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Welcome to
another issue of our weekly newsletter!
No
one can dispute that the human brain is the greatest computer of all
time! But sometimes it requires a little nudge to grow new
cells. I also happen to
believe that hardware computers are very useful tools
which can
help to provide that nudge. That's why this
newsletter is not just full of computer-related information, but also
includes entertainment and educational items to tickle the brain cells.
Feel free to pass this issue along
if you find something worthy to share with your friends, family, and
acquaintances. Don't forget that you can also call on us at 895-5016
when your next computer problem strikes.
What's In Here?
Lots of cool, fun, and
informative stuff every week! I'm dubbing this
week's issue
the President's Day Edition. Our Ctrl-Alt-Backspace
section also includes a special click-link image to transport you to
the Whitehouse Website where you'll find more information about this American holiday.
Click any of
these links to go
directly to your favorite section...
Missed an
issue?Check out
past issues here...Archives
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Ye! Hear Ye!
Sometimes
we have
special sales, important notices about virus outbreaks or
other technical
bulletins. Call 830-895-5016 if you're
interested in any sale items we might list here. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting any third-party websites.
Microsoft Office 2007
"It's
official. Microsoft announced overnight on Wednesday that Office "12"
will be officially known as -- ta da! -- Office 2007. At the same time,
the Redmond software maker announced a dizzying array of packaging and
licensing options." Click to read entire article...
http://redmondmag.com/news/article.asp?editorialsid=7182
Is Skype a Haven for Criminals?
Governments
are worried about the rise in encrypted VoIP conversations, such as
those made with Skype, and they're seeking ways of extending their
wiretapping power to the Internet." Click to read entire article...
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060217-6206.html
Things you don't want Google to find
"Hacking
Google" isn't exactly new. That is, using the search engine to look for
confidential information. But as McAfee's senior vice president for
Risk Management George Kurtz demonstrated today at RSA conference, that
didn't prevent users and organisations to post those goodies online for
anyone to find." Click to read entire article...
http://www.siliconvalleysleuth.com/2006/02/things_you_dont.html
 OnGuard Online (held over by request)
"OnGuardOnline.gov
provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology
industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your
computer, and protect your personal information."
http://onguardonline.gov/index.html
Latest Virus
Threats
OSX.Inqtana.A
OSX.Inqtana.A
is a proof of concept worm that runs on Macintosh OS X and spreads by
exploiting a the Apple Mac OS X BlueTooth Directory Traversal
Vulnerability
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/osx.inqtana.a.html
W32.Alcra.F
W32.Alcra.F
is a worm that attempts to propagate through various file-share
networks accessible with BearShare, LimeWire, Morpheus and Shareaza
applications. It also attempts to disable several programs on the
compromised computer and drops a W32.Spybot.Worm variant onto the
compromised computer.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.alcra.f.html
Check For New Sale Items
In Our Online Store...
 Fun
& Educational Stuff
Each
week we stumble across interesting, educational and fun sites on the
internet.
We hope you enjoy this section of our
newsletter as much as we do! But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting any third-party websites.
Embellished Art Quilts
Do
you know how much attention to detail goes into creating art
quilts? Here's a website with some awesome art quilts reflecting
whimsical, magical, and fun themes that are definitely worth a
gander...
http://www.quiltcollage.com/
Do You Like Classic or Antique
Cars And You Live In The Texas Hill Country?
Then
take a look at the Hill Country Automobile Club's website and check out
some of their upcoming events as warm weather approaches. Heck, maybe
your car qualifies as a classic or antique and you might like
showing it off too...
http://www.hillcountryautoclub.com/
Welcome To The World of Badware!
"Viruses and worms are no longer the biggest threat to computer users –
now it's badware. Badware is a term we use to encompass the broad
range of malicious software that is sneaking onto people's computers,
including spyware and deceptive adware. It can subvert your computer for the
benefit for a third party, frustrate you with unwanted advertising,
and even steal your most personal information." Click to read entire article...
http://stopbadware.org/home/help
Lewis & Clark
"When Thomas Jefferson dispatched Lewis and
Clark to find a water route across North America and explore the
uncharted West, he expected they'd encounter woolly mammoths, erupting
volcanoes, and a mountain of pure salt. What they found was no less
surprising. See it all on our journey: journal entries, historical
photos, drawings, and more." Click to read entire article...
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/
Total Solar Eclipse - Live From Turkey - Mark Your Calendars
"On March 29, 2006,
a total solar eclipse
will occur when the new moon moves directly between the sun and the
earth. The moon’s shadow will fall on the eastern tip of Brazil,
speed
eastward across the Atlantic, through northern Africa, across the
Mediterranean, and into Turkey, where an Exploratorium team will be
waiting. Our crew will transmit a live eclipse Webcast, as well as a
telescope-only feed, from a Roman amphitheater in Side, Turkey." Click to read entire article...
http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/2006/index.html
Amazing Images!
The best user-submitted Earth and space images...
http://www.space.com/amazingimages/
More Awesome Images!
These are from NASA...
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/top10.cfm
Block Frenzy Game!
Warning! This game is highly addictive. See how long you can survive...
http://www.blockfrenzy.com/
Bizarre Bids
The name says it all...
http://www.bizarrebids.com/
Crazy American Laws
This site contains a list of crazy laws, many of which are still on the books...
http://www.crazylaws.com/
 Web
Hosting
Tips
Do
you
have a domain website hosting account with
us? If so, you'll want to check this section for handy tips
to
help make your website standout from the crowd. Sometimes
we'll
give tips about working with your Plesk Control Panel. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting any third-party websites.When You Want a Website Done
Right!Does
your website load slow? Does your website not fit in a full screen
browser window? Does your website need some visual
improvements?
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then you would benefit
from a website makeover. Bright Ideas Computing has the experience you
need to plan and build a website that works for you. Give us a
call at 830-895-5016 and let us put our extensive web development
experience to work for you.
 Linspire
Linux Tips
Linspire
Linux is a great operating system designed to be the easiest of all
desktop linux distributions.
If
you haven't tried it for yourself yet, ask for a free demo CD the next
time we service your computer. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting any third-party websites.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine for
Linspire. It's main goal is to bring professional yet simple and
intuitive pattern-based drum programming.
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_details.php?product_id=14580
Blender
The
in-house software of a high quality animation studio, Blender has
proven to be an extremely fast and versatile design instrument. The
software has a personal touch, offering a unique approach to the world
of Three Dimensions. Use Blender to create TV commercials, to make
technical visualizations, business graphics, to do some morphing, or
design user interfaces.
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_details.php?product_id=8462
Linspire Linux Tip of
The Week
Don't
forget to check the archive link at that page for previous tips...
http://www.linspire.com/tooltips.php
Latest Linspire Letter....
http://www.linspire.com/linspire_letter.php
Michael's Latest Minute...
http://www.michaelrobertson.com/
 Microsoft
Windows
Tips
Microsoft Windows is
still the operating system that most people are familiar with.
Many businesses have based their requirements around
this
commercial operating system and so it remains the cornerstone of our
onsite support service. But please click here to read our disclaimer before
visiting any third-party websites. When Is A Word Worth A Thousand
Pictures?When
you use Google's image search feature, that's when. The next time
you're searching on Google, try typing in a single subject
word
and click the "Image" link. You just might be surprised at the images
you find. I even found an image of an old childhood friend. http://www.google.com/
Falling
Formulas" Is
it an educational game? An arcade game? A puzzle game? It's all of
these and
more. It's a tetris clone with a mathematical twist! Instead of just
filling up
rows with blocks, you need to form mathematical equations in order to
get the
blocks to disappear." http://www.reasonablegames.com/ours/fforms.html
(click
the image)
| Ctrl-Alt-Backspace George Washington is the only president who didn't blame the previous administration for his troubles. ~Author Unknown Ohio
claims they are due a president as they haven't had one since
Taft. Look at the United States, they have not had one since
Lincoln. ~ Will Rogers (1879 to 1935)
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make each week's edition different and special by including meaningful
computer tips and links to fun, educational, and scientific websites.
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you have any items of interest you might like to see addressed in the
future, or you have any Fun Stuff links of your own that you might like
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critical and security patches up-to-date for the most reliable
computing experiences on the internet.
Happy
Computing!
Tomas
Bright Ideas Computing
Kerrville,
Texas
http://www.bictx.com
830-895-5016
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