Tag: email

Gone Phishing: Beware of Common Email Phishing Attacks

I was home and my wife called me in a panic, as she just received this email indicating a recent transaction at Kmart for Windows 8. This prompted me to check the email and it was textbook SPAM as the sender’s email address had a Russian extension (.RU) and it had numerous phishing links to …

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Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office is a fine product and is used by millions of users to create spreadsheets, manage email, write letters and create Powerpoint presentations. However, with all that functionality comes a hefty price tag and there are many alternatives to MS Office. For years, I have used OpenOffice, one of the best open source and …

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