Monthly Archives: January 2009
80’s Rocker Bryan Adams, Reckless for 99 cents!
If you loved the 80’s like I did, you will love this! Amazon is selling the entire Brian Adams, Reckless Album for 99 cents! That’s right, the entire album for the price of one song. Not sure how long it will be out there, so be quick. It’s not like they will run out of inventory!
Remember, I search so you don’t have to!
Home Server Show #32 – Add-in Review for Recorded TV Manager
Dave over at The Home Server Show has produced another fantastic podcast for the Home Server user. This week, he and John (Diehard) cover an updated add-in as well as the most current news and notes for all things WHS. You will want to check this out.
You will also want to know that I was #2 in the “first feed” category (you know what that is if you listen to the show.) I’m sure Dave will mention it on show #33, coming soon.
Remember, I search (and listen to podcasts) so you don’t have to!
The new breed of computer security problems…Scareware!
From http://redmondmag.com/features/article.asp?editorialsid=2617 Click to read.
Many of you have already seen this type of scam or had it happen to you personally. A window pops up telling you that your computer is in danger of being infected and you need to buy “AntiVirus 2009” to get rid of it.
These pop-ups can trick you into buying unneeded software, steal personal data and passwords, and block updates and access to anti-virus Web sites. Welcome to the wonderful world of rogue security software, also known as scareware.
Scareware can attack you from anywhere (home or office) and at any time to any family member or co-worker. The article linked above gives a good run down on the problem and some of the solutions. Here are my recommendations.
- Read and reread the post linked above. Understanding the problem is half the problem. Stop ignoring it!
- Make sure you are using some type of antivirus that scans on a regular basis. I have links to a few free ones on the left tool bar.
- Make sure your windows firewall is turned on. (Click here for help)
Preparing and Filing Your Taxes Shouldn’t Cost You a Bundle! How About Less Than $20?
At least in Nebraska!
It seems like in years past, I have always had to use some software to file both my federal and state taxes. I would shell out between $30 to $50 for the software and it would cover one federal form and one free e-file fee. Then it would ask if I want it to file the state at the same time, always for a fee between $10 and $20, depending on the company. Of course, I was in the thick of it, so I would say, why not, and pay the fee! Last year, I covered my 2 sons forms as well and ended up shelling out $15 each for the federal and $45 for all three state returns. It’s costing me sometimes more than $100 just to pay taxes! It should not have to be that way!
So while filing my oldest son’s taxes tonight, I found out that Nebraska has an easy and well designed internet solution that allows most to file there state return (once the federal is done) in about 10 minutes. Best of all, it’s completely FREE! That’s right, I said FREE!
Home Server Show Podcast #31
The latest edition of the Home Server Show Podcast is available. It’s full of great info on the recent cuts at Microsoft, five things we wouldn’t really miss and what’s coming soon to the Windows Home Server! You don’t want to miss it.
You can get the podcast on iTunes or right here!
Dave does a great job on the podcast. Give it a listen.
Remember, I search so you don’t have to!
