[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #637

MikesWhatsNews, 23, 01, 2003
in today's issue #637
2  - Security Update's for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
MS FAQ's
ASSIST With Windows - Internet Explorer Tutorial
Comparison Shopping
Mail-Room Madness v1.2
CCC      Verschwindibus
        Open With
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Security Update for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms02-070.asp

January 22, 2003
Why We Are Issuing This Update
An identified security issue in Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP
could enable an attacker to modify a network's security policies. Network
administrators can help protect their networks by installing this update
from Microsoft. This update only affects networks running Windows 2000 or
Windows XP. Home users and those using workstations on corporate networks
need take no action.
The following products require updating:

Windows 2000
Important  Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3 (SP3) is
required to install this update. Windows 2000 users without SP2 or SP3
installed must upgrade their operating systems before trying to install this
update. Windows Update scans your computer and recommends only those updates
that can be installed on your system. SP2 or SP3 must be present for you to
be offered this update. 
Windows XP 
More Information About This Update
This bulletin was originally issued on December 11, 2002. It has been
revised to reflect that an update is now available for users running Windows
XP Service Pack 1. Users running Windows 2000 or Windows XP without Service
Pack 1 who installed the update previously are not affected by this
development.
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What You Should Know About Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-001
Security Update for Microsoft Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-001.asp

January 22, 2003
 
Why We Are Issuing This Update
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® and gain control over
it. This issue is most likely to affect computers used as servers. You can
help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Product Affected by This Update
The following product requires updating:

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 
Microsoft Windows 2000 
Microsoft Windows XP 
More Information About This Update
By default, the affected component is enabled only on Windows 2000 and
Windows NT 4.0 server configurations used as domain controllers. It is not
enabled on Windows NT 4.0 workstations or member servers, on Windows 2000
workstations or member servers, or on Windows XP.
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MS FAQ's
http://www.mvps.org/faq/
This is a good resource site for multiple categories of MS-related 
FAQs and, in some case, some rather rare tips/tweaks.

Thanks to; Thanks to; Jasmine,  Owner/Group Moderator: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro_tech  and
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/computersupport_2  
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ASSIST With Windows - Internet Explorer Tutorial
http://www.blind.state.ia.us/tutor/home.htm

This site accompanies the Internet Explorer tutorial created and distributed
by project ASSIST With Windows at the Iowa Department for the Blind. The
purpose of this web site and the tutorial is to teach blind computer users
to use Internet Explorer with the JAWS For Windows screen reader. It is also
intended to teach a person who is blind how to "surf the Web." 
The following resources provide articles and instructions on how
to make  your Web site more accessible for blind and disabled
Internet surfers. Note that the ASSIST with Windows Tutorial Web
site contains examples of readable  and inaccessible Web page
elements. Hope you find this information of benefit.--WH

More info;
Iowa Department For the Blind - Accessibility Tips
http://www.blind.state.ia.us/access/access-tips.htm
University of Iowa  Accessibility Policy for Web Resources
http://www.its.uiowa.edu/cio/Policy/FinalDraft/WebAccessibility.h
tm  (Please ensure you cut and paste the above long URL into your
browser if it's broken over 2 lines)
Web Accessibility Home
http://www.its.uiowa.edu/its/accessibility/index.html
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Home Page
http://www.w3.org/WAI/
Web Accessibility
http://www.nfb.org/tech/webacc.htm
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Comparison Shopping

Comparison shopping on the Web doesn't involve driving all over
town from store to store. 
Click your way to better deals with handy comparison sites;
 Price Grabber  http://www.pricegrabber.com 
and My Simon http://www.mysimon.com 
Both sites look and feel like just another well-organized online store. 
However, rather than promoting their own inventories, these sites 
show you who else is selling your item online and for how much. 
Before you snap up the lowest priced listing just be sure to read all 
the fine print and factor in shipping charges. 

Comparison sites are also a great resource for online auction
enthusiasts. Use these sites to determine the fair market value
for an auction item and then set your maximum bid accordingly.

Thanks to; Christy
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Mail-Room Madness v1.2 - free  game
http://www.wordboosters.com/more/mr_mailrm.html
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Mail-Room Madness version 1.2 is a freeware game of logic and strategy in
which a disgruntled employee has scattered the mail all around the postal
building and your job is to gather all the letters again. You have boxes,
rolling reels, bombs and movable elevators to help you accomplish your task.
It's not as easy as it sounds! Comes with 20 levels and a level editor.
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Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy;
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Verschwindibus
http://www.cfs-technologies.com/home/?id=1.1
Freeware

Verschwindibus is a powerful and free desktop tool. It hides any
running window (the hidden program remains in memory) and
reactivates it if needed. The hotkeys and system tray icon are
customizable and start menu & desktop icons can be toggled
visible/invisible. Verschwindibus can easily be controlled
through the system tray and has received high ratings.
Operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows
ME, Windows XP
System requirements: 16MB-RAM, 100MHz, 1MB disk free space

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Open With
Have you ever downloaded a file, went to open it, and ended up
with a dialog box asking you what program you want to open the 
file with? What does it all mean?
Glad you asked :-)

When this screen presents itself, it normally means one of three
things (none of them particularly good).

1. You don't have a program on your computer to open up the file
in question. Most programs automatically set up file associations
when they are installed, so if you're getting this error, you may
not have the software that is required to open the file. If that
is the case, your next step is to figure out what kind of program
you need to open the file then download / purchase it. 

2. The file isn't meant to be opened. The majority of the files
that live on our computers are either program files or files that
support programs. So if you're just hunting around with Windows
Explorer to see what you can open (mess up, play with, etc),
you're probably going to be disappointed. Most of these type of
files aren't really meant to be opened. In fact, if you do find a
way to open them, they would probably look like gibberish.

3. The last possibility is that you do have a program on your
machine that is capable of opening the file
in question. Unfortunately, with all the different file formats
floating around out there, it will be a guessing
game trying to figure out what program can open a particular
file. Normally I start with Windows Notepad. Many of the files on
your computer are little more than text files that don't use the
"txt" extension. So, I scroll down the list on the Open With
screen until I see NotePad.exe. I click that, hit Open, and see
what happens.

OK, so what can you do?

If you get a file from someplace and aren't able to open it, your
best bet is to contact the people who you received the file from 
and ask them what application (program) is used to open that 
type of file.

If that fails, try this site
(http://whatis.techtarget.com/fileFormatA/). They have an
enormous list of files and the type of program you need to open
them.

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Antivirus software is a good choice to scan your system for possible viruses, 
however no virus scanner is 100% effective as manufactures cannot keep up with 
the rapid change of viruses that happens daily.
Be sure to update yours regularly.
http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html
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