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  • RFID Technology-Secure, or Scary? 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on June 21, 2010 under Security and Safety
    Those little chips known as RFID are fast becoming part of our world. For those who don't know what RFID is, you're probably still carrying one. RFID is Radio Frequency Identification Device, and they are small chips that transmit radio waves. Many credit cards now have them as part of their makeup. It speeds up the time that your transaction takes to be completed. These little guys don't do a ... more.
  • NoAdware.net, Let the Buyer Beware. 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on June 20, 2010 under Buying Online, Security and Safety, The Internet
    NoAdware is being touted as the next best thing since pockets and peanut butter for those who want to travel more safely on the net. The reality is that NoAdware.net has been submitted to the CNN forums as a ripoff as well as being listed multiple times on the Ripoff Report. What is the reason for that kind of negative rating for an anti adware software? While we love great software, that whi... more.
  • Just Host Weasels Out of Paying Commission-And Check out their reasons…. 7 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on June 10, 2010 under Buying Online, Featured, Hoaxes, Security and Safety, The Internet
    Well I've been talking recently about how to make money online for those of you who are considering making affiliate sales part of what you do on your blogs. Now let's talk about how not to make money. Just Host is the Best way to NOT make money online. I work for multiple companies all over the world. Graeme Ingram, from Wales, coindentally owner of RHWH SEo Services..  (Great company, bu... more.
  • Discerning the Truth about Emails – Avoiding Scams 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on October 29, 2009 under Hoaxes, Security and Safety
    We all know there are some nasty people out there who send out things like that old faithful Nigerian scam and expect you to fall instantly victim. But theres a new twist on an old scam going around thats just enough to spook some new computer users by using an official sounding name and an organization that most of us in the US respect at least, even if we're not always admiring. Granted some ... more.
  • Online Christmas Gifts for Under 25 Dollars 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on October 8, 2009 under Buying Online, Featured, Security and Safety
    It's a jump on the Christmas season, definitely, but the fact is that people are anticipating Christmas, ordering their gifts earlier, finding more stuff online thats cheap and buying earlier so that they get good deals. A lot of searches are going on for Christmas gifts, Christmas lights, and Christmas everything else. Granted its a bit early but with our economy hey, getting things early and get... more.
  • Christmas Shopping From Your Computer 2 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on September 29, 2009 under Buying Online, Featured, Quick Tips and Tricks, Security and Safety, The Internet
    We all know that I do pretty much everything from the home PC. Now I'm a fairly healthy fifty, but I got thinking the other day that computer shopping is just the ideal solution for the elderly. What do elderly people really need? Better security and an easy safe way to do things. Enter the PC.. Nearly any older person can use the computer. (more...)... more.
  • MS TV Dinner Directions 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on September 29, 2008 under Security and Safety, Windows Computing
    You must first remove the plastic cover. By doing so you agree to accept and honor Microsoft rights to all TV dinners. You may not give anyone else a bite of your dinner (which would constitute an infringement of Microsoft's rights). You may, however, let others smell and look at your dinner and are encouraged to tell them how good it is. If you have a PC microwave oven, insert the dinner into th... more.
  • Credit Card Fraud. 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on under Security and Safety
    Identity theft in its most sleek and simple form is credit card fraud. That can be accomplished either online, or in many cases, offline, and it can take place in several ways, all of which you need to pay attention and watch for. Every last one of us, from the best credit running to the worst credit, gets a lot of the preapproved credit card offers, where the credit card is actually sent to... more.
  • Identity Theft 1 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on September 26, 2008 under Security and Safety
    Social Networking You work hard to make your living and to support yourself and those you care about. You probably don't want to see it all go up in smoke by someone taking your identity to use it for their own gain. Identity theft can enter your life in many ways. Online, or offline its easily accomplished if someone is determined enough and we aren't careful enough. Identity theft ca... more.
  • Avoiding Phishing 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on September 21, 2008 under Security and Safety, The Internet
    Now I KNOW I said the internet was relatively safe, and I meant it. The internet is a marvelous tool that can be used to glean information, wonderful new purchases and a lot more. If you use it correctly and take a few precautions. It honestly isn't that much different than the real world. I know that when you go home at night you probably lock the door and you don't invite the drug dealer ... more.
  • Stepping Into Cyber Space 0 CommentsPosted by Catastrophe on September 20, 2008 under Security and Safety, The Basics, The Internet
    The Online world is a fairly slippery entity to explain to anyone who is stepping into it for the first few times. Granted its a cool new thing to explore but for those who are older, or even younger people who aren't overly into the culture, its like speaking another language. Very clearly, the internet is it's own world.For the most part, as you're going to find out, we've even got our own... more.
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