Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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What Is The Windows or Computer “Registry” Anyway ?

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

The Registry also known as the Windows "Registry" or Computer "Registry" - is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains settings for low-level operating system components as well as the applications running on the platform: the kernel, device drivers, services, SAM, user interface and third party applications all make use of the registry. The registry also provides a means to access counters for profiling system performance.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

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Survey Head – Survey Site Review (Jan 2012)

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Name: Survey Head

Link: http://www.surveyhead.com/

Who Is Eligible To Participate: Pretty much anyone

Type of Award Or Payment: Sweepstakes, Cash, E-gift Cards , Magazine Subscriptions and many many more

Points or Cash Normally Earned Per Survey:  0.50 – $3.00 USD

(Must have a minimum of $25 USD/CAD in your account to redeem)

Sign-Up Time: Pretty lengthy

How Many Survey Invitations Should You Expect Per Week: 1 – 10

How Long Does It Take To Collect A Reward Or Cash Out: On average 7 or 12 months for a $25 CAD/USD cash out

Do They Spam You: No

Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 – This survey panel has proved it self in spades to me. It has a decent amount of surveys and not that bad incentives. Although, I do want to say you won't qualify for most of the surveys. Overall this survey site loses itself another half a point (.5) upgrade over my last score back on (Oct 2011) of 3/5. Do to it's dramatic decrease in direct e-mail survey invites.

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**Extra Information: Once you reach your $25 cash out minimum. Don't be surprised if it takes a 1 or 2 months to get your chosen reward. It took me almost 3 months to get my Paypal payout of $30 CAD. "Not the worst I have seen, by a long shot. But no where near the best ether."

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Remy "Se7en"

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

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Blog Update #202 – This Week (CSW) Adds Yet Another Vs. Review To The List

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Dear Readers,

As the title suggested. We are going to be adding at least 1 new Vs. Review feature in the coming week.

So till then have a great week……

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-Between Jan 23rd 2012 – Jan 29th 2012-

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog News Post

- New Spybot – Search & Destroy Definition Update Available (2012-01-25)

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog Feature

- Scam Watch: JustAnswer.com Is It A Scam ? Or Is It Just A Really Bad Investment ?

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog Review

- Our "Reviews" -Page-

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Till The Next Blog Update,

Danny

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

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What Does “GMT” Mean ?

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

GMT or Greenwich Mean Time  is a time system originally referring to mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, and later became adopted as a global time standard. It is arguably the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and when this is viewed as a time zone the name Greenwich Mean Time is especially used by bodies connected with the United Kingdom, such as the BBC World Service, the Royal Navy, the Met Office and others.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

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EPD 78: Fan Mail Friday’s (01/27/2012)

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Dear Remy,

How did you come up with your blog name ?

Sent In By Kanses

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How did you come up with your blog name ?

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Reply: There was no real magic. Just a lot of brainstorming and some luck. I knew what I was going to talk about. So I figured it fit my purpose and theme. And that was pretty much it.

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Remy "Se7en"

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

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Q+A: Is The AVG Free Anti-Virus Toolbar Required In The Latest Version Of AVG Free Anti-Virus (2012.0.1901) ?

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Q: Is The AVG Free Anti-Virus Toolbar Required In The Latest Version Of AVG Free Anti-Virus (2012.0.1901) ?

A: No. It is not required. In any shape or form. I actually find it faster browsing without it. 

Till The Next Q+A,

Danny

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New Spybot – Search & Destroy Definition Update Available (2012-01-25)

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:45 AM PST

Dear Readers,

Hello and welcome to my post that will be continuing to following all of the Spybot – Search & Destroy weekly definition updates.

Here is the full list of updates:

2012-01-25

Keylogger

- KGBKeylogger.REFOG

Malware

- Win32.Banload.qqb

- Win32.Delf.Agr

- Win32.FraudLoad.edt

- Win32.Renos

Trojans

- Bancos.Itau

- Bancos.prx

- Bancos.Santander

- Banload.byct

- Fraud.DHL.npp

- Fraud.LiveMessenger

- Fraud.UPSInvoice

- Fraud.Vid.np

- MiscNet

- Win32.Banker.wnx

- Win32.Heur.vp

- Win32.Kazy

- Win32.Muollo

- Win32.NrgBot.rtk

- Win32.OnLineGames.down

- Win32.VB.ik

- Win32.ZBot

Total: 2502212 fingerprints in 782577 rules for 6493 products

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To see the full list in it's original glory. Please use the following link: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html

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If you would like to download Spybot – Search & Destroy please use the following link: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

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Till The Next Spybot Update,

William



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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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QuickWiki (1.0.3) – Mozilla FireFox Add-on Review

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

DownThemAll! (2.0.10)

A. Ease of use: 4/5 – It's pretty straight to the point. Just right-click a word while shift / ctrl / alt to quickly lookup anything in Wiktionary and or Wikipedia, without the need to open any new tabs.

B. Security – Absolutely No Impact On FireFox Security Or PC Security

C. Usefulness: 5/5 – At times it can be a a little slow. If you have a lot of tabs opened. But it provides a very quick reference tool. With pout having to keep going back to the main wiki page.

D. FireFox Slowdown: Very Little

E. Computer Slow Down: Very Little

F. Type Of User I Would Recommend To Use This Add-on: Beginners to Moderate Skilled FireFox user

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Download Link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/quickwiki/

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Till My Next Review,

Kirbe

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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What Is An “Avatar” ?

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

An Avatar - Is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form, as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities. It can also refer to a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an object representing the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

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Web Perspectives – Survey Site Review (Jan 2012)

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Name: Web Perspectives

Link: http://www.webperspectives.ca/

Who Is Eligible To Participate: Canadian Residence Only

Type of Award Or Payment: Points / Sweepstakes/ E- Gift Cards + Many Many more prize/reward options

Points or Cash Normally Earned Per Survey: 0 – 1,000 Points

(You need 1,000 points to claim a $10 value prize or reward)

Sign-Up Time: Pretty Long

How Many Survey Invitations Should You Expect Per Week: 1 – 50

How Long Does It Take To Collect A Reward Or Cash Out: Often less then 1 month for $10 CAD. But as of late it seems a lot longer as some users may find it taking up to 2 full months to get your 1,000 points ($10 CAD)

Do They Spam You: No

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 – This survey site once again takes a hit with regards to the "Time frame it takes to received promised points from past completed surveys." I now get roughly 5 to 50 surveys invites a month and with thous 5 – 50 surveys invites. I generally will make the needed 1,000 points.

So I can often redeem my points for a Chapters/Indigo  e- gift cards (Basically a code you can enter and redeem your $10 CAD voucher via the Chapters/Indigo online store.) The main reason I choose that reward is because I don't have to wait long. In fact you will generally get the e-gift card serial number with in something like  5 – 30  minutes max. So you are off to the races instead of waiting for a prize such as a $10 CAD Paypal payout or other such rewards.

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Some Extra Important Site Information: I have noticed it is now taking way over a month from the time you have done the survey to get credited with your points (Meaning usable to cash out or claim prize with. But you will notice on your balance sheet the credit is there normally right after you have completed the survey) Which is almost double the time it use to take. Less then even a 9 months back.

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Remy "Se7en"

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

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Blog Update #201 – This Week (CSW) Updates Both Our Hotmail Scam Mail And Our Paypal Scam Mail Database

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Dear Readers,

As the title suggested. We are going to be doing 2 scam mail database updates later this week. And if you are interested in seeing what I am talking about please see the following link:

1. Scam Watch: Hotmail E-mail Account Scam Explained + Example

2. Scam Watch: PayPal Scam Explained + Example

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-Between Jan 16th 2012 – Jan 22nd 2012-

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog News Post

- Blog Update #200.5 – (CSW's) JustAnswer.com Scam Watch Feature Receives Over 500. 5 Star Ratings

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog Feature

- Scam Watch: JustAnswer.com Is It A Scam ? Or Is It Just A Really Bad Investment ?

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Last Weeks Top Computer Savvy Weblog Review

- Our "Reviews" -Page-

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Till The Next Blog Update,

Remy "Se7en"

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

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ImTranslator (4.9) – Mozilla FireFox Add-on Review

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

ImTranslator (4.9)

A. Ease Of Use: 4/5 – A very easy and straight forward add-on. But there are still some settings that can get a bit tedious to newer users.

B. Security: Not Applicable To This Add-on

C. Usefulness: 5/5 – Both my life as a member (CSW) and my life on the net would be a lot harder without this add-on. If you ever wondered how to say something in another language. Or even if you just ran into a site and or blog that is not in your own language.

D. FireFox Slowdown: A slight hiccup of a few seconds. When you first select the option.

E. Computer Slow Down: Same as above

F. Type Of User I Would Recommend To Use This Add-on: Any level of Firefox user

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Download Link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/imtranslator/

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Kirbe

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EPD 77: Fan Mail Friday’s (01/20/2012)

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Dear Remy Or Danny,

Where would you recommend I get my domain name registered ?

Sent In By Plunket

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Where would you recommend I get my domain name registered ?

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Danny's Reply: Actually both Remy and myself like http://www.godaddy.com/. They have some really great prices and I have not really heard anything negative about them. So that would be my pick.

Remy's Reply: Danny is right I agree Go Danny for sure. But regardless you should always shop around you never know you may get a much better price and save some of that hard earned cash.

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Danny + Remy "Se7en"

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Friday, January 20, 2012

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EPD 76: Fan Mail Friday’s (01/20/2012)

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 09:15 PM PST

Dear Remy Or Danny,

Where would you recommend I get my domain name registered ?

Sent In By Plunket

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Where would you recommend I get my domain name registered ?

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Danny's Reply: Actually both Remy and myself like http://www.godaddy.com/. They have some really great prices and I have not really heard anything negative about them. So that would be my pick.

Remy's Reply: Danny is right I agree Go Danny for sure. But regardless you should always shop around you never know you may get a much better price and save some of that hard earned cash.

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Danny + Remy "Se7en"

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