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Tip of the Week: Clicking the mouse scroll button
Most of you are using a mouse that has a scroll wheel between your two buttons and use it on a regular basis, but did you know that id does more than just scroll?
If you press down on the scroll wheel (like a button) when you are surfing the Web, you should see a round circle with an up and down arrow. When you see this, you can simply drag your mouse up and down to scroll a large web page.
It's a quicker way to scroll web pages, e-mails or many other pages of content that regularly requires you to use the scroll wheel to view (does not work with all programs).
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Headwhack of the Week: What program do I need to open this file?
If you're like most Netizens, you occasionally receive a file via e-mail that is not recognized by your computer. When this happens, you are asked to choose a program to open the file, because your computer does not currently have a "file association" registered with a program.
This file association is based on the file extension, which is the three letter designation after the period (ex: filename.ext). Since we regularly field this situation in our travels, we thought we would provide you with a web resource that will allow you to decipher what program you will need to open any file: www.file-extension.com
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Geek Speak of the Week: Captcha
Completely Automated Turing Test To Tell Computers and Humans Apart. Those scramble alpha numeric test screens that you often encounter when you fill out a form or sign up for a new Internet based service. A CAPTCHA is a program that protects websites against bots by generating and grading tests that humans can pass but current computer programs cannot.
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Security: Gmail falls prey to spam bots
Spammers have cracked the captcha mechanism Gmail uses to make sure you are a human before you can open an e-mail account, leading to a huge increase in the amount of spam sent from Gmail last month, security firm MessageLabs says.
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News: iPhone opens up for business
Apple has finally granted the wish of business users who have craved the coolness of the iPhone but couldn't live without their push work e-mail.
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News: Jerks of the Web
We've all run into obnoxious people on the Internet. But these are the kinds of idiots who make you feel like logging off permanently. Scammers, stalkers, online antagonists ready to pick a fight, folks who are just plain mean--what is it about the Web that turns people into jerks?
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Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: Tips for keeping your PC safe for the Tax Season
Internet sites judge content based on the number of users that view it. If you like what we do for your, you can help use with the folks at CNN.com by watching last week's segment on "Keeping your PC safe during Tax Season".
Some time ago, we started working with CNN.com providing various technology segments via webcam for their online video library. You can watch us live every Saturday morning at 9:30AM Pacific, 12:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at CNN.com/video.
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Opinion: The Myth of the 'Transparent Society'
When Bruce Schneier writes and speaks about privacy, he is regularly confronted with the "mutual disclosure" argument. In a world of ubiquitous surveillance, you'll know all about me, but I will also know all about you.
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Weekly Advice Column: What is the difference between viruses, worms & Trojans?
It's no secret that there are hundreds of thousands of different types of malware (malicious software) that are "in the wild" and trying to get into your computer. But what exactly is the difference between viruses, worms and Trojans?
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This Week's Show: Avoiding Viruses, Worms and Trojans
The number of exploits floating around the Internet, just waiting to pounce on your computer, continues to grow.
What's the difference between viruses, worms and Trojans?
How do I protect myself against each type of attack?
How do I know if my computer has become a "zombie" on a "botnet"?
Join us Saturdays from 12:00PM–2:00PM (Mountain) on News 92.3 KTAR or listen LIVE via the Internet at KTAR.com as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or ask your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.
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