Not too long ago I wrote about DoNotTrackMe from Abine which blocks all sorts of tracking cookies from being accepted by your web browser. It’s a good way to stop targeted advertising as well as companies building up a profile on your browsing habits. However, it can be just as bad when you have to …
Tag: spam
Dec 06 2012
A Rude Surprise in WhatsApp
Here’s something to keep an eye out for if you use WhatsApp. You might want to think twice if you receive a message along these lines: WhatsApp Surprise! You’ve got a prize. Confirm your WhatsApp! phone number [xxxxxxxxxxx] right away. Confirm >>>> http://whatsapp.im/au/xxxxxxxxxxx This is called “spim” or “spam instant messaging” designed to both …
Nov 14 2010
Microsoft Temporarily Disables URLs in Windows Live Messenger
If you are using an older version of Windows Live Messenger you may have noticed that URLs have been disabled (i.e. they are not clickable). Microsoft has taken this step to help prevent a worm spreading through its instant messaging service (although presumably someone could still copy and paste the link manually into a browser). …
Jun 09 2010
An E-mail Address for Every Printer – Silly or Smart?
Hewlett-Packard, a big name in computers and printers, has listened to smartphone users who have been looking for an easy way to print from their devices. iPhone users have had partial solutions by means of dedicated apps which are limited to printing photos and screenshots but everyone else has been rather hamstrung. So what is …
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