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I have published the September 18 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #235 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.
September 18 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #235 Mark Donaldson
Major changes to this newsletter are coming soon
Google is discontinuing Google Pages and will be moving my archive to Google Sites. However their hosting rules will also change. My html files will not be allowed due to "security reasons". This means I would have to use Google's online webpage creation program which would be more time consuming for me and bigger webpages that load slower for you.
I have checked other free hosts and can not find any that will allow me to continue as before without cost. Therefore I will have to change things. What this will mean for subscribers is very little difference. What this will mean for non-subscribers who view the newsletter online and people accessing old newsletters, "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" webpages may be drastic. I will keep you informed. Mark.
Subscribers who don't receive the newsletter, due to stupid filters, 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 9am ET, 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 for the newsletter.
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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
Aug 2, 2009
I'm back sooner than expected. Let me know if you have any problems at
viewing the newsletter.
Here are the headlines from this week's newsletter.
What free software do you need?
CurrPorts - Find Out Who Is Spying On You
How to Create Gradient Desktop Wallpapers
STP - Tiny but Full Featured MP3 Player
JHoodsoft Newsletter
Awesome photos from Tiffany
Internetfixes Weekend Windup
COOLSITES Newsletter
Latest newsletter
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090802 No new newsletter since this one. Mark.
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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
"Today, Websense released its biannual “State of the Internet” report, a deep dive into the most significant threats on the Internet during the first half of 2009.
Today, most threats to information security are leading to the Web -- either using the Internet as the attack vector, or simply the route through which stolen, confidential data is transmitted. Key findings from the Websense report include:
Websense Security Labs identified a 233 percent growth in the number of malicious sites in the last six months and a 671 percent growth over the last year.
In the first half of 2009, 77 percent of Web sites with malicious code were legitimate sites that have been compromised. This high percentage was maintained over the past six months in part due to widespread attacks including Gumblar, Beladen and Nine Ball which aimed at compromising trusted Web properties with massive injection campaigns.
Web 2.0 sites allowing user-generated content are a top target for cybercriminals and spammers. Websense Security Labs found that 95 percent of comments to blogs, chat rooms and message boards are spam or malicious.
The “Dirty” Web is getting dirtier: 69 percent of all Web pages with content classified as objectionable (e.g. Sex, Adult Content, Gambling, Drugs) also had at least one malicious link. This is becoming even more pervasive, as 78 percent of new Web pages discovered in the first half of 2009 with objectionable content had at least one malicious link.
Websense Security Labs found that 37 percent of malicious Web attacks included data-stealing code, demonstrating that attackers are after essential information and data.
The Web continues to be the most popular vector for data-stealing attacks. In the second half of 2008 the Websense Security Labs found that 57 percent of data-stealing attacks are conducted over the Web.
The convergence of blended Web and email threats continues to increase. Websense Security Labs reports that 85.6 percent of all unwanted emails in circulation during the first half of 2009 contained links to spam sites or malicious Web sites.
In June alone, the total number of emails detected as containing viruses increased 600 percent over the previous month.
You may find the full report and a video summary of the findings at:
http://www.websense.com/threatreport
To view the details of this alert
http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3475.aspx "
They Tried To Scam Me
I Didn't get any new scam emails this week. Mark.
Cyber criminals targeting small businesses. Federal authorities warn that criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090914/D9AN4VIO1.html
Google Groups Trojan Reveals Latest Trend in Malware:
http://go.infopackets.com/e20090915-05
High Five! Top Tips to Help Others Avoid Scams. Scambusters.org:
http://www.scambusters.org/avoidscams.html
Mozilla patches holes in Firefox 3.5, 3.0:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=403453706-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
New scam adds live chat to phishing attack:
http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=408137801-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-
New. IObit Security 360 is an advanced malware and spyware removal utility that detects and removes deep infections, while helping to protecting your PC from future spyware outbreaks:
http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/shell_city/2009/20090917_iobi...ecurity
Remove your phone number from searches - Tips, Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=3305
The Myths Of Security- What The Computer Security Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know ~ IT Professionals:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/09/15/the-myths-of-security-what-th...omputer
Update. AxCrypt 1.7.1813.0 Beta. File Encryption Software:
http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/
Update. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41 antimalware tool:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
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Consumer News and Links
Just another good reason to subscribe and get this info before it expires
From
http://www.consumerworld.org/
Some Clunker Traders Being Hosed by Dealers
Some car buyers are being asked to sign agreements guaranteeing to pay car dealers the value of the clunker rebate -- an extra $3500 - $4500 -- should Uncle Sam renege. The DOT has said that consumers are not required to sign such a provision, and Consumer World recommends that you do not. Here are two more things to watch out for when trading in your clunker.
Shattering Common Myths about Credit Scores
Mfrs of Lost Electronic Devices Uncooperative
10 Sites for Socially Responsible Shopping
8 Phony Deals and Better Alternatives
Froot Loops Gets Check Rating in Smart Choices!
How Do You Prove You Checked "No" in Order Box?
"In Cheap We Trust" Book Excerpt
Ad: Take Pill to Wash Dishes, Risk Death
Some Clunker Buyers Getting Dunned for $4500 Rebate
Banks Reap High Fees on Debit Card Overspending
Bill Would Address Debit Card Overdraft Fees
The PC is Becoming the New TV
Ways to Get College Textbooks Free
Here We Go Again: Cellphones & Brain Tumors
Now Some Seat Back Pockets are Off Limits
FL-AG Sues TigerDirect for Delayed/Denied Rebates
New Way to Buy Online w/o Credit Cards
AT&T Wireless Adds Calling to 5 Friends Free
UK Magician Predicts Lottery Numbers on Live TV
US Unveils FoodSafety.gov
Business Lines Up Opposition to New Consumer Agency
Credit Card Issuers Quietly Renegotiate Bills
ABC Consumer Guy John Stossel Moving to Fox
What are LED TVs and Are They Better?
How You Pay Off Your Mortgage Can Affect Credit Score
More Families to Turn to Patient Advocates
Lawyers Who Blog Face Speech Restrictions
3 freebies for real estate information - Freeware, Software and Daily Downloads - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://www.komando.com/downloads/category.aspx?id=4714
ALTERNATIVES TO LIFELOCK. Oh, and with a little vigilance, you can get do-it-yourself identity theft protection for free:
http://askbobrankin.com/alternatives_to_lifelock.html
Best Buy Employees Trained to Push Win7 Over Linux:
http://go.infopackets.com/e20090911-03
Consumer Reports. Consumers Rate their favorite brands of mattresses:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/october-2009/home-...den/mat
Free 0.5 oz sample of Oxyfresh Toothpaste:
http://www.knockoutbadbreath.com/site/1395773/page/570848
Free Breakfast Sandwich at BK Every Friday. Burger King Canada Only:
http://www.burgerking.ca/en/View.aspx?uid=TopMenu_BREAKFASTONTHEKING
New. PriceDrop - track Amazon price drops with a Firefox extension:
http://pricedrop.stuffstuff.org/
StillTasty- Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment:
http://www.stilltasty.com/
Wise Bread. Personal Finance and Frugal Living Forums:
http://www.wisebread.com/
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Windows Secrets Newsletter
Free content posted on Sept. 17, 2009:
TOP STORY
By Susan Bradley
Control ill-behaved apps with DEP in IE
DEP helps block malware in Internet Explorer
Find the source of DEP-related browser crashes
KNOWN ISSUES
By Dennis O'Reilly
Some keyloggers can read the Clipboard, too
WACKY WEB WEEK
By Stephanie Small
Humans will eat almost anything … if it's pizza
http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090917
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Make My Start Page Your Home Page I have updated it on 6-25-2009 with Twitter
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, Twitter 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.
The best thing about it is it's simple, small and loads up on dialup in less than one second. Check it out today at:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/start.html
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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.
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