Archive for August, 2005
Software updates - the good, the bewildering and the ugly
0 Comments Published August 12th, 2005 in Software(t)The good - Keeping your operating system and security utilities updated is a necessity. With all the internet evil doers out there you need to keep your defenses in repair and up to date. Software is often too large (read bloated?) so that bugs need to be repaired, and the bugs in the repairs sometimes […]
Sometimes you just want somebody to see some pictures you took. Can’t Email them (too many, too big), don’t want to zip/ftp/CD etc (too complicated) … You just want somebody to see your kid, your dog, your car . . .
I’ve been using Snapfish for a while now. A little effort involved, but works pretty […]
Controlling private surfing can reduce the risks of exposure
0 Comments Published August 4th, 2005 in Software(t)Seems obvious doesn’t it? Much of the malware that infects computers comes from clicking the wrong button, surfing to the wrong site, or just being tricked. Large organizations that use Internet filters, proxy servers, etc have less spyware to deal with. The range of surfing is restricted, and so is the risk.
The smaller office is […]
Do you restrict or filter Internet access?
1 Comment Published August 4th, 2005 in HOA(t) , Law Office Ideas(t)Most large organizations have strict controls on Internet access, using proxy servers, filters and monitoring software. This can represent a large overhead in capital and support costs. Accordingly most small organizations don’t bother.
Several clients have asked about controlling Internet access to prevent wasted time. Most recognize the inevitability of employee use of the office Internet […]