Odyssey
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I currently use Norton AV 2005, for PC, and it works like a charm :rolleyes:I dont use a firewall, nor a Spyware protection program, because I am the only person that uses my computer, and I am trained to what is spyware, and what is not. I dont use a firewall because I am behind a router, and I dont forward ports to the computer, so I am fine.
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Cyberattacker Could Hold Your Files Hostage
Odyssey replied to sonyguy's topic in Security issues & Exploits
I think the main concern is to keep an eye on our host files, since the majority of us use a Windows-based operating system.I would recommend anyone that uses Internet Explorer still, to switch over to Mozilla Firefox as soon as possible, to prevent ActiveX scripts from running on your computer.If people still need Internet Explorer for whichever reason, you should have good knowledge of what ActiveX scripts to accept onto your computer.I wouldnt say that this is a vlunerability for Internet Explorer, because it is up to the end user to accept any ActiveX scripts to run on your own computer. You do so at your own risk, and you never know what that script might do to your computer. -
I would choose Teamspeak any day, mainly because I have used it in the past, and I have a clear understanding how it works. And it has an extensive permissions feature, which I can limit of what my Admin's can and cant do.
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I wouldnt recommend restoring any files from the Windows XP cd rom, mainly because you are replacing the files with older version of files from the CD rom. Its not a good practise to run 2 different versions of system files.I would just reformat, and that would make it easier in the long run.
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Google Web Accellerator! Google makes surfing faster
Odyssey replied to moldboy's topic in Search Engines
I used to use the Web Accellerator, but lots of people say its spyware, and are having problems with it. So I am not going to take the risk of anything happening to my computer.Its still is in the beta stage anyway. -
I dont mind using Windows XP, but XP is intended for a decent computer.Theres parts of Windows XP that arent designed to well, for instance, Luna. I think it was a bad idea to design such a complex theme, mainly because people are used to the previous looks of Windows. They should default to the classic look when installing Windows XP.I dont mind the redesigned start menu, epecially when it is organized properly, it is extremely useful.Theres options like System Restore that really take a huge amount of unneeded disk space. If everything drastic happens to a computer, I would reformat and that would fix all of the problems.Service pack 2: I dont like it to much, and as I said, its intended for a decent computer. The only feature I like is the wireless utility. There has been quite a lot of incompatibilities with Software and Drivers, and I dont want to take a risk, just incase anything happens. In the long run, I think XP is a decent operating system. All OS' have their Pros and Cons
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Google Map Catches Ufo? whatever it is, it is on google map :P
Odyssey replied to serverph's topic in Search Engines
Yeah, this seems very interesting. It might be a UFO, but I have a hard time believing that for some strange reason. Interesting when Google updates their satellite images if there are any more of them. -
I currently manage the servers at my school, so I dont need administrator rights.At my school, everyone has their own unique user name and password to login to, and they have limited rights, which is good enough for them.Also, we have DeepFreeze installed, so it should be all ok with people trying to install software, btw, we use Roaming profiles
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Firefox Or Internet Explorer that is the question...
Odyssey replied to Judman's topic in The Internet
My current choice of browser would be Firefox, mainly because of the current flaws in Internet Explorer, so I make the switch to firefox. I remember the beta of firefox, code named Firebird. -
I wouldnt call any of this spyware. Windows XP has that feature enabled by default anyways, and that reports back to Microsoft if a prgram crashed. I am sure that Longhorn has an option to turn that feature off, just like how Windows XP currently has.I will probably stick with Windows XP anyway because I dont like the new feel of Longhorn, but the new Windows FileSystem seems to be nice.
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Yeah, I just logged into cPanel, and have noticed the unlimited Disk Space. I was shocked at first, then I realized they might be doing maintenance to the servers.
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If you are going to be sharing an interent connection, its sometimes better if you purchase a router, it is good in the long run. I used to ICS my connection, but when I got my router, it was so much easier because I have more options to chose from, and as a add'd bonus, it also has a built in firewall to prevent malicious users from entering your computer.Buying a router is good for the long run because you can add attitional computers in the future easily and conviently
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Major key between those boards are, that phpBB is open source, and easily customizable. IPB is more secure, but cant customize fully.
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How To Get Gmail Without Invitations It works really
Odyssey replied to hayri's topic in The Internet
Nice. I got my invite near June, because my friend received an invite. So far I like Google, havent got spam email yet, and I expecially like the storage. -
Heh, I tried it for a couple of days, and I saved 10 minutes from my browsing thme. Interesting. And also, this isnt spyware infested unlike other accelerators
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Heh, didnt know any of thses. But wouldnt Microsoft release this information anyways? They released the name Codename Longhorn anyways for the next version of Windows
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Heh, interesting site, I really like the portable Firefox though, considering I use different computers, and some of them dont have firefox installed.
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Too bad you cant uninstall Internet Explorer. It is a browser that is waiting to be hi-jacked by someome. I use Firefox, and I like it alot. I still use Internet Explorer sometimes for ActiveX scripts like Windows update and GameSpy
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This is why I never giveout my real email addess to anyone, mainly because you can get Fraud so easily.I have seperate emails for everything, even a dedicated email for spam emails to go to, so I dont get that spam in my inbox.I havent gotten an email like that yet, but I also dont have a PayPal account.
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Heh, Microsoft can try to win all of the Mozilla Firefox people back with their improved, new internet browser, but I aint going to go back to an unsecured browser that has like 3 security updates a month. I am going to stick with Firefox considering it is a very secure browser
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Gmail Still Gorws Adn Grows! it stays get more space
Odyssey replied to hellgate's topic in The Internet
Yep, google just keeps growing and growing.Give it another couple of years and you will get a terabyte of hard drive space :(Go go Google for keeping up with the technology -
Happy Mother's Day From Google How cool is that?
Odyssey replied to Fun4TheMoney's topic in Search Engines
heh, looked at all of the logos. Seems interesting, but I saved them to my computer anyways :S -
remember, this is asking for safe peer to peer programs. I dont think there isnt any safe programs, unless bit torrent like for Linux Distro's .
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heh, interesting. Its to bad though that Google doesnt get a seperate forum dedicated to themselves, now that would be awesome