Adblock is a plug-in for your browser which will block most ads. Not only does this cut down on annoyances and distractions, it also helps protect your computer from infections propagated through rogue advertisements.
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Windows Phone 7 Tips and Tricks
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Part 1 - Hubs
Part 2 - "Find My Phone"
Part 3 - Improve Battery Life
Part 4 - Pin Apps to Start
Part 5 - Import SIM Contacts
Part 6 - SkyDrive and Zune
Part 7 - Web Browsing
Part 8 - The Three Buttons
Part 9 - Syncing Files
Part 10 - The 'Me Card'
Part 11 - Keyboard Tips
Part 12 - Office Mobile
Part 13 - Speech Recognition
Part 14 - Calendars
Part 1 - Hubs
Part 2 - "Find My Phone"
Part 3 - Improve Battery Life
Part 4 - Pin Apps to Start
Part 5 - Import SIM Contacts
Part 6 - SkyDrive and Zune
Part 7 - Web Browsing
Part 8 - The Three Buttons
Part 9 - Syncing Files
Part 10 - The 'Me Card'
Part 11 - Keyboard Tips
Part 12 - Office Mobile
Part 13 - Speech Recognition
Part 14 - Calendars
Malware university 101: Viruses
This is the second posting in a three-part series covering common threats a user may encounter.
This series serves as a rough and ready guide, highlighting key features and trends relevant to most users.
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This series serves as a rough and ready guide, highlighting key features and trends relevant to most users.
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Google, Microsoft Ad Networks Briefly Hit With Malware
Both web advertisement networks were compromised last week and were serving out infected ads. You can Click here to read article . All 2K Clients that have F-Secure Antivirus deployed were protected during this outbreak. 2K's management dashboard with F-Secure showed nearly all clients would have been affected by this if they had not been protected with F-Secure.
Gawker.com says its user database was compromised
Gawker Media Inc. is urging subscribers to change their passwords because hackers have found their way into the company's user databases
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Password Myth - Passwords cannot include spaces
Just wanted to pass this along to all those of you out there trying to figure out what your next password will be when it expires - Use PHRASES :-)
Pulled from a Symantec article.
"Although most users do not realize it, nearly all versions of Windows since Windows 2000 allow spaces in passwords. In fact, if you can view a character in Windows, you can use that character in a password. Therefore, spaces are perfectly valid password characters. However, due to how some applications trim spaces, it is often best not to begin or end your password with a space.
Spaces can actually make it easier for users to come up with more complex passwords. A space is used between words therefore using spaces may encourage users to use more than one word in their passwords.
An interesting fact I recently discovered in my research is that spaces do not fall into any of the categories for Windows password complexity requirements. It is not a number or letter yet does not count as a symbol either. So while it will make your password more complex, it does nothing to help you pass Windows complexity requirements.
And finally, one drawback with spaces is that the spacebar makes a unique noise when tapped. It is not hard to hear when someone uses a space in their password. So use spaces, but don't overuse spaces."
Pulled from a Symantec article.
"Although most users do not realize it, nearly all versions of Windows since Windows 2000 allow spaces in passwords. In fact, if you can view a character in Windows, you can use that character in a password. Therefore, spaces are perfectly valid password characters. However, due to how some applications trim spaces, it is often best not to begin or end your password with a space.
Spaces can actually make it easier for users to come up with more complex passwords. A space is used between words therefore using spaces may encourage users to use more than one word in their passwords.
An interesting fact I recently discovered in my research is that spaces do not fall into any of the categories for Windows password complexity requirements. It is not a number or letter yet does not count as a symbol either. So while it will make your password more complex, it does nothing to help you pass Windows complexity requirements.
And finally, one drawback with spaces is that the spacebar makes a unique noise when tapped. It is not hard to hear when someone uses a space in their password. So use spaces, but don't overuse spaces."
Facebook Malware Attack Occurring Now
2K Networking has noticed a large number of recent attacks originating from Facebook applications and advertisements. Clients with F-Secure are protected against these attacks. Those without F-Secure are advised to contact 2K Networking for more information.
As always, use caution when browsing or opening e-mail links/attachments, and contact 2K Networking if you suspect your computer is already infected.
As always, use caution when browsing or opening e-mail links/attachments, and contact 2K Networking if you suspect your computer is already infected.
Where to find Windows Phone 7 Apps online
Microsoft in it's infinite wisdom (and to be different) did not setup a website repository for users of their new Windows Phone 7 smartphones to browse for apps while on their computer. Normally you have to use the Marketplace app on the phone to attempt to locate your favorite application. The 3rd party WP7 Applist website makes it much easier to search for and find new apps. While you still have to use the Marketplace app on the smartphone itself to do the downloading, now you can find new apps easier and use QR Codes or MS Tags found on WP7 Applist to take you to the app download in the Marketplace. You do need the ZUNE software installed on your syncing computer to download from the web and sync to your phone. They even have an App Activity section that shows you when the app was updated and if there have been any price changes.
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