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December 2008 - Posts

Time to Test Your Spam Skills

It seems that in spite of a major ‘spam bust ’ in October, the amount of junk coming to my email account continues to increase and I suspect you are experiencing the same phenomena. Knowing how to spot spam is one of the best ways to increase your Internet
Posted Saturday, December 20, 2008 5:27 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

Websites That Get You Moving

If your waistline started the outward slide from the Thanksgiving feast through the holiday parties, the Web is a great resource to can help you get out, and get moving. Greg Adler, of PC World recently recommended his five favorite sites for outdoor
Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 3:26 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

Are You Suffering from ‘Cybercondria’?

Are You Suffering from ‘Cybercondria’? New research from Microsoft explores the impact of health-related Web content on consumer behavior. Their conclusion? A great many of us suffer from ‘cyberchondria’ - the practice of drawing dire conclusions about
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 9:17 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

New Email Scams to Watch Out For

A new crop of email scams making the rounds follow the 2 key principles every scam artist learns: make the scam relevant to the concerns of consumers today, and attempt to be plausible. Practice your scam spotting skills to avoid being ripped off by the
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 3:13 PM by Linda Criddle | 6 Comments
   
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