Easily Learn About Computer and Internet Security

If you are a computer user that is trying to make sense of it all when it comes to computer and Internet security; AND what you need to do to protect yourself, then check out OnGuard Online. Part of the fight against Internet crimes is educating ourselves and OnGuard Online is a great starting point.

OnGuard Online is a Federal Government site that I highly recommend to everyone that heightens your awareness on how to avoid Internet fraud; how to secure your computer; and the steps you can take to protect your personal information. This site is especially useful to those that are new to computers and the Internet. There is even information available on computer disposal. The information on the site is presented in such a way that it is easily understandable and requires no technical expertise.

OnGuard Online features:

• Expert’s Top Tips for Computer Security
• Interactive Quizzes to Test Your Cyber Smarts
• Videos about Online Security

To give you a sampling, below is a clip from OnGuard Online that gives you “7 Practices for Computer Security” that I highly recommend. If you do not learn anything at OnGuard Online, please learn to

STOP – THINK – CLICK

before engaging in any internet activity that you have the slightest doubt.

A “What’s On My PC…” Web Clip!

The Internet gives you access to information, entertainment, financial offers – frankly, countless products and services. At the same time, it can leave you open to online scammers, identity thieves, and more. Learn experts’ top tips for computer security.

STOP – THINK – CLICK

(Click on any of the links below to learn more.)

Protect your personal information. It’s valuable.

Know who you’re dealing with.

Use security software that updates automatically.

Keep your operating system and Web browser up-to-date, and learn about their security features.

Keep your passwords safe, secure, and strong.

Back up important files.

Learn what to do in an emergency.

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A FREE Reminder Service In The Cloud

If you are like me, you can be told to remember something and it will eventually, like smoke, vaporize in a short matter of time.  My attention span is here, there, and a little bit of everywhere and the focus is soon lost (and very quickly).

To help me with my deficit I have been using an online cloud app called “ReSnooze”. I have featured ReSnooze on the blog in the past and feel it is worth a second post. ReSnooze is a really neat “reminder” service that helps you remember things; not only one time, but over and over, if necessary. ReSnooze will email the reminders to you…

Let’s face it, we are bombarded with information at a phenomenal rate and you better be organized to keep up or you will experience information overload and forget the really important things that could result in injury (like your anniversary).

What is ReSnooze good for?

Resnooze is a great to-do list tool. Low-priority items won’t bug you too much, but will not be forgotten.

Resnooze is a new approach for bookmarking. It guarantees that you actually remember to visit the URLs you’ve bookmarked; It naturally prevents bookmark clutter.

More specifically, Resnooze is good for remembering to:

• Re-visit websites (by simply typing the URL)
• Make a phone call
• Pay a bill
• Make a doctor appointment
• Ask a friend to return your book
• Buy a gift
• Follow-up on something

Have you ever emailed yourself something just to keep it in mind?

Resnooze makes the process or “emailing yourself” easier. By default, Resnooze reminders are periodical so you won’t forget them even if you ignore one.

With Resnooze, you can adjust the reminder frequency in a single click, from within the email message.

Recently added to ReSnooze is the convenient “Hot Reminders List” that is a listing things that you can add to your reminders.

To use ReSnooze in its’ fullest, I suggest you visit the site and sign up for a FREE account.  You will find ReSnooze one of the most useful cloud apps out there!

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Geek Squeaks’ of the Week (#23)

If you are not familiar with “Geek Squeaks”, I encourage you to [CLICK HERE] to preview the past articles put together by the bloggers that are on the “What’s On My PC…” blogroll.  Each week I randomly select an article, that has been published by these authors (during the week), and include the selected article in the roundup.  I encourage you to visit and support these blogs.

Daily Free Software
MediaMonkey

Bill Mullins’ Weblog – Tech Thoughts
Dangerous Porn Sites – Tips on How to Avoid Them

Tech-for Everyone
I Do Not Want IE 8*

Plato On-Line
Interesting Twitter Users Data

The Spyware Biz Blog
Be aware of your kids online pursuits

Teck~Line
How To Gain Organic Traffic For Your Blog!!!

411-Spyware.com
How to Remove Advanced Antivirus Remover

Carol’s Vault
Beautiful dual monitor wallpapers

AKS-Feel The Change
Watermark Your Images for Free

Free PC Security
DriverMax 5.1 – Free Driver Updates

AskBillFirst
Printing Long Documents
so they come out in the right order

Rarst.net
IsMyBlogWorking.com – better than ping

Lifehacker
This Week’s Top Downloads [Download Roundup]

TTC Shelbyville
Freeware for Your USB Drive

Piyada’s World
Idea to get instant Gmail notification on iPhone

Carputers
Up your GMail skills!

Snakebytez
WildBit Viewer: Fast Image Viewer
with slideshow and Editor

Scoroncocolo
What’s The Best Web Browser

What’s On My PC…
FREE Layers of Protection!

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Use Gridy to Manage Active Windows

Recently I was introduced to Gridy, a portable app, that allows you to manage the Windows you have open on your desktop. Gridy is a hotkey driven application, that predominantly uses the Windows Key in combo with other keys to perform all sorts of magic. After starting Gridy windows that are opened or resized, are snapped to an invisible grid. Snapping windows to the grid is enabled with a mouse drag or by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. With Gridy you can:

Make window semi-transparent

Hide the window’s Alt-Tab icon

Set window to be Always on Top

Resize to a predefined size of your choice

Minimize all windows but the active one

If you like apps such as this, I encourage you to visit the author’s web site (Sector-Seven) to explore the other unique offerings that are available, such as:

ControlPad

File Blender

FlicFlac Audio Converter

Wallpaper Randomizer

FaxTool

MorseRabbit

RPG – The Renoise Phrase Generator

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Play Microsoft’s FREE Game – Are You Certifiable?

You are just minutes away from playing “Are You Certifiable?”. Hundreds of Microsoft certification-like questions await. Compete against friends, or for a top spot on the leaderboard. You may have a high tech IQ, but “Are YOU Certifiable?”

Working toward and acquiring Microsoft Certifications is recognized by the industry as a way build and demonstrate your technology expertise and skills. Employers in the tech and computer industry recognize the value of Microsoft Certification and consider the certifications as a way to validate one’s skills. This game, by Microsoft, is a fun way to determine if you have what it takes.

To play Microsoft’s “Are You Certifiable?”, Microsoft Silverlight must be installed. You can either play as a “Guest” or as a “Registered User”. If you currently have a Window’s Live (Hotmail) account, registration is very easy.  By registering you can save your progress, scores and achievments, and gain access to the “Top Scores” and “Friends” leader boards.

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Tech-for Everyone Tip on “How to Change Window Size”

Today when I was browsing one of my favorite sites, Tech-for Everyone, I noticed that Tech Paul had posted an article on:

“How to Change Window Size” .

You are probably thinking, everyone knows how to do that…  Wrong!  This is why Tech-for Everyone is one of my favorite sites.  See, Tech Paul is alot like me and tries to look at things through the eyes of the everyday computer user.  Believe me, I have assisted numerous people and tips such as “How to Change Window Size” is a big help to the majority. As a matter of fact, I have found that the best computer techs are the ones that want people to learn and do not overtalk or use terms people cannot understand.  Now, get over there to his site and find out “How to Change Window Size”.

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Screen Capture for the Internet

My fellow blogger at Piyada’s World has pointed us to yet another screen capture utility called PrintScreen.Me. The unique thing about this utility is that it is a cloud app in that it works in unison with Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, Flickr or PrintScreenMe. You can send your screen captures directly to those sites.  I encourage you to [ CLICK HERE ] to get the scoop, at Piyada’s World, on this new internet screen capture utility.  PrintScreen.Me is currently in beta.

If you are in the market for a FREE screen capture utility, I encourage you to also read the following:

14 Free powerful Screen Capture with Editor tools

A FREE Supercharged Screen Capture Utility

Get the last FREE version of FastStone Capture

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