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D-BUST Your Computer ¡V Part 4-a: Saving Your Documents

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Date: 12/27/2005
Time: 8:08:41 PM
Remote Name: 222.216.164.72

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Beware of Spyware

From: Nowshade Kabir
Date: 4/11/2005
Time: 8:58:16 AM
Remote Name: 62.5.207.210

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One day, you suddenly realize that your computer started to work noticeably slower than it used to. You decide to run de-fragmentation of your hard drive and add more virtual memory to the system. No luck! May be, it’s probably some viruses, you reckon turning on your virus scanning software. Even after running the anti-virus program you notice that the problem won’t resolve. Not understanding what’s happening frustrated you pick up the phone. It’s time to call your tech-support. Sounds familiar? You are not alone! Each day, thousands of users are facing similar problems caused by malicious software called Spyware. According to Dell technical support, nowadays 12 percent of their support calls involve problems related to some kinds of Spyware. Microsoft reports that fifty percent of all computer crushes are caused by Spyware, viruses and Trojans. What is a Spyware? Spyware – also named Malware or Adware – are malicious software programs, which most of the time get installed on your computer without your knowledge. These programs are capable of doing many outrageous, sinister things to your computer such as changing computer settings, tracking your online behavior, monitoring and controlling your computer, recording your keystrokes, displaying unwanted advertisement and reporting needed information back to the person behind it. The main types of Spyware are: Key loggers: This type of Spyware copies everything you type to a file and send it to the hacker. The more sophisticated type, which is used for identity theft, copies the information you provide when you are connected to a secure website. Browser hijacker: It modifies browser settings without your permission. This Spyware is capable of changing your start page, search page, search tool bar and redirect your url to specific pages. Email redirector: Surreptitiously copies all your incoming and outgoing emails and sends to the hacker. Dialers: This spyware install themselves to your dial-up settings and dials numbers without your knowledge, often to out of country numbers. Collectware: The purpose of this Spyware is to track your surfing habit and transmitting the statistical data to the hacker. This information later gets sold to advertisement companies. Adware: This Spyware downloads all sorts of banner advertisements every time you take some action such as typing a word on your search tool. Why my antivirus program does not block a Spyware? Although, Spyware uses same tactics like “Trojan” virus, technically it is not a virus. A virus is a program written to create trouble or possibly harm your computer system. Viruses are capable of replicate, evolve and cause severe damages to your computer files, registry or even hardware. Spyware, on the other hand, does not harm your computer intentionally. Any nuisance like system slow down is the collateral damage, which occurs while the Spyware serves its mission of monitoring your activities and making unwanted changes to your user experience. People rarely read the fine prints of the user agreements while downloading a file, a program, a game or other free stuffs from the Internet. Unethical sites use this to their advantage and add tiny Spyware with the file you are downloading. The anti-virus programs can not be sure, whether this program is installed deliberately by you or it’s a malicious Spyware. This makes identifying and blocking a Spyware difficult for an Anti-virus program. However, things are started to change! Major anti-virus companies are planning to integrate anti-spyware programs to their existing products very soon. How did I get infected with a Spyware? There are numerous ways how you might end up with having a Spyware on your system. - When you download and install programs, games, smilies, pictures, screensavers from dubious sites, there is a big chance that you might install a sneaky Spyware along the way. - Some websites and pop-up windows try to download and install Spyware while you are there. According a recent analysis of sex-based websites, up to 80 percent of these sites are now being used to upload Spyware, worms and Trojans to unsuspecting visitors. - Some add-ons to you browser that is supposed to enhance your browser experience may secretively install Spyware. - The most cynical method of infecting you with Spyware is when you receive a sudden pop-up ad, which claims that your computer is contaminated and you have to run certain program to cure your system. If you are credulous enough to run this program, it just installs a Spyware instead of eliminating any. How to fight back? If you carefully follow the instructions outlined below, your chances of getting infected with Spyware are pretty slim. Update your Windows Allow your version of Windows to update it automatically. Ensure that you have all the latest security patches installed. Use Firefox as your default browser Since Internet Explorer is the main target for many Spyware, you will be better of with Mozilla Firefox. Moreover, it is a better browser than IE in many aspects. Be extremely careful with your downloads Try not to download anything from a unknown site. If you still feel like getting a shareware or freeware program check it out on one of these online Spyware database. Spychecker (http://www.spychecker.com/ is one such service, and Camtech 2000's Spy Chaser (http://camtech2000.net/Pages/SpyChaser.html is a nifty downloadable database of nearly 1000 spyware-infested programs. Use an Anti-Spyware application Download and install one of the following anti-spyware programs: Ad-aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ Spybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html and Microsoft AntiSpyware. Although, Microsoft’s Anti-Spyware (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx is still at beta stage, I am using it and very happy with its performance. Get a Firewall If you are using Windows XP with Service Pack 2, you are probably fine! In other cases, if your computer is connected to the Internet directly you should get a firewall and install it. Zone alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp is a great firewall you can download for free. A recently conducted survey of the Top Network Security threats in 2005 reveals that two-thirds of IT managers and administrators believe that Spyware will be the number one threat to network security. So don’t take any chance! Make sure that you are protected! About the author Nowshade Kabir is the founder, primary developer and present CEO of Rusbiz.com. A Ph. D. in Information Technology, he has wide experience in Business Consulting, International Trade and Web Marketing. Rusbiz is a Global B2B Emarketplace with solutions to start and run online business. You can contact him at mailto:nowshade[at]rusbiz.com http://ezine.rusbiz.com

From: Janet L. Hall
Date: 9/4/00
Time: 3:40:19 PM
Remote Name: 4.17.67.117

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S stands for SAVE

Do you save everything on your hard drive?

Do you know how to save/file your computer documents properly, efficiently, and effectively?

Do you have a hard time locating documents after you¡¦ve saved/filed them?

Most likely whenever you *create * something on your computer you¡¦ll want to save it.

So before * SAVING * anything, ask yourself the following questions:

WHO needs it? WHAT use is it? WHEN will I use it? WHERE will I find it? WHY do I want or need it? HOW long do I need to *SAVE * it?

Just like your * paper * files, you should save/file your computer documents into folders. Your folders on your computer SHOULD mirror your * paper * file folders, thus causing less names to remember, and less confusion on where you saved/filed something.

Microsoft automatically sets up a folder for you titled * MY DOCUMENTS * where you can save/file your documents. It isn¡¦t very efficient if you save/file ALL your documents in this folder UNLESS you create YOUR own folders within the * MY DOCUMENTS * folder.

Look at it this way; say you have a file drawer where you keep all your * paper * files and you call the drawer * MY DOCUMENTS *. If you open the drawer and have no folders, subfolders, or systems in place, how on earth are you going to locate the document you need? You stand there staring at a drawer full of documents, scratching your head wondering if you can locate the document before lunch! How will you know where to put the NEW document you just created or received that you MUST keep?

HOW TO CREATE NEW FOLDERS

~~ Click Start (Usually located on the left bottom of your screen) ~~ Place Pointer on Programs ~~ Place Pointer on Windows Explorer and Click

You have now entered/opened your electronic file cabinet. Here you can "see" every document, file, and program that is on your computer.

We're going to create subfolders (or interior folders) in MY DOCUMENTS folder... not really mine but yours:-)

~~ Locate and move POINTER to MY DOCUMENTS ~~ Double Click on MY DOCUMENTS

You will be presented with a list of all the folders you have saved/filed in MY DOCUMENTS and/or any folders that you may have already created INSIDE MY DOCUMENTS folder.

Notice MY DOCUMENTS folder is highlighted, which means ANY folders you create during this exercise will be located * INSIDE * MY DOCUMENTS folder.

~~ Move POINTER to File and CLICK ~~ Move POINTER to NEW ~~ Move POINTER to FOLDER and CLICK ~~ Type in the name of your new folder and Press Return/Enter

WA LA!! You have a new folder!

To continue making new folders, move your pointer back to MY DOCUMENTS, CLICK to highlight and follow the above steps.

You can even create new folders within the ones you just made. Why would you do that? Let me give you an example:

Let¡¦s say you created a folder * CLIENTS *. You have three clients, Larry, Moe, and Curly, that you send/receive email and correspondence from that you need to save/file, and be able to access when needed WITHOUT LOOKING through all the *CLIENTS * files. Highlight * CLIENTS * folder and follow the above process for each SUBFOLDER (Larry, Moe, and Curly) you need to make.

HOW TO SAVE A NEW DOCUMENT

You¡¦ve just created a new document to Larry and now you need to * SAVE * it. Your computer will need to get some information from you in order to save your document and know where to save (file) it to on your hard drive.

Larry is a client and you have already made him a folder. You have completed the document and it is STILL OPEN (on your screen).

~~ Move POINTER to FILE ~~ CLICK on FILE ~~ Move POINTER to SAVE and CLICK

A SAVE AS Box will appear. Notice the three sections: Save in:, File name:, and Save as type:.

The Save in: section should have the last folder name that you saved a document to. In this case you want to save your document in your * Larry * folder, which is located in the Clients folder, which is located in MY DOCUMENTS folder.

~~ CLICK the small black down arrow next to the folder name in Save in: ~~ CLICK on MY DOCUMENTS ~~ Locate the CLIENTS Folder in the box and DOUBLE CLICK on it ~~ The CLIENTS folder should now be in the Save in: section ~~ Locate and move your POINTER to the * Larry * folder and DOUBLE CLICK on it ~~ The * Larry * folder is now in the Save in: section

Now you have to give your document a name.

~~ PRESS Your TAB Key to move to File name: or move POINTER to File name: and CLICK.

~~ Something will already be there BUT you want to give the document a name you will remember and can easily locate when needed.

Let¡¦s say the document is about the meeting you had with Larry regarding his hair stylist on June 12, 2000. You might name the document something like this: Hair Meeting 61200

~~ Type in the name you want to give your document ~~ Press ENTER/RETURN OR ~~ Move POINTER to SAVE and CLICK

WARNING WARNING!! DO NOT do the above if you need to SAVE the document in a DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT, such as TEXT or HTML Code.

Save as type: the default is usually Word Document but notice the small black arrow next to this and CLICK on it. Here is where you are presented with a list of file types that you might need to save your document into.

Your document is still open (on your screen) after you have named it and SAVED it. To close the document:

~~ Move POINTER to File and CLICK ~~ Move POINTER to Close and CLICK

TIP: If you make any changes inside the document BEFORE you CLOSE it you will get a prompt asking if you want to save changes, click YES. If you click NO, your changes WILL NOT be SAVED in the document.

Next month ¡V I¡¦ll be back with Part 4-b of SAVE in D-BUST YOUR COMPUTER where I¡¦ll discuss the SAVE AS function, AUTOSAVE, and saving to a floppy and a zip disk. In Part 4-c you¡¦ll learn about saving your sent/received email, and saving your favorite website locations.

Smiles, not Piles, Janet L. Hall

Janet L. Hall is a Professional Organizer, Speaker, and Author and owner of OverHall Consulting. She has developed ¡§The 5 W¡¦s of Organizing, a TEASER, and a ¡§TICKLE¡¨„¶¡¨. She has written two organizing booklets, writes for several Internet magazines, conducts teleclasses, and has a monthly newsletter, OverHall IT! To find out more about her services and products, please visit her web site at http://www.overhall.com Copyright „¦ 1999, 2000 by OverHall Consulting P.O. Box 263, Port Republic, MD 20676 All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce, copy, or distribute so long as this copyright notice and full information about contacting the author is attached.


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