A discussion about malware at Wednesday's Royal Oak Computer Club meeting has led me to post this information. For starters, I recommend the free AVG (Grisoft ...
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Elaine Graybar
elainescomputer
Apr 2, 2008 11:18 pm
Hi, Mike. I think I'm interested in a CD, but I need to talk to you about the program first. I'll try to make it to the next meeting. Be well Elaine Michael...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
May 22, 2008 5:11 pm
"Just need to iron out the bugs" <http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/05/20/beetles-key-optical-computing> ~~ Mikey...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jun 3, 2008 10:21 pm
An error crept into the link I provided last message... "Windows XP SP3 includes vulnerable Flash Player -- Microsoft's newest update bundles older version...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jun 7, 2008 3:45 pm
Now you see why I mostly run Linux :-) "A rough 24 hours for Windows users - 81% affected" <http://secunia.com/blog/20> ~~ Mikey...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jun 17, 2008 1:40 am
A cool link via NASA Science: "On Wednesday night, June 18th, step outside at sunset and look around. You'll see a giant form rising in the east. At first...
This has potential (literally): "Man-made tornadoes could power the future" <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25374237> ~~ Mikey...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jul 9, 2008 2:31 pm
OK, this is just a silly mash-up... but I LIKE it that way! "The groove is strong with this one." <http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1819422> ~~ Mikey...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jul 28, 2008 9:54 pm
I have a new blog: http://favesoft.blogspot.com in which I (mostly) discuss free software, most of it for Microsoft Windows. I just started it, so content is...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Aug 6, 2008 12:47 pm
A reminder -- the Perseid meteor shower is peaking next week (Aug. 12th). In fact, it's already started. The Perseids are usually the biggest meteor show of ...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Aug 11, 2008 7:59 pm
Just a reminder -- the peak of the Perseid meteor shower is tonight. Look to the east (the constellation Perseus). It will start to show after about 9 p.m....
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Sep 19, 2008 4:47 pm
In honor of "International Talk Like A Pirate Day" we have: "The Pirate Keyboard" <http://www.arrrrrr.com> I know I posted this last year (different link), but...
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Steven J Gold
gold7181
Sep 19, 2008 7:40 pm
... Merr-Arrrg! (Molly, my cat)...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Oct 13, 2008 5:14 am
There has been a LOT of talk this week about a newly discovered vulnerability in ALL modern browsers running under ANY operating system, including all versions...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Oct 21, 2008 7:12 pm
Paper made from aligned carbon nanotubes will be stronger than steel... "Future planes, cars may be made of `buckypaper'" ...
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mike bader
setiguru
Jan 23, 2009 5:19 am
Raymond McLaughlin, president of MDLUG (Metro Detroit Linux User Group) will present our first Linux Installfest. Bring your computer, new or old, or just come...
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Mike Bader
setiguru
Jan 25, 2009 10:43 pm
Use this link or I can send you an invite or add you by hand. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/semcoug/ SEMCO - SouthEastern Michigan Computer Organization,...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Feb 10, 2009 10:41 pm
For those of you running Microsoft Windows (and most of you are), it's that time again--Patch Tuesday! Here's a summary: ...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Feb 11, 2009 3:56 am
OPCC AGENDA Visit the club's link pages <../../../../../links> Michael Rudas has a new blog, mostly discussing free software, mostly for Microsoft Windows....
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jul 14, 2009 6:03 am
Thursday (7/16) marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Apollo 11 Moon mission. To commemorate this, the JFK Presidential Library has launched a...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Nov 22, 2009 3:19 pm
For the last couple of years, a particular form of malware has been a BIG problem:"scareware." This usually appears as a browser pop-up warning users (falsely)...
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ScienceMikey
m_p_rudas
Dec 21, 2009 12:42 am
For the benefit of all, I provide links from our OPCC Yahoo! Group pages that are open to everyone, even non-members. Here's a list of some of those links,...
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Elaine Graybar
elainescomputer
Dec 21, 2009 7:13 pm
thanks - i miss you all - probably won't make it to the meetings until after the snow leaves meantime - A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  elaine graybar...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jan 7, 2010 7:12 pm
As you know, I recommend Firefox over Internet Explorer for browsing the Internet due to security issues. A Firefox update was just released--but a minor bug...
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Elaine Graybar
elainescomputer
Jan 8, 2010 4:00 pm
Michael: Thanks for your information and your caring. My computer does have v3.5.7. I'll go over the NoScript tutorial a little later. Your alert information...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Jan 22, 2010 5:50 pm
Oops! A pesky period crept into the "Get Firefox" link... Firefox 3.6 has been released. This new version offers a number of new features to improve security,...
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Michael Rudas
m_p_rudas
Feb 12, 2010 4:44 am
The newest version of OpenOffice.org, v3.2.0, has been released: <http://download.openoffice.org/other.html#en-US> In general, I recommend that the check-box...
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Elaine Graybar
elainescomputer
Feb 12, 2010 5:06 pm
thanks, Mike i can't get to the meetings because of lack of transportation i'm hoping to be ale to get out after the weather improves good luck in all you do ...
