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I am THEDOT at Getfamily.com - my posts will typically be about new features here at GetFamily.com

Dec 10
2008

Computer running slow? Pop-ups?

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thedot

Start with the first one.

This is a good free online scan:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

This is another good free online scan:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/

This is a free anti ad-aware program:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/3000-8022_4-10045910.html

This is the free anti spyware program:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

This is a good free antivirus program:
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

 

Nov 25
2008

Do not get scammed!

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thedot

Dang, just read another one.

Folks, please ask someone you trust, before you send money to anyone.

Nov 19
2008

Microsoft Plans Free Software to Shield PCs

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thedot

Something to keep you eye open for next year.

Free virus software from Microsoft.

Nov 18
2008

Oregon Woman Loses $400,000 to Nigerian E-Mail Scam

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thedot

I guess we simply can not assume that folks have wised up to these various internet scams.

I encourage you all to post if you are wondering about a particular email that you have recieved.

Nov 02
2008

Find the lowest gas prices in your town.

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thedot

http://www.kansasgasprices.com/

 http://www.gasbuddy.com/

Nov 02
2008

Daylight Saving Time: Why Did We Do It?

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thedot

I've heard many reasons why.

Here's Yahoo's take:

Sep 17
2008

FDIC Insurance Protects, Except When...

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thedot

A few years ago, you probably never gave the FDIC, or the deposit insurance it provides, a second thought. But with banks falling like dominos and struggling financial institutions of all stripes in the news, you're probably wondering if there are exceptions to the FDIC's $100,000 guarantee.

Rest of Article Here. 

Aug 30
2008

GetFamily.com Email has improved!

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thedot

We are excited to announce that our email service has been significantly upgraded!

Features include:

Apr 05
2008

Internet Security Tip - #3

Posted by thedot in ad-aware anti virus software

thedot

First off let me say, I am not a professional when it comes to online security.  However, I have been "online" for over a decade, and I have learned a few tips.

So I thought I would share them with the GetFamily.com community.

Tip #3: Run Ad Aware on your computer, weekly!

From the creator's website:

Ad-Aware is no ordinary anti-spyware

Mar 27
2008

Internet Security Tips - #2

Posted by thedot in spybot search and destroy

thedot

First off let me say, I am not a professional when it comes to online security.  However, I have been "online" for over a decade, and I have learned a few tips.

So I thought I would share them with the GetFamily.com community.

Tip #2: Run Spybot Search and Destroy on your computer, weekly!

From the creator's website: 

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