Hold Off on IE7

Miscellaneous, Warnings

Don’t push that button!  I would recommend NOT upgrading to IE7 when your Windows Updater prompts you to do so.  There are still some major issues.  Frankly, I’m surprised Microsoft would release it like this, even with Microsoft’s so-called...

Cloud and pixel site ad fads

Marketing, New Technologies, Trends, Warnings

There’s a new fad getting pushed by part of the internet marketing community selling paid one-way links on something called ‘Cloud’ sites or ‘500 words’ where there are just various words on their web?site up for bid/purchase as a link...

New Virus wave

Warnings

Just a heads up that there is a new wave of viruses spreading to web sites and through html email (that’s any email that has any pictures, graphics, special fonts). Many times the virus is spread through a website that’s been infected unbeknownst to the...

Anti-Virus Programs

Reviews and Recommendations, Warnings

Everyone, and I mean everyone should have anti-virus software installed if they use a computer that is networked in any way, shape, or form. (If you’re reading this you are on the largest network alone- the Internet!) If you don’t, you are not only putting...

Beware Fake Listing Service Bills

Warnings

Yet another company is using deceptive practices to try to scam website owners out of their hard-earned money. A letter comes in the mail with your domain name at the top. The letter says something like “Website Listing Service” at the top right. The first...

More Phishing Techniques Spoofing eBay

Articles, Email and Spam, Warnings

I’ve been seeing an increasing trend in a phishing technique used to trick you into giving your eBay login account information. The email comes disguised as a “Question from eBay Member”. eBay allows bidders and sellers to communicate somewhat...