Nearly 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.
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August 20, 2010A Trip Down DOS For Dummies Memory LaneAugust 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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August 13, 2010Catching the Bad Guys by the PhoneAs mankind moves to the cell phone as our ultimate digital tool, so follows the crooks. Right on their tail are the Good Guys using digital forensics on smartphones to catch them.
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August 12, 2010The Coming Pad OnslaughtAre people prepared for a plethora of pads? They’re coming. According to Technologizer, as many as 32 different pads are coming to market soon, all designed to take on the king: Apple’s iPad. God save us.
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August 11, 2010Malware robs online banking customersA very clever trojan has stripped more than £675,000 (about $1,000,000) from online banking customers in the UK. The malware is so clever, it sends false bank statements to the customers, so they never knew anything is up. Could this be the next generation of virus?
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I Got Me A New MacintoshMy latest Mac is an iMac. It replaces my 6-year-old PowerMac, as well as the 10-year-old, original Apple Cinema Display. Yes, I’m very pleased. |
