[ARRL-OK] FW: PC Resolutions from Kim Komando

Sun, 04 Jan 2004 01:09:48 +0000

I received the following from a good friend who is in the
commercial Info Tech field.  He forwarded the following to
me (and unknown others) and I believe the advice contained
therein should be heeded by all!

Happy New Year

Mac, K2GKK/5

--------- Forwarded message ----------

From: "Dave Land KD5FX"

Once in awhile Kim Komando's PC tips are SO good I must share them.
Her PC Resolutions for 2004 are just great. If you'll keep these in the
new year you'll have fewer PC problems and make everyone else in
your address book happy too (see tip #5).

Happy New Year!

Dave

----- Original Message -----

From: "Kim Komando Show Daily Tip" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 5:00 AM
Subject: [despammed] Kim Komando Show Tip of the Day --
      Thursday, January 1, 2004

 > KIM KOMANDO'S DAILY COMPUTER/INTERNET TIP
 > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
 > Kim Komando Show Home Page: http://www.komando.com
 > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 > AND NOW FOR TODAY'S TIP... Some computer resolutions
 >
 > Since today is New Year's, I'm going to skip the Q&A format. I'd like
 > to talk about computer resolutions. If you follow these, you'll find
 > sailing is much smoother when you sit down at the keyboard.
 >
 > 1. Back up your data. This is No. 1 for a reason. If your hard drive
 > crashes and you lose your stuff, you'll be pulling your hair. Hard
 > drives are much more reliable than in the old days. But bad things
 > still happen.
 >
 > Windows includes backup software. Or you can just copy your My
 > Documents folder. You really only need to back up your personal data.
 >
 > There isn't much point in backing up to your main hard drive. If it
 > fails, it will take the backup with it. The safest medium is something
 > you can remove, like a disk from a Zip Drive. You also can use a CD or
 > DVD burner. Put the disc in a safe place. If you don't want to go to
 > that trouble, use a second hard drive, either internal or external.
 >
 > 2. Install anti-virus software. You can get a free personal copy at AVG
 > (http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php). Programs are also sold by
 > McAfee, Norton and Panda. All anti-virus programs need to be updated
 > regularly. The latter three are at:
 >     http://us.mcafee.com/default.asp
 >     http://www.norton.com
 >     http://www.pandasoftware.com
 >
 > Install a firewall, too. If you use a broadband connection to the
 > Internet, you're at great risk without a firewall. These programs will
 > hide your computer from intruders. Zone Alarm has a very nice, free
 > firewall at: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
 >
 > 3. Never open attachments you weren't expecting. I don't care if
 > the return address is your mother's, she may well have not sent the
 > attachment. Quite possibly, it's a virus.
 >
 > A self-replicating virus could pick up your mother's address in someone
 > else's address book, and use it as the return address. Or, it could
 > infect her computer and e-mail itself to you. Either way, your anti
 > virus software should catch the virus. But why take the chance? If
 > you get an attachment you weren't expecting, ask the sender before
 > opening it.
 >
 > 4. Sign up for broadband, if it is offered in your area. If you're
 > older, you remember the switch from black and white TV to color. Take
 > it from me, broadband will give you the same feeling.
 >
 > The slowest broadband is five or six times faster than dial-up.
 > True, it's more expensive. But sometimes you can get a deal. Besides,
 > the cost is worth it. Once you get a taste of broadband, you'll never
 > go back.
 >
 > 5. Don't forward the lame jokes that circulate on the Internet. The
 > same goes for virus warnings and urban legends. They're all hoaxes.
 >
 > People are busy. They don't have time to wade through this nonsense.
 > If the joke is a real howler, fine, forward it. But first, clear out
 > the 10,000 addresses that already received it.
 >
 > As for virus warnings and weird stories, check them if they worry you.
 > Nearly all are hoaxes. Why look like an idiot?  There are many sites on
 > the Web that debunk hoaxes. Some are:
 >     http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
 >     http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/
 >     http://www.datafellows.fi/news/hoax.htm
 >
 > Best wishes for a terrific and loving 2004!
 > Kim :)
 >
 > P.S.: Do you like my Tip of the Day? Then if you do not already get
 > my free Cool Site of the Day by e-mail, sign up here:
 >     http://www.komando.com/newsletter.asp#subscribe
 >
 > *****************************************************

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