You can manipulate the files and what happens with different files at your website or blog host with what is known as an .HTACCESS file. CAUTION#1 This is some very powerful stuff and you can easily bring down your website quickly. Always make back-ups (yes, multiple backups) of your .HTACCESS file before you make any modifications! CAUTION #2 Unless you are pretty technically inclined, this is probably... [Read more]

Do you have the right anti-malware, anti-virus, and other appropriate protection in place on your computer? (def: malware) Is it up-to-date? If not, it is just a matter of time before you end up dead-in-the-water with a computer that doesn’t work the way it should. When it happens it’s a horrible feeling. You feel violated, stupid, frustrated, angry. The new malware that is out there on... [Read more]

In one of my recent newsletters I discussed how to protect yourself from viruses and malware. Additionally, you have to be aware of what is called Phishing. Phishing is the act of sending EMAIL falsely claiming to be an established legitimate company, one that you may actually do business with, in an attempt to trick you into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The... [Read more]