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NEW MARKET TIMES

I am testing different trading hours.

The market will open from 9am to 12 md. This is many due to the summer heat.

Please provide me with any feedback. cwilkes at ine.com.au

Sunday 14th FEB - PINE RIVERS SHOW GROUND - 757 Gympie Rd, Lawnton

All the usual vendors will attend..

Bring in your old computer to see it is worth being rapaired or upgraded.

It's a free service and you are asked to book.





CATALOGUE

WINDOWS XP -

PC AUTHORITY magazine says Microsoft will be ceasing shipping XP Home and Professional from 1st July, 2008 for all OEM builders (computer manufacturers). Supplies at shops will stop approximately July 2009.

If this is true then shortly those buying Vista Business will not be getting a rollback disk for XP.You will then have to buy a Windows XP License. Note there are problems installing XP some manufacturers eg HP are not listing XP drivers on the web sites. You will have to contact them for link details to drivers.



Wednesday 28 August, 2007 - Mobile Phone Security

In the event someone steals your mobile phone, this will make the phone useless.
Check your Mobile phone's serial number by pressing the following sequence of keys on your phone:

star - hash - zero - six - hash '(*#06#)'. Displays a 15-digit code unique to your handset.Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. Should your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the Sim card.Pass this onto your friends


Monday 20 August, 2007 - Free Net Porn Filter (NETALERT)

Parents will be able to download free software to help prptect children against online pornography.
Anyone can download the software directly from australia.gov.au/netalert or phone the Hotline on 1800 880 176 for a free CD.

12 August, 2007
Long-time school friend Mark Sneddon has published a book ' Making Mega Money'  Check out his web site.. link

6 FEBRUARY - ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

A collection of free online antivirus scanners, free downloads and trial software [click here]

2 February 2007 - T.A.F.E. COMPUTER COURSES

Checkout the latest short course available from the Queensland T.A.F.E. more info

31 JUNE, 2006 - MOBILE PHONE SCAM

This happened to me and it cost me $100.Got a missed call from a 1900 number. Rang them back but got a message service. Then I started getting text messages (Soul type theme).

Contact your mobile phone provider and give then the 1900 phone number and get them to block the number immediately.

Every text message is costing you $10 plus and you only find out when you get your bill.

INTERNET FRAUD -

A serious threat Square Trade Services say "Internet fraud is rising at an alarming rate. A July 2000 survey conducted by Gartner Interactive revealed that fraud occurs twelve times more often online than off-line.> Click here for more details.

VIRUSES WARNING
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discovered 19 January by McAfee. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where all your files are stored.This virus acts in the following manner:
It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title:
"A Card for You". Don't open the E-mail, delete it immediately!Symantec's latest threat list. Click here
Mcfee threat list and free virus scan Click here

Warning for online bargain hunters. Don't be scammed by SPAM . An article from Computerworld magazine

"Internet bargain hunters should be wary of unsolicited e-mail offers and Web sites touting offers that seem too good to be true.." For more click here.