Security and You: dgoslings Place

The Long Awaited Vista SP1 Has Arrived...

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT

On Tuesday March 18th, Microsoft finally released Vista SP1 in its final form. SP1 contains a year of updates and improves on some of Vista's features the public has complained about. ...(read more)

So You Think Your PC Is Secure...Is It?

Dorothy Gosling — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:14:00 GMT

So you search, you surf, you chat, you play games, and you visit websites at random and one day your computer slows down, getting slower and slower by the hour until it is impossible to do any of the things that you could do a few days ago. You can’t understand why, you know all of your protection is up-to-date, so you couldn’t possibly have a malware infection, could you? ...(read more)

Check My Sidebar For New Links To Secure Your PC

Dorothy Gosling — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Please have a look at the new links I have added to the sidebar of my blog, to decide if the websites and programs may be useful to you, my readers. I am hopeful that these quick links to online information will help you keep your computers safe and healthy:...(read more)

Procrastination - Habit or Heredity?

Dorothy Gosling — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:48:00 GMT

aahhh procrastination…..what causes it? ...(read more)

Visit A New Forum For Developers!

Dorothy Gosling — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:30:00 GMT

There is a new forum that may be of interest to Windows, Linux and/or Cross-Platform developers. The Linux and Windows Development forum ...(read more)

Santa Brought You A New PC ... 30+ Days and the Clock Is Ticking...

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Included with your new computer are the OS (most likely Windows XP or Windows Vista), some Proprietary software from the manufacturer and some Trial software.........The operative word here is TRIAL, meaning that this software expires after 30, 60 or 90 days and on that date it becomes totally useless! ...(read more)

Your Home Is As Secure As Your PC...Right?....WRONG!!

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Is your home as secure as your computer? If your answer is "Yes it is", then you are WRONG. ...(read more)

Wireless Computing and Security

Dorothy Gosling — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Have you joined the wireless world? Many people think of wireless technology as applying only to computers. If you have a cordless phone, a garage door opener, GPS in your car, a satellite hookup for your TV, or a cell phone, then you have been using wireless technology as long as you've been using those items. Surprised? Many people are when they realize they have been using a cordless phone or garage door opener, for several years. ...(read more)

Malware Meant To Destroy Your Life As You Know It

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:24:00 GMT

The next article in the series: "Protection For Your PC - Part 3" is here today. In it I have focused on the worst and most malicious of today’s Malware, because it is the most damaging for the innocent computer user and web surfer. This particular type of Malware surfaced in the fall of 2005 and is much more difficult to recover from than the advertising popups, the spyware that tracks your online surfing habits, and the take over of your computer by an infection so that you are unable to surf the internet. This type of Malware steals your identity and takes over your life, not just your PC. ...(read more)

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?

Dorothy Gosling — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Those people who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers are increasingly aiming at the alternate OS's with their scumware because it is more of a challenge now than Windows. Every hacker/cracker writes scumware for Windows, not every hacker/cracker writes for Linux. BUT the day is coming folks when Linux will be as heavily infected as a Windows OS. Many of the Security recommendations are the same as they are for Windows, but there are also unique ...(read more)

Are You A Student Bound For College? Do You Want A Secure P.C.?

Dorothy Gosling — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:20:00 GMT

This e-book titled "Safe Computing For The College Bound" was written by fellow Microsoft MVP Dan Appleman, a software developer and author of several books on technology and security. In it is advice for the teenager who is a student who is headed off to College, on buying a computer. ...(read more)

Time For The Beach To Take A Vacation

Dorothy Gosling — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:39:00 GMT

Many Canadians at this time of year crave the beach because of the long winters here. Unlike them, I love winter, especially when we have lots of snow. Outside it is so clean and fresh looking, the air is cold and crisp, the nights so peaceful and quiet...(read more)

A New Year Full Of Promise

Dorothy Gosling — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:51:00 GMT

Happy New Year to one and all! 2008 is the year we are going to gain an edge on Malware and begin wiping this scourge from the Internet! ...(read more)

How To Join The Wireless World Of Computing

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:15:00 GMT

Woo-hoo! I’m finally joining the wireless world by buying a laptop! Do you want to know the things you should consider when moving from wired to wireless computing? You may want to read the steps I took... ...(read more)

Malware Complaints? A Place To Complain About Malware? - Visit and Discover What We Do!

Dorothy Gosling — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:28:00 GMT

The idea behind the formation of Malware Complaints was to give everyone who has been attacked and infected with Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Malware and all other scourges of the Internet, a place to complain. Designed to bring together all those thousands of people, who have suffered at the hands of the Malware writers....(read more)

Upgrade my RAM or Buy a new computer?

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:37:00 GMT

My desktop computer is a 3 year old HP a510n with a 120gig hard drive and 512 K of RAM. To reduce the memory drain when using third-party programs, upgrading the RAM is the easiest, cheapest and most effective solution. ...(read more)

Happy Birthday To You My Computer!

Dorothy Gosling — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:32:00 GMT

A Hewlett-Packard a510n, it has been a reliable and predictable, performing remarkably well, with few repairs. Since the life expectancy of a desktop is about 5 years, and this computer has all the features I will need (as long as I stick with XP sp2 Pro) it should last a few more years. ...(read more)

Gone With The Wind? Tom Coyote Forums where are you?

Dorothy Gosling — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:16:00 GMT

The Tom Coyote Forums will soon become part of the history of the Security community. However, the owner Tom Coyote Wilson is very much alive as owner of his new computer forum AntiSlyware. The ownership changed in February 2005 and now the name of the Tom Coyote Forum will soon change. The name “The Classroom” may also die with it ....(read more)

AntiSlyware.com - A New Computer Forum

Dorothy Gosling — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:42:00 GMT

Today after many months of preparation, AntiSlyware opened for business! AntiSlyware joins TomCoyote.org as another forum created by the fertile mind of Tom Wilson. It can be found at http://antislyware.com/aswf/index.php? ...(read more)

MVP Re-Award Day!

Dorothy Gosling — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:05:00 GMT

WOW I was given the MVP Award for the third year in a row. I am humbled to be among some of the most knowledgeable and skilled computer tech people in the world. It is certainly a surprise as well as an honour. As well as re-award day it is also the day...(read more)