Resurrecting a Virus Variant
by Frank Jovine on 02/03/2012 in Online Security Tools, Security, Virus Threats
Many viruses are re-engineered into other versions or variants from the original infection. Many of us feel protected by our security programs, but in all reality, they only protect what’s known. The zero day exploits are viruses that morph into a behemoth of panic and confusion. There’s no sure thing and the only defense is [...]
Full StoryUnited Parcel Service Email Virus
by Frank Jovine on 03/30/2011 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security, Virus Threats
There’s an email purporting to be from UPS (United Parcels Service) stating that a package has arrived and will be delivered in 3 days. There’s an attachment in the email for the recipient to obtain the tracking number for the parcel. Do not download the (ZIP) file attachment as it contains a virus! Example Email [...]
Full StoryTax Refund Notification Scam
by Frank Jovine on 03/29/2011 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
Many people have filed their 2010 tax returns and hopefully you are receiving a refund from Uncle Sam. Unfortunately many tax services send you an email stating your tax refund has been processed or accepted by the IRS or your refund has been sent to your bank. These emails are easy to mimic and that’s [...]
Full StoryWhy Google Could Fall to Facebook
by Frank Jovine on 03/28/2011 in Google, Search, Social Networking
Even the Mighty Casey struck out and Google may be the next to fall from being the most visited site on the internet. Since March 2010, Facebook has gained a ton of ground on the King and is currently less than 10% less in unique visitors daily according to Compete.com. Facebook is currently the second [...]
Full StoryTop 3 Blu-ray to iPod Conversion Software
by Frank Jovine on 03/25/2011 in Gadgets, Software
Blu-ray to iPod conversion software came about as added features of your basic DVD copy software. Ripping the data from Blu-ray discs is the first step, and then developers figured out how to transfer that data onto iPods. iPods and iPads are everywhere now and users seek out any option they can to utilize their [...]
Full StorySad But You Can Help
by Frank Jovine on 03/24/2011 in Health, People
Today, I am taking a day off from tech writing and focusing on something much more important. Each year more than half a million babies are born premature and/or are very sick. We are fortunate to have such a great foundation called March of Dimes to help generate money for research. The mission of March [...]
Full StoryDebit Card Phishing Scam
by Frank Jovine on 03/23/2011 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
A friend of mine shared this debit card banking scam with me recently and I thought it would be a good idea to make others aware. This scam is based on a little knowledge that the scammers ascertain in order to lure in potential victims. The Phishing Scam I just got an automated call from [...]
Full Story5 Reasons to Download Firefox 4
by Frank Jovine on 03/22/2011 in Internet, Software
Over one million downloads on the first day of its release must tell you something about the latest browser version from Mozilla. Why should you download Firefox 4? Here are 5 reasons why you should upgrade to Firefox 4. It’s a major upgrade for Mozilla Total redesign of its plug-in architecture called JetPack A redesigned [...]
Full StoryBest Free PC Utilities and Antivirus Software
by Frank Jovine on 03/21/2011 in Antivirus Software, Security, Software
Free software is always appealing and in some cases these free utility and antivirus programs are just as good as paid versions. The free downloads listed below are some of the utilities I have used over the last couple of years. These programs will help keep your PC operating at optimal performance and protect your [...]
Full StoryHow Do You Measure Blog Success
by Frank Jovine on 03/18/2011 in Google, Search, SEO
The most important metric I use when measuring my blog success is traffic from search. This metric tells me that my articles are being indexed and they are positioned high in SERP (Search Engine Result Page). If visitors are coming to your blog from search, it means they are looking for content you are publishing [...]
Full StoryHow to be Green Tech on St Patrick’s Day
by Frank Jovine on 03/17/2011 in Computers, Tech
The luck of the Irish is here and today is a special celebration for all our Irish friends. I see everything painted in green, but the green I am talking about is more along the lines of green energy. How can we all protect this precious place we call earth? There are a couple technology [...]
Full StoryBeware of Japan Earthquake Relief Scams
by Frank Jovine on 03/15/2011 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
It didn’t take long for cyber criminals to engineer their relief scams to steal money from people who think they’re donating money for the relief efforts from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. These cyber criminals will send email spam to millions of recipients in hopes that people will click on links to [...]
Full StoryTop Tips For Solving EXE Errors On Your Computer
by Frank Jovine on 03/14/2011 in Computers, Software
Solving application errors on a Windows PC, such as exe errors is not rocket science. The only requirements are some knowledge and a few of the right software tools. With this article we aim to empower Windows users against ever-prevalent exe errors. Here are the top 5 tips for resolving exe errors on your Windows [...]
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iTunes Gift Certificate Hoax Email
I received an email from iTunes late last night claiming that I have received an iTunes Gift Certificate worth $50.00. The email instructed me to open an attached file to access a certificate code. Do not open this attachment! I opened the attachment on my test machine to see what it was. My security tools [...]
Full StorySimple SEO Strategy For Your Blog
I become really sad whenever I visit some of my favorite forums online, especially the newbie section, only to see threads upon threads from people who find it difficult to get traffic to their blog and are complaining as a result. As a blogger, traffic is the most important thing you need to make your [...]
Full StorySEO Off Page Best Practices
Listed below are SEO best practices to increase referral traffic and link building. I provided tools that will help you to achieve good results and keep you out of harms way from bad sites. Social Engagement Building: This is an affective way to build online reputation. Select the most popular social networks like; Facebook, Twitter, [...]
Full StorySuperAntiSpyware Best in Spyware Detection and Removal
SuperAntiSpyware detects and removes Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Rootkits and many other types of threats. SuperAntiSpyware is a powerful, highly effective Spyware remover introducing advanced detection and removal features along with reliable real-time protection. SuperAntiSpyware is definitely one of the best products available today in its class. The installation is easy and [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Antivir Solution Pro
Antivir Solution Pro is rogue anti-spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Antivir Solution Pro and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the [...]
Full StoryNext Google Pagerank Update
A few of my social friends reached out to me this past week and asked me when I think the next Google Pagerank will be. I told them that only Google knows when. Is it possible that Google may wait until New Years Eve like they did last year to update Pagerank? It could very [...]
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