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Computer, Network & WEB Services Newsletter - CT,MA, RI

Periodically we publish a variety of articles related to Computers, Networking and the Internet that may be found on these pages. It is our hope that you will find them interesting and helpful. The summaries of these articles appear below. Click "Full Article" to see the entire article. If there are any subjects you would like us to address please feel free to make a suggestion- use the form to the left for this purpose. Thank you for visiting our WEB site.

The Dangers of Data on Portable Media

Posted on 2010-11-01

Out of business! Lost data. Life's work gone. How, when, and do you, back up your company files?

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The Latest Facebook Privacy Leak

Posted on 2010-10-25

Again we hear about another Facebook privacy leak. Your personal information may already be in advertisers' hands. What can you do about it?

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Helpful, or Harmful?

Posted on 2010-10-18

You've seen the warnings: "Your computer has been infected! Click here to fix it!" Only, this may not be the genuine offer of help it appears to be. It might, instead, hold your data hostage.

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The Hazard of USB Drives

Posted on 2010-10-14

USB drives. Most of us have them, and we all use them without thinking. Yet there’s a danger in using them. Even plugging one in to see what’s on it, is enough to cause mayhem.

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Biznuzz Security Alert - Important Internet Browser Recommendation

Posted on 2010-10-04

Over the past few weeks we at Biznuzz IT Services have encountered particularly destructive computer viruses. This article explains what you can do to help protect your computer systems.

Email Spam and Harvesting

Posted on 2010-09-24

Everyone deals with email spam, but have you ever wondered how spammers get your email address in the first place? This article explores that question, and how you can make it harder for spammers to find you.

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Internet and Data Privacy

Posted on 2010-04-24

Your every action on the internet is monitored, from typing in a search, to posting a webpage. Find out who is watching, and how much privacy you sacrifice for convenience.

Viruses: A Serious Threat

Posted on 2010-03-05

An introduction to viruses and the devastation they cause. Learn how they bring networks to their knees, and even allow intruders to spy on their victims.

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Internet Garbage

Posted on 2010-02-19

Have you ever wondered why there's so much junk on the internet? This article explores how search engines work hard to fight spam, and why spammers create networks of websites with no content.

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Hardware Failures

Posted on 2010-02-12

Why do computers break so often? Learn what can go wrong, and how to prolong the life of your hardware.

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Phishing

Posted on 2010-01-29

How to protect yourself from identity theft, viruses, and other internet-hijacking attempts.

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Searching Effectively

Posted on 2010-01-22

Learn how to properly type phrases into a search, to get the most relevant results.

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Search Engine Robustness

Posted on 2010-01-15

Beneath the framework of search engines such as 'google' lie powerful calculators, time zone converters, language translators, and more. Learn how to make use of these valuable tools.

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Passwords and Palin

Posted on 2009-01-08

Media reports claimed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's email account had been 'hacked'. Learn the truth, and how you can protect yourself from a similar hijacking.

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