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Information and Observations from the Front lines of Small Business Computer Networking and Support…

Entries for July, 2009

The power of a simple "Screen Shot" and how it can help you to get more done – and look smarter doing it!

You have probably at least heard the term “Screen Shot”. It is simply referring to a capture of the content of your computer screen to a picture.
All versions of Microsoft Windows support the “PR Scrn” or “Print Screen” button. On a standard keyboard this is left of the “Scroll lock” key. When you press [...]

Critical Security Vulnerability in Internet Explorer….

A critical vulnerability in Windows Internet Explorer running under Windows XP (all versions) was discovered this week.
This vulnerability is already being actively exploited and used to enable a “drive by download” of malware onto unsuspecting PCs. A drive by download is basically where, when you visit an infected website, it can effectively install software [...]