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Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 12

In this episode we cover how to recognize scam, phishing and click fraud emails; mention a security update for the Apple Safari Web Browser to fix a vulnerability in the AutoFill Feature; highlight 8 tips for safe online shopping; review the Top 5 Free Anti-Malware Programs; recommend Windows Family Safety to help protect your children online; Review a Social Network Users’ Bill of Rights and close with Tech Observations on a Motorcycle. . . .

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Twitter Heading Towards 30 Billion Tweets

Just in case you missed it a couple of hours ago – Twitter sped past 20 Billion Tweets since the service came online.  Everyone is anxiously awaiting word on just who had that tweet and to see just how savvy it was/is.  I hope it was not about someone going to the . . .

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Additional Menu to Ribbon Bar Guides Available

Just a few days ago I mentioned a new download at the Microsoft Download Center of a guide that would help you compare the previous menu items in Word to the new Ribbon Bar.

Well Microsoft has released additional guides for other Office programs.

Excel 2010: Interactive menu to ribbon guide Publisher . . .

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@WinObs Tweeted Links on 30 July 2010

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Microsoft To Release Out of Band Security Update on 02 Aug 2010

Microsoft has announced that they will release an Out Of Band (OOB) security update on Monday, 02 Aug 2010 which is in response to a vulnerability that is currently being used in a series of malware attacks which are on the rise.

The issue impacts all versions of the following operating systems:

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Grab The Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Offline Installation Files

If you have machines on your network that do not have full Internet connectivity then you will be interested in these direct links to download the full offline installer for the Wave 4 Windows Live Essential suite of programs.

Links are courtesy of the Windows Live Solution Center – Windows Live Essential . . .

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