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I have published the May 15 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #217 Mark Donaldson.
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May 15 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #217 Mark Donaldson
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Pirillo's Picks for February 13 2007
"And if you think that's a lot of links, you should see how many
http://luem42.com/ collects every day. It's enough to make you wanna never leave the house again as long as you live" Yours Digitally, Chris Pirillo
http://chris.pirillo.com/
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Clif Notes Newsletter, Feb 2007
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotes
"The COOLSITES Newsletter - find the coolest links here. This fella named Mark Donaldson has been sending out his lists of cool sites since 2003. I'd never heard of him before last week. One day I was Googling myself to see who was posting links to my newsletter, and I found his website. I guess he's mentioned my newsletter at least 3 times. I like the COOLSITES website too, but I think it could use some reformatting to make it a bit easier to read. What I really like is the content there. Mark must really read a lot of stuff on the web and he takes the best links then tells you about them."
http://freewarewiki.com/CoolSitesNewsletter
I don't know why Clif hasn't published his newsletter since 4-12-9
Last newsletter
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090412
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Security News and Links
I get these links and news from good sources however I do not test the programs myself because I just don't have the time. The definitive source of rogue info is Spyware Warrior- Rogue-Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-132A Microsoft PowerPoint Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: May 12, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft PowerPoint Overview: Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint. Solution: Install updates The updates to address these vulnerabilities are available on the Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend enabling Automatic Updates. Description: In the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft PowerPoint. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of your computer by convincing you to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file. More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A. References * Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009 -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx "
"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-133A Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: May 13, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard) * Safari 3 for Windows, Mac OS X 10.4, and Mac OS X 10.5 Overview: Apple has released multiple Security Updates, 2009-002 / Mac OS X version 10.5.7 and Safari 3.2.3, to correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web browser. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, gain access to sensitive information, or cause a denial of service. Solution: Install the updates Use Software Update or Apple Downloads to install updates. Description: Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web browser are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker access your data without your approval or cause your computer to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA09-133A. References * Software Update -
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US * Apple Downloads -
http://support.apple.com/downloads/ * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133A -
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html "
"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-133B Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities Original release date: May 13, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Adobe Reader versions 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1 and earlier * Adobe Acrobat Standard, Pro, and Pro Extended versions 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1 and earlier Overview: Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat may allow an attacker to take control of your computer. Adobe has released Security Bulletin APSB09-06, which describes these issues. Solution: Update Adobe has released updates to address this issue. Users are encouraged to read Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-06 and update vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat Disabling JavaScript prevents these vulnerabilities from being exploited and reduces attack surface. If this workaround is applied to updated versions of the Adobe Reader and Acrobat, it may protect against future vulnerabilities. To disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader: 1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. 2. Open the Edit menu. 3. Choose the Preferences... option. 4. Choose the JavaScript section. 5. Uncheck the Enable Acrobat JavaScript check box. Disabling JavaScript will not resolve the vulnerabilities, it will only disable the vulnerable JavaScript component. When JavaScript is disabled, Adobe Reader and Acrobat prompt to re-enable JavaScript when opening a PDF that contains JavaScript. Disable the display of PDF documents in the web browser Preventing PDF documents from opening inside a web browser reduces attack surface. If this workaround is applied to updated versions of the Adobe Reader and Acrobat, it may protect against future vulnerabilities. To prevent PDF documents from automatically being opened in a web browser with Adobe Reader: 1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. 2. Open the Edit menu. 3. Choose the preferences option. 4. Choose the Internet section. 5. Un-check the "Display PDF in browser" check box. Do not access PDF documents from untrusted sources Do not open unfamiliar or unexpected PDF documents, particularly those hosted on web sites or delivered as email attachments. Please see Cyber Security Tip ST04-010. Description In Security Bulletin APSB09-06, Adobe announces updates for two JavaScript vulnerabilities that affect Adobe Reader and Acrobat. By convincing a user to visit a web site and opening a malicious Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file, an attacker could execute code and take control of your computer. Note that web browsers are typically configured to open PDF files automatically. More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133B. References * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133B -
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133B.html "
They Tried To Scam Me
I didn't get any new scam emails this week. Mark.
Freebyte's Guide to Free anti-virus software:
http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/
12 Ways to Tell When Someone is Lying (in Addition to the Ones You Should Already Know!) Scambusters.org:
http://www.scambusters.org/lying.html
Business Owner Loses $60K In Bold Craigslist Con - cbs13.com:
http://cbs13.com/local/craigslist.scam.business.2.1009422.html
Configure Firewall Logging In Vista:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/05/12/configure-firewall-logging-in-vista/
Configuring Vista-s Firewall Part II:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/05/08/configuring-vistas-firewall-part-ii/
Configuring Vista-s Firewall Part III:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/05/11/configuring-vistas-firewall-part-iii/
Fuze Beverage Class Action Settlement. CEBALLOS v. FUZE BEVERAGE, LLC:
http://www.fuzesettlement.com/mainclaimform.htm
Google issues, then reissues Chrome security fix:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=207569580-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Hosts File Tools by funkytoad.com. I'm user Homer along with my hosts file and I like it. Mark.:
http://www.funkytoad.com/
Mac users rant about Mac OS X update glitches. Second Apple update in a row to give users fits; one calls it worst since '01:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=printArticleBas...amp;tax
Microsoft patches critical PowerPoint hole:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=207569576-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
Microsoft says hackers seek to attack PowerPoint users - Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1251650720090512
New. Cobra Security 2010 Complete Edition is a collection of security tools that include- anti-virus programs, web protection, anti-spyware tools, virus removal tools, file recovery, encryption tools, rootkit scanners, and more:
http://www.cobrasecurity.ucoz.com/
New. Panda USB and AutoRun Vaccine - Panda Research Blog:
http://research.pandasecurity.com/archive/Panda-USB-and-AutoRun-Vaccine.aspx
Sunbelt Personal Firewall Back By Request:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/05/13/sunbelt-personal-firewall-bac...y-reque
Update. AVG AntiVirus Free 8.5.329a1515:
http://free.avg.com/
Update. Comodo Internet Security 3.9.76924.507 Firewall and AntiVirus Free Software Download from Comodo:
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/index.html
Update. Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Updates 05-13-2009:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html
Yet another Facebook malware-worm-virus-bug-phishing attack:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/05/151im-yet-another-f...book-ma
Yet another reason why Macs need security software:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=207569578-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
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Consumer News and Links
From
http://www.consumerworld.org/
10 Myths about Credit Scores
Why You're Still Paying Early Termination Fees
Filene's Basement Files for Bankruptcy
2009 Nursing Home Cost of Care Study
Fixya: Free Tech Support Before/After Purchase
What Consumer Reports Didn't Tell You about Netbooks
Pay by Phone Comes to Parking Meters
Beware: It Only Looks Like Health Food
Sites Help You Make Grocery Lists and Save
10 Rules for Smarter Air Travel
5 Money Lessons for New College Grads
Don't Get Burned with a Cheap Health Policy
Health Insurers Offer to Stop Charging Women More
20% of Homeowners Underwater with Mortgages
12 Rules for the Next Bull Market
Study: 1 in 5 are Victims of Cybercrime
Two Men Sue Best Buy over Price Guarantee
Big Publisher Admits Printing Phony Medical Journal
In Cell vs. Landline, More Have Cell Only
#1 Selling HDTV Brand is now Vizio!
How Mortgage Woes and Fixes Affect Credit Scores
Twitter is Like So 2008. What's Next?
KFC Offering Rainchecks for Free Grill Chicken
10 Things Your Nutritionist Won't Tell You
"Guide to America's Top ____" Said to be Front for Selling Plaques
25 Ways to Eat for Free (or Get Free Food)
Secret Shopping Scam with Bank Check Twist
Check Eligibility for Mortgage Relief
Hotel Policies on Net Connections Vary Widely
Does Your State have a Pet Lemon Law?
25 Ways to Eat For Free (Really)- Get Free Food!:
http://militaryfinancenetwork.com/2009/04/28/25-ways-eat-for-free/
3 ways to get free business cards - Freeware, Software and Daily Downloads - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://www.komando.com/downloads/category.aspx?id=6622
Chicago Family's 'Buy Black' Experiment Becoming a Nationwide Movement:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,519965,00.html
Chinese car imports could bring GM political troubles:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090514/D985PEDO0.html
Consumer Reports. tests of exterior paint:
http://pressroom.consumerreports.org/pressroom/2009/05/consumer-report...ow-cost
Eurostar - Tickets, Bookings, Timetables, fares and offers:
http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/index.jsp
FREE CREDIT REPORTS:
http://askbobrankin.com/free_credit_reports_online.html
Free Lipitor, Viagra, other drugs for jobless:
http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090514/D9861CHG1.html
Gold Owners. Allow the SUPERIOR GOLD GROUP to rescue your hard-earned money from today’s erratic market, and prosper within the reliable Gold Standard:
http://www.goldyoucantrust.com/?sid=248&hid=462444552
KFC Offers Rain Check To Turned-Away Customers:
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/19404365/detail.html
Mouse Print. $500 of Free Gas Promotion UPDATE:
http://www.mouseprint.org/
Salary.com Performance Self-Test Tool:
http://swz.salary.com/momsalarywizard/layoutscripts/mswl_newsearch.asp
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Windows Secrets Newsletter
Free content posted on May 14, 2009:
INTRODUCTION
By Brian Livingston
Learn how to avoid big mistakes by instinct
TOP STORY
By Woody Leonhard
Two big reasons why you'll like Windows 7
Searching Libraries beats searching folders
Create virtual networks via Homegroups
Homegroups and Libraries enhance file sharing
KNOWN ISSUES
By Dennis O'Reilly
Pros and cons: When ISPs boot file sharers
WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
Run for the border and sing for your supper!
http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090514
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Try my start page and make it your home page by clicking "Click here to make my start page your default homepage".
It has the following convenient logins and links such as: Google Mail Login, Yahoo Mail Login, Windows Live MSN HotMail Login, Froogle Price Search, Google Maps, MySpace Login, Lockergnome Cool Web Links, Weather Radar, BugMeNot, E! Online, Zap2it TV Guide, Snopes, Scambusters, YouTube, FaceBook, and links to my webpages. You can also google the web or my website. It also has a link for your suggestions so you can help me make it better.
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COOLSITES 99 cool links
I harvest what I believe to be the best links from the best sources that are safe, fun, informative, useful and just plain cool. I categorize them and edit their descriptions for clarity. I may make comments about the links but you will know because I always sign them with "Mark".
To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.
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