Three Tips for Twitter Newbies

About Direct Messaging: To send a direct message (called a DM) to someone you are following, put their Twitter address at the very beginning of your tweet, thus:  @tcd123usa here is my message to you . . . .. This message would go directly to me and to no one else. Most people have their […]

More Recommendations On the Java Security Problem

The Washington Post ran an article this morning reporting that Oracle, the company that supplies Java, has provided a patch to plug the recent security holes.  However, experts warn that problems still remain with the software, and that the safest thing to do is remove Java from your computer.  See: http://wapo.st/VfpPtR. Mac users can disable […]

NPR Just Announced : Java Software Presents High Security Risk

Listening to National Public Radio this evening I learned that a computer program which is very common on the internet, and which has served consumers excellently for a long time, has security problems that will not be easily remedied. I’m speaking of Java. Continuing to use Java may result in your being hacked and having […]