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Newsletter Number Twenty Eight - March 2009
In this Newsletter... Conflicker, Internet Explorer 8, Outlook Tools, and more...
You're getting this Newsletter because you are a client, friend, prospect or just because you enjoy the content and want to be kept in touch, with some of the trends affecting Small Businesses and Information Technology.
Conflicker/Downadup Virus - Potential Threat. Time. You might have heard about a potential computer virus outbreak due tomorrow - April Fool's Day?
Be aware of- I-Worm/Nuwar Virus (From AVG Web Site)Propagation method of new Nuwar variant is still similar to its precedessors. Spammed mails with link in IP format directs users to the worm web pages where the users are prompted to download one of the worm files with the name funny.exe. Names of other downloadable files are kickme.exe and foolsday.exe. AVG detects this threat as I-Worm/Nuwar.R.
March 31, 2008
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If you've kept your systems up to date with the latest Micrsoft Windows Updates and have good antivirus protection, this should be a non-event.
If not, here are some immediate recommendations:
1. From Windows run Windows Update.
2. Get your antivirus definitions updated and run a full system scan.
3 Get AVG if you don't have good antivirus protection, and run a full system scan.
They're saying this is a must have browser. I have done some initial testing it IE8 seems to be rock solid. I have had one of my clients say there were some incompatibilities when visiting a particular site and had to uninstall it and reinstall Internet Explorer 7. You be the judge.
Read what PCMAG.com has to say...
I have installed it on my laptop and I think it's worthwhile upgrading.
Through my colleague and client, Joy from Computer Training Connection Inc, I was made aware of a 
Add-In from
If you've switched to Office 2007 but are getting frustrated with the new look and changes with how do do things, this might just be the tool for you? If you're looking to switch but haven't mustered up the courage to do so, this will help with the decision. Also, if you're looking for some coaching or training with the Office Suite, contact Joy via email or call
Computer Training Connection, (905) 764-7401, she can make that transition very much easier for you.
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