By Leo Notenboom
Contextual advertising uses on-site clues and additional information to place ads that are likely to be useful to site visitors, or to you.
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By Leo Notenboom
For years, the standard practice has been to assume that eight-character passwords made up of sufficiently random characters was enough. Not any more.
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By Leo Notenboom
‘The Cloud’ is the latest buzzword for internet-based services. Before diving in, it’s important to understand a few things about cloud security.
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By Leo Notenboom
There are situations where running a limited user account is the right thing to do, but running as an administrator is often more practical.
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By Leo Notenboom
It’s very possible to remove Windows 7 and switch back to Windows XP. I’ll describe how. In my opinion, however, switching back to Windows XP is a mistake.
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By Leo Notenboom
When purchasing a new machine, not only are you entitled to a clean software install, but it’s critical for your security.
By Leo Notenboom
Open WiFi hotspots at coffee shops, airports and other public places are opportunities for hackers to steal information. I’ll review how to stay safe.
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By Leo Notenboom
Outlook Express’s day has come and gone. It’s unsupported and often loses email. I’ll explain what I think you should do instead.
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By Leo Notenboom
In Windows Vista and Windows 7, your account may be administrator but you still may be denied access, saying you need to be administrator. I’ll show why and what to do.
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By Leo Notenboom
It’s not uncommon for folks to ask why computer systems seem as fragile and as vulnerable as they so often do. It’s a legitimate question.
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