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Facebook Privacy Scanner Tool
May 18th
This one-stop privacy fix-up tool for your Facebook profile, ReclaimPrivacy, tells you what you need to know. Using it is simple: Just surf over to ReclaimPrivacy.org and look for the link that says “Scan for Privacy.” Add that link as a bookmark in your browser, either by dragging it onto a bookmark toolbar or by right-clicking it and selecting the “Bookmark” option.
Now head over to Facebook. Sign into your account, then open the bookmarked link.
This will cause ReclaimPrivacy’s Facebook privacy scanner to open right at the top of your current Facebook window. Within a few seconds, ReclaimPrivacy will scan through six areas of potential privacy concern and let you know how your account stacks up.
ReclaimPrivacy analyzes everything from your personal information controls to your “instant personalization” settings. It even checks account settings that affect what your friends could inadvertently share about you without your knowledge.
For each area, ReclaimPrivacy will give you a green (“good”), yellow (“caution”), or red (“insecure”) ranking. If you hit yellow or red, it’ll provide you with specific steps to fix the problem so you don’t have to waste time searching for the right setting.
YouTube: Facebook Security Scanner How-To
Source: »www.networkworld.com ReclaimPrivacy Facebook Scanner: »www.reclaimprivacy.org/
More >‘Bulletproof’ ISP for crimeware gangs knocked offline
May 14th
One of the internet’s most resilient and crimeware-friendly networks was knocked offline Friday after the plug was pulled on its upstream service provider, security watchers said.
Russia-based PROXIEZ-NET lost its connection to the internet at about 3 am California time, according to Zeus Tracker, a website that monitors the status of internet service providers used to control PCs infected by the notorious Zeus crimeware package. Before it was disconnected, the “bulletproof” provider hosted 13 known Zeus command and control channels, making it the most Zeus-friendly ISP, Zeus Tracker statistics show. Read the complete story at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/05/14/zeus_friendly_proxiez_mia/
Comcast Updates to DOCSIS 2.0 in Memphis
Apr 28th
I noticed today that my modem is now synced at DOCSIS 2.0 which allows for faster speeds! So unless we are just lucky in Frayser, everyone should be enjoying faster download and upload speeds. My speeds went from 8.1Mbps/1.4Mbps to 18.1Mbps/2.2Mbps! Of course, that just means I’ll reach the 250Gb cap sooner but I’m not complaining… I’m glad to see Memphis finally getting the attention we deserve.
If you want to check your Comcast modem, simply point your browser to http://192.168.100.1/ and check CHANNEL TYPE. Should read DOCSIS 2.0 (ATDMA)
My ARRIS Cable Modem is only rated to DOCSIS 2.0 but with 80% of Comcast customers currently upgraded to DOCSIS 3.0 I may now go ahead and purchase a DOCSIS 3.0 Modem, especially since they raised the rental fee from $3 to $5 per month.
Has your speed been updated? Leave a comment and let me know!
NEW! Online Scheduling of Service Calls
Mar 17th
I have implemented Online Scheduling. You will get to pick the day and time during regular business hours that works best for you. After-hour and Weekend calls will still need to be handled directly. Appointy is a 3rd party program that I am trial testing. I have only added “Computer Diagnostics” and “Virus Removal” as services, with the average service call times and prices.
You can schedule calls between 8AM-2PM Monday – Friday. You will have to create an account that includes your Name, Address, Zip-code and Phone Number. Once a particular time slot has been reserved, no-one else can schedule a call for the same time.
If you have a computer question, please use the Contact Me form. If you know you have a computer problem, use the Schedule Service link.