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FReeper Canteen ~ Technology Tuesday ~ Canteen Computer Resource Center Pt.1 ~ 20 Sep2005
El Gran Salseron;GummyIII;Canteen Crew

Posted on 09/19/2005 7:33:53 PM PDT by MoJo2001


Canteen Computer Resource Center
 

 

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Welcome to the Canteen Help Desk!
We hope you are ready for some serious Computer information. For the next month (or however long folks can stand this), we're going to be focusing on Computer/Technology on Tuesdays.

There are so many changes that affect how you surf the web, monitor your computer's performance, and viruses that can endanger your fun. We're here to provide information, tools, tips, and hopefully a fun experience.

And guess what? You don't have to travel to India to get the information. It's all right here at the click of a mouse. How convenient is that?

Cost: Free

 

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MoJo would like to introduce our Canteen Experts. And ignore them if they tell you they aren't experts. MoJo and Ma most certainly believe they're experts. That's all you need, right?

El Gran Salseron and GummyIII have been gracious with their time, energy, resources, and knowledge. If you have any questions for our experts, please FReepmail them to MoJo2001.

Without them, this wouldn't be possible!!

GummyIII gives us a rundown on software that is very useful!! While El Gran answers questions that many folks would like answers to!!

Oh! Have I mentioned that MoJo totally (borrowed) these tables from GummyIII? She's totally awesome!

Cost: Free (although, you can send them a check if you'd like) Have I mentioned they're located in America? Makes life more convenient, huh?

 

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El Gran Salseron (Expert on duty)

Q. How can I get rid of pop up Ads running Windows 2000?

 

If the user has WinXP with Service Pack 2 installed then there is a built-in pop-up blocker. In Internet Explorer click on "Tools"/"Pop-Up Blocker" and click "Turn On Pop-Up Blocker" on the drop-down menu.

If the user does not have WinXP with Service Pack 2 but Win2K, as indicated, installed then it may be an issue with "Messenger Service" which is separate and apart from MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger Service. Messenger Service is for sys admins on networks but low-down, dirty adware companies exploit the service by sending undesirable pop-ups. The user can right-click My Computer and click on Manage. Click the plus sign in front of Services and Applications. Click Services. Scroll down on the right-hand pane and find "Messenger." Double-click it and click the Stop button. Click the drop-arrow next to Startup Type and click on Disabled. Click Apply. Click OK. Exit the Computer Manager.

Otherwise, there has to be a program installed. The best I have found is a freeware program named Pop-Up Stopper at
http://www.panicware.com but you have to be sure to get the freeware version of that program and not the other stuff they sell. It is very small and doesn't take much system memory if that is the concern.

 

Q. What is the difference between a Trojan and worm?

Actually, a trojan can be a worm and vice-versa but usually not. However, the distinction is that a trojan is a malicious program that is hidden in a supposedly "clean" program or file. A trojan is usually used by hackers. It is used to take control of the computer so that the hacker can "use" that computer to send viruses, or other malware to other computers/sites, etc. Hence the name trojan. A trojan will keep itself hidden because it does not want to be detected and as far as the user is concerned it doesn't exist because it causes no easily apparent ill effects. It is estimated that most unprotected computers have trojans on them and the users are unaware of their existence.

When a site unexpectedly goes down it is usually because of a DoS attack or Denial of Service attack. That means that a hacker who has control of 300 computers or so tells the computers to bombard a particular site with info. When a site gets bombarded with so much info it effectively shuts down the site. A DoS attack is done with a trojan installed on hundreds of computers throughout the world, literally. Otherwise, the trojan goes to sleep until the hacker tells it to wake up.

A worm is malicious and can "worm" its way throughout the computer and infect many files on the computer. It also usually has the capability to detect the network and infect all of the computers on the network. Hence the name worm. Worms make themselves known because they will cause problems and sometimes make the computer inoperable.

 

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Spybot Search and Destroy

 

CNET says, in it's review:  Once again, Spybot Search and Destroy is our Editors' Choice. It's free, without even an annual subscription for the periodic file updates, and it offers both basic and advanced modes and includes the widest variety of customization of the five anti-spyware products we reviewed. New in this version are automatic updates. In our informal tests, Spybot was thorough, rooting out even obscure spyware. If you're new to the spyware threat, it can't hurt to download a free (no strings attached) copy of Spybot to see whether your system is infected.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Spy Sweeper
PC Mag Award
CNET says, in it's review: If you want to set and forget your antispyware updates and scans, Spy Sweeper's the app for you.Effective, reliable, and swift, this anti-spyware utility stands near the top of its class....Spy Sweeper's Quarantined section will let you restore any components should certain programs cease to function properly after a system scan....Unlike some of its competitors, Spy Sweeper isn't free, but this is definitely a piece of software we consider worth the money...Unlike the free antispyware apps, almost all of Spy Sweeper's functions can be automated. It can scan your system, update spyware definitions, delete quarantined files after a set time frame, and check all incoming files without you having to lift a finger.

Cost: Free 30-day trial and $29.95 to buy (This is very easy to use, making it a good choice for new users.)

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AVG


According to Grisoft:
   AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool [which] is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected file
Cost: Free

HouseCall
(Online only)
HouseCall Free ScannerHouseCall Free Scanner


TrendMicro says:
  Give your PC a health-check while you surf the Web!
HouseCall is a real-life demonstration of the power of the web-based technologies that Trend Micro is developing to make deployment and management of virus protection fast and easy.

An innovative tool for scanning & cleaning viruses and checking your system for other security issues, HouseCall is based on Java Technologie that allows to support almost every platform, for which Trend Micro builds Security Solutions.

Cost: Free, but online use only.  These will not prevent viruses and spyware from gaining access to your computer, but they are great for cleaning those which aren't "cleanable" with other software programs.  Boot into "Safe Mode with Networking" by hitting F8 as you boot up, then surf to these sites to use them.
 

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Zone Alarm

Zone Labs Home


ZoneAlarm is free for individual and not-for-profit charitable entity use (exluding governmental entities and educational institutions). Using this in conjunction with a good anti-virus and a good anti-spyware will give your computer maximum protection for minimum cost. 

Download.com says:  ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.

Cost: Free (For other versions, which are good and include various suites, see reviews and links.)
 

 


Misc Items
 

To get a complete rundown on how to fix your computer issues and external links that El Gran Salseron has provided, please click here to view it. Thank you El Gran Salseron for all the hardwork. By the way, absolutely ignore the Disclaimer section that mentions Mojo by name. Thank you!

As issues arise or interest steadily comes in, El Gran Salseron will probably update the website with further links. In order to do so, you must sign your life savings over to him. (hehe! Just kidding!)

Here's a few things to look forward to next week!

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Computer Lingo
Are you down with all the computer lingo used at FR and elsewhere?

Software
Check in to see what other programs GummyIII suggests!

Ask The Experts
For those of you that sent in questions, we'll provide the answers if we can. Have all questions in by Friday of this week please!

Best Places Online For Shopping and Deals!
Everyone likes to save money! Tune in next week!

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Before we meet again next week, here's some assignments. We'll provide answers next week.

Q. What is the difference between malware and adware? Or is there a difference?

Q. The best selling software program of 2004 was?

Q. What is a binary?

Q. What is a data bus?

Q. Which is bigger a terrabyte or a gigabyte?

 

Disclaimer:
Do you ever wonder why companies always put disclaimers at the bottom of their pages? And then they expect you to read the *fine print* as well? Well, this is done for a reason. It allows them to make up a bunch of unecessary rules and BS that no one will read nor thinks about reading. As a matter of fact, the disclaimers are really *Dating Ads* that those anonymous computer geeks put out to the general public. It's a way to get them a date via their disclaimers. It's risk free and also a sure way to ensure that their name will appear in the ad somewhere. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then you totally understand the ideas about disclaimers. They're useless for the most part.



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To: La Enchiladita

Oh, I should have added I did not write the text, it was an email.


501 posted on 09/20/2005 2:59:48 PM PDT by Soaring Feather
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To: txradioguy

:o)


502 posted on 09/20/2005 3:00:14 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: txradioguy

What I don't like is the swimming pool is up hill from me, also. Time to move. Thanks, tx.


503 posted on 09/20/2005 3:00:48 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (( my tagline is on vacation ...))
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To: sxytxredhead73
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Welcome to the Canteen. It's a fun, friendly and informative place to be!


504 posted on 09/20/2005 3:03:20 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (( my tagline is on vacation ...))
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To: LUV W

NO fighting promise!!


505 posted on 09/20/2005 3:04:10 PM PDT by sxytxredhead73
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To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

OHHH report from AP wire because of lower circulation Philly Inqurior going cut 100 jobs

I know that lib paper

Guess who open his pipehole to UK Guardian Cat Steven you know Muslum covert Ida Finkel you know Peace train dude well report is that he blaming US policy in Middle East for terrorism

I am glad we threw his a*** out of the country back last year


506 posted on 09/20/2005 3:04:40 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("Not everybody in, it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"= Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy

EWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

Green stuff!!!!

Other than that, it looks great. I wonder if breakfasts like that are actually available in Korea?


507 posted on 09/20/2005 3:05:16 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Plug the Dike ~ Drain the Swamp ~)
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To: sxytxredhead73

*giggle* I was just kiddin'!

It must be kinda fun to get to talk here. Wish I could get my hubby to sign up!......well, that might just be too much togethrness for us! LOL!

How're the kids doin' since school started? Are they liking their teachers this year?


508 posted on 09/20/2005 3:06:55 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: HiJinx

Yeah I can get them every so often.


509 posted on 09/20/2005 3:07:47 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: LUV W

Don't worry Luv...we don't argue much...besides *whisper* I let her win anyway! LOL!


510 posted on 09/20/2005 3:11:10 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: txradioguy

In Berlin in the early 70's it was nigh on to impossible to get good Mexican food, and the commissary didn't stock tortillas like grocery stores here in the southwest do...

We were fortunate enough to have a neighbor who showed us how to make our own tortillas and after that, we had Mexican food whenever we wanted it.


511 posted on 09/20/2005 3:11:34 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Plug the Dike ~ Drain the Swamp ~)
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To: LUV W

Kids are great. Jess has the same teacher this year as last year. Her teacher moved up to the 3rd grade and kept Jess with her. The other kids like their teachers. Well Bekka always loves her teachers. She just loves school.
And talk about dogs, mine follows me everywhere when I'm home alone. And he thinks he has to go everywhere with me. I'm sure ya'll have heard about our dog Schultz.


512 posted on 09/20/2005 3:12:37 PM PDT by sxytxredhead73
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To: txradioguy
You're smart!!! :o)
513 posted on 09/20/2005 3:13:01 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: HiJinx

You'd be surprised what they stock in the Comissary these days.

Not the one up here mind you...it's almost like a food closet! LOL!


514 posted on 09/20/2005 3:16:28 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: sxytxredhead73

Glad she has her same teacher. That sure makes the first day of school better! Is Byron doing good? What grade is he in. Did John tell you that I actually met Byron--but didn't realize who it was till later? He is a cutie! Wanted to buy a diamond for you! LOL!

I was so mad at myself for not knowing! But, when he gets home y'all have got to come in to JA and see me! :o)

Shultz, huh? No--he hasn't told me about him. What kind of dog is he?


515 posted on 09/20/2005 3:17:03 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: SevenofNine

Speaking of the LA Times...you think it's liberal now....NewsMax.com is reporting that David Geffen wants to buy that West Coast fishwrap!


516 posted on 09/20/2005 3:18:00 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: HiJinx
Hey, HiJinx!

Yeah, it was hard to get Mexican food at Laughton Barracks, too. The commissary did have frozen dinners from El Chico and we thought they were wonderful...that is till we got back home! LOL! Our parents sent us cans of Wolf Brand Chili--the only brand to eat!! Yummy!

517 posted on 09/20/2005 3:19:59 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: txradioguy; Kathy in Alaska

Hey--they're about to do a report on the Globetrotters--is it yours? I'm gonna watch it to find out! Hope so!


518 posted on 09/20/2005 3:21:27 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: txradioguy

Arrrhhhggg! It was Matthew Green's report. Darn!


519 posted on 09/20/2005 3:25:15 PM PDT by luvie (The promise of faith is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of grace..GWBush)
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To: LUV W
Did you really? No I didn't know probably slipped John's mind. Byron is my little man. He thinks he is the man of the house when dad is gone.
I'm surprised John hasn't mentioned Schultz. He is a schnauzer. He will be 2 the end of the month.
520 posted on 09/20/2005 3:27:39 PM PDT by sxytxredhead73
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