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A Bit of Buzz on the New Windows Phone 7

Date: 25 Feb 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

When it comes to smartphone operating systems, there are many options to choose from, and one very viable and promising platform that’s making waves recently is the new Windows Phone 7 OS. A growing tech trend these days is the steady increase of smartphone use, as more and more people discover the value – both business and personal – of constant connection to the internet and the abilit

Keeping Your System Secure: Identifying Phishing Messages

Date: 21 Feb 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Have you received an unlikely ultimatum from your bank? Have you suddenly won the “lottery”? Be informed about different schemes and techniques data thieves called “phishers” use to ensnare would-be victims. Online oracle Wikipedia defines phishing as: “the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details b

Find your Lost Gadget With These Apps

Date: 14 Feb 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

With ongoing improvements in technology, manufacturers of many gadgets have also developed apps that can help locate your lost or stolen gadget. Find out which app is best for you. Technology has become part of mankind’s daily existence. Everywhere you look, somebody is sporting a new gadget or two, and sometimes even more. In fact, many use a cell phone, laptop computer, iPod, and even an iPad

Dangerous Bug Found in Windows Opens Your PC to Hackers

Date: 10 Feb 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

A new vulnerability in Windows can potentially allow hackers into your PC A new vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows operating system can potentially open up your PC to remote attackers. On top of compromising the data within your PC, hackers can also introduce malware into the vulnerable machines to possibly enlist them unwittingly in criminal botnet rings. The newly found bug is partic

How Not to be a Victim of Email Hackers

Date: 02 Feb 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

The internet has made life a lot easier for us in transacting business, researching, and communicating in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, it has also made it easier for hackers to get into email accounts that contain sensitive information. Email hacking is becoming a common problem of web users. As more people have become dependent on the internet for almost everything they need, a vast amoun

Clever Scammers Using SEO to Bait More Victims

Date: 24 Jan 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Legitimate online marketing and SEO are the only ways to make yourself more visible on the web. However, clever scammers will try to fool you into thinking otherwise – by sending you an invoice with a deadline, asking you for a registration fee for better listings on search engine results. As more and more people are becoming increasingly conscious about online scams, it’s expected that scamm

Need A Break? Tax Law Extends Single-year Equipment Deduction Through 2011

Date: 21 Jan 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

When you acquire equipment for your businesses, you can deduct the entire cost in a single year, thanks to a tax break that’s been extended through the end of 2011. In the past, business equipment such as computers and machinery had to be deducted over a number of years. Then a new tax code provision was enacted to help spur economic growth. That provision, called Section 179, allowed taxpayer

USB Drives Are at a Major Risk of Malware Threats

Date: 17 Jan 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Malware attacks on USB devices like memory sticks, including any mass-storage capacity device (digital cameras, mobile phones, MP3 players), are becoming commonplace nowadays. If you’re sure that you’re simply transferring files and not a virus onto your computer, think again. Read on to identify the reasons your business might be at risk of malware attacks caused by infected USB devices. A U

Malware-infected websites growing in number

Date: 11 Jan 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

Malicious websites that spread malware are growing in number, according to a new study by security research firm Dasient. Dasient, a company specializing in combating malware on websites, has released a new report claiming that over 1.2 million websites were found to be infected by malware in the third quarter of 2009, more than double the number during same period last year. These infected webs

“Hearing” Your Email and Text Messages on the Road: Is it Really Safe?

Date: 06 Jan 2011 | Posted BY: ulisticadmin

New apps use voice technology to help you get more done on the road. However, any action you take while driving even if it’s just talking on the phone with a hands-free kit, will distract you. Are these apps safe? Technology continues to bring out the best in modern inventors today. Mobile devices are updated every few years, and many apps are developed and added to these gadgets, mostly with t