Strong Passwords Equals Peace Of Mind

With Hackers getting smarter and technology growing, it is becoming imperative to secure your private information by utilizing strong and complicated passwords. Of course, you want to try and think of a password that is not only strong, but unique enough to you that you will remember it without writing it down, or worse forgetting it. Remember, the whole point to having a strong password is keeping out the hackers and fraudsters, not locking yourself out from vital information. Keep in mind that it is best to use familiarity-type words, combine them together and add some other combinations like capitalizing certain letters, using numbers, using special characters, etc. Don’t take the easy route with your password selections and use common words, as these are the first combinations that hackers will use when attempting to infiltrate personal information. If you are using any of the password combinations below, I suggest you change it right away. The following list was provided by PCMagazine and lists the most commonly used ones:

  • password
  • 123456
  • qwerty
  • abc123
  • letmein
  • monkey
  • myspace 1
  • password 1
  • blink182
  • (your first name)

Hopefully this information will help remind the majority of you to secure your personal information and utilize good, easy to remember(familiar to yourself), and strong passwords

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April 24, 2008 | Filed Under Security | Leave a Comment 

A Video Game That Helps You Get In Shape

As summer approaches people will be thinking about going to the beach and other summer activities and of course, getting into shape. People come up with all sorts of ways to try and get into shape. Everybody wants to lose that ugly fat around their midsection. Whether you’re into Tae Bo, crunches, running 3 miles or discoing your way to fitness, there’s an exercise and diet routine to fit everyone’s appetite. Whatever method you decide to use for that elusive six pack, one thing’s for certain most people are more comfortable working out in the comfort of their own home. If you’re like me and prefer to work out in the privacy of your home you will appreciate the new Wii Fit Bundle scheduled for a May 19th release date of this year.

The Wii Fit Bundle will retail for $89.99, and come with plenty of exercises utilizing variations of yoga, strength training, and aerobics. The strength training includes push-ups, leg extensions, arm lifts, leg lifts, squats and lunges to name a few. The aerobics portion includes the stair steps, running, and rhythm boxing. The Yoga portion includes deep breathing exercises, half moons, poses,and a slew of other yoga routines.

The Wii Fit takes getting in shape to a whole new level and is a lot more fun than the standard workout DVD we’re all used to. The on-screen trainer critiques your every move and makes sure you do the exercises correctly. The computer trainer monitors your form and even encourages you to keep working out. All of your moves are transmitted through the included wireless balance board, which sends information to the main unit and measures your body weight and BMI (Body Mass Index).

If you still consider yourself a lazy couch potato and spend most of the time playing video games, you no longer have an excuse for not exercising. So, get off those couches, grab your joysticks and lets work out!

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April 18, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming | Leave a Comment 

MS Office for the Apple Computer Line

Earlier this year Microsoft released the latest software for the MAC – MS Office for Mac 2008 hit the market in early 2008 and was a huge success. It compliments the fact that Apple is utilizing the Intel processors, which was a very strategic move giving Microsoft Windows-based PC users an excuse to move over to the Apple computer line.

MS Office for MAC 2008 is one application that devoted Apple users have been waiting a long time for, mainly because MS Office has been the most powerful application suite available. If you have an Intel-based Mac, then you are ready to go with the application at full speed. The new Office comes full of interface enhancements which follow the footsteps of MS Office 2007 for the Windows version. This application includes a new ribbon-like tool bar, is more animated and more stylish than older versions.

Office head

MS Office 2008 includes Mac versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the program. The “Home Edition” version excludes the Microsoft Exchange support and also the OS X Automator actions for work-flows. These options come in the standard version. There is also an edition known as “Special Media Edition” which adds the Microsoft Expression Media program for graphics asset management.

The Mac’s menu bar has access to all of the traditional menus. It also provides quick access to graphics, templates and other tools. You will surely find lots of improvements in performance compared to the prior versions.

There are some drawbacks application. it saves the work by default in new file formats and features do not match the likes of Office 2007 for Windows. But overall, I would say, definitely an application that is not to be missed.

In the coming posts we will explore the latest products that hit the software market in 2008. Anyways, I leave you with this video below on the latest Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac.

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April 12, 2008 | Filed Under Software | Leave a Comment 

Online Casinos Provide A Unique Experience

Well, I just got back from a little R&R (rest & relaxation). Believe me when I say it was much needed. Everybody has there own ways for relaxing and mine is to go on a trip. I like mini trips and decided on Atlantic City, NJ. It was good to let out some steam and just have a good time. I usually like to go to places like Atlantic City or Las Vegas because there is so much to do there and lots to see like the nightly shows and food – yes, the food is great. I also love to gamble, with my favorite table games being Craps and Blackjack. Of course, I love the Slots also and spend hours at a time hanging around these one-arm bandits trying to find that one machine that’s going to pay me my next fortune.

Now, if you can’t go to one of the casinos because of work or whatever and still want the whole Vegas-like experience – you really need to try the Online Casinos. This is a great way to bring the whole casino experience into the convenience and privacy of your home. Most of these online casinos have free software setups and incentives galore. The software installs quickly and easily. They are, for the most part, well designed and easy to navigate. The graphics on most of the virtual casinos I have seen have been beautiful to look at and provide a real Vegas look and feel to them. The software also comes complete with real-life lights and sound effects of actual casinos. Since there are hundreds of online casinos, it would be best to utilize a quality directory site and I strongly recommend http://www.gamblingphd.com/, which is a directory of online casinos and online gambling sites.

Good luck in your gaming experience and I hope you win that pot of gold!

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April 5, 2008 | Filed Under Random Musings | Leave a Comment