The biggest promoter of bloat today *IS* Google. I'm beginning to wean
myself off of it. They just shoved Google+ in my face one time too often.
As to anti-virus/security, I still like "AVG Free", despite you have to
be careful when installing the updates not let it take over and install
itself as your browser's homepage & supplant your preferred search
enging. I also rely on NoScript.
My first line of defense is a very large HOSTS file to block identified
Malware/SPAM generating sites.
On 12/10/2013 8:48 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
There used to be a need for third party Windows virus programs, but
they have gotten so bloated these days (McAfee and Norton) that you
basically have to choose whether you want virus protection or you want
to get anything done on your computer. IMHO you no longer need
anything more than Microsoft Security Essentials (free). Google it.
Download/install it. Uninstall the other crap.
(This is coming from a guy who thinks that most Microsoft products are
crap: Microsoft Security Essentials will protect you from viruses and
spyware.)
On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM, John <[email protected]> wrote:
Two antivirus programs on the same computer don't play well together.
When some programs update they have agreements with other companies and
will install a new antivirus (among other things) unless you are paying
real close attention and opt out. They'll also change your homepage and
your search engine and a bunch of other stuff if you let them.
On 12/9/2013 12:07 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
I believe you're right, Darren. I'm getting a severe warning not to
open the first of the two links you just sent. I think MacAfee is
trying to elbow in. At this point, Norton hasn't been transferred.
Jack
----- Original Message ----- From: Darren Addy
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Cc: Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 8:52 AM Subject: Re: My Pentax
Photo Gallery
To check if it is your DNS settings, see if you can open THIS link:
http://144.216.1.72/
That is the IP address for http://www.unk.edu/
If you can open it by number, but not by name, your DNS server is
down or your DNS settings are borked. Are you on Windows or Mac?
On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Stan Halpin
<[email protected]> wrote:
Sounds like you are VERY secure. Maybe the browser settings are for
too much security? Or you've lost the address for your DNS.
On Dec 9, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Thanks Darren, but one of my current problems is that I am unable
to open ANY links.??
Jack
----- Original Message ----- From: Darren Addy
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<[email protected]> Cc: Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: My Pentax Photo Gallery
Here's a handy site to check that precludes such questions:
http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Kenneth Waller
<[email protected]> wrote:
Looked thru mine last night and all was as it should be.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> Subject: Re:
My Pentax Photo Gallery
I had a look at the gallery a couple of years ago, and it
came right upL-).
Paul On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Jack Davis
<[email protected]> wrote:
Decided to check to see if a couple of my recent offerings
to my On Line Pentax Gallery have been accepted or
approved.
Doesn't come up. Anyone else?
Jack
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