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Infopackets Gazette: November 16, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041116.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: Password Protect / Lock access to Web Browser? --> Visitor Feedback: Multiple listings in Startup Tab? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Trying to keep your computer squeaky clean but don't know what works? ------------------------------------------------------------ Gazette Reader 'Marv MnM' writes: " Hi Dennis, I have been a subscriber to your newsletter for quite some time and have learned a lot from it. This time, I feel compelled to comment on your latest software recommendation ... First, let me say that I'm not a techie nor a very advanced user, just a 73 year old who enjoys his computer and tries to keep it squeaky clean from viruses, spam, Spyware, and the like. The one area that I have never dared to delve into has been the System Registry. The mere mention of the word sent shivers up my spine. That is, until I read your July 27th newsletter ... I read the account of your experience with the program, and although I trust your expertise and have learned a lot from your newsletter, I must admit, I was still apprehensive. " ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040803.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Password Protect / Lock access to Web Browser? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Ron H. writes: " Dear Dennis, I enjoy your newsletters, as they are very helpful. I would like to know if there is a way to password protect a web browser (MS Internet Explorer in particular) to prevent access to the internet for unauthorized persons? This is a plant security problem where some off-shift personnel have access to the computer for e-mail but do not need to have access to the web browser. Any help with this matter would be appreciated. " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041116.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > " How can I password protect a folder or file? " ------------------------------------------------------------ Gazette Reader Denise A. writes: " Hi Dennis, First let me say that I thoroughly enjoy your newsletter. What a wealth of information it is! I just finished reading Tuesday's Gazette article, 'restricting access to portions of the start menu', for the sake of security. My question is this: can a folder or certain file be password protected? I am running Windows XP. " My response: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041111.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Multiple listings in Startup Tab? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Bruce J. writes: " Dear Dennis, I am writing to you about a rather strange problem that appears in my System Configuration Utility. When I click on the Startup tab, there is a column area labeled 'SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run'. There is nothing listed in this column and I'm really not sure what this is, or if it's a virus of some sort. I was hoping that maybe you could help me identify this? Thanks for your time and consideration on this issue. " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041116.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Confused about burning CDs? ------------------------------------------------------------ MP3 or Music CD? Data CD, multi-session, ISO, track-at-once, or disc-at- once? Mixed mode, bootable, Mode 1, Mode 2 or UDF? ISO-9660 compliant or Joliet file system? What's the difference? Enough already! Most CD burning applications are loaded with tons of techno-jargon that confuse most computer users (let alone, newbies). And with a plethora of CD formats, creating a CD -- whether it's an audio CD for your car, or a data CD for your computer -- can certainly prove to be a difficult task. Thankfully, there's a much easier solution (and you don't need to be a rocket scientist to use it)! How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040819.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- November 16 Famous people born on this day: --> 1873, William Handy, established the popularity of the blues in band music. --> 1901, George Gallop, what's your opinion? --> 1908, Bergess Meredith, actor. Events on this day in history: --> 1841, N.E. Guerin of New York receives a patent for his cork filled life preserver. --> 1933, Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. --> 1963, The touch tone phone is introduced. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net Emsa Port Blocker Emsa Port Blocker is a TCP blocking utility. What it does, is blocking unwanted tcp access from/to your computer. It is not a firewall, but up to some extent it could be regarded as a similar tool. Its purpose is to prohibit TCP access on certain ports and ip addresses. IT can also be used as a TCP monitor because it shows TCP connections currently active on the machine. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041116.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Subscription Management ------------------------------------------------------------ To subscribe to our newsletter, or to read past issues: http://www.infopackets.com/windows+newsletter.htm --- To remove or change your subscription information, visit: http://www.infopackets.com/remove+change+email.htm You are subscribed as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
