All About SpamWritten by Kara Glover
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Ever fill out a registration form on a website and find a little checkbox, probably near bottom, asking if you want to receive additional information, newsletters, or something of that nature? Often box is checked, and in order NOT to receive info, you have to UNCHECK it (or else). Well if you miss those types of boxes on wrong kinds of sites, your email addresses may be handed to spammers on a silver platter. Well, almost. Often a zillion email addresses are sold for next to nothing to spammers on CDs. (Couldn't you almost call those silver platters?) Many internet service providers (those guys that keep you connected to internet so you can send and receive email) use a variety of methods to block spam before it ever gets to you. Nevertheless, we all know that some spam inevitably gets through to our inboxes. That's when we need to take a proactive stance and install some sort of software to filter it out! © 2005 by Kara Glover
Kara is a Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter. For help on installing anti-spam software, check out this article on Kara Glover’s website: http://www.karathecomputertutor.com You can also find more articles, tips and tutorials on topics such as Microsoft Word., Excel, and PowerPoint there.
| | Twelve Things You Should Know to Save on Computer SoftwareWritten by Larry Andrew
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8.Find out how often company provides updates to their software. Check out cost for getting updates. For example, many companies will include updates for a specific period of time with purchase price of software. Companies that actively listen to their users update their software. If a computer program has not been updated for a long time, you probably won’t get further updates. 9.If you get a “Freeware” software program, you need to know four things: First, freeware is a software program that does not cost you any money. That means you will not be able to receive support from author. You are basically on your own. Sometimes that is good. However, if you have a time sensitive task and run into a software problem, free software may not be your best option. If you miss a deadline and have to pay a penalty of some type, that free software isn’t so cheap after all. Second, many times freeware is an “introductory” version of a program. That means you may still have to pay for “complete” program or ability to use all program options. Third, if there is no charge for a program, program may include software options that gather information about you, your computer, your surfing habits, etc. and then return this information to company via Internet. This is sometimes referred to as “Spyware” and can cause some real problems with your computer. When you use a program to eliminate spyware on your computer, your “free” software program may no longer work. Finally, if you are fairly computer literate, have no specific deadlines and know that a freeware program does not contain spyware, then, a freeware computer program can be a great bargain. 10.If you get a “Shareware” software program you need to know three things: First, shareware is a software program that lets you try it out before you buy it. The author is “sharing” program with you. If computer shareware program does what you want it to do, then author expects you to pay for it. Many shareware programs allow you to use program for a set period of time. After that period of time, program (or at least some of program options) will not continue to work. Don’t make mistake of entering a lot of important data and then decide you “don’t want to pay” for program. You could be left high and dry. Finally, some shareware programs will continue to operate regardless of how long you use them. If you come to rely on a shareware computer program, it is wise to pay author nominal fee they usually request. This will help author continue to develop and enhance program. Besides, you’ll probably get support and help from author if you need it. 11.Beware of companies that send you unsolicited emails offering “name brand” computer software at huge discounts. These are often overseas companies selling “illegal” software. You will not get support, but you could get a letter from company’s lawyer telling you that you’re using a pirated copy of their software. Some people have even reported giving their credit card information to purchase these “great bargains” only to learn weeks later, they had paid for software they never got. 12.Last but not least, always order your computer software from a reputable online company. You’ll experience best service, best warranty and best computer products available.
Larry Andrew is an educational consultant, author and publisher of www.ez-software-review.com. Learn how to purchase cheap, reliable and quality software for your home, school and business.
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