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Technology Links for Users

Hi All,

I just found a whole bunch of tech related links that really don't fall into any particular category - other than the fact that they cover tech issues. 

So...that means another multiple topic blog entry...read on for more information.

How to Lock Down Your Data Usage Once and For All - Yahoo! Tech

Here's What to Do when You Drop Your Smartphone in Water - Yahoo! Tech

How to Tell Your Right Earbud From Your Left - Yahoo! Tech

Days of Our Digital Lives - New York Times 

Moore's Law - Wikipedia

Preparing For Disaster: When Your Smartphone Is Gone  - New York Times-Bits

7 Jobs That We're Glad Technology Took Care Of - Brainjet.com

5 Things To Know About New Chip-Enabled Credit Cards - CBS MoneyWatch 

Enjoy the links and the articles.

Regards,
Stu

Melissa Data -

Hi All, 

Need data? Need lots of data?  Look no further than MelissaData.com for free lookups for ZIP Codes, maps, ZIP+4, carrier routes, addresses, reverse phone, IP location, SIC codes, street names, property information and much more.

The data is very, very easily accessible and easy to find.  There are column headings for address and street data, everything related to ZIP codes, business and professional information, Federal resources and Maps/Aerial views...

Some site highlights include: 
address check, property viewer,  zip code demographics, public school links, death check,  reverse finder, and email to address!!!

Enjoy the data!

Regards, 
Stu

Have I Been Pwned?

Hi All,

Yet another computer/technology/internet related blog entry. A short one to be sure...but its valuable and helpful.

Have you been pwned?  Check to see if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach. 

Just enter your email address or your username and a new page comes up telling you whether or not you're email has been compromised. 

Users can get notified with updates about future pwnings...

The site has a list of the top 10 breaches.  The first three on the list (MySpace, LinkedIn and Adobe) have a total of over 676 million accounts compromised.  That's more than twice the population of the United States!!!

In any event, click on this link which explains the 'background on the who, the what and the why of Have I been pwned?  Basically its a very helpful FAQ for the site.

Okay...so now that you know you've been pwned...how do you protect yourself?  Click on the next several links that will help you after you've been pwned.

10 Steps to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - CreditCards.com

How to Deal with a Security Breach? - Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Worried About Data Breaches? 7 Steps to Protect Yourself - Forbes.com

More About How to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - FDIC.gov
 
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - USAToday.com

Enjoy the site - and I hope you don't have to use the other 5 links to fix a data breach problem!

Regards,

Stu

Oldversion.com - Because New Is Not Always Better!

Hi All,

Just came across a new - and very interesting - computer/technology related website.  The site is called Oldversion.com.  Its' tagline is 'because newer is not always better'. 

Sometimes upgrading to a newer version can be a good thing. Other times, your computer may not be compatible with the new version - the new version is bloated, or all the options you liked are no longer available.  Oldversion.com has been supplying the online community with old versions of various computer software and programs since 2001. 

Oldversion.com has several objectives:
1.  Discourage the use of spyware by software companies.
2.  Oldversion.com assists computer users who are unable to continually upgrade their computer.
3.  There is a need to archive cultural artifacts - like software....

For more information about Oldversion.com click on this link. 

Oldversion.com has helpful links to Popular Old Versions of software, Recently Added pieces of software, Editors Choice links, Top Rated software.

Software is also available for Windows operating system, Mac's, Linux, Games and Android.

Enjoy the repository!

Regards,
Stu

What's Knot to Like? (Animated Knots.com)

Hi All,

I came across an interesting - if very specific - website earlier today. It's called Animated Knots.com and can be found by clicking on this link.

Who knew that there were knots for rock climbing, fishing, splicing, scouting and surgical purposes?  Well, there are!  (And, by the way, this is just a brief list of the types of knots on the site!  There are many, many more listed.)  Click on this link for a complete list of the various knots listed on the site.

When users click on one of the types of knots, you are connected to a new page with a list of the specific knots on the left side of the page.  Clicking on any of the names of the knots brings you to a new page which enables the user to view a video creating the knot.  Users can play the video in either a continuous loop or watch the video in slow, medium or fast mode.

Videos are in color and the level of detail is superb. Users will learn how to create a particular knot very easily with these high quality videos.

Also, apps for AnimatedKnots.com are available for iOS/Mac, Android and Windows devices.

Finally, there are descriptions of how to create the knot.  The narrative has sections for features of the knot, uses of the knot, how to tie the knot and advantages of using that particular knot.

So...if you need a knot - check out AnimatedKnots.com - you'll be happy you did!

Regards,
Stu