June 27 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #171 by Mark Donaldson

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I have published the June 27 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #171 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.

June 27 2008 COOLSITES Newsletter #171 by Mark Donaldson

Everyone got last week's newsletter.

I still may have problems 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 or more newsletter email.

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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
June 22, 2008

Here are the headlines from this week's newsletter.

# REVIEWS
1. Firefox 3 is here!
2. HostsMan - blocking ads and bad web sites is now easier
3. ID3 renamer - easily rename all of your MP3 files
4. Process Security Manager - detailed information on running processes
5. Active@ ISO Burner - a simple and effective CD/DVD image writer
6. Kaspersky Rescue Disk beta - remove the really tough viruses
7. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
8. Macrium Reflect - backup using a disk image
9. Google Notebook - a clipboard for the web
10. Old Newsletter

# TIPS AND FEEDBACK
1. What free software do you need?
2. How to Reinstall Windows XP Without Reformatting
3. Security Threats in the Internet's Red Light District
4. Internet Fixes Weekend Windup
5. Comments last week

# COOL WEBSITES
1. Journey's New Lead Singer was chosen on YouTube
2. 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/ClifNotesNewsletter080622

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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.TakeThisOut@irs.gov.



"Websense® Security LabsT ThreatSeekerT Network has detected an increase in spam targeting the current economic factors.

The tough economic times are hard on consumers, but spammers have not skipped a beat. They are now using economic factors like high gas prices, the credit crunch and housing costs to advertise their products and services. Today the Websense® Security LabsT ThreatSeekerT Network is reporting an increase in spam surrounding these themes. Additionally, with a growing number of people facing foreclosure and other financial distress, Websense researchers are also noticing an uptick in solicitations for credit cards, credit reporting services, and debt consolidation services."


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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


Consumer Smarts- How to block cell phone spam and texts: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/lifestyle/367197_consumer17.html?source=rss

FTC Testifies on Spyware: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/06/spyware.shtm

How To Avoid Gemstone and Jewelry Scams. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/jewelry.html

Mac. Another Security Threat Aimed At Macs Found On The Web: http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/client/showArticle.jhtml?...icleID=

Mac. Apple does about-face, fixes Safari's 'carpet bomb' bug: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasi...mp;arti

Mac. Apple updates Safari for Windows with four security fixes: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=61200715-be56918137808c8d29d61779...633af-b

Mac. OSX Trojan reported in the wild: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=61200714-be56918137808c8d29d61779...633af-b

Microsoft patches 10 flaws with seven bulletins: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=61200722-be56918137808c8d29d61779...633af-b

Test your computer's security. Kim's Tips: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=3984

Update. PC Tools Firewall Plus 4.0.0.35 Beta Free Firewall Download: http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

Update. Crypt4Free 4.7.6 files encryption utility 128 bit to 2048 bit strong aes encryption software.: http://www.secureaction.com/encryption_free/

Vista. Securing Folders And Files In Vista Part I: http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2008/06/23/securing-folders-and-files-in...sta-par

Vista. Securing Folders And Files In Vista Part II: http://feed.lockergnome.com/~r/nexus/it/~3/319379031/

Vista. Securing Folders And Files In Vista Part III: http://feed.lockergnome.com/~r/nexus/it/~3/320202034/

Vista. Securing Folders And Files In Vista Part IV: http://feed.lockergnome.com/~r/nexus/it/~3/321072659/

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Windows Secrets Newsletter • Issue 158 • 2008-06-26

TOP STORY Save time by creating folders in bunches
Name folders based on their creation date
Mass-produce new folders via a batch file
Troubleshoot a balky folder-creation shortcut

KNOWN ISSUES Readers reach out to help other readers
Taking advantage of the knowledge of crowds
A simple way to show menus in Vista's Explorer
Give your PC a low-cost performance boost

WACKY WEB WEEK The only thing I think about more often than beer

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/080626

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COOLSITES 102 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.