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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Vol. 9, No. 2<SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>1-15-09</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>1 And the results
are in <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>2 Um… Hi<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>3 Windows 7, it’s
for the children, franchise slowdown, Google Giga-Earth</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>4 Information
aplenty <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></FONT></P>
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size=4>5 Threats intro</FONT></P>
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size=4>6 Chkdsk stuck</FONT></P></DIV>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Last week I asked
for feedback on the newsletter but wow, I didn’t expect such a response!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I got emails in spades.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Below are a few excerpts:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>“I like Guru News
just as it is.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is great to get
warnings about threats and ways to avoid them.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I also truly appreciate your willingness
to help a grandma like me when I have a question or need to know how to get my
computer to behave itself!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT size=4></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>As for having my
name on any questions published, I would prefer having the choice to allow it or
not each time.”</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>“As I said last year
the format is fine, I enjoy the layout, the stories the rants and raves and the
cartoon.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Like most editoral type
cartoons I may not always get it, but it is good never-the-less. I have seen too
many of my favorite tech ezines get sucked into a black hole ezine who's name I
won't mention, I am tickled that this one is staying independent!!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT size=4></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Regarding usage of
names, email addresses, etc. I believe a good policy would be the one that says
"We will not use your email address or name unless you specifically spell out in
the email that we have your permission</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>to do so".......
thus you have written authorization from each individual. Thus preventing a
lawyer from enjoying making money from this fine group. *grin*”</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>“My suggestion is to
ask readers to put their question AND a name they want to use (whole name, first
name, nickname, etc) on their question, in the body of the e-mail.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If no name is provided, then "Name
withheld by request" would be the default.”</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>“Hello!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You all publish an excellent
newsletter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I believe that for the
following reasons. (1) You provide information about needed products that are
available at no cost or low cost.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>AVG is an example of this.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(2) You explain when and why there is a problem between the big wigs in
the computer world, i.e. Microsoft and Apple.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(3) You provide detailed explanations
for fixing things on a computer.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It
might be too complicated for me but I know there are plenty of people who will
be able to take<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>your instructions
and accomplish their goal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I
usually have to call in an expert.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I think the commentaries are just fine.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I like to hear someone give me their
opinion on their studied observation of events.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yes I look forward to your
newsletter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As for the signed or
unsigned email.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>People could choose
that option when they submit something.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Anyway thank you for being in my world.”</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>That brief overview
shows basically the unanimous consensus.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Overall the newsletter is fine as is, threat warnings are good, free
software is good, sometimes I get a little complicated and everyone would like
to be able to opt in for their name to be used.</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>I’ve always felt the
basic structure was sound with a mix of leads, the cartoon to stimulate a little
thought on the subject, the news flashes on technologies and political/private
sector happenings, a fun or useful site/download and a common or interesting
question.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It covers a lot of ground
on a variety of subjects and everyone should find something interesting or
useful.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>When major threats
hit the Internet we report them, but daily there are new threats introduced that
may not be as widespread but can do a lot of damage.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That section starts this
week.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>As I mentioned
above, the Download of the Week has a good tool or fun site every week and as a
general rule they are all free.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There may be a way to gather these together on the website, I’ll have to
talk to Ed about adding a page for it (Ed loves me when I toss his name around
;)).</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>I DO occasionally
get complicated; I’ll be the first to admit it.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I try my best to keep things in plain
English but sometimes there just isn’t a good analogy.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If I get too deep or lose you please,
email me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’m more than happy to
spend the time trying to clarify.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>One of the main reasons we’re here is to make this box that takes up so
much of our time less mysterious, after all.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>For the name issue,
you came through loud and clear.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Often there isn’t time to email you individually to request permission if
your email is chosen for something due to deadline.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yet another thing to discuss with Ed,
maybe we can add a choice to the Mail Form where you can choose yay or nay.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’ll keep you posted on it, but if you
specifically want to allow it just mention it in your emails.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>So there you have
it, welcome to GuruNews 2009!</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Kevin Mefford,
Editor</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:pcguru@microdome.net"><FONT
size=4>pcguru@microdome.net</FONT></A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Terry
Wise</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="http://www.ratland.com/"><FONT size=4>www.ratland.com</FONT></A></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=5>Tech News of the Week</FONT></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Microsoft hopes that
the release of Windows 7 will solve problems<BR>ranging from desktop clutter to
what Vista did to Microsoft's public<BR>reputation:<BR><BR></FONT><FONT
size=4><A
href="http://tinyurl.com/9nlc7w">http://tinyurl.com/9nlc7w</A></FONT></P><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR><FONT size=4>A long awaited
report from the Internet Safety Technical Task Force<BR>concludes that children
and teens are less vulnerable to sexual<BR>predation than many have
feared:<BR><BR></FONT><A
href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10142096-238.html"><FONT
size=4>http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10142096-238.html</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
size=4>"Guitar Hero III" is the first video game to surpass $1 billion
in<BR>sales, but the current iterations of both that franchise and
MTV's<BR>"Rock Band" sold fewer copies last year in the U.S. than
their<BR>predecessors:<BR><BR></FONT><FONT size=4><A
href="http://tinyurl.com/7dsq8m">http://tinyurl.com/7dsq8m</A></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR><FONT size=4>The digital
globe app Google Earth is getting new imagery from inside<BR>buildings. One, at
least: a new layer gives viewers gigapixel<BR>(ultra-high-resolution) photos of
artwork from inside the Prado Museum<BR>in Madrid, Spain:<BR><BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-10142156-12.html"><FONT
size=4>http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-10142156-12.html</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
size=4>Copy us on the good stuff</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR><FONT size=4>Matthew
Dattilo<BR></FONT><A href="http://www.mattstodayinhistory.com/"><FONT
size=4>www.mattstodayinhistory.com</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:thepcgurus@gmail.com"><FONT
size=4>thepcgurus@gmail.com</FONT></A></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=5>Download of the Week</FONT></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>Want to know what's inside that
PC case?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can ask the SIW tool
anything about your PC--it'll give you a list of regional settings or scheduled
tasks, or which DLLs are loaded and which are shared. How about which video and
audio codecs you have installed, or details about your network or open ports?
SIW has everything, offering lists that you can easily access from toolbar
shortcuts or from a panel with a hierarchy list.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>By the way, because this version
of SIW is a stand-alone utility that you don't need to install, it'll run
directly from a USB flash drive, a floppy (if you still have one), a burned
rescue CD, or a network drive.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>Be careful: Unless you uncheck
the Add Crawler Toolbar to IE and Firefox box during the installation, SIW will
automatically install that toolbar and make it your default search
provider.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It’s free here: </FONT><A
href="http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/SIW-Download-15757.html"><FONT
size=4>http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/SIW-Download-15757.html</FONT></A><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT size=4>Carlita
Lupino<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><A href="mailto:Cards57@gmail.com"><FONT
size=4>Cards57@gmail.com</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt"><FONT
size=5>Threat of the Week<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Rather than dive
right in this week, here are some definitions to get us started.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most of these may be familiar but I’ve
never mentioned some of them:</FONT></P>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Phishing:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>An attempt through an email or pop-up
window to mislead users into entering personal information including user names,
passwords and account information into fraudulent websites.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Exploit:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A malicious activity that takes
advantage of known security flaws in browsers, email clients and web
servers.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Session:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Any active connection, such as one
involving online banking or shopping, that involves logging into an
account.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The session ends when the
user logs out.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Malware:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Catchall phrase encompassing viruses,
spyware and adware.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Bot and BotNet:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A bot is a computer hijacked through a
variety of means, usually exploits, that allow remote code execution for an
individual or group for malicious purposes.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A botnet is a group of such zombie
computers when used in concert to launch attacks or distribute spam or phishing
emails.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>DDoS:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Distributed Denial of Service, usually
by sending multiple small data packets continuously from a BotNet.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Most of the other
terms I’ll be using are common to our language at this point so there’s no need
to define them all.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If the need
comes up in the future I’ll define new terms at that point.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Kevin
Mefford</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:Pcguru@microdome.net"><FONT
size=4>Pcguru@microdome.net</FONT></A><FONT size=4> </FONT></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=5>Email Question of the
Week</FONT></H1>
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size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Q:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Suddenly, every time I turn on or reboot
my system the following<BR>message appears: "A disk check has been scheduled -
press any key<BR>within 10 seconds to stop". I have let it continue and it goes
thru 4<BR>or 5 stages. The last one takes forever and nothing is ever found
to<BR>be wrong. I have not set up anything that I know of to schedule a
disk<BR>check at next boot up or restart. I have seen this before when doing
a<BR>disk check; the system says it will do a check on next startup but<BR>this
is happening all the time. I'm using XP Pro. Any ideas how to<BR>stop this? I've
been just hitting a key within 10 seconds to stop the<BR>scan. Let me know what
you think.I also use Avast and Malewarebytes.<BR>Nothing shows up using these
when scanning for problems.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>A:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When you have to shut a PC off hard,
like when it locks up,<BR>Windows doesn't log a successful shutdown and it wants
to run a Chkdsk<BR>on startup. It will continue to prompt for that until
you let it run,<BR>then it should stop doing it.<BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Reboot it tonight
when you're ready to hit the sheets and then<BR>just leave it alone. Once
it finishes (overnight if needed) you<BR>should be OK.<BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>If it continues
after that it might indicate a problem with the<BR>hard drive that you should
have checked soon. And make sure your<BR>backups are current.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=4>Kevin
Mefford</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:pcguru@microdome.net"><FONT
size=4>pcguru@microdome.net</FONT></A></P>
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