Category Archives: Windows

Facebook and Windows Security Breach

For those who’ve been wondering where I’ve been, I’m still off celebrating my Silver Wedding Anniversary. This however is an emergency.

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Professional Writers and Microsoft Windows

In my opinion no ‘professional’ writer uses Windows. Before people start throwing stones, let me explain. I know a lot of writers. Not surprising, since I am one. If we are self-employed (and most of us are) we need solid, … Continue reading

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Microsoft Genuine Disadvantage Strikes Again

OK, so I got suckered into helping someone fix their computer. My son asked me, nicely, to help him. His friend had gotten virussed, and the computer wouldn’t boot. When I asked him why run Windows, it was the usual … Continue reading

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Microsoft Windows – Disaster Movie At Eleven!

My friend and sometime sparring partner, Goblin, has a good article on the latest disaster to hit Microsoft Windows titled ‘Windows under attack on two fronts? Even more problems ahead?‘, in which he covers the issues with his usual verve. … Continue reading

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Lincoln Spector asks ‘Why Can’t the Law Get the Crooks?’

Poor Link. He’s just not thinking straight. Rather than asking Why Can’t the Law Get the Crooks? he should be asking, why did Microsoft build a house with large Windows that will not lock? Because that is what they’ve done. … Continue reading

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