Chris Pirillo

Vipre Protects Your Computer From Malware

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:34 +0000

There used to be the belief that if one stays away from “bad” Web sites, then malware is not a problem. That is not true, as a recent example with the New York Times illustrated. The popular news Web site was compromised, and the trusted site was serving up malicious ads:

The malicious ad took over the browsers of many people visiting the site, as their screens filled with an image that seemed to show a scan for computer viruses. The visitors were then told that they needed to buy antivirus software to fix a problem, but the software was more snake oil than a useful program.

Exploiting weaknesses in online ad systems is an increasingly common approach for computer criminals around the globe who hope to make a quick buck from the audiences of the sites they attack. Experts say the problem is likely to get worse as companies scramble to satiate a click-happy online culture.”

This is just one way in which criminals / hackers are becoming exceedingly creative in exploiting site visitors. No reputable software company would market products in this manner, but the criminals are relying on the trust that people have in the site.

There have been malware installations without the site visitors having to do anything. These are the so called ‘drive-by’ downloads, and just visiting the site puts one at risk. No click – or download – is necessary.

It is absolutely essential to be running an anti-virus and anti-spyware program. One of our recommendations is VIPRE from Sunbelt Software. It is effective without draining your computer of resources. VIPRE’s memory footprint is very small, and this has brought a lot of memory back to otherwise bogged-down machines.

Sunbelt Software is offering our readers a 20% saving on VIPRE. This offer is good until November 18, 2009.

VIPRE works with “Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista+ (All flavors) 32 and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP1, SP2, SP3 (Home, Pro, Media Center, Tablet) 32 and 64-bit and Windows 2000 SP4 RollUp 1.” And yes, it works with Windows 7, too.

The Sunbelt people are making a generous offer to protect all the computers in your home. It is a “home site license” which allows using the program on more than one computer. There is a discount for this “home site license,” and it’s just a huge saving for our readers.

We have worked with the people at Sunbelt for years. They work diligently to keep up with what is happening with computer security. It is a ‘cat-and-mouse’ game where criminals are trying to exploit people in creative and innovative ways. The people at Sunbelt keep up with what is happening and this is reflected in their security product. Many Gnomies use this program… and we recommend it.

Vipre Protects Your Computer From Malware is a post from: Chris Pirillo

Disney Store Coupons

coupons — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:47:58 +0000

It must be Christmas shopping season because Disney Store has started offering coupons again. They even allow you to stack some offers together for even more savings. Combine these two coupons together:

Disney Store – $15 off $100 (some exclusions) using coupon code dmrthanks (STACKABLE; exp 11/30/09)
Disney Store – $5 Shipping w/ $89 Purchase using coupon code SHIPTODAY (STACKABLE; exp 11/25/09)

You have to be a little creative, but you can get some great deals including:

$15 off Wrought-Iron Mickey Mouse Fireplace Screen, only $124.99 (reg. $159.95) + $4.95 Shipping (search for item #47196P)

More Disney Store Coupons:

Disney Shopping - $10 off Mens and Womens select exclusive PJ sets - Posted on 11/11/09 and Expires on 11/11/09
Disney Shopping - $15 off $100 using coupon code dmrthanks - Posted on 11/11/09 and Expires on 11/30/09
Disney Shopping - 20% off $89 (some restrictions) using coupon code DISNEYFAN09 - Posted on 11/11/09 and Expires on 11/15/09
Disney Shopping - 25% off Family Fleece using coupon code FLEECE25 - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/10/09
Disney Shopping - $5 Shipping w/ $89 Purchase using coupon code SHIPTODAY - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/25/09
Disney Shopping - Deal of the Day - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - $5 Shipping w/ $89 Purchase - Posted on 8/12/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - Find amazing deals on great Disney toys, clothes and more in the Outlet - Posted on 8/12/09 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - See What's on Sale at Disney Shopping - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15
Disney Shopping - Disney Outlet Deal of the Week - Posted on 9/23/05 and Expires on 12/31/15

Find Coupons for over 1100 Stores

Disney Store Coupons is a post from: Chris Pirillo

Can Online Discussions Always Be Positive?

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:27:45 +0000

I noticed a thread today on Geeks that is talking about how discussions always end up turning negative in some way. This got me to thinking about conversations I have all over the web – on Geeks, over at Lockergnome, here in my blog, and even on sites like Twitter. It seems no matter what you’re trying to talk about, someone is going to be negative in some way. The people in this particular thread are right – it truly is annoying.

I’m not talking about differing opinions. Those are great, and I welcome them. Hopefully, you like hearing them as well. Having different viewpoints on things allows us to stretch our minds in directions they may not have otherwise gone. It can make us look at things in a whole new way, from a completely different perspective.

The negativity I’m referring to is exactly as it sounds – negativity, for no reason other than to be rude/demeaning. You’ll be having a conversation that’s going along nicely, and some person pops their nose in and starts going off on a tangent about something that may or may not relate to your discussion. They may even be completely rude about it, or directly “attack” someone involved in the thread/post. I really hate that. What’s the point of it? Why must Internet trolls even exist? Can’t we just like shoot them out of a cannon or something?

Seriously, though, why does it seem so difficult these days to have a completely intelligent conversation with others without the fear of someone taking it down a road it should never go? What are your thoughts? Are you seeing more and more of this lately, and how do you get past it to continue your discussion? What else are you reading and/or participating in online that has your mind stretching?

We have several excellent new Apps and Programs available today in our downloads center for Windows Mobile operating systems, as well as for OS X!

Back to Basics Toys - On Sale: Up to 40% off - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 12/31/09
Back to Basics Toys - $5 Flat Rate Shipping w/ $50 Purchase using coupon code FIVE4ME - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/30/09
Back to Basics Toys - 15% off $100 using coupon code NOVDISC2 - Posted on 11/9/09 and Expires on 11/30/09

…and they’ve got some great sale items this month including:

Find Coupons for over 1100 Stores

Back to Basics Toys Coupons is a post from: Chris Pirillo

Crocs Coupons

coupons — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:57:21 +0000

Crocs has three Deals this Week (Sizes and quantities are limited so act fast.):

$10 off Men’s Venture Canvas Shoes, only $9.99. Use the 15% off coupon code secondchance to drop the price to $8.49 + Free Shipping. Venture Canvas Shoes are available in black, khaki/khaki, chocolate and khaki/eucalyptus.
$15 off Men’s Venture Leather Shoes, only $14.99. Use the 15% off coupon code secondchance to drop the price to $12.74 + Free Shipping. Venture Leather Shoes are available in khaki/khaki, chocolate and khaki/eucalyptus.
$10 off Girl’s Alice Shoes, only $9.99. Use the 15% off coupon code secondchance to drop the price to $8.49 + Free Shipping. Venture Canvas Shoes are available in black, chocolate, grape and ruby red.

More Crocs Coupons:

Crocs - Free Shipping or 10% Off Purchase - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/30/09
Crocs - Free Shipping w/ any Purchase using coupon code crocsrunning09 - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 12/31/09
Crocs - Free Shipping w/ any Purchase using coupon code skirts09 - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 12/31/09
Crocs - 15% off Purchase + Free Shipping using coupon code secondchance - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 12/31/09
Crocs - 10% off Purchase + Free Shipping using coupon code customerloyalty09 - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 12/31/09
Crocs - Deal of the Week every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm MST - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 10/27/10
Crocs - Free Shipping w/ $75 Purchase - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 12/31/15

Find Coupons for over 1100 Stores

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Alloy Coupons

coupons — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:16:25 +0000

Alloy’s Outerwear Sale (up to 25% off) is on through the end of this month and can be combined with any of their coupons:

Alloy - 15% off Purchase using coupon code A15FALL - Posted on 11/10/09 and Expires on 11/12/09
Alloy - Up to 25% off all Alloy Sweaters - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 11/30/09
Alloy - Up to 25% off all Alloy Outerwear - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 11/30/09
Alloy - Boots Starting at $29.90 - Posted on 11/5/09 and Expires on 11/12/09
Alloy - $20 off $75 using coupon code 20ALL75 - Posted on 10/16/09 and Expires on 12/17/09
Alloy - Free Shipping w/ $25 Purchase using coupon code SHIP25A - Posted on 10/16/09 and Expires on 12/17/09

You can get some great deals by combining these coupons with the sale including:

Find Coupons for over 1100 Stores

Alloy Coupons is a post from: Chris Pirillo

When is Your Birthday?

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:41:45 +0000

I noticed around the web that we have three community members celebrating birthdays today! Traci Toguchi, Frank Eliason and Drew Olanoff will all be blowing out candles today. Now, normally I’d say a simple “Happy Birthday!” and be done with it. However, realizing today is Drew’s birthday gave me pause, and made me think…

Six months ago, Drew completely sure what his future held. He was diagnosed with cancer back in May, and the fight began. He finished up his last Chemo treatment a week ago, and the doctors have given him the awesome news that his tumors are gone. He is free of that stupid disease, hopefully forever. He continues his fight against Cancer, with the support of many thousands of people… including Drew Carey. In order to help raise money for the Livestrong foundation, all you have to do is click that little “Follow” button on Drew Carey’s Twitter page. For every follower – up to one million – that Drew gets prior to midnight on New Year’s Eve, he will donate one more dollar. How cool is that?

Thinking about all of this, and Drew O’s birthday, kind of puts life into perspective a little, eh? It makes one remember to stop and be thankful for what we have… right here, right now. It makes us want to push ourselves a little harder to do the things we promised ourselves we would do. It makes us want to reach out and tell those we care about that we do, in fact, love them.

Cancer touches everyone. EVERYONE. In some way or another, your life will be affected by Cancer at some point. Even though Drew’s personal fight may have come to an end, the war has only begun. Keep doing your part in kicking Cancer’s ass, everyone. We won’t rest until we eradicate it for good.

Birthdays aren’t the only thing going on in our community today, as you know. All of you are busy posting and writing, sharing your thoughts and dreams. What have you read that was interesting or thought-provoking? If I missed something, please leave a follow-up comment and share it with the rest of us!

Today in our downloads center, we have several excellent apps for Windows. Be sure to check them out!