Chuck

Nov 122011
 

I’m surprised WinZip didn’t make the list.  It’s what I use and recommend but some of these in the article may be worth a try.

By Ryan Dube at MakeUseOf.com…

The 5 Best Ways To Easily & Quickly Encrypt Files Before Emailing Them [Windows]

via The 5 Best Ways To Easily & Quickly Encrypt Files Before Emailing Them [Windows].

 Posted by at 12:28 pm
Nov 122011
 

By Saikat Basu at MakeUseOf.com…

What we would do without open access on the web? Probably dole out a substantial portion of our incomes on consuming and sharing content. Thankfully, the spirit of sharing has been kept alive (and encouraged) by Creative Commons among other things. Creative Commons broken down to its basic core are a set of flexible copyright laws that allows creators and authors maintain ownership of their works while giving everyone else a chance to enjoy and share it.

via 10 Different Creative Commons Projects That You Should Definitely Pay Attention To.

 Posted by at 11:55 am
Nov 092011
 

While I’m waiting for my students to finish an exam before I deliver the lecture on securing your data I see this article.  Some new products, new to me anyway.

By Ryan Dube at MakeUseOf.com…

Far too many PC users fail to properly back up their systems and their data. Because of that, I’ve often found myself in the position of having to tell family and friends that all of the family photos and financial information they’ve stored on their computer is completely lost. There are so many free and inexpensive ways to set up regular backups, that there is really no excuse to lose all of those precious memories and important files.

via How To Automate & Schedule Regular Windows 7 Backups.

 Posted by at 7:29 pm
Nov 092011
 

Good advice for many situations!

By Serdar Yegulap at ComputerWorld.com…

Every new technology brings with it the capacity to screw things up in an entirely new way. With social media, it’s now become possible to turn what was once a verbal gaffe behind closed doors into a public peccadillo.

via Social media firestorms: A first responder’s guide – Computerworld.

 Posted by at 7:03 pm