Re: [H] Where's My Spam???
*knock on wood* I have been getting less spam with Gmail than anything else. I average about 1 per day, and they always get tagged as spam. On 5/2/06, Stan Zaske [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, I got home tonight only to be greeted with 231 SPAM emails. Thanks Blue Frog! Rob Finger wrote: I used to get a bunch of spam...in the 50 to 60 range per day. Then I read that night on osnews.com that a spam guy got arrested. Next day I got nothing. This was last year but you never know. Rob Julian Zottl wrote: Might be because Alan 'spam king' Ralsky has been arrested by the Feds. Then again, it's probably b/c Cox installed a better filter ;) _ Julian Zottl CTO, Radiant Network Technology, LLC Getting ahead in the tech sector isn't about kissing butt ... you gotta sniff the right packets -- Original Message -- From: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 02:41:17 -0700 Interesting observation.. I normally get 50-100 spam emails delivered to my account every day.. Number varies of course, but that's a good average.. It's been like this for as long as I can recall. Oddly, the last 7 days or so, the amount of spam I get has dropped dramatically. In the last 24 hours I've received only 6 junk messages. Anyone else notice this? Cox is my ISP.. Less than 10 spammed messages per day. To whom do we give the credit? Or have the spammers moved off towards other pursuits?? Or are they merely adjusting their techniques to mount another assault and beat the existing filters? Bill -- Brian
[H] PC security class...
Hi all, I am going to give a little class on pc security for people at my church. I am by no means an expert on this, but I see so many things that need changing whenever I do something for so many people. I would like to get some ideas from you all on what I should cover. Off the top of my head, I see (in no particular order): 1) Discussion of why they need to secure their pc - trojans, viruses, adware, malware, etc. 2) Antivirus - What are some of the recommended free/paid versions? I know many hear do not like NAV, but I have had no problems. I usually recommend NAV. 3) Anti spyware - Gonna recommend AdAware, Spybot, and MS Defender for the free versions, and Spysweeper for the paid version. 4) Broadband - why you need a router. Gonna recommend the Linksys WRT54G. 5) Why you need a software firewall. Kerio for the free version. Also Kerio for the paid version. 6) Passwords - strength of passwords. 7) Wireless network security. 8) Using Firefox. 9) Safe surfing. 10) Safe email habits. 11) Phishing stuff. 12) Windows update. 13) Installed software updates Anyone have any additions/changes? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Nero 7.2 Update
Nero6 is still the most reliable, I found 7 to be a steaming pile of buggy poo :) On Mon, May 01, 2006 at 11:28:24PM -0400, Bobby Heid wrote: Man, that thing takes forever to install. Thanks for the heads-up. Bobby -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CW Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 11:08 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Nero 7.2 Update Most notable are several fixes, including those to Lightscribe, as well as a major update to Nero Visions/Nero Showtime. -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] PC security class...
Good list, a few suggestions: Unless #1 already incorporates it, the importance of running as a limited users except when loading new software, esp. for children. Also the importance of having an limited account for *each* family member to segregate damage file access. Maybe a bit of how too lookup issues with a search engine and the Windows F1 help system. A quick lesson on ALT-PRTSCR CTRL-PRTSCR to capture those error dialogs, etc... and paste them in MSPAINT to be saved. So when you ask what error they have a picture. Backup apps like Ghost, True image, or even WinXP Restore Points not so much for HDD crashes as much as OS/software glitches. true image 9 has a handy backup that can keep an automatically updated, hidden partition copy that can be restored on boot if the working copy is fried like what IBM (and Acer I hear, others?) has. Why leaving a PC running makes sense even when not actively used so things like updates, AV scans, and auto-backups can run when the machine in not busy. It's an advanced topic, but encryption, specifically Windows EFS might be a good idea. At least enough to get them to have a one-time tech visit to setup recovery agent, export keys to backups, and such. The why being even if they don't use it, their kids likely will and they may be a need to access the kids data. Truly advanced, but highly recommended with FireFox is NoScript with everything blocked, and the when, why, how of enabling a site. Of course if you cover Kerio PFW, then your already talking advanced since they have to decide what to allow for it. Good luck, you're doing a much needed service! Bobby Heid wrote: Hi all, I am going to give a little class on pc security for people at my church. I am by no means an expert on this, but I see so many things that need changing whenever I do something for so many people. I would like to get some ideas from you all on what I should cover. Off the top of my head, I see (in no particular order): 1) Discussion of why they need to secure their pc - trojans, viruses, adware, malware, etc. 2) Antivirus - What are some of the recommended free/paid versions? I know many hear do not like NAV, but I have had no problems. I usually recommend NAV. 3) Anti spyware - Gonna recommend AdAware, Spybot, and MS Defender for the free versions, and Spysweeper for the paid version. 4) Broadband - why you need a router. Gonna recommend the Linksys WRT54G. 5) Why you need a software firewall. Kerio for the free version. Also Kerio for the paid version. 6) Passwords - strength of passwords. 7) Wireless network security. 8) Using Firefox. 9) Safe surfing. 10) Safe email habits. 11) Phishing stuff. 12) Windows update. 13) Installed software updates Anyone have any additions/changes? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] PC security class...
Adding my 2 cents... Bobby Heid wrote: Hi all, I am going to give a little class on pc security for people at my church. I am by no means an expert on this, but I see so many things that need changing whenever I do something for so many people. I would like to get some ideas from you all on what I should cover. Off the top of my head, I see (in no particular order): 1) Discussion of why they need to secure their pc - trojans, viruses, adware, malware, etc. ID theft, rootkits, their pc can become part of a zombie network, general slowing, link hijacking (ads), being a good netizen... 2) Antivirus - What are some of the recommended free/paid versions? I know many hear do not like NAV, but I have had no problems. I usually recommend NAV. FREE = SUCK. Grow a set (or get a job) and PAY for AV Kaspersky, Nod32 from Eset or Trend Micro PC Cillin. FREE = SUCK 3) Anti spyware - Gonna recommend AdAware, Spybot, and MS Defender for the free versions, and Spysweeper for the paid version. If the user employs responsible behavior and uses safe habits these shouldn't get much use. Honestly, most of these programs wait for crap to get installed then clean it up. TOO LATE! The object here is NOT to get it in the first place. Paid - Counterspy (in conjunction with Webroot's SS) 4) Broadband - why you need a router. Gonna recommend the Linksys WRT54G. Even no name routers do the trick... 5) Why you need a software firewall. Kerio for the free version. Also Kerio for the paid version. Huzzah! Problem is Kerio doesn't do it anymore. They sold it to Sunbelt. Same program and everything - lower prices I think! Agnitum Outpost firewall is also VERY good! 6) Passwords - strength of passwords. alphanumeric - uppercase lowercase - symbols like $%^ 7) Wireless network security. *cough* Lock by MAC address. Don't expect security and why. Wired better for speed and security. 8) Using Firefox. Firefox isn't more secure, as much as it's not as popular. That's what they are targeting - whatever people use the most. Mozilla is also good. makes sense right? 90% of web idiots use IE. FF/Moz gaining ground (sadly almost) 9) Safe surfing. Everything you read here = safe browsing. Cybersitter program can also help with spyware and that ilk but also enforce safe browsing habits. Nothing like a modified HOSTS either. 10) Safe email habits. Web and email - most popular ways to get crap on the system. Don't load html images, don't forward junk email, don't send jokes and other lameass email to everyone under the moon. Use disposable email for sign ups (IE hotmail etc) 11) Phishing stuff. Yeah good luck here. 12) Windows update. Isn't the cure-all. I have people come in completely up to date with win updates and system is loaded with bullshit. If it ain't broke... 13) Installed software updates ... don't fix it. Anyone have any additions/changes? Thanks, Bobby -- Cheers, joeuser (still looking for the 'any' key)
[H] burned out mobo
So last friday I powered off my pc (for the last time) :(. it was an Epox 8K7a+ that I've had since '92. when I went to power it back up on Monday morning, it stopped at the bios splash screen where the instructions for DEL for the setup and ESC to skip the memory test appears, except that not all the text would draw, it would stop at ESC to skip m and last night after I had a chance to re-seat all the memory modules and io cards, it would stop at simply ESC. :( so now I need to look to replace the damn thing. I've looked at some mobos lightly through the months, and am intrested in a mobo that will support the opteron dual/quad cores. ideally I'd like to get something that I can continue upgrading memory as well something at + 4gb. tho initally I'd start w/ only 2 and then upgrade later from there. I was wondering do I need a whole new case? the one I have now is prefectly fine, would the standoffs be identical or am I better off upgrading the box as well? (not that I need to keep the box, it's genearlly the cheapest component to buy) -- -Francisco http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the jargon! http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More...
Re: [H] burned out mobo
On 5/2/06, Francisco Tapia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: simply ESC. :( so now I need to look to replace the damn thing. I've looked at some mobos lightly through the months, and am intrested in a mobo that will support the opteron dual/quad cores. -Francisco http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the jargon! http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More... M2 mobos? http://theinquirer.net/?article=29414 http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29451 Socket 939 cheap alternative: http://www.pcstats.com/artvnl.cfm?articleID=1860
[H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4
I'm looking to upgrade my AGP card. My current system: Asus P4C800-E board P4 3.0 2 x 1G PC3200 RAM ATI Radeon 9800Pro 128MB Dell 2005FPW I plan eventually to upgrade the whole system but for now I want to just upgrade the video card in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings since now the default settings are the lowest quality with almost no goodies enabled. Boosting the settings in the game causes some stuttering. What AGP card would be recommended in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings? Budget is $150 or so... thanks
Re: [H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4
At 12:18 PM 5/2/2006, you wrote: I'm looking to upgrade my AGP card. My current system: I plan eventually to upgrade the whole system but for now I want to just upgrade the video card in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings since now the default settings are the lowest quality with almost no goodies enabled. Boosting the settings in the game causes some stuttering. What AGP card would be recommended in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings? Budget is $150 or so... thanks Well, it's stretching your budget a little, but a 6800GS is a nice card for ~$180. You can probably grab it for ~$150 if you want to go the used route. HTH
[H] Command line Battery check
Is there a way to check a laptop (IBM T23) battery = time remaining, from the command line ?
Re: [H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4
nVidia then is preferred over ATI? - Original Message - From: Jin-Wei Tioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4 At 12:18 PM 5/2/2006, you wrote: I'm looking to upgrade my AGP card. My current system: I plan eventually to upgrade the whole system but for now I want to just upgrade the video card in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings since now the default settings are the lowest quality with almost no goodies enabled. Boosting the settings in the game causes some stuttering. What AGP card would be recommended in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings? Budget is $150 or so... thanks Well, it's stretching your budget a little, but a 6800GS is a nice card for ~$180. You can probably grab it for ~$150 if you want to go the used route. HTH
Re: [H] burned out mobo
Raul, Thanks for the links, The last link looks cool, I will do some research on it, since It's the cheapest way to upgrade. I may bite the bullet and pick up something with only PCIe video :| I'm looking forward to dual core since I do more video editing these days... that would help a lot :) On 5/2/06, Raul Limos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/2/06, Francisco Tapia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: simply ESC. :( so now I need to look to replace the damn thing. I've looked at some mobos lightly through the months, and am intrested in a mobo that will support the opteron dual/quad cores. -Francisco http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the jargon! http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More... M2 mobos? http://theinquirer.net/?article=29414 http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29451 Socket 939 cheap alternative: http://www.pcstats.com/artvnl.cfm?articleID=1860 -- -Francisco http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the jargon! http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More...
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
You could roll your own with VBScript WMI: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/power/base/getsystempowerstatus.asp Winterlight wrote: Is there a way to check a laptop (IBM T23) battery = time remaining, from the command line ?
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
If it were *nix sure :) Otherwise use that ghetto solution with VBGay and WMGay! On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 03:00:37PM -0400, warpmedia wrote: You could roll your own with VBScript WMI: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/power/base/getsystempowerstatus.asp Winterlight wrote: Is there a way to check a laptop (IBM T23) battery = time remaining, from the command line ? -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
Oh man, are we that limited Brian? Me thinks you dislike for the sake of disliking rather than a valid list of issues. Truth be told you could likely do it other ways by interfacing with ACPI directly but why reinvent the wheel? Bryan Seitz wrote: If it were *nix sure :) Otherwise use that ghetto solution with VBGay and WMGay! On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 03:00:37PM -0400, warpmedia wrote: You could roll your own with VBScript WMI: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/power/base/getsystempowerstatus.asp Winterlight wrote: Is there a way to check a laptop (IBM T23) battery = time remaining, from the command line ?
Re: [H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4
For Quake 4 yes. nVidia = openglATI = direct-whatever... Veech wrote: nVidia then is preferred over ATI? - Original Message - From: Jin-Wei Tioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [H] AGP card upgrade for Quake 4 At 12:18 PM 5/2/2006, you wrote: I'm looking to upgrade my AGP card. My current system: I plan eventually to upgrade the whole system but for now I want to just upgrade the video card in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings since now the default settings are the lowest quality with almost no goodies enabled. Boosting the settings in the game causes some stuttering. What AGP card would be recommended in order to play Quake 4 on higher settings? Budget is $150 or so... thanks Well, it's stretching your budget a little, but a 6800GS is a nice card for ~$180. You can probably grab it for ~$150 if you want to go the used route. HTH -- Cheers, joeuser (still looking for the 'any' key)
RE: [H] Nero 7.2 Update
Will they ever fix the Nerovision.exe footprint bug? Open up nerovision, burn a project, close it. Nerovision.exe still sucking away 44MB in task manager. Incompetence or ulterior motives? Who knows... From: CW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Nero 7.2 Update Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 22:07:55 -0500 Most notable are several fixes, including those to Lightscribe, as well as a major update to Nero Visions/Nero Showtime.
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
Bryan a Zellot?!?!?! NEVER! ;) _ Julian Zottl CTO, Radiant Network Technology, LLC Getting ahead in the tech sector isn't about kissing butt ... you gotta sniff the right packets -- Original Message -- From: Bryan Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 16:39:05 -0400 On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 03:21:05PM -0400, warpmedia wrote: Oh man, are we that limited Brian? Me thinks you dislike for the sake of disliking rather than a valid list of issues. nod. Truth be told you could likely do it other ways by interfacing with ACPI directly but why reinvent the wheel? I know I wasa just being a choad :) -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
Nod, unless you're playing games on it, I still *HATE* windows :) I've become a Mac OSX fan lately. Really dislike *nix on the desktop now that I have tasted the power of teh m4c 0sX :) On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 05:17:57PM -0400, Julian Zottl wrote: Bryan a Zellot?!?!?! NEVER! ;) _ Julian Zottl CTO, Radiant Network Technology, LLC Getting ahead in the tech sector isn't about kissing butt ... you gotta sniff the right packets -- Original Message -- From: Bryan Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 16:39:05 -0400 On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 03:21:05PM -0400, warpmedia wrote: Oh man, are we that limited Brian? Me thinks you dislike for the sake of disliking rather than a valid list of issues. nod. Truth be told you could likely do it other ways by interfacing with ACPI directly but why reinvent the wheel? I know I wasa just being a choad :) -- Bryan G. Seitz -- Bryan G. Seitz
[H] Links please
Bro graced me with his old power station. It is a Micronics m/b that is a dual Pentium Pro board. PC is a Micron Millenia2 Pro full tower. 2940UW and zip100 drive. Nic and sound card have been tossed and replaced. Processor is a single Pentium Pro 200 VRE (3.5v). I'm still digging and tweaking. The OS is W98SE which is very screwed up because my Bro likes to do things his way!) No matter, as soon as I can expand the ram to the m/b max of 512MB this old dinosaur will go to W2KProSP4. Can anyone supply links to vendors that might still have cpu HeatSink/Fans that work with an Intel Pentium Pro 200? I'm taking the cpu down tonight. I think the OS or RC5 may have run the cpu to a lower overheat condition. System still works but the video card goes ape after ~48hrs of 100% ON. I'm sourcing a PCI nVidia 5200 at the moment... :) Thanks, Duncan This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
From: Bryan Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Command line Battery check Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 17:14:11 -0400 Really dislike *nix on the desktop now that I have tasted the power of teh m4c 0sX :) pssst...gotta secret to tell you.
[H] bye bye bitboys
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/05/02/ati_buys_bitboys/
Re: [H] Command line Battery check
On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 06:06:36PM -0400, Hayes Elkins wrote: From: Bryan Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Command line Battery check Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 17:14:11 -0400 Really dislike *nix on the desktop now that I have tasted the power of teh m4c 0sX :) pssst...gotta secret to tell you. haha ok I meant linux/freebsd, I know OSX is based on *BSD under the hood but the unification of *nix with a GUI that makes sense... pure beauty :) -- Bryan G. Seitz
RE: [H] bye bye bitboys
So, what the heck did ATI acquire really? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Edwards Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 6:44 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] bye bye bitboys http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/05/02/ati_buys_bitboys/
RE: [H] bye bye bitboys
For 44 **MILLION** dollars. That's a lot phone 3d accelerators in SLI. Unless BitBoys had an incredible breakthrough involving cell phone porn, this purchase by ATI is already nothing but a tax write-off for them next April. From: Chris Reeves [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: 'The Hardware List' hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: RE: [H] bye bye bitboys Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 22:08:04 -0500 So, what the heck did ATI acquire really? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Edwards Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 6:44 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] bye bye bitboys http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/05/02/ati_buys_bitboys/
