The informational files found here pertain to developments and information related to Computers and software.
This page provides several websites which offer information and resources to assist you in making your website usable by those with visual and other disabilities.
How To Make Your Website Usable By Those With Visual and Other Disabilities
This article describes the methods they use and what they are hoping to accomplish. It also makes suggestions on how to protect yourself.
Hackers Attack A computer Every 39 Seconds
A Blind Computer Programmer at Google is leading the effort to make Google products as accessible as possible.
Google Strives To Make Searches Fully Accessible
This study indicates that substantial investment will be required to prevent Internet gridlock by 2010.
Study Warns Internet Gridlock by 2010
This article indicates that many top ranked search results are an attempt to infect your computer.
Perhaps You Should Be Viewing Thos Top Ranked Search Results With a Suspicious Eye
This movement in the U.K. probably has world wide implications.
Could Illegally Downloading Copyrighted Material Cost You Your Internet Connection?
This study indicates that most computer users use only a few passwords putting themselves at risk.
Most Computer Users Repeat Passwords At Their Peril
This article takes a look at the question of whether or not two Internets may be eventually needed.
Should There Be Two Internets?
This article takes a look at which domains are the most likely to lead you to an illegal or corrupted website.
When Surfing The Internet For Safe Websites, Not All Domains Are Equal
This new service can allow the blind to surf the internet from any computer anywhere withoutinstalling a screen reader.
Online Service Lets The Blind Surf The Internet From Any Computer
A study has revealed that millions of people are browsing the web using browsers that leave them woefully unprotected.
Study Shows Greatest Online Risk Due To Out of Date Browsers
Participants in this experiment expected to find that they would receive additional SPAM. However, they were amazed by just how much it turned out to be.
SPAM Experiment Overloads In Boxes
This article looks at the differing points of view about whether or not the computer mouse is on the way out.
Are We About To Say Goodbye To The Computer Mouse?
A recently discovered security flaw makes it possible for hackers to intercept and read your e mail.
Major Internet Security Flaw Also Affects E Mail
This excellent article from PC Pitstop, presented here with their kind permission, takes a realistic look at the advantages and disadvantages of the new solid state drives.
Changes Are Coming For The Hard Drive
Can slowing light down actually speed things up?
Slow Light To Speed Up The Net
This latest attack aimed primarily at Macs and Firefox is very hard to get rid of once encountered.
Clipboards Hijacked in Web Attack
This article points out that the weakest link in the security chain probably lies with your local retail store.
How Secure Are Your Credit Card Details?
The author reviews the new Google browser plus two more. Two out of the three proove to be resource hogs, the one he favors may surprise you.
Review: New Google "Chrome" Browser Lacks Polish Under The Hood
A recent study shows that spammers tend to target certain letters of the alphabet more than others.
The First Letter In Your Address May Determine How Much SPAM You Receive
This article indicates that celebrity searches are a risky business.
Searching For Information About Celebrities On The Internet Could Be Risky
This study warns about the risk of fake pop-ups.
Study Shows Computer Users Fail To Spot Fake Pop-ups
The current turmoil in the banking industry is providing scammers with plenty of new targets.
Bank Turmoil Fuels Phishing Boom
SPAM levels have temporarily Droped as a gang is forced off the Internet.
SPAM Level Drops Drastically As Gang is Forced Off The Internet
SPAM levels have begun to increase as SPAM gangs seek new hosts.
SPAM On Rise After Brief Reprieve
A new web domain, just being created, will serve as the repository of contact information.
New Domain To Be Web's Phone Book
Much of the Spam we now receive is targeted directly at us.
Personalized Spam Rising Sharply, Study Finds
What developments in the tech field do those who write about it think were the best for 2008?
BBC'S Top Tech Developments For 2008
Which cities in America are the most ready to provide you Internet Access? This article will inform you.
America's Top Ten Most Wired Cities
The new Internet Explorer Eight will have some very powerful security features and this author gives it a thumbs up.
Internet Explorer Still The Browser To Beat
The author takes a look at the various encryption algorithms available and offers suggestions as to which are the strongest.
How Strong A Secure Connection Does Your Browser Offer?
Trend Micro is introducing a new approach to the virus problem.
Trend Micro Unveils AntiVirus Software For Routers
This software can help to recover a stolen laptop.
New Software Lets Stolen Laptops Speak Up
If you currently own a netbook or are thinking of buying one, you should read this article.
Netbooks May Offer Hackers Private Data Gateway
This article is well worth reading as it details the latest tricks being used by spammers to get onto your computer or get your private data.
Old Standby, Job Offer SPAM, Gets Make Over For Recession
This new IBM development could take the risk out of online banking.
IBM Looks To Secure Banking With USB Stick
The new USB 3.0 standard will make substantial increases in speed possible.
USB 3.0 Coming Soon
The aim of this new device is to create a finger print for each machine that will be able to spot fraud attempts.
Device Finger Printing Aims To Stop On Line Fraud
Proposed changes in the sentencing guidelines has the government and privacy advocates lining up on opposite sides of the question.
Use A Proxy In A Crime And You May Get A Stiffer Sentence
That annoying Spam does a lot more damage than just clutter up your in box.
Spam Produces 17 Millions Tons of C O2
This very informative article describes the problem and what steps you can take to deal with it.
Google Mail Accounts Hacked Via Unpatched Hole
This article explains the vulnerability and give some suggestions for protecting yourself.
Adobe Reader Vulnerability May Offer a Target For Potential Attacks
Spammers are rushing to take advantage of the current flu outbreak.
Watch Out For Fake E Mails Peddling Counterfeit Flu Medications
Seniors who are beginning to use the web are experiencing some of the same problems encountered by the visually impaired.
Seniors Flocking To The Web
This report indicates there has been an alarming rise in the number of Zombie computers.
Zombie Computers Make Dramatic Rise
Pressure is increasing on Internet service providers and others to remove those who violate copyright laws from the Internet.
Pressure Increasing To Remove Copyright Violaters From The Internet
This article reveals just how severe the security problem really is.
Hackers Stole More Than 285 Million Electronic Records in 2008
A new malware threat has started to show up in cash machines that can harvest your personal details.
Cash Machines Worldwide Hosting Malware That Can Harvest Card Details
ISPS are beginning to take a more agressive approach in fighting malware.
ISPS Report Success In Fighting Malware Infected PCS
The increase in the number of home computers has also resulted in an increase in computer related injuries.
Home Computer Injuries Proove To Be Real Threat
Within minutes of the death of Michael Jackson Spam messages containing all types of malware began to appear.
Michael Jackson's Death Spurs Spam, Viruses
The slow economy has prompted states to begin eyeing Internet sales as a possible source of additional revenue.
Web Retailers, States, Tussle Over Sales Tax Rules
Researchers have discovered it's possible to detect keystrokes through the power connection.
Snooping Through The Power Socket
A recent survey has shown that a surprising number of people actually act on spam messages in some manner.
Survey Finds One in Six Act On Spam Messages
Due to a legal dispute it is possible that Skype may have to stop operating.
Skype Could Be Cut Off
Without the quartz found near the small town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina the high quality of computer chips would not be possible.
Quartz Precision
A new computer service is likely to be launched this Fall. The service will be able to negotiate a price on behalf of both the seller and buyer.
Computer Agents Take To The Web
A recent study suggests that scammers may be changing their tactics to steal your information and suggest some things you can do to protect yourself.
Phishing Down, Are Scammers Changing Tactics?
This article takes an interesting look at the first 40 years of the Internet and examines the barriers that may affect its future.
As Internet Turns 40 Barriers Threaten Its Growth
This article indicates that website developers are finally coming to the realization that designing with accessibility in mind works to their advantage.
Web Accessibility No Longer An Afterthought
This article describes a little known potential error that can misdirect individuals to places where they shouldn't be.
Exclusive Network Flaw Causes Scary Web Error
A well known and very useful malware research group has out grown its Harvard roots.
Malware Research Group Spins Off From Harvard
Hackers have recently discovered a disturbing new security weakness.
Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked
Just because the antivirus program that popped up offers you tech support doesn't mean it's legitimate.
Rogue AntiVirus Comes With Tech Support
Updated on ... February 23, 2010