed our plan to stop selling it until June 30, 2008.
We love that you love Windows XP. We've seen it on our website, in e-mails, and through independent online petition drives. Our engineers work hard to build innovative software that empowers our customers. It's nice when you tell us we've made a difference."

More...Windows XP: The future:

No love lost as Valentine worms spread

No love lost as Valentine worms spread - vnunet.com: "Security experts have warned internet users to beware of new worms exploiting this year's Valentine's Day.
Panda Security has identified the worms as Nuwar.OL and Valentin.E.
'Year after year we see several malware strains that use Valentine's Day as bait to attract users,' said Luis Corrons, technical director of Panda Labs.
'This indicates that cyber-crooks are still reaping the benefits of this technique and many people still fall into the trap.'
Nuwar.OL reaches computers by email with subjects like 'I Love You Soo Much,' 'Inside My Heart' or 'You In My Dreams.'"

More info at snopes.com on Valentines Day Storm Worm

10 Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams

Whenever you're about to interact with a financial Web site or a site that asks for personal information, use the following tips to steer clear of phishers:

1. Always type the address of the site you want to visit directly into your browser. Phishing e-mails use addresses that look legitimate but send you to the fake site when you click.
   
2. When you visit the site, be alert to spelling and grammatical errors, bad formatting and spacing and strange or inconsistent use of company logos. Phishing sites often make these kinds of mistakes.
   
3. Don't be fooled by the presence of genuine links and telephone numbers. Fake sites often include some accurate information to help trick people.
   
4. Security certificates (the lock icon representing "SSL") can be spoofed. If something doesn't feel right about the site, don't let your guard down just because you see the certificate.
   
5. Be especially suspicious of e-mail containing urgent warnings about account problems. These are designed to panic people and make them ignore their common sense.
   
6. Don't assume that an e-mail is legitimate even if the sender's name appears to be the name of a legitimate institution. The "From" field in an e-mail can be faked to look legitimate.
   
7. Scammers use the address or URL to trick you by hiding their true nature at the end of a long address (e.g. http://login.realfinancialinstutionname.actualphishingsite.com). When in doubt, call the institution for assistance before providing any personal information online.
   
8. Be cautious about using your main e-mail address to sign up for Web offers. Some sites allow addresses to be picked up by phishing gangs. McAfee's free SiteAdvisor tool warns you about sites that resulted in unwanted e-mail.
   
9. Use a stand-alone spam filter or a security suite with a built-in spam filter from a well-known vendor like McAfee to reduce the number of phishing e-mails that make it to your inbox.
   
10. Use a browser with built-in phishing protection like Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox 2, and add additional anti-phishing by using the free McAfee SiteAdvisor plug-in.

Phishing Quiz: Can You Score a Perfect 10?

Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:00AM EDT
Time to sharpen your number 2 pencils and put on your thinking caps. I've got a quiz for you. McAfee, creator of SiteAdvisor, is testing your knowledge of phishing sites—sites that attempt to steal your personal information by impersonating bona fide web sites. I consider myself pretty good at spotting a fraud or scam, and I scored 8 out 10. Not bad, but it only takes one phishing site to leave you feeling violated.
The 10-question quiz presents two side-by-side views of pages from MySpace, PayPal, Amazon, AOL, and others. One is real, the other is a fraud. Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to spot the fake.
I'll get you started. Here are two screenshots of MySpace. Which one is real? (Hint: The non-authentic site tries to trick users by giving them an authentic looking, but not quite right domain name.)

Clueless? Check out the answer at SiteAdvisor. Some of the other phishing sites in the test use incomplete words, poor grammar, and inconsistent capitalization. In other words, the better you are at copyediting, the better you are at spotting the fake.
According to the Gartner Group, an industry analyst, the number of U.S. adults who received a phishing email almost doubled in just two years (from 57 million in 2004 to 109 million in 2006). The per-victim loss during that period spiked almost five-fold, from $257 to $1,244. Whether you're being scammed through ignorance or arrogance, the results are the same, according to McAfee.
Let me know how well you fare on the test. Share the test with your kids, your parents, your relatives, and friends—it's a logic/puzzle solving way to learn the difference between a phishing site and the real McCoy.

Online tool for PC health and safety

Windows Live OneCare safety scanner: Free online tool for PC health and safety: "Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.
Check for and remove viruses
Get rid of junk on your hard disk
Improve your PC's performance
New: Windows Vista users, try the beta edition of the scanner, just for Windows Vista. "

PC Cleanup Pays Off in Performance

From AARP

"Some experts believe that, in addition to physically cleaning your computer (which many people pay to have done), PC operating systems, hard drives, applications, and data files should occasionally be scrubbed to improve PC performance, reliability, and system life."
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Excel Tutorial

Excel Tutorial: "Welcome
This is a basic tutorial of Excel. Specific examples may refer to Excel (but most items discussed should work in other spreadsheets). "

Outlook 2003 - Training

Outlook 2003 - Training - Microsoft Office Online: "Outlook 2003 Courses "

Outlook Express

Outlook Express in the Classroom

Printable Tutorials

Why Windows Vista

Windows Vista: 15 Reasons to Switch
By Preston Gralla, PC World
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The new Windows operating system is worth the upgrade. Here's why.
Windows Vista is here. To anyone who has been sitting on the fence over whether to upgrade to Microsoft's new operating system, I'll say it loud and clear: It's time to make the jump. There are plenty of reasons to leave Windows XP and install Windows Vista, and below are my top 15 favorites.Not everyone agrees with me, however. For the opposing point of view, check out PCW columnist Steve Bass's take in "Are You Sure About Upgrading to Windows Vista?" and "Windows Vista Upgrade: The Not-So-Rosy Picture."To make up your own mind, read our Windows Vista FAQ. We also have our Windows Vista review and our article on how to install Windows Vista to assist you.But I'm sold on upgrading to Windows Vista. Why? Well...

read the entire article -- click here

Word 2000 Templates and Wizards

Download details: Word 2000 Supplemental Templates and Wizards:
Brief Description
These supplemental templates and wizards for home and business work with Word 2000."

Create a Newsletter in Word

"Create a Newsletter in Word by Dian D. Chapman"

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

"Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0
Brief Description
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is designed to help Windows XP users identify whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista, which edition of Windows Vista meets their needs, and which features of Windows Vista will be able to run on their PCs."

See also Get Ready

Vista Readiness Test

"Is Your PC Vista Ready?
TouchStone Software's new Vista Readiness test is safe, simple and fast.
In just seconds you will be able to test your PC with our FREE Vista Readiness tool.
Our Vista Readiness Test is 100% Guaranteed Adware Free, Spyware Free, and Virus Free."

Free PC Safety Scan

Windows Live OneCare safety scanner: Free online tool for PC health and safety: "Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC.
Check for and remove viruses
Get rid of junk on your hard disk
Improve your PC's performance

New: Windows Vista users, try the beta edition of the scanner, just for Windows Vista. "

Photographs in Office Documents

by Kim Hedrich

Overview
You can add photos to a Word document. However, there are a number of things to be aware of.
File size. Using a large number of photos, or photos of high resolution, will greatly increase file size.
Printing. The photo quality may be poor on a printed copy, depending on the printer you use, paper quality and other factors. Even if printing to a colour printer, the colours may not be the same as those on the monitor.
Legibility. If photos are used behind text, make sure the text remains readable. "

Microsoft Word : Adding images

Microsoft Word : Adding images: "Adding images

To insert an image into a Word document, follow this process:

Place your cursor where you would like the image to appear (including in the cell of your table).
Select Insert>Picture>From File."