Monday, October 8, 2012

Leave the computer on or shut it down at night? - southbendtribune.com

Leave the computer on or shut it down at night? - southbendtribune.com: "Q. Is it better to shut down my computer at night or leave it on? I've heard that both can make your computer last longer."

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Scary New Computer Virus Could Be Responsible for the Nintendo Bomb Threat

Scary New Computer Virus Could Be Responsible for the Nintendo Bomb Threat: ""This week, I'm going to blow up Nintendo headquarters." This anonymous online message appeared on September 10 of this year. Japanese police moved quickly to find out who was responsible for the threat—as well as other threats to blow up Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines."

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5 Common Security Mistakes That Can Put Your Privacy & Money At Risk

5 Common Security Mistakes That Can Put Your Privacy & Money At Risk: "How vulnerable are you? Ask any person who’s been robbed if it came as a surprise – I guarantee you it did. As the saying goes, the thief always comes in the night when you’re sleeping, when you’re least prepared. But even when you’re awake, you might be passively committing security mistakes, thus inviting hackers and crackers to fiddle with your things."

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