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General Discussion / The proper care and feeding of SSD storage.
« on: May 17, 2013, 05:08:52 PM »
The proper care and feeding of SSD storage  A few pointers on SSD drive usage and maintenance.

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038511/the-care-and-feeding-of-ssds-what-makes-these-speedy-drives-hum.html#tk.nl_pwr

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General Discussion / How To Make Temporary Bookmarks in Firefox.
« on: May 15, 2013, 01:46:06 PM »
How To Make Temporary Bookmarks in Firefox. Great way to keep webpages available without cluttering your tabs with pinned webpages.

Make Tech Easierhttp://www.maketecheasier.com/create-temporary-bookmarks-in-firefox/2013/05/14
 

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This is a cut and pasted copy of a 5-14 email from Microsoft Security Response Center, defining four advisories at this time:



********************************************************************
Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: May 14, 2013
********************************************************************

Security Advisories Updated or Released Today
==============================================

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2846338)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
    Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2846338
  - Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197)
  - Title: Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2820197
  - Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)
  - Title: Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in
    Internet Explorer 10
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2755801
  - Revision Note: V12.0 (May 14, 2013): Added the 2840613 update
    to the Current Update section.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2847140)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote
    Code Execution
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2847140
  - Revision Note: V2.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect
    publication of security bulletin.

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How to Backup Your DVD and Blu-Ray Movie Collection. Evidently, it is implied by this article that you can back-up to preserve your own DVD and Blu-Ray movies for your own use. The article is interesting and informative for those who might have some degree of curiosity about possible methods of preserving their investment in entertainment videos of various types.

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/161498/how-to-backup-your-dvd-and-blu-ray-movie-collection/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=130513

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Updated 5-14-13 - "Is Windows 8 really killing the PC market?" Continued conjecture and analysis on Windows 8 vis-a-vis Windows 7. See current comparative sales chart below (attachment).

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038643/is-windows-8-really-killing-the-pc-market-.html#tk.nl_today


Prior Postings -

Coping With Windows 8 or Reverting to Windows 7. Some people who have bought a new PC with Windows 8 installed are considering reverting to a newly installed Windows 7. Here are a few quotes from the below article concerning this procedure:

"Unless the agreement included in your purchase specifically provided the ability to install Windows 7 you’ll need to purchase a new Windows license. That means you can’t get an upgrade version, you’ll need a complete version of Windows 7."

"You’ll want to check with your computer maker before downgrading to make sure a traditional BIOS is supported. If your new computer is Windows 8 Logo approved hardware it won’t have the familiar BIOS that is accessible before you boot into Windows. New Windows 8 hardware has something called “Unified Extensible Firmware Interface”. UEFI provides enhanced security called “Early Launch Anti-Malware” preventing malware from taking over your computer immediately as it boots. If you visit some Linux forums you’ll hear many complaints about these changes that prevent the installation of Linux. UEFI has many advantages including fast boot times and remote repairs but since it replaces your BIOS it will need to be disabled."

" If you do downgrade make sure you keep everything you may need to restore Windows 8 including your Microsoft Windows product key."
 
PC Pit Stop Tech Talkhttp://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2013/05/07/so-i-have-windows-8-now-what/?billp-copewin8=


The below article elaborates on the above article:

Quoted from the below article: "Some good news may come soon from Microsoft with an update that will allow you to start your computer in the familiar desktop mode. Until then you can use WinPatrol with it’s trick to start you on the desktop. Even easier, just press the Windows logo key + D and voilà you’re on the desktop."

"Conclusion:   Two for the price of one
The Desktop mode is just like using Windows 7 with a few tweaks. What was added for your protection makes up for what you’ll miss. Think of the Modern interface as a bonus. You can learn about the new Windows at your own pace. When the time comes that you’ll need to use a Windows tablet you’ll already know how to use it"

BitsFromBillhttp://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-have-windows-8-now-what.html

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Dirt buildup can affect PC performance. Here is a guide on how to clean it up.

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2037100/youre-a-dirty-dirty-dusty-pc.html#tk.nl_pwr

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2013, Version: 1.0,  Published: Thursday, May 14, 2013.

There are ten security bulletins, of which two are critical and eight are important.

Microsoft Webpagehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-may


I had a total of 14 downloads for my Windows 7 Home Premium laptop, including the Security Essentials daily update and excluding the offering of the Bing desktop. I have attached a few snipped graphics of my install at the bottom of this page, if you wish to compare with yours.


Added 5-11-13 - Ten Security Bulletins For May 2013.  "Microsoft will ship 10 bulletins in the May edition of Patch Tuesday. The company considers just two of the patches critical, one of which supplements the currently available “Fix it” tool that resolved the IE zero-day vulnerability exploited recently in a watering-hole attack targeting the U.S. Department of Labor."

Threatposthttp://threatpost.com/microsoft-to-patch-ie-flaw-9-others-next-week/?utm_source=Newsletter_05102013&utm_medium=Email+Marketing&utm_campaign=Newsletter&CID=

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038473/microsofts-patch-tuesday-features-ie8-zero-day-fix.html#tk.nl_today


Updated 5-13-13 - Patch Tuesday's fix for the Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability might not fully correct the exposure to exploitation.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/11/may-patch-tuesday-coming-up-microsoft-still-not-sure-if-latest-0-day-fix-will-make-the-cut/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=68e4ca646d-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-68e4ca646d-301420529

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Using RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) For Storage. 

How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID This article defines the different RAID types and how they are utilized. A PC operator might consider to assemble some older drives for such usage, although with the low cost of terabyte drives, it might not be worth the effort. An array of new terabyte drives might still appeal to some.  Interesting to know about, in any case.

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/162676/how-to-use-multiple-disks-intelligently-an-introduction-to-raid/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070513

Wikipedia on RAIDhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID


How To Set up RAID on Windows 7 -

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/howto/36504/how-to-create-a-software-raid-array-in-windows-7/



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Updated 5-13-13 - Patch Tuesday's fix for the Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability might not fully correct the exposure to exploitation.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/11/may-patch-tuesday-coming-up-microsoft-still-not-sure-if-latest-0-day-fix-will-make-the-cut/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=68e4ca646d-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-68e4ca646d-301420529


Updated 5-5-13 - Microsoft pledges patch for zero-day bug in Internet Explorer 8

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2037544/microsoft-pledges-patch-for-zero-day-bug-in-internet-explorer-eight.html#tk.nl_today

Quoted from the article:  "IE8 is the most widely-used of Microsoft's five supported browsers -- IE6 through IE10 -- accounting for an estimated 41 percent of all the Redmond, Wash. developer's browsers that went online in April. Microsoft confirmed that all versions of IE8, including copies running on XP, Vista and Windows 7, are at risk."


Prior Posting - Version 1.1 updated 5-8-13.

Microsoft Security Advisory (2847140) - Vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 (only) Could Allow Remote Code Execution. Published: Friday, May 03, 2013, Version: 1.0

This does not effect IE 6,7,9,or 10, just 8.

MS Security Bulletinhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2847140


Updated 5-9-13 - Microsoft rushes out CVE-2013-1347 "Fix it" for the latest Internet Explorer zero-day.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/09/microsoft-rushes-out-cve-2013-1347-fix-it-for-the-latest-internet-explorer-zero-day/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0723e7ef80-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-0723e7ef80-301420529

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3-D printers have officially gone mainstream. You can now get one at Staples for $1,300. There are other, more expensive commercial models and cheaper, basic models, available from other sources. The items that can be replicated by 3-D printing are broad-based and numerous. This technological break-through is quite impressive.

CNNhttp://money.cnn.com/2013/05/03/technology/innovation/staples-3d-printer/

The MakerBot Printer ($2,199.00):  http://www.makerbot.com/for-everyone/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=7&utm_campaign=3D-Printer&utm_term=3d%2520printers&_vsrefdom=55522260-1d0f-4c56-8a9d-56d9e626f648&mediaid=55522260-1d0f-4c56-8a9d-56d9e626f648&_vsaccountid=CtjSaFDvOu5qAgC8

c/net.comhttp://reviews.cnet.com/3d-printers/3d-systems-cubex/4505-33809_7-35567009.html

Wikipedia on 3-D Printinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing

DuckDuckGoog (secure Google) Search For 3-D Printerhttps://www.google.com/search?q=3-D%20Printers

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Microsoft needs to pursue innovations that people will go for. Would you use a cloud-based version of Windows? 

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2037103/would-you-use-a-cloud-based-version-of-windows-.html

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Use the Webcam of Your Computer as a Surveillance Camera. This could be useful in cases of computer theft or unauthorized use. 

MakeTechEasierhttp://www.maketecheasier.com/use-the-webcam-as-surveillance-camera/2013/04/30

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