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:

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

Sort Email In Windows Live Hotmail

With the recent rollout of Windows Live Hotmail comes an all new interface and new ways of managing your email. If you have not made the switch to Windows Live Hotmail, all you need to do is login to your Hotmail account and look for the link on the bottom of your Hotmail account that says, Want to race through your inbox even faster? Try the full version of Windows Live Hotmail. (It’s free, too.). Click it and you will switch instantly to the new interface .
Now that you have switched, click on your Inbox, which is probably loaded with messages. You can easily sort mail in a variety of different ways. To sort look for Sort by Date with the down arrow, located below the toolbar under Reply and Forward:
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Sort Email In Windows Live Hotmail(Tutorial)

Rose Wallpaper

Click on the image below to go the the webshots album with the photo. For the larger version of the photo click on "Full Size" on the upper right corner of the page and then RIGHT click on the photo and select "Set as Background"

If you want a different photo click on the title "Rose Wallpaper" above and choose one from the album.

Mouserobics

page 1: "Welcome to Mouserobics!"

click the link above and follow the directions on each page.

Mind Your E-Mail Manners

"Don't contribute to rudeness on the Web; learn these ten rules and use them forever.
James A. Martin
Monday, September 25, 2000 12:00 AM PDT
Let's begin our e-mail etiquette course with a pop quiz: Your coworker Hank has such terrible breath that it's become a subject of office gossip. Should you send an anonymous e-mail to warn Hank, tactfully, of the problem?
If your answer is yes, you've violated PC World's second rule of e-mail etiquette: Don't use e-mail to deliver sensitive messages. But don't be discouraged: Lots of other people's e-mail manners are as bad or worse.
With the explosion in use of the Internet and personal computers have come massive violations of e-mail etiquette. An online survey conducted by Yahoo found that the majority of 13,000 respondents scored a C-minus in e-mail etiquette. As manners maven Letitia Baldrige recently said in a USA Today opinion piece, 'E-mail is so beloved, universally accepted, and adored that I feel almost like a traitor suggesting that there is a growing trend to abuse it.'"
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Urban Legends Quiz

MSN Encarta: "Urban Legends Quiz
by Myriam Gabriel-Pollock

Did you hear about the old lady who microwaved her poodle? Or the sewer alligators of New York City? How about lethal Pop Rocks and mysterious hitchhikers? See if you can tell which of these urban legends were true stories and which are just tall tales."

Click here for Quiz:

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Add Vista Features to XP

This is for all of us who can't upgrade to Vista but want to have some of the new features. Or even for those of us who could upgrade but aren't sure if we want to yet -- it gives us a chance to try it out.

PC World - Add Vista Features to XP: "
These tools add slick sidebars, Start menu enhancements, Taskbar tricks, and more -- without upgrading your OS."

Free Tutorials

CalgaryEducation.org - Free Tutorials: "Free Tutorials
Here are basic lessons for people learning how to use the Internet. These tutorials have been developed by the Calgary Public Library and CalgaryEducation.org as part of the Connect Calgary program. There is a narrated soundtrack for learning by listening as well as text balloons to read. Relax, sit back and watch or listen to these gently paced lessons on using the Internet."

Basic Web E-mail Using Hotmail

B&ECPL Tutorials :: Basic Web E-mail Using Hotmail: "What is E-mail or electronic mail?
E-mail is the transmission of messages over communication networks.
To use e-mail, you must have access to a computer that is linked to the outside world via a modem, phone line, or fiber optic cable.
E-mail messages are sent over the Internet and are stored in electronic mailbox servers for the recipient to retrieve them.
What is Hotmail?
Hotmail is a web-based e-mail provider.
With Hotmail, you can send and receive messages from any computer connected to the Internet including workstations at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. "

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

Computer Basics Quiz

For your own use......

Microsoft Calculator Plus

A free download from Microsoft for valid Windows users. A calculator that does conversions of almost anything.

"Microsoft Calculator Plus
Brief Description
This application includes mathematical and conversion functions."

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."

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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."

Windows Desktop

"When your computer is booted up and ready to use, the screen you see is called the desktop. It is the background for all programs and contains the commands needed for accessing those programs. Desktops vary from one operating system (OS) to another, and even vary somewhat from version to version of a particular OS. Whatever type of OS you use, it is very important to learn how to use the desktop correctly, since it is the base for all computer operations. The best place to learn about your particular OS is with the user manual or tutorial included with your computer. "

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