How to Find an MSN Text

How to Find an MSN Text


How to Find an MSN Text

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MSN Messenger logs all of your conversations in text files. You can use these text files to review your old conversations with friends and family. The log files are found in a specific directory, or you can use the Windows "Search" function to... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by JamesCampbell

What Do Different Cable Speeds Mean?

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Cable Internet is a broadband Internet technology.Cable Internet is a type of broadband Internet connection. Defined by the Federal Communications Commission as "high-speed Internet," broadband signals are transmitted over a wider range of frequencies than the "narrow-band" connections used in... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Matt Koble

How to Register a Walmart Gift Card

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A Walmart Visa gift card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted.The Walmart gift card is a prepaid Visa card holding a specific monetary value. You can purchase items with the card in the same manner as you would any Visa card. Registration of the card is necessary to use the card for telephone and Internet... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Willa Dunn

How to Buy Music From Amazon With a Promotion Code Balance

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Amazon promotional code balances are automatically applied to new purchases.Great deals are just a click away with online retailers such as Amazon offering promotional codes on a daily basis. Promotional codes on Amazon range from free shipping on orders of $25 or more to $5 credits on MP3 music downloads. When you get a... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Julie Boleware

Software for Accessing and Viewing Web Pages

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Web browsers allow users to view and access websites.The programs we use to access and view webpages are called Internet or Web browsers. They allow computers with an Internet connection to display the content the Web developer puts on the page. Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Matt Koble

How to Create Mobile Content

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Developing mobile content takes a strategy.Creating mobile content is an increasingly important topic. With the growing number of smartphones and tablet devices, the mobile Web is playing a more vital role in today's society. While mobile browsing platforms are like other platforms in... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Adam Parker

Email System Problems

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Email has many purposes, from staying in touch with friends and family to sending/receiving education- and business-orientated communications. When your email system doesn't work correctly, email can become frustrating to use. Knowing email... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Zachary Fenell

How to Post Audio Autoplay

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Adding sound to your Web pages lets you play audio on the site automatically. You set the audio link to autoplay, so the sound is heard as soon as the user accesses your Web page. This is beneficial for music or other embedded sound you want to... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by JamesCampbell

How to Send Free Picture Messages From the Internet to a Mobile

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Send an image from your computer's hard drive to a friend's cell phone.Websites providing free SMS text messaging services have long been popular. As technology has advanced, cell phone users have become increasingly accustomed to being able to send data other than just plain text between handsets. As a consequence,... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Michael Roennevig

How to Connect 2Wire to a Charter

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Knowing a proper connection procedure for devices that use Ethernet cables is perhaps the most important part of creating a working home Internet network. Modems, routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, printers and home computers all typically use... Recent Article published on 12/29/2010 by Eoghan McCloskey

GSM cracking is all about knowledge, not money

GSM cracking is all about knowledge, not money


GSM cracking is all about knowledge, not money

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:00 AM PST

Since the cracking of GSM encryption back in December 2009 by encryption expert Karsten Nohl, the cost of setting up an operation that includes sniffing out the calls made by a specific target and dec...

The dark side of Twitter

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:30 AM PST

In this video, Paul Judge, chief research officer for Barracuda Networks, talks about measuring and analyzing malicious activity on Twitter. He talks about identifying the bad guys based on their ...

45TB of storage in a Linux NAS

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:22 AM PST

Synology released the DS1511+, a five-bay NAS will accept up to two DX510 expansion units for a total of up to 15 drives. Using 3TB drives yields up to 45TB of storage. The DiskStation provides a...

Event: ShmooCon 2011

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 01:23 AM PST

ShmooCon is an annual east coast hacker convention hell-bent on offering three days of an interesting atmosphere for demonstrating technology exploitation, inventive software and hardware solutions, a...

How to Record Tracks on Cubase VST

How to Record Tracks on Cubase VST


How to Record Tracks on Cubase VST

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Cubase is music software created by Steinberg. The program allows you to create musical loops, beats and melodies, and it also gives you the freedom to mix down tracks to your taste. The Cubase software supports MIDI input and can record live... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Nade Reid

How to Install Database Engine Tuning Advisor

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Use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor to improve query performance.Database Engine Tuning Advisor is a component of SQL Server Management Studio, which is an integral part of Microsoft SQL Server, a database management application. It is used for improving query performances by examining the way queries are... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Divya Gupta

How to Sync RMVB Audio

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RMVB, or RealMedia variable bit rate, files contain both video and audio information. Like any type of file that stores both video and audio tracks, the video and audio can become out of sync. If you have an RMVB file with audio that is out of... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Alexis Lawrence

How to Use Visual Jockey

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Visual Jockey is a freeware animation tool, used to design visualizations to complement audio tracks. With Visual Jockey, you create and modify visualizations from images, videos and animation files. And while Visual Jockey's interface is... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Quinten Metatron Plummer

The Specifications for a Sony CRX160E

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The Sony CRX160E is one of Sony's internal CD writable drives.The CRX160E is one of Sony's top CD-RW internal CD drives. It was one of the first to support the High Speed CD-RW standard developed by Sony and Philips. It's available at the end of 2010 for approximately $22. Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Teresa Rodriguez

Power Cycling on Laptops

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Computer and electronic equipment can act strangely at times or stop working all together. One common and easy to perform solution to some electronic issues is to Power Cycle the device. Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Evan Em

How to Remove Deep Scratches From PS2 Games

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Nothing says "Game Over" more than a scratched video game disc. Video game consoles such as Sony's PlayStation 2 use CDs that can be easily damaged if not properly protected. A scratch on a disc can stop the game disc from spinning, leading to... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Michael Batton Kaput

How to Add Ads to Your Flash Games

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Flash games are all over the Internet, and are almost always free to play. While this is great for players, the game developers get little to no money, which makes it difficult to sit down and make new games. With Mochi Media, you can set a code... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Paul Mann

How to Install Midtown Madness in Fedora 9

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Microsoft's Midtown Madness is a game designed to run on Windows 95, 98 and 2000. However, it can also run on Fedora 9, a Linux operating system. One of the packages available in Fedora is called Wine, a Windows compatibility program. Wine... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Mark Pool

How to Get a Passport in "Fallout: New Vegas"

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"Fallout: New Vegas" is a video game released in 2010 by Bethesda Softworks. In this game, your character chases Benny into New Vegas, but before you can access the untouched land, you must present a passport to the guard robot. Only three... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Andy Dutrow

How to Change Bluetooth Ringtones from Phone to Phone

How to Change Bluetooth Ringtones from Phone to Phone


How to Change Bluetooth Ringtones from Phone to Phone

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Place your phones near one another for best results.Many cell phones support Bluetooth technology, giving you the ability to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly over a short distance. If your phone supports a file transfer profile (FTP) you can send and receive files using... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Amy McClain

How to Download Recordings to an MP3 Player

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MP3 players come in a variety of shapes and sizes.Most MP3 players can play more than just MP3s. They tend to play several kinds of audio files and, in some cases, play videos and show pictures. Basically, whatever your MP3 player does play, in most cases the files have to come from your... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Larry Amon

Homemade TV Dipole Antenna

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Digital television signals are different from the analog type that preceded them. There is no ghosting of the image, and you either get a signal or none at all. You can make your own dipole-based TV antenna from a few supplies acquired from a... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Marshal M. Rosenthal

How to Restore Programs on a Nokia 5300

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The Nokia 5300, displayed on the right, weighs in at 106 grams.Program and file system restoration is a valuable practice for a number of reasons; it can restore stability to your device while offering greater personal security by wiping sensitive user data. Announced in 2006, the Nokia 5300 is a... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Josh Airman

How to Make Ringtones for an LG AX310

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Make custom ringtones for your LG AX310 in a few simple stepsThe LG AX310 is a basic flip phone that is compatible with custom ringtones made from MP3 files. There are a few different ways you can make a ringtone for an LG AX310. The easiest way to make a ringtone is by using a free ringtone-maker service... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Michael Jones

How to Block Calls on the T-Mobile Dash

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The T-Mobile Dash allows you to block incoming calls from certain numbers. This frees you from annoying, persistent callers. The T-Mobile Dash also allows you to block all incoming calls for times when you simply wish to be left in peace. Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by C.Taylor

How to Recycle an Intraoral Camera

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Intraoral cameras take closeup pictures of your teeth and mouth.Intraoral cameras are dental cameras that are used in dentists' and orthodontists' offices. These dental cameras are very small -- resembling a fancy ballpoint pen rather than a digital camera -- and quite high-tech. If you have purchased new... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Andrea Griffith

How to Delete Unwanted Scenes From My Sony Hybrid Handycam

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Sony's Handycam models DCR-DVD610/DVD710/DVD810 are part of its hybrid camera line. Hybrid cameras record high quality videos and capture high resolution still images. The user can perform basic editing functions while the media is still on the... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Joe Friedman

Verizon-Compatible iPhone Clones

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Since the Apple iPhone was released in January 2007 on the AT&T network, other phone manufacturers have produced copies to compete with it and service providers have tried to use these similar phones to lure customers to their networks. Two... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Misty Faucheux

How to Download a VHS to a Computer to Edit for Video Highlights

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Keep those memories alive.The shelf of VHS tapes holds priceless memories you'd like to save, but they're scattered throughout the two-hour videotapes. Affordable and easy-to-use computer tools exist that make it possible to capture those highlights and create a new... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Richard K

How to Change a Name on HFBoards

How to Change a Name on HFBoards


How to Change a Name on HFBoards

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Changing a username on HFBoards is easy but there are some restrictions.HFBoards.com is a large online hockey discussion forum that covers the NHL and other hockey leagues. The forum consists of threads that are categorized into the following headings: "Latest News from Hockey's Future," "General Hockey Discussion,"... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Lee Prangnell

How to Register Music on MySpace

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Registering music on MySpace is a quick and convenient process thanks to the user-friendly song upload tool provided by MySpace. However, in order to upload and register music to your MySpace account, you must have a MySpace musician account. All... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Wesley DeBoy

How to Delete Blocked Contacts on MSN

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When chatting online with Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft's free client for the MSN instant messaging network, you may come across a person with whom you would not like to chat. Windows Live Messenger allows you to control your online privacy... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Jason Artman

How to Start My Own MP3 Music Station

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Starting your own online MP3 music station is a time-consuming process that gives you the freedom to broadcast the type of music you listen to and enjoy. For your online music station to succeed, you need to broadcast continuously, 24 hours a... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by John Mitchell

How to Filter Songs

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A search "filter" is a means for narrowing down your search. Filtering your search for music is helpful when you're using a music search engine that is giving you a lot more hits than you want, making it impossible to find the particular song you... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Mitchell White

How to Read Newspapers Online for Free

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Reading a newspaper online saves you the hassle of renewing subscriptions.You can read newspapers from around the country online for free. Reading a newspaper online not only saves you money, but also saves you a trip to your local newsstand. You can even read newspapers from other cities and states including national... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Kenyotta E

My Music Won't Post on MySpace

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MySpace is a social network that allows you to share music with other users around the world. It is a promotional tool that allows independent, and signed, bands to expose fans to their music. To share music, you must upload files to your MySpace... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Sara Hickman

How to Connect to MSN & AIM at the Same Time

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The MSN Messenger (an older program replaced by Windows Live Messenger) and AIM instant messaging programs are popular ways of keeping in touch. You can communicate with your friends from all over the world in real time, at your computer or on... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Tim Mammadov

How to Send a Message to MSN From AIM

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Not everyone wants to have several instant messaging programs running simultaneously and consuming system resources. If you prefer AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), you probably know that the AIM network is not directly compatible with Microsoft's MSN... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Jason Artman

How to Recover a Modified Unsent Email Attachment

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Many email programs allow you to attach files to messages. This is handy when you need to share photos or documents with friends and co-workers. At times, you may have to modify an attached file. After you change the document or photo, you may... Recent Article published on 12/28/2010 by Brendan O'Brien

Review: Computer Incident Response and Product Security

Review: Computer Incident Response and Product Security


Review: Computer Incident Response and Product Security

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 09:00 AM PST

Author: Damir Rajnovic Pages: 256 Publisher: Cisco Press ISBN: 1587052644 Introduction As time passes, more and more companies realize the importance of having an in-house incident respon...

Older Facebook apps threaten your and your friends' privacy

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 08:12 AM PST

Facebook users that are concerned with keeping their privacy have probably become more careful with the years about adding applications to their account, since many ask access to more information they...

Execution flow-based web application testing

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 07:18 AM PST

In this video, Rafal Los, the Security Evangelist at HP, talks about web application security testing and offers a variety of practical tips. The video was recorded at the OWASP AppSec USA 2010 con...

Geolocation, mobile devices and Apple top the list of emerging threats

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 06:49 AM PST

McAfee unveiled its 2011 Threat Predictions report, outlining the top threats that researchers at McAfee Labs foresee for the coming year. The list comprises 2010's most buzzed about platforms and ...

Security information and event management tips

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 06:44 AM PST

As organizations continue to collect, process and store larger amounts of data from an increasing number of sources, costs related to system and staff resources are soaring. In a new free white pap...

How to Get the Codes Command in LEGO Star Wars

How to Get the Codes Command in LEGO Star Wars


How to Get the Codes Command in LEGO Star Wars

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Mastering the game "Lego Star Wars" can take a considerable amount of time. Getting to new levels and obtaining specials items usually requires hours of practice and some luck. However, if you want to quickly get to higher levels or unlock... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Jeff Grundy

How to Share Data Sets Among the MS Reporting Service

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Reports can use data that may be redundant and should exist only once.MS Reporting Service is Microsoft's SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS). It is used to create business intelligence reports, and often different departments may report on the same data. When this is necessary, the dataset can be shared. In SQL... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Francine Adams

How to Delete GSA-4163B Firmware

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You can use the LG GSA-4163B on most computer systems.The LG GSA-4163B is an internally installed CD/DVD burner that can run on most Windows computer systems. When the hardware is installed on a computer there is firmware that must be updated to the system. This firmware instructs the computer on... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Greyson Ferguson

How to Remove Media Center From Mce Install

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Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) is a version of the Windows XP operating system designed for computers with TV tuners, sometimes known as Home Theater PCs. Aside from the additions that give the operating system the ability to record and... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Jason Artman

How to Change the Image Size of a Photo

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Photos taken by today's digital camera that take 8 and 10 megapixel images are often very large. This size is perfect for making posters and allows you to crop out much of a photo and enlarge what was once just a small portion of the image. But... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Melissa Worcester

How to Secure a Network in KVM

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KVM network security operates under similar principles to LAN-based topologies.KVMs, or Kernel-based Virtual Machines, function much like the physical, driver-based approaches to provide a common interface to the hardware of a computer. Network security steps are also quite similar on a KVM-based system. As a result, KVM... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Josh Wepman

How to Test a JMS Connection

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JMS is the Java Messaging Service, which is a system established between Java applications that allows one to communicate with another. This service is used in Enterprise Java environments to allow for reliable system messaging between servers... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Franklin Thomas

How to Make Audio & Video Sync on a Mac

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Compressed multimedia file formats such as QuickTime, AVI and MPG combine video and audio data into a single file. These formats store the video and audio content in separate tracks, which are then synchronized during playback. If not encoded... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Joel Douglas

Norton Antivirus Compatibility Issues With MSN

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Norton Antivirus is sometimes a little too diligent.You may not have realized it, but your programs wage an unseen war in the electronic realm. Norton Antivirus valiantly leads the battle, but sometimes the MSN Messenger is a victim of friendly fire. Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Andy Klaus

How to Get Rid of Gray Hair in Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop is an advanced graphics-editing and photographic-editing software program. It allows users to blend digital images, remove unsightly images in photographs, execute exposure and lighting adjustments, change colors and many other... Recent Article published on 12/27/2010 by Paul Kemp