Saturday, July 17, 2004
Saturday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Digital Photos and XP
Microsoft has redesigned their website and many features are much easier to find including information on using XP with digital cameras. The web site has instructions and tutorials on a range of topics related to digital photography including, how to store and organize photos, how to edit and print your pictures, and how you can share your digital photos.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/default.mspx
AirPort Express FAQ
The Mac Observer spotted an update for the Apple FAQ page for the just released AirPort Express. You can learn about issues others have experienced with the Express and maybe save yourself a call to Apple support.
Watch Your Traffic
About.com has a review of freeware available to analyze your network traffic. Why would you care? If you have a wireless router, it will allow you to discover if unauthorized traffic was occurring on your network. You could also determine if your computer is acting under the influence of a hack attack. Read more on the subject from About.com’s Tony Bradley.
Phishing Season
The phisher’s scams are increasingly more sophisticated and the attempts may continue to escalate despite recently enacted legislation in the United States to attach significant penalties to the hackers efforts. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI will discuss the issue of malware, phishing, and more on his radio show on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3 PDT. Listen to Leo on the internet or live in L.A. on 640 AM.
Clean Up Time
We get frequent questions about cleaning monitors and we use two products: Kensington Screen Cleaner and Klear Screen. Do not use window cleaner or any homebrews unless you are looking for a reason to replace that screen. Click on the icon below to learn about Kensington Screen Cleaner.
Digital Photos and XP
Microsoft has redesigned their website and many features are much easier to find including information on using XP with digital cameras. The web site has instructions and tutorials on a range of topics related to digital photography including, how to store and organize photos, how to edit and print your pictures, and how you can share your digital photos.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/default.mspx
AirPort Express FAQ
The Mac Observer spotted an update for the Apple FAQ page for the just released AirPort Express. You can learn about issues others have experienced with the Express and maybe save yourself a call to Apple support.
Watch Your Traffic
About.com has a review of freeware available to analyze your network traffic. Why would you care? If you have a wireless router, it will allow you to discover if unauthorized traffic was occurring on your network. You could also determine if your computer is acting under the influence of a hack attack. Read more on the subject from About.com’s Tony Bradley.
Phishing Season
The phisher’s scams are increasingly more sophisticated and the attempts may continue to escalate despite recently enacted legislation in the United States to attach significant penalties to the hackers efforts. Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI will discuss the issue of malware, phishing, and more on his radio show on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3 PDT. Listen to Leo on the internet or live in L.A. on 640 AM.
Clean Up Time
We get frequent questions about cleaning monitors and we use two products: Kensington Screen Cleaner and Klear Screen. Do not use window cleaner or any homebrews unless you are looking for a reason to replace that screen. Click on the icon below to learn about Kensington Screen Cleaner.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Friday Technews Blog
Please visit multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
McAfee Advisory
McAfee has issued a Medium-On-Watch Risk for the Bagle worm they call W32/Bagle.af@MM. This is the same mass-mailing worm we reported on in the Wednesday column. To determine if you are a victim of a hack attack from this worm you can visit the McAfee support site for a free scan check. According to McAfee, “The worm spreads by emailing itself to contacts it steals and by using popular file-sharing applications such as KaZaa, Bearshare and Limewire. W32/Bagle.af@MM also attempts to shut down anti-virus and firewall software running on infected machines.”.
Secunia Has Advisories Too
Secunia security updates are posted for Gentoo Linux 1.x, Conectiva Linux 8 and 9, and for Mozilla/Firefox; the latter is regarding an issue with visits to secure sites. Windows and Linux people using Mozilla or Firefox should only engage in financial transactions with trusted sites. That is an over statement of the obvious, but it is the solution Secunia offers.
Review of Alternate Browsers
Michelle Delio of Wired News provides a review of the browser alternatives for computer users weary of the constant barrage of hack attacks aimed at Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Michelle provides a quick review of the highlights and lowlights and provides the links to in her Wired News article.
Malware Lessons
Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI will discuss malware issues on his radio show this Saturday. Tune in from 12-3 PDT on the weekend at 640 AM in Southern California, or listen live on the Internet by visiting the KFI web site and click on the KFI logo.
Google Translation
Google is more than just a search engine and you can find many tools to make your computer more useful at their web site. Google has a translator that allows multiple platform users to convert text into five different languages. The translations are not perfect, but they work well enough to extract the meaning of a block of text.
Today’s Hot Buy at Amazon
Friday is a special day at Amazon.com and here is a great Friday special for laptop owners. Save more than 50% off the regular cost today by clicking on the icon below.
McAfee Advisory
McAfee has issued a Medium-On-Watch Risk for the Bagle worm they call W32/Bagle.af@MM. This is the same mass-mailing worm we reported on in the Wednesday column. To determine if you are a victim of a hack attack from this worm you can visit the McAfee support site for a free scan check. According to McAfee, “The worm spreads by emailing itself to contacts it steals and by using popular file-sharing applications such as KaZaa, Bearshare and Limewire. W32/Bagle.af@MM also attempts to shut down anti-virus and firewall software running on infected machines.”.
Secunia Has Advisories Too
Secunia security updates are posted for Gentoo Linux 1.x, Conectiva Linux 8 and 9, and for Mozilla/Firefox; the latter is regarding an issue with visits to secure sites. Windows and Linux people using Mozilla or Firefox should only engage in financial transactions with trusted sites. That is an over statement of the obvious, but it is the solution Secunia offers.
Review of Alternate Browsers
Michelle Delio of Wired News provides a review of the browser alternatives for computer users weary of the constant barrage of hack attacks aimed at Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Michelle provides a quick review of the highlights and lowlights and provides the links to in her Wired News article.
Malware Lessons
Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI will discuss malware issues on his radio show this Saturday. Tune in from 12-3 PDT on the weekend at 640 AM in Southern California, or listen live on the Internet by visiting the KFI web site and click on the KFI logo.
Google Translation
Google is more than just a search engine and you can find many tools to make your computer more useful at their web site. Google has a translator that allows multiple platform users to convert text into five different languages. The translations are not perfect, but they work well enough to extract the meaning of a block of text.
Today’s Hot Buy at Amazon
Friday is a special day at Amazon.com and here is a great Friday special for laptop owners. Save more than 50% off the regular cost today by clicking on the icon below.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Thursday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Apple Has iTunes Backup Suggestion
The Apple Knowledge Base has a plethora of tips on making your Mac life better and the tip today is for iTunes backup. Visit the Apple support site to learn how to use Smart Playlist to make frequent updates of your iTunes music library.
Recycle PC at Office Depot
Office Depot and HP are combining their recycling efforts and consumers and the environment will be benefactors. The companies will allow customers to drop of one piece of electronic components per day at participating Office Depot stores from July 18 until Labor Day. According to the report in PC Magazine, more than 850 Office Depots will be accepting cell phones, PCs, laser and ink jet printers, Scanners, all-in-one printers/fax machines, digital cameras, cell phones, TVs (27" or smaller), and more with a limit of one item per day per customer.
Mozilla 1.8 Released
The Mozilla.org Foundation is celebrating their first year anniversary by releasing the Alpha version of Mozilla 1.8 for multiple platforms. The new browser is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows users and you can download the application at
Mozilla .org/.
Encrypt Email For Safety
We have heard the experts talk about it and now we can get an encryption tool for free form PGP. PC World has a review of the encryption products available including the freeware from PGP. Visit the PC World web site to find out which of the applications will work best for you.
Secunia Advisories for Gentoo, Linux, and Mandrake
Secunia Security issued advisories for Mandrake Linux 9.x, Gentoo Linux 1.x, Fedora Core 1 and 2, Mandrake Linux 9.x, Mandrake Corporate Server 2.x, Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.x
http://secunia.com/product/398/
http://secunia.com/product/339/
http://secunia.com/advisories/12068/
http://secunia.com/advisories/12069/
Microsoft Software is a Killer
Microsoft released a new software application that will disinfect computers that have been hacked by Trojan horses according to a report by CRN. The tool is available from the MS developers’ web site and looks for the code from Download.Ject/. If you suspect you are a victim of this hack attack, visit the MS web site for this removal tool.
Airport Express Shipping
MacNN reports that Apple is shipping the Airport Express the new mobile base station. This item is small enough to take with you when you travel. You can learn more about the Airport Express or order one today by clicking on the icon below.
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Apple Has iTunes Backup Suggestion
The Apple Knowledge Base has a plethora of tips on making your Mac life better and the tip today is for iTunes backup. Visit the Apple support site to learn how to use Smart Playlist to make frequent updates of your iTunes music library.
Recycle PC at Office Depot
Office Depot and HP are combining their recycling efforts and consumers and the environment will be benefactors. The companies will allow customers to drop of one piece of electronic components per day at participating Office Depot stores from July 18 until Labor Day. According to the report in PC Magazine, more than 850 Office Depots will be accepting cell phones, PCs, laser and ink jet printers, Scanners, all-in-one printers/fax machines, digital cameras, cell phones, TVs (27" or smaller), and more with a limit of one item per day per customer.
Mozilla 1.8 Released
The Mozilla.org Foundation is celebrating their first year anniversary by releasing the Alpha version of Mozilla 1.8 for multiple platforms. The new browser is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows users and you can download the application at
Mozilla .org/.
Encrypt Email For Safety
We have heard the experts talk about it and now we can get an encryption tool for free form PGP. PC World has a review of the encryption products available including the freeware from PGP. Visit the PC World web site to find out which of the applications will work best for you.
Secunia Advisories for Gentoo, Linux, and Mandrake
Secunia Security issued advisories for Mandrake Linux 9.x, Gentoo Linux 1.x, Fedora Core 1 and 2, Mandrake Linux 9.x, Mandrake Corporate Server 2.x, Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.x
http://secunia.com/product/398/
http://secunia.com/product/339/
http://secunia.com/advisories/12068/
http://secunia.com/advisories/12069/
Microsoft Software is a Killer
Microsoft released a new software application that will disinfect computers that have been hacked by Trojan horses according to a report by CRN. The tool is available from the MS developers’ web site and looks for the code from Download.Ject/. If you suspect you are a victim of this hack attack, visit the MS web site for this removal tool.
Airport Express Shipping
MacNN reports that Apple is shipping the Airport Express the new mobile base station. This item is small enough to take with you when you travel. You can learn more about the Airport Express or order one today by clicking on the icon below.
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Wednesday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to all these stories and more.
Microsoft Updates, Download Now
Microsoft has released more security updates than we can list. If you use any PC that uses Microsoft products, visit the Microsoft Support site now to secure your system. The critical updates address most of the security bulletins SA 12058-SA 12061 released by Secunia Security and you need to protect yourself and the box you use by updating now.
Now You’re Talking
If you like to chat and a Mac is your machine, then you should try the X-Chat Aqua software available for download from VersionTracker. We use this application on our Macs and PCs and this freeware works great for novice to advanced chatters.
Spam Mailer Spreading Havoc
Computerworld.com reports that a new Trojan horse named Backdoor-CGT is being distributed by spam in mass according to MessageLabs, a security firm. The company reports that updated Windows PCs are immune to this attack. Make sure you have visited the Microsoft Support site and change your computer’s setting to check for updates automatically. Until then, do not click on an email link if you are using Microsoft’s Outlook as you could be at risk. Hackers often launch attacks from a computer that have your name in their address book.
KDE 3.3 Beta 1 Release
KDE Digests announced the release of OnebaseGo-2.0 edition by the Onebase Linux Project. The new release includes the Klassroom suite and Koffice 1.3.2. If you are into beta testing, visit the KDE Digest web site.
Learn More Mac
Hang out with host Shawn King and friend J as they talk about the events at MacWorld Expo and everything in the Apple World. Visit the Your Mac Life web site for the links to the show and chat room.
Sick of Hearing Us Say It?
If you are tired of the constant urging of this column to abandon Internet Explorer as your default browser, allow us to present a new web site, Switch2Firefox.com that we found through Techstuff.ca/. The following is their top ten reasons for Windows users to switch to FireFox.
Switch2Firefox.com suggests these 10 reasons:
1. Tabbed Browsing
2. Popup Blocking
3. Find Stuff Easier
4. Simplified Privacy / Annoyance Eliminator
5. Better Bookmarks and History
6. Accessible, Intelligent, Responsive
7. Customizable and Extendable
8. Modern Download Manager
9. Built for standards
10. Simple interface
Stop your suffering and make the switch today; it really is painless.
Microsoft Clip Art Tutorial
If you would like to use some of the 140,000 pieces of clip art, photos, animations, and more you should view the tutorial for clip art use from Microsoft Office Online. The Quciktime Movie walks you through the steps of selecting, downloading, and saving clip art to use in your documents and even on a web site.
Upgrade Your Ram on iBook
Many Apple computers are now designed to be easily upgraded by the owner including ram, airport cards, battery, and keyboard. Apple provides the directions in both a PDF and QuickTime format at the Apple Support site.
Hot Buy From Amazon
Today we are featuring the ram that is being shipped for our PC build, the Kingston 512 MB 333 MHz DDR-PC2700. We feel that 512 MB is the minimum amount of memory for the demands of today, but you can find larger and smaller sticks at Amazon.com/. Just click on the ram stick below, and then search for similar products.
Microsoft Updates, Download Now
Microsoft has released more security updates than we can list. If you use any PC that uses Microsoft products, visit the Microsoft Support site now to secure your system. The critical updates address most of the security bulletins SA 12058-SA 12061 released by Secunia Security and you need to protect yourself and the box you use by updating now.
Now You’re Talking
If you like to chat and a Mac is your machine, then you should try the X-Chat Aqua software available for download from VersionTracker. We use this application on our Macs and PCs and this freeware works great for novice to advanced chatters.
Spam Mailer Spreading Havoc
Computerworld.com reports that a new Trojan horse named Backdoor-CGT is being distributed by spam in mass according to MessageLabs, a security firm. The company reports that updated Windows PCs are immune to this attack. Make sure you have visited the Microsoft Support site and change your computer’s setting to check for updates automatically. Until then, do not click on an email link if you are using Microsoft’s Outlook as you could be at risk. Hackers often launch attacks from a computer that have your name in their address book.
KDE 3.3 Beta 1 Release
KDE Digests announced the release of OnebaseGo-2.0 edition by the Onebase Linux Project. The new release includes the Klassroom suite and Koffice 1.3.2. If you are into beta testing, visit the KDE Digest web site.
Learn More Mac
Hang out with host Shawn King and friend J as they talk about the events at MacWorld Expo and everything in the Apple World. Visit the Your Mac Life web site for the links to the show and chat room.
Sick of Hearing Us Say It?
If you are tired of the constant urging of this column to abandon Internet Explorer as your default browser, allow us to present a new web site, Switch2Firefox.com that we found through Techstuff.ca/. The following is their top ten reasons for Windows users to switch to FireFox.
Switch2Firefox.com suggests these 10 reasons:
1. Tabbed Browsing
2. Popup Blocking
3. Find Stuff Easier
4. Simplified Privacy / Annoyance Eliminator
5. Better Bookmarks and History
6. Accessible, Intelligent, Responsive
7. Customizable and Extendable
8. Modern Download Manager
9. Built for standards
10. Simple interface
Stop your suffering and make the switch today; it really is painless.
Microsoft Clip Art Tutorial
If you would like to use some of the 140,000 pieces of clip art, photos, animations, and more you should view the tutorial for clip art use from Microsoft Office Online. The Quciktime Movie walks you through the steps of selecting, downloading, and saving clip art to use in your documents and even on a web site.
Upgrade Your Ram on iBook
Many Apple computers are now designed to be easily upgraded by the owner including ram, airport cards, battery, and keyboard. Apple provides the directions in both a PDF and QuickTime format at the Apple Support site.
Hot Buy From Amazon
Today we are featuring the ram that is being shipped for our PC build, the Kingston 512 MB 333 MHz DDR-PC2700. We feel that 512 MB is the minimum amount of memory for the demands of today, but you can find larger and smaller sticks at Amazon.com/. Just click on the ram stick below, and then search for similar products.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Tuesday Technews Blog
For the links to these stories and more please visit Multipleplatforms.com
More Warnings About Internet Explorer
Our web site traffic statistics indicate many of you are still using Internet Explorer and if you are waiting for just one more flaw before you switch, the wait is over as Secunia Security issued another warning today. The advisory rating is extremely critical and affects PCs that are using the Internet Explorer browser. The solutions include disabling active scripting or even better switching to another browser.
Listen to Linux
The Linux Show keeps open source users happy and informed and you can listen live every Tuesday at 8 pm CDT. You can find the show and links to past shows at The Linux Show web site.
Gentoo Linux 1.x Update
Secunia announced that Gentoo Linux 1.x has released and update for rsync. Secunia rates this as a less critical threat that may allow for manipulation of data or a security bypass.
New Worm is a Snoozer
CNET reports that a new mass-mailing worm dubbed Atak responds to removal attempts by hibernating. The code actually analyzes other processes and if it detects removal activity from an anti-virus tool, it will shut itself down. The threat is not seen as critical, but the method is a major concern to security experts.
Don’t Forget Us
Sophos has released three new virus threats today also, just trying to keep up with the competition apparently. Visit our Sophos web page to learn more about these hack attacks.
Free Tunes on Tuesday
The Apple iTunes Music Store is giving away music free for multiple platform users every Tuesday. The free tune this week is Who Runs This by Angel Demar. Download your copy at the Apple iTunes Music Store.
Removing Ghosts from the Machine
If you have problems closing iDisk, you are not alone. To find out what to do visit the Apple Support site and read about removing your ghosts.
Netscape Shortcuts
We inadvertently left out the link for keyboard shortcuts for Netscape available for surfers at the Netscape web site.
PVD Reviewed
The hottest new toy for gadget gurus is the Portable Video Player and the most recent releases are reviewed by John Gartner of Wired News. Creative Labs is releasing the Zen Portable that you can pre-order now from Amazon.com/. Click on the Zen Player icon below to learn more about this Creative Labs product.
More Warnings About Internet Explorer
Our web site traffic statistics indicate many of you are still using Internet Explorer and if you are waiting for just one more flaw before you switch, the wait is over as Secunia Security issued another warning today. The advisory rating is extremely critical and affects PCs that are using the Internet Explorer browser. The solutions include disabling active scripting or even better switching to another browser.
Listen to Linux
The Linux Show keeps open source users happy and informed and you can listen live every Tuesday at 8 pm CDT. You can find the show and links to past shows at The Linux Show web site.
Gentoo Linux 1.x Update
Secunia announced that Gentoo Linux 1.x has released and update for rsync. Secunia rates this as a less critical threat that may allow for manipulation of data or a security bypass.
New Worm is a Snoozer
CNET reports that a new mass-mailing worm dubbed Atak responds to removal attempts by hibernating. The code actually analyzes other processes and if it detects removal activity from an anti-virus tool, it will shut itself down. The threat is not seen as critical, but the method is a major concern to security experts.
Don’t Forget Us
Sophos has released three new virus threats today also, just trying to keep up with the competition apparently. Visit our Sophos web page to learn more about these hack attacks.
Free Tunes on Tuesday
The Apple iTunes Music Store is giving away music free for multiple platform users every Tuesday. The free tune this week is Who Runs This by Angel Demar. Download your copy at the Apple iTunes Music Store.
Removing Ghosts from the Machine
If you have problems closing iDisk, you are not alone. To find out what to do visit the Apple Support site and read about removing your ghosts.
Netscape Shortcuts
We inadvertently left out the link for keyboard shortcuts for Netscape available for surfers at the Netscape web site.
PVD Reviewed
The hottest new toy for gadget gurus is the Portable Video Player and the most recent releases are reviewed by John Gartner of Wired News. Creative Labs is releasing the Zen Portable that you can pre-order now from Amazon.com/. Click on the Zen Player icon below to learn more about this Creative Labs product.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Monday Technews Blog
Visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Busy Weekend at Secunia
Secunia issued numerous advisories overnight including another security flaw for Windows users and updates from Gentoo and Mandrake. The recommendation for Microsoft’s Outlook users is to not use Word as the default mail editor. Secunia also suggests that you not follow links in MSN Messenger. The Gentoo and Mandrake issues regard updates for ethereal.
Microsoft: Delay of Game
Microsoft has again revised the release date for the new security update for Windows XP. The company now predicts an August release for Service Pack 2 (SP2) according to CNET News.
Reminder: Mozilla Users Need Update
As we reported on Friday, Mozilla.org has released an update for their Mozilla and FireFox browsers for PCs in response to the security vulnerability exposed on last Thursday. Get the update by visiting the Mozilla web site. This latest security flaw does not affect Mac and Linux Mozilla users. Be proactive and fight back against hack attacks!
Safari Shortcuts
Shortcuts can help maximize surfing time and if Safari is your browser, you can find a list of shortcuts at the Apple Support web site. Did you know that Command-Option-B in Safari displays all bookmarks? Find all the secrets of keyboard shortcuts in Safari at the Apple Support site.
Mozilla Has Shortcuts Too
If you use Mozilla’s browsers, you can find shortcuts for multiple platforms all at one web site, Mozilla.org/. If you want to launch your search engine with your Mac you can use command + shift+ F; Windows and Linux users wanting to accomplish the same task should use control + shift+ F.
Opera Shortcuts
Opera also has a list of shortcuts available for their users at the Opera Support page. You can view your history when using the Opera browser by using control + Alt + H. You can find many more shortcuts at the Opera Support site.
Missing Leo = Not Knowing
If you miss Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI on his weekend radio show, you have a second chance. Surf to the show notes from Saturday to learn about email safety using PGP, email encryption, and email certificates. On Sunday, Leo helped Dianne with questions about switching from Internet Explorer to FireFox, and advised Debra on establishing video conferencing with her grandchildren. Listen to Leo live on the weekend from 12-3 pm PT or you can find MP3 recordings of the shows three to five days after the show airs at the same site.
Updated How-to Tips and Links
We have updated the How-to Tips and Links at Multipleplatforms.com/; we also created a news archives section to help our web site open faster and make your visit more efficient. If you would like to contribute a news item or tip, make a suggestion or comment, please visit our Submit a Question page.
Amazon Hot Buy
We will be building a PC and providing you with instructions and pictures on the same in the coming weeks. We have ordered the components through Amazon.com to explore the possibilities of a building a PC without having to visit a big box store and wait months for rebates. On Friday we featured the mother board/processor combination and today’s special is the case we will use in this PC build.
Please visit our website, Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Busy Weekend at Secunia
Secunia issued numerous advisories overnight including another security flaw for Windows users and updates from Gentoo and Mandrake. The recommendation for Microsoft’s Outlook users is to not use Word as the default mail editor. Secunia also suggests that you not follow links in MSN Messenger. The Gentoo and Mandrake issues regard updates for ethereal.
Microsoft: Delay of Game
Microsoft has again revised the release date for the new security update for Windows XP. The company now predicts an August release for Service Pack 2 (SP2) according to CNET News.
Reminder: Mozilla Users Need Update
As we reported on Friday, Mozilla.org has released an update for their Mozilla and FireFox browsers for PCs in response to the security vulnerability exposed on last Thursday. Get the update by visiting the Mozilla web site. This latest security flaw does not affect Mac and Linux Mozilla users. Be proactive and fight back against hack attacks!
Safari Shortcuts
Shortcuts can help maximize surfing time and if Safari is your browser, you can find a list of shortcuts at the Apple Support web site. Did you know that Command-Option-B in Safari displays all bookmarks? Find all the secrets of keyboard shortcuts in Safari at the Apple Support site.
Mozilla Has Shortcuts Too
If you use Mozilla’s browsers, you can find shortcuts for multiple platforms all at one web site, Mozilla.org/. If you want to launch your search engine with your Mac you can use command + shift+ F; Windows and Linux users wanting to accomplish the same task should use control + shift+ F.
Opera Shortcuts
Opera also has a list of shortcuts available for their users at the Opera Support page. You can view your history when using the Opera browser by using control + Alt + H. You can find many more shortcuts at the Opera Support site.
Missing Leo = Not Knowing
If you miss Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI on his weekend radio show, you have a second chance. Surf to the show notes from Saturday to learn about email safety using PGP, email encryption, and email certificates. On Sunday, Leo helped Dianne with questions about switching from Internet Explorer to FireFox, and advised Debra on establishing video conferencing with her grandchildren. Listen to Leo live on the weekend from 12-3 pm PT or you can find MP3 recordings of the shows three to five days after the show airs at the same site.
Updated How-to Tips and Links
We have updated the How-to Tips and Links at Multipleplatforms.com/; we also created a news archives section to help our web site open faster and make your visit more efficient. If you would like to contribute a news item or tip, make a suggestion or comment, please visit our Submit a Question page.
Amazon Hot Buy
We will be building a PC and providing you with instructions and pictures on the same in the coming weeks. We have ordered the components through Amazon.com to explore the possibilities of a building a PC without having to visit a big box store and wait months for rebates. On Friday we featured the mother board/processor combination and today’s special is the case we will use in this PC build.
Please visit our website, Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Sunday, July 11, 2004
Sunday Technews Blog
This article was published on 6-13-04 and is being repeated by request.
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for Technews and more.
Lance Armstrong Continues to Triumph
In the interest of disclosure, Lance Armstrong is my hero; having stated that, let me qualify the statement with some of the reasons why I think he is greater than the sum of the parts.
The story of Lance Armstrong and his five victories in the Tour de France, the penultimate bicycle racing event, and his battle against cancer have been chronicled extensively, but Lance is not finished scripting his legacy on the roads of France nor is he finished with his battle against cancer. Lance continues his battle against the disease by helping all of us learn the facts about cancer, the treatments, and the possibilities of a life in re-mission with his foundation and website, The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
For those unfamiliar with bike racing, the Tour de France is one of the most grueling sporting events not only because of the sheer daily energy expenditure that comes from pedaling over the rugged and beautiful terrain of France, but also by the fact that the tour continues everyday for three weeks. The riders can loose seven pounds or more each day and must consume 5,000 calories to avoid severe cramps. This is not a sport for the unfit. At the age of 25, Lance had already triumphed in the Tour Du Pont and had won stages of the Tour de France when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, and he vowed then to continue his racing career (1). In remission from cancer, Lance has won the Tour de France not once, but five times. Lance won the Tour in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 and judging by the condition of his primary rivals from the last tour, Lance should have a great chance to make more history as the first six-time winner of the Tour de France (yes, I am a bicycle racing fan; watch the Tour de France on OLN in July and find out why).
However, Lance continues to contribute in so many different ways in the battle against cancer. In the recent Tour de Georgia, Lance found the time to encourage a plethora of soul mates waging their own race against cancer. The stories of some of these individuals touched by this bike racer left little doubt that he has and continues to be an inspiration to the people going through the same ordeals that Lance knows well.
The story of Lance took on a new meaning for me during the past several months as we learned that my Dad has non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and that he would have to begin chemotherapy. As a graduate student, I have learned that the web can provide instant although not always factual information. You must exercise caution in evaluating the source of the report and the advice contained within, and the first link you click on is not always the best. The surfing led us to the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and re-connected me with my hero and his battle. The LAF provides excellent information and links for those fighting cancer. The website is easy to navigate and provides you with knowledge which can translate to power in your battle against this disease. You can also order "Livestrong" bracelets to inspire your loved ones (I am wearing it as I write) and other cool products (the hat is great) from the LAF site and the profits go towards the battle against cancer.
We have added some other website for you to learn more about the issues of cancer on the Multipleplatforms favorite links page. My Dad has completed his second chemo treatment and is tolerating the therapy fantastically, and we are anticipating a full recovery. However, we will not require him to win the Tour de France to convince us that he is truly a champion. Thank you Lance and Thank You Dad.
(1) http://www.cyclingnews.com/results/archives/oct96/lance.html
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Lance Armstrong Continues to Triumph
In the interest of disclosure, Lance Armstrong is my hero; having stated that, let me qualify the statement with some of the reasons why I think he is greater than the sum of the parts.
The story of Lance Armstrong and his five victories in the Tour de France, the penultimate bicycle racing event, and his battle against cancer have been chronicled extensively, but Lance is not finished scripting his legacy on the roads of France nor is he finished with his battle against cancer. Lance continues his battle against the disease by helping all of us learn the facts about cancer, the treatments, and the possibilities of a life in re-mission with his foundation and website, The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
For those unfamiliar with bike racing, the Tour de France is one of the most grueling sporting events not only because of the sheer daily energy expenditure that comes from pedaling over the rugged and beautiful terrain of France, but also by the fact that the tour continues everyday for three weeks. The riders can loose seven pounds or more each day and must consume 5,000 calories to avoid severe cramps. This is not a sport for the unfit. At the age of 25, Lance had already triumphed in the Tour Du Pont and had won stages of the Tour de France when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, and he vowed then to continue his racing career (1). In remission from cancer, Lance has won the Tour de France not once, but five times. Lance won the Tour in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 and judging by the condition of his primary rivals from the last tour, Lance should have a great chance to make more history as the first six-time winner of the Tour de France (yes, I am a bicycle racing fan; watch the Tour de France on OLN in July and find out why).
However, Lance continues to contribute in so many different ways in the battle against cancer. In the recent Tour de Georgia, Lance found the time to encourage a plethora of soul mates waging their own race against cancer. The stories of some of these individuals touched by this bike racer left little doubt that he has and continues to be an inspiration to the people going through the same ordeals that Lance knows well.
The story of Lance took on a new meaning for me during the past several months as we learned that my Dad has non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and that he would have to begin chemotherapy. As a graduate student, I have learned that the web can provide instant although not always factual information. You must exercise caution in evaluating the source of the report and the advice contained within, and the first link you click on is not always the best. The surfing led us to the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and re-connected me with my hero and his battle. The LAF provides excellent information and links for those fighting cancer. The website is easy to navigate and provides you with knowledge which can translate to power in your battle against this disease. You can also order "Livestrong" bracelets to inspire your loved ones (I am wearing it as I write) and other cool products (the hat is great) from the LAF site and the profits go towards the battle against cancer.
We have added some other website for you to learn more about the issues of cancer on the Multipleplatforms favorite links page. My Dad has completed his second chemo treatment and is tolerating the therapy fantastically, and we are anticipating a full recovery. However, we will not require him to win the Tour de France to convince us that he is truly a champion. Thank you Lance and Thank You Dad.
(1) http://www.cyclingnews.com/results/archives/oct96/lance.html
