May 16 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #165 by Mark Donaldson

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I have published the May 16 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #165 by Mark Donaldson.

The following is an excerpt from this weeks newsletter. 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.


May 16 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #165 by Mark Donaldson

Attention Subscribers and readers. Please read this.

Almost everyone got this week's newsletter except Juno/Netzero addresses.

I believe this is due to my splitting the subscriber list and sending out less than 200 from each of my Gmail accounts. Gmail says that an account may send out 500 emails in a 24 hour period but most people who are having this problem are sending out a lot less than that. It is obvious to me that Google has lowered their limits without telling anyone and would rather gmail be used to receive email then be used as a convenient small bulk emailer.

I still may have this problem from time to time so here is what I have done. Subscribers may use a private link to download the newsletter in the text ( .txt ), html (.html ) and the MS Word Doc ( .doc ) format in a zip file. I will upload the zip files to my archive site right after I send out the newsletter on Friday morning. If a subscriber doesn't receive the newsletter, by 8am EDT, they can quickly download it, unzip it and peruse it offline. You can also read it online from there.

If you are a subscriber and don't know the private link you can email me for it. These zip files are less than 40K which is smaller than the 100K to 130K newsletter email.

I have signed up to use Google's free Google Analytics to track visitors to my website. However I have set it up to NOT share info with anyone, even anonymously, to insure your privacy.

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Semper Gratis (forever free) of cost

COOLSITES is a list of safe, fun, useful, informative and just plain cool websites and programs that are FREE, FREE and FREE. All of the programs and websites I list are free. If I list anything that is so good but isn't free I will list the price with it.

My website is Dialup Friendly. All pages except "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" load up in under 15 seconds.

Wherever you go if you see the user name LUEM42 that's me

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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


Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
May 11, 2008

Here are the headlines from this week's newsletter.

# REVIEWS
1. Genealogy Freeware - tips from the readers
2. Vista Start Menu - replace your tired old start menu
3. Index.dat Suite - the hidden truth about Internet Explorer
4. Old Newsletter

# TIPS AND FEEDBACK
1. What free software do you need?
2. Internet Fixes Weekend Windup
3. Comments last week

# COOL WEBSITES
1. CoolSites Newsletter this week

# NEW NEWS
1. SnapFiles.com - new and updated freeware
2. News from Sarah in Tampa
3. Security news from Malware Advisor
4. A view from CyberNirvana


Lastest Newsletter http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter080511

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Security News

Beware of the IRS Stimulus Check scam. Phishers are sending out emails that look like they came from the IRS and calling on the phone claiming they need additional info or for you to click a link to get your check. The IRS says that they do not correspond with anyone via email and that it's a scam. If you should receive this email or other IRS scams please forward to: phishing RemoveThis @irs.gov.


"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA08-134A Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: May 13, 2008 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows * Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac Overview: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer. Solution: Install updates Microsoft has released updates to remedy critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office for Windows and Mac. Updates for Microsoft Windows and Office are available on the Microsoft Update site. Office for Mac users should go to the Mactopia website to obtain updates. We also recommend enabling Automatic Updates. Description: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause your computer to crash. More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-134A. http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-134A.html ."

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Security Links

Some subscribers have indicated that the anti-spyware/adware programs I have listed here recently are "rogues". I get these links from good sources however I do not test the programs myself because I just don't have the time and most new programs won't work on my old 98 system. The definitive source of rogue info is Spyware Warrior and they weren't listed there. Spyware Warrior- Rogue-Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm


Credit Card Liability- What's in Your Wallet-Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/creditcard2.html

Microsoft fixes Jet database flaw: http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/After-attacks-Microsoft-fixe...et-data

Microsoft released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2008 for Mac, designed to add stability, security, and performance enhancements to the suite of office applications: http://www.macworld.com/article/133396/2008/05/officesp1.html?t=201

New. Advanced File Security Basic 3.1.1: http://www.osborn-software.net/

Update. a-squared Free 3.5.0.15 scan computer for malicious software: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Update. Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.41: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ad724ae0-e72d...54-9ab3

Web social networks friendly to identity thieves: http://www.newsday.com/business/la-fi-socialid5-2008may05,0,2140818.st...?track=

XP. Enabling Security Logging In XP. monitor the type of traffic that is being discarded by your firewall: http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2008/05/13/enabling-security-loggin...n-windo

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What Me Wonder

Why anyone would use toothbrushes with such small heads. It's like cleaning your floors with, well a toothbrush. I have been using the Radius toothbrush for over 20 years. When I try to use a regular one It's like I was cleaning a floor with a toothbrush. Brushing with a Radius for two minutes is equal to brushing with an ordinary for five.

Radius has a spring sale, which ends May 19, and I got two of their original, clear (so I can see when mildew starts and they need peroxiding) righthanded with shipping for $17.52 The price that the local health stores sell them for is $11.95 each.

I use the worn out ones for general cleaning and if I had to clean the floor with one I know it will take less than half the time.

RADIUS order on-line at www.radiustoothbrush.com or call 800 626 6223 x 105
207 Railroad St. Kutztown PA 19530

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What a Freebie

Iolo is giving away their System Mechanic 6 to promote System Mechanic 7. They are also giving away their Anti-Virus.

SM6 is compatible with Windows 98 so I gave it a try. You must have cookies enabled to get it because it's a shopping cart/checkout system which uses a cookie to tell it what is in your cart. You can download it (12meg) for free or order a CD and pay shipping and handling.

SM6 does more than SM3 which I have been using for years.

Free System Mechanic and Iolo Anti-Virus Genuine License Key: http://www.nirmaltv.com/2008/05/02/free-system-mechanic-and-iolo-anti-...us-genu


What a Freebie

Get PCMover Free at: Free Today Only. Laplink® Software PCMover. The global leader in PC connectivity software: http://www.laplink.com/

It was supposed to be Thursday only but they have extended it to Friday. Mark.

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Windows Secrets Newsletter • Issue 153 • 2008-05-15

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INTRODUCTION Steal our links — no, really, we mean it
Welcome a writer who's read all over

TOP STORY Keep XP fresh until Windows 7 arrives
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Eight simple rules for keeping XP rejuvenated
Clear the clutter from XP's many cubbyholes

WACKY WEB WEEK Windows rocks! The OS plays a Who classic

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In memorial to my neighbor Melvin who had a long full life and the wisdom that comes with age. He is survived by his wife June and his son Doug. He will be missed. Mark.


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COOLSITES 108 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.