Tech Tips

August 2009

Rootkit 101

by Barbara J. Feldman August 9, 2009

A rootkit is that it is a computer software program which allows someone to spy on someone else’s computer from a remote location. Using a rootkit allows you to have full access to the other person’s computer, meaning you can make any changes you want, record keystrokes and change passwords; meanwhile the person whose computer [...]

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Rootkits: An Inside Look

by Barbara J. Feldman August 8, 2009

Most people are familiar with viruses, worms and other malware that can infect and damage your computer but most people are not familiar with rootkits. A rootkit is computer software that allows people to control other computers from a remote location. For example, you can control a computer from hundreds of miles away without the [...]

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How to Create a Google Reader Feed Bundle

by Barbara J. Feldman August 4, 2009

The bundles feature of Google Reader is a really simple way to create OPML files for sharing with even your most- technology challenged friends. An OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is an xml file that contains links to other RSS feeds, but Google makes it all transparent. To create your own shareable bundle, click on [...]

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