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Hey everyone. As you can see, I haven't had a lot of time to update the newsletters. Things have been hectic.

Here is a listing of the ones I have done, but no content listing..... you will just have to read them to see what is in them

Date		Content
10/01/05		First, let me apologize for not getting these out more regularly The Brady Bunch’s Computer…if they had one… You can disable the Windows Firewall nag in four simple steps How can I remove PC Mighty Max from my computer? mickey WORM_MYTOB.KV
8/16/05		Advisory: Internet Browsers Vulnerable to Spoofed Browser Window IN CASE OF EMERGENCY" Alternate Start Menu Display Don't use XoftSPy'. tablet PC Joseph_Ratzinger Virus Vaccine Hoax
7/28/05		Is this technically a printer jam or a mouse problem? Oh, jeez---- if anything, AOL members need more protection than others! To Clean Up My Computer, should be run once a month. Click here: Eric Grohe - This guy is incredible! Good Email Practices! How does Email Work?
6/10/05		LIFE BEFORE THE COMPUTER Bagle variants punch, punch and punch again Painful Experience Hackers create Jackson rumor Internet Speed Test streaming VIRUS/WORM Alert!
5/10/05		We have moved! Come see our new place..... Tips to keep PCs out of the junk pile How to Ensure your online Transactions are Secure Fake Microsoft security updates circulate Running XP's Disk Defragmenter from the command line
4/25/05		Twenty tips to keep PCs out of the junk pile How to Ensure your online Transactions are Secure Running XP's Disk Defragmenter from the command line VPN W32/Mytob-E
4/17/05		Fake Microsoft security updates circulate
4/01/05		We are moving!!!!! New technician hired Seemingly-Dead Links URL SPYW_GATOR.D
2/25/05		To Clean Up My Computer The Curse of the Secret Question Intruder alert: Paris Hilton, FBI, love Hands numb? Intense pain in your wrists? Would you know Carpal Tunnel Syndrome if you saw, er, felt it? There once was a company that had a program called Gator. How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup pop-up blocker WORM_NETSKY.P
1/29/05		Upgrade from Girlfriend 7 to Wife 1.0 Antivirus companies are reporting the spread of a new variant of the mass-mailing PC virus known as "Bagle." Spamproof Your Main Email Address I’ve been having some trouble with the connection speeds through my 56k modem. Desktop Calendar XP dual layer WORM_BAGLE.AZ
1/22/05		Infected Pictures Save Username and Password in IE XP Service Pack 2 Security Features Blank Emails After a month of using my Dell, I could no longer view my pictures!!! Internet Movie Database IrfanView JPEG HTML_MHTREDIR.A
1/15/05		What should I do with these blank emails I am getting? Just for techies! Cellery Worm Best Darn Freebies cyber forensics
1/07/05		THIS IS THE WAY TO GET RID OF THOSE ANNOYING >>> INDENT MARKS! Q. Every time that I startup my computer, a process called “mslagent” tries to connect to the Internet. Q. What’s the deal with screen resolutions? Windows XP System Restore Update - Freeware - LoginControl v3.5 Computer Terminology 101 Wi-Fi WORM_NETSKY.P
11/26/2004		phishing installation procedure tells me to shutdown all of the programs How did I get on all these mailing lists? Tested and Approved TestMySpeed.com, Use Outlook Express to read Yahoo email? Computer Terminology 101 phishing WORM_SOBER.I
11/20/2004		Happy Thanksgiving! Your Eyes can deceive you. AOL Abandons Broadband The Hidden Secrets of MP3's Express Assist will take all the drudgery out of backing up your e-mail folders Have Yahoo!, MSMessenger, ICQ, IRC and AIM all in one easy to use interface Computer Terminology 101 MP3 A Great Lesson about Viruses! WORM_RBOT.AIM
10/31/2004		Happy Halloween!!!! What does it mean when I get an error message that tells me that software that I am installing for hardware has not passed Windows logo testing in Windows XP? Occasionally you need to check the spelling of words in an application that does not include a spelling checker Squaretrade scam Enlarge Text in Internet Explorer StartRight 1.2.7 Computer Terminology 101 DVI TROJ_DYFUCA.CN
10/8/2004		Why does my 40GB Hard Drive only show 37GB availble? Why Weatherbug is dangerous! Power Demon, are you prepared? TaskSwitchXP Computer Terminology 101 bandwidth XPL_JPGDOWN.A New Virus hiding in Pictures!!!!
9/25/2004		LCD screens, what does ‘native resolution’ Listing Your Favorites in Alphabetical Order Is there a way to print only part of an E-mail rather than all of it? CD "-R" Versus "+R" I keep getting warnings when I’m online that my computer is infected with spyware and that I should download a free program to fix it. Are these warnings real? Should I upgrade my computer? CD to MP3 Freeware 1.01 Computer Terminology 101 "PDA" WORM_SDBOT.SH
9/17/2004		Reducing size of pics to send via email False Positive: "DSO Exploit?" I wanted to do a backup, but I couldn't find it in Windows. Our computer is running Windows XP and now requires me to log in every time I start it. When I first got it, I didn’t have to log in. How do I put it back to automatically log in like before? Update Adaware... Download Now! Computer Terminology 101 "Driver" W32.Netsky.Q@mm
9/10/2004		Fed up with Antivirus programs. Time to switch. The main toolbar in Internet Explorer Web services that will allow me to check my POP3 e-mail Conversions Computer Terminology 101 "virtual memory" WORM_SASSER.B
9/07/2004		SO, HOW DID I GET INFECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE? USB Info Sizing Up Your Windows Just n-Case SaveIt! 2.1 Computer Terminology 101 "Malware" TROJ_IMISERV.C
8/15/2004		Switch Off The Start Up Of Windows Messenger Cleaning Out Your Files Busting the Biggest PC Myths Freeware - Password Agent Lite v2.32 Global Spellchecker 1.0 Computer Terminology 101 "Patch" W32/Atak-C
7/21/2004		Responsible Parenting Or Spying? Organizing Your Programs Using Submenus Restore Your Computer's Performance with Windows XP Ten Ways to Make Windows 98 Run Better XP and Windows 2000 users soon will get a new version of Windows Update Freeware - Simply Safe Backup (Free Version) v1.93.1.629 Update - Freeware - Rename Master v2.3.8 Computer Terminology 101 boot W32/Bagle.ai@MM
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7/12/2004		Runtime errors in Internet Explorer 6 I can’t open any attachments received with e-mail Missing phone calls while I'm online Windows Tip: Helpful Hint: Undo Frequently Dropped Wi-Fi Connection JuggleSaver InstantNotes Simpli-File Trojan W32/Zafi.b@MM
7/2/2004		What's the deal with System Restore in Windows? Can you tell me what it is? How can I add other programs to the "Send To" menu in Windows XP Getting Rid of Spam StartPage Guard USB Virus Highlight: W32/Lovgate-AD
6/14/2004		Disk Defragmenter More Windows XP Shortcuts Anti-Virus Software What the Home User Should Know New Release of SPYBOT.... GET it NOW!!!! Lan or Local Area Network Virus Highlight: Troj/Sober-H
4/28/2004		Cookies Can't Always Block Crapware Faster than CTRL+ALT+DEL Removing Recent Documents FAMILY FIRST: Kid's Castle Free File: SpywareBlaster Memory Virus Highlight: WORM_MOFEI.B
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4/22/2004		Problems printing the newsletter AOL Madness Replacing WinXP Home with WinXP Pro Create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel Icon Story What your computer is doing when you aren't looking. Spam Virus Highlight: PE_FUNLOVE.4099
4/16/2004		Just For Grins Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the 21st Century Beginning Backups Prevent Browser Hijacking Hijack This Computer Terminology 101 W32/Netsky.s@MM.
4/05/2004		Scan coins, jewelry, and other everyday objects with a flatbed scanner Web Tip: Clear AutoComplete Entries in Internet Explorer What are zip files, and how do I open them? .Best Windows Keyboard Shortcuts iProtectYou
3/27/2004		Is that Microsoft message valid Maintaining Your Privacy On The Internet What's A Firewall, Anyway? Post-it® Note Belly Up To The Links Bar New Virus masquerades as an Email Warning Virus Do's and Don't's
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3/20/2004		Favorites that won't go away Password Keeper Task Manager Windows Tips Website Copier W32/Bagle.n@MM
3/15/2004		A Virus By Any Other Name Opinion on speed up Back Of The Box Recipes Backing Up E-Mails KeyTweak v1.12 Start Smarts W32/Netsky.j@MM
2/24/2004		We're Open Safe to prepare tax online? Zone Alarm Bugs Easier computing for those who need an extra hand Power Upgrade Windows subscription NeroVision Computer Users over 30 W32/Netsky.b@MM
1/24/2004		W32/Mydoom@MM Virus Alert!!!
1/17/2004		We Are Back! How much memory? Word Performance Ptsnoop Hijack Homework Help Paypal virus again
12/20/2003		Christmas Greeting Safety of shopping online Stopping popups Super Elf Bowling......
12/04/2003		Correct Spybot Site Auto complete Saving Pics from the Web PC Recycling XP Logon Shortcut Go2PDF Test your Digital IQ Swen Virus
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11/22/2003		One Last Delay Lowdown on Downloads Learn how to make Outlook Express do what you want it to do Free Antivirus software RIAA Hit list updated Photo editor, How stuff works PayPal Virus
11/13/2003		Target Date is now December 1st! Just an editorial note Ham with your Spam! Website gathers your worst computing nightmares and makes them fun All About Broadband Spamnet Fotolog W32/Yaha.aa@MM
10/21/2003		Delays! Changing File Associations Charter Sues, Providers Criticize RIAA Identity Theft Countermeasures Hide Files W32/Dumaru.a@MM
10/06/2003		Windows Critical Patches Note from Greg Hughes W32/Swen@MM
10/03/2003		I'll Be Back! Tornado Pics SPY WARE! Tweak XP Open Office W32/Swen@MM
04/08/2003		Against TCPA To close or not to close my cd Audio tapes to computer Iraq War Hoax
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03/17/2003		Internet Explorer Script Debugging One Size Doesn't Fit All 128 Bit Encryption Win98 Password W32/Nicehello@MM
01/30/2003		Legacy USB Share the Internet Mass Copy Modem on Hold Slammed by Slammer
01/24/2003		Remove Forwarding Brackets from Outlook Express emails Space Troubles Recall of UPS! Dialing Dilemma Virus Hoax: jdbgmgr.exe.
01/17/2003		Start Up Headaches Driving Us Crazy USB Hubs Versus Direct Connect How much is too much?
01/10/2003		Bus Ticket Don't Catch Me if You Can! Writers Block W32/Klez.h@MM
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01/07/2003		Welcome Defrag issues

Virus Highlight: Troj/Sober-H