Apparently there are worms (malware) designed specifically to be carried on and spread by USB thumb drives. Up to 25 percent of the drives could be infected.
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August 26, 2010August 25, 2010When Computer Books SuckI am a professional computer book author. I’ve been working in the field for over 30 years. While I strive to make all my books the best that they can be, I recognize that I’m in an industry that routinely publishes a lot of crap. August 24, 2010LOST Apple II-plus SellsThe Lost auction is over. The Apple II-plus computer ended up selling for $16,000, which is pretty steep for 30-year-old technology. The moral of the story is that when you slap a Dharma logo on your old junk, it can rack up lots of money at auction. I think.
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August 23, 2010A Line, By Any Other NameWord users can become massively frustrated by something a simple as a line. Not a line of text, but a line like this: (more…)
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August 20, 2010A Trip Down DOS For Dummies Memory LaneNearly 20 years ago I wrote DOS For Dummies, the biggest, bestest-selling DOS book ever. In the back of the book, in the Part of Tens, I listed ten things you should never do on a DOS computer. Here they are with my up-to-date commentary on the relevance of my ancient admonitions. August 19, 2010Step Aside, Jessica Biel, You’re Not So Dangerous Any MoreThe number one most dangerous celebrity search resulting in malware is now Cameron Diaz, according to McAfee.
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August 18, 2010Windows 8 Rumor RoundupHere it is, the middle of August. It’s hot (at least here). I’m in the middle of a few projects. No juicy computer news. So I thought that I’d prattle on about Windows 8. August 17, 2010Lost Apple II Plus at AuctionJust got this press release this morning:
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August 16, 2010The Facebook Dislike Button ScamI got a Facebook message for this scam last weekend. Being a hands-off Facebook user, I didn’t click on it. The article provides a great anatomy for the typical Facebook scam. Suckers. How Long Have You Owned Your PC?It’s a good question: How can you tell when you took your current PC home and first set it up? Knowing the date is important because computers last only 4 to 6 years at their best, longer if you take care of the thing.
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