On Facebook, there is no Santa Claus

"Click through the prompts to watch the video and you'll be greeted not with an animated reindeer or snowman but rather a virus, a variant of the Koobface worm, which began making the rounds on social networks about a year ago."

The hottest breeding ground for malware today is Facebook, and with the arrival of the holidays, virus activity is heating up.

The latest involves a greeting from the man in red himself: One "***SantA***," who promises entertainment in the form of a holiday video posted to your wall.

You know how this ends. Click through the prompts to watch the video and you'll be greeted not with an animated reindeer or snowman but rather a virus, a variant of the Koobface worm, which began making the rounds on social networks about a year ago.

Ultimately if you do click through the fake plugin installation prompts you'll be infected with a virus that perpetuates itself through your activity: You'll be presented with a captcha (those funky images or words that you have to type correctly to prove you're human) that makes it possible for the SantA virus to spread further. Fail to enter the text and your computer will simply stop working.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/158158;_ylt=AuEuxaKwtyxzqfycr0JmfhsWLpA5

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Goodbye Microsoft Word?

"Microsoft Word is now scheduled to be prohibited from sale beginning January 11, 2010."

Office workers of America, enjoy your Christmas break. Because come the new year, things could get a little hairy around the office. Microsoft Word is now scheduled to be prohibited from sale beginning January 11, 2010. That's less than three weeks away. The good news: Microsoft has promised a fix, one which will be rolled out before the deadline arrives.

If you don't understand, you might have simply missed this story, or dismissed it as something that Microsoft would ultimately use its considerable clout to have pushed under a legal rug.

But it's no joke. In August of this year, a court sided with a small Canadian company called i4i that holds a 1998 patent on the way the XML language is implemented, finding that Microsoft was in violation of that patent. The result: Microsoft was told to license the code in question from i4i or reprogram it, or else Microsoft Word would have to be removed from sale in the market. The original ruling gave Microsoft until October to get its legal affairs in order, but appeals pushed that out a bit.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/158160

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Windows7Ako

"Want to see what's happening with Windows 7 in the Philippines? Become a fan and join our fast growing community! Get scoops on the latest, tips, tricks and moreover get your hands on those Windows 7 freebies! :D" - WINDOWS7AKO:http://www.facebook.com/windows7ako

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Use Windows Disk Cleanup Utility to Free Hard Drive Space

Are you looking to free up a few megabytes of space on your hard drive? Then you should check out Windows 7’s handy disk cleanup utility.Start off by typing Disk Cleanup in the Start Menu search box and hit return.

This will start the utility and you will be presented with a dialog box. Select the hard drive you want to clean up using the drop down box:

When you hit OK the utility will search the hard drive you selected to find files to possibly remove.

Note: It does not remove files automatically – you have to tell it later to do that so don’t worry about running the utility at this stage – nothing is being removed so far.

Here the utility is searching the hard drive you selected. When it is complete it will show you this dialog box:

As you can see it has initially identified 155MB of files to possibly be removed. That total size is based on which categories of files have their check box selected to indicate you want to remove those files.

The following screen shots show you some of the other file categories you can possibly select to remove those files – they are not checked by default:

As you click on each listing the main dialog box will explain what those files are related to in order to assist you in deciding to remove them or not.

If you choose Clean up system files then you will remove files for all users on the PC your working on. If your desperate for more space that might be necessary. The other users can always run this utility under their own login as well to clean up files.So once you have everything picked that you wan tot delete then hit the OK button and then confirm you want to perform the deletions:

Key word there is permanently – these files do not go to the Recycle Bin.

Here you can see the utility is carrying out the file cleanup based on your selections. Once it is done there is no confirmation dialog of any kind – it just goes back to your desktop.

This should help you free up a few megabytes of space on your system.

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YM: How to change the details about my mobile device?

I was trying the Yahoo Messenger Mobile's Feature when I decided to edit my number so I can receive IMs from my other phone. It's my first time to try it and I really don't know what to do, so I searched in Yahoo and I found the answer to my problem. Here it GOES:

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How can I change the details about my mobile device?

You can edit your mobile device information in Yahoo! Messenger so you can stay connected through Yahoo! Mobile Services. To edit your mobile device number you first have to delete it from Yahoo! Messenger by following the instructions below.

Here's how to delete your mobile device:

1. Click the Messenger menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Click the General category.
4. Click Edit mobile device and enter your Yahoo! ID and password to sign in to Yahoo! Mobile.
5. Under the "Other Mobile Devices" section, click the trash can icon to the right of the device.
6. Click Delete.

Now that you have deleted your mobile device, you can now add your new mobile number to Yahoo! Messenger by following the instructions below:

1. In Yahoo! Messenger on your computer, click the Messenger menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. In the "Yahoo! Messenger Preferences" window, select General.
4. Click the Edit mobile phone button.
5. A pop up window will appear where you will enter your new mobile device number.
6. Follow the prompts until your new mobile device is registered.

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SOURCE: http://help.yahoo.com

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Turbo C++ Version 3.0

Turbo C++ was a C++ compiler and integrated development environment (IDE) originally from Borland.

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Facebook Anthem

The "Facebook Anthem" is a viral music video produced in 2008 which features an array of everyday people singing a parody of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" with a chorus of "I'm Getting Bored with Facebook". The song's lyrics lament the explosion of Facebook applications, polls, quizzes, and features.



Lyrics

Facebook is a crime
When people have too much time
Sending me requests
IQ and brain tests
It's no f**king joke
I don't like to Super Poke
Scrabulous, Hotness
Update my status...

CHORUS
I'm getting bored of Facebook
So don't invite me
Throw a sheep
Or bite me

Please don't hug me
Give me your Graffiti
Hot or not?
So what?
I don't want to know.

Movie Quiz
S*x Quiz
Stu*id Johnny Depp Quiz
Family Guy
Which one am I?
They all have to go.

Pirates and Zombies
I really hate these
Sticky notes
Horoscopes
Join in the chorus please!

CHORUS
I'm getting bored of Facebook
So don't invite me
Throw a sheep
Or bite me

I hate applications
There are far too many
And I don't use any

Which Princess am I?
Send another Valentine
Group Request
Likeness Test
Will this ever stop?

Cute vs sexy
Colours represent me
Free Gifts
What's this?
Now that really takes the p*ss

Oh no
f**k me
Another Fortune Cookie
Texas Hold'em
I think I'm gonna fold

Friends for sale
Compare me
How many more can there be?!
Super Wall
Fun Wall
Drives me up the F**KING WALL!

I'm getting bored of Facebook
So remove the friends
Who drive you round the bend
Delete Applications
There are far too many
And they just keep going
On and on and on and on...

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The New Friendster Look

The Friendster's New Look? Could Friendster make a comeback? You decide!!!!

What can you say to the Friendster's New Look?

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DOWNLOAD: Visual C# 2008 Express Edition

Microsoft Visual C++ (often abbreviated as MSVC) is a commercial integrated development environment (IDE) product engineered by Microsoft for the C, C++, and C++/CLI programming languages. It has tools for developing and debugging C++ code, especially code written for the Microsoft Windows API, the DirectX API, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

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Visual C# 2008 Express Edition

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8 tips for safer online shopping

Online threats today come in the form of attacks on you and attacks on your computer. Here are eight (8) ways for you to have a safer online shopping experience:

[1] Keep your computer software up to date. Keep all software (including your web browser) current with automatic updates. If you are not already running Internet Explorer 8, the latest version of our web browser, click the button to the right to get it.

[2] Defend your computer. Use firewall, antivirus, antispam, and antispyware software. For an added layer of protection on your PC, you can download Microsoft Security Essentials for free or find other antivirus solutions.

[3] Avoid phishing scams and malware. By default Internet Explorer 8 runs SmartScreen Filter to help block and warn you of malicious software or phishing threats. SmartScreen Filter alerts you if a site you are trying to open has been reported as unsafe and allows you to report any unsafe sites you find.

[4] Protect yourself from emerging threats. Cross-site scripting attacks are one of the increasingly sophisticated methods online criminals use to get your personal information. By default Internet Explorer 8 helps protect you against these attacks with a built-in Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Filter that is always on.

[5] Identify fake Web addresses. Internet Explorer 8 helps you avoid deceptive websites that can trick you with misleading addresses. The domain name in the address bar is highlighted in black to make it easier to identify a site's true identity.

[6] Browse more privately. When you're using a public computer to check e-mail or you're shopping for a "surprise" gift on a family PC, it's a good idea to use InPrivate Browsing—a feature that helps prevent your browsing history, cookies, and other information from being retained on your computer.

[7] Make sure payment websites use encryption. To confirm that a website uses encryption when processing credit card information, look for:

• An "s" after http in the Web address—it should read https:
• A tiny closed padlock in the address bar, or at the lower-right corner of the window.
• A green address bar—Internet Explorer 8 uses this to indicate a trustworthy site.

[8] Never respond to unsolicited requests to update your account information. These e-mail messages might be scams for stealing your identity. Most legitimate companies never send unsolicited e-mail or instant message requests for your passwords or other personal information. And remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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PUP iApply for PUPCET SY 2010-2011

Polytechnic University of the Philippines' iApply for PUPCET SY 2010-2011

To all High School Graduating Students in March 2010

We would like to inform you that the PUP College Entrance Test for School Year 2010-2011 for PUP are scheduled as follows:


SOURCE: http://www.pup.edu.ph/iApply/PUPCET/

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For more infos... just visit the SOURCE - LINK

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Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton

Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton

LYRICS:

This was a triumph
I’m making a note here: huge success
It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction
Aperture Science
We do what we must because we can
For the good of all of us
Except the ones who are dead
But there’s no sense crying over every mistake
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake
And the science gets done and you make a neat gun
For the people who are still alive

I’m not even angry
I’m being so sincere right now
Even though you broke my heart and killed me
And tore me to pieces
And threw every piece into a fire
As they burned it hurt because
I was so happy for you
Now these points of data make a beautiful line
And we’re out of beta, we’re releasing on time
So I’m glad I got burned, think of all the things we learned
For the people who are still alive

Go ahead and leave me
I think I’d prefer to stay inside
Maybe you’ll find someone else to help you
Maybe Black Mesa
That was a joke, ha ha, fat chance
Anyway this cake is great
It’s so delicious and moist
Look at me still talking when there’s science to do
When I look out there it makes me glad I’m not you
I’ve experiments to run, there is research to be done
On the people who are still alive

And believe me I am still alive
I’m doing science and I’m still alive
I feel fantastic and I’m still alive
And while you’re dying I’ll be still alive
And when you’re dead I will be still alive
Still alive
Still alive

CHORDS:

D Bm (repeat like crazy)
This was a triumph...

Em              A
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction

D Bm (repeat like crazy)
Aperture Science...

Em              A
For the good of all of us

BbM7
Except the ones who are dead

F                     C          Bb         F
But there's no sense crying over every mistake

F                     C          Bb         F
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake

Gm                     C             F        Dm
And the science gets done and you make a neat gun

Bb                   A         D  Bm (repeat some more)
For the people who are still alive



SOURCE:
LYRICS: http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/10/15/portal-the-skinny/
VIDEO: www.youtube.com

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WINDOWS 7 PHILIPPINES LAUNCH

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MyBlogLog.com

MyBlogLog is a great social networking tool for bloggers and their readers. By joining the community, you can add a MyBlogLog module to your own blog (ours is on the right side of this page), stay in touch with friends, and send messages to other members.

You can see who the recent readers were, join their communities, or look for other communities that seem intriguing. Track statistics to see how many readers you have and what they find interesting based on the links they clicked.

SOURCE: http://yanswersblog.com/index.php/archives/2008/12/01/what-is-mybloglog/

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MalabonNHS.ning.com

MALABONNHS.NING.COM is a social network where students and alumni of Malabon National High School can communicate and interact.

It is an online community that connects the alumni and students. They can enjoy the features offered in malabonnhs.

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How to Change the Default Location of the "My Documents" Folder

By default, the target or actual location of the My Documents folder is C:\Documents and Settings\user name\My Documents, where C:\ is the drive in which Windows is installed, and user name is the currently logged-on user.

To change the default location of the My Documents folder, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then point to My Documents.
2. Right-click My Documents, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Target tab.
4. In the Target box, do one of the following:

• Type the path to the folder location that you want, and then click OK. For example, D:\My Stuff.
  
  If the folder does not exist, the Create Message dialog box is displayed. ClickYes to create the folder, and then click OK.
  
  -or-
  

• Click Move, click the folder in which to store your documents, and then clickOK twice.
  
  If you need to create a new folder, click Make New Folder. Type a name for the folder, and then click OK twice.
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5. In the Move Documents box, click Yes to move your documents to the new location, or click No to leave your documents in the original location.

Restore the My Documents Folder to Its Default Location

To restore the My Documents folder to its default location, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then point to My Documents.
2. Right-click My Documents, and then click Properties.
3. Click Restore Default, and then click OK.
4. In the Move Documents box, click Yes to move your documents to the new location, or click No to leave your documents in the original location.

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windows7ako's Point Quest Banners

Having a hard time for hunting windows7ako banners? Well, let send2meni help you.

The following links contains the windows7ako's Hunt Quest Banners:

http://huntforpoints.com/windows7ako/findbanners.aspx
http://huntforpoints.com/windows7ako/login.aspx
http://huntforpoints.com/windows7ako/signup.aspx
http://huntforpoints.com/windows7ako/winit.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/321launch.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/7on7.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/7on7.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/acer/
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/addsup.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/asus/
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/feedback.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/index.html
http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/windows7/inittowinit.html
http://www.misnet-education.com/
http://www.xitrix.net/cgi-bin/bin/index.pl


Additional sites:
http://pinoyexchange.com/
http://www.clickthecity.com/

You have to browse the forum section of pinoyexhange and clickthecity in able to see the banners


They say that www.sulit.com.ph contains a banner on its site and windows7ako and the other fans confirmed it. But I'm not lucky to find that one. :(

Stay tune to its Facebook fan profile! here's the link ~ http://www.facebook.com/windows7ako

Happy Hunting!

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PinoyOnline.tv

In the ABOUT section of the PINOYONLINE.TV contains the following description of the site :

As our frequent visitors already know. We originated from Hub TV Online. But with troubles that we had with our "SPONSORS" we need to relocate all our videos to Pinoy Online TV. Please enjoy the new features that Pinoy Online TV Offers :) Good and Bad comments are welcome.

The site provides an online streaming of videos, fm/am stations, filipino channels, etc.,

It offers various categories for you to watch: Movies Sports, Filipino Channels, National TV-USA, TV series, Cartoons/Anime, AM and FM Radio Stations, Games and Playlists.

Plus factor is it also has database of the past episodes.

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Btemplates

BTEMPLATES.COM provides free blogger templates for your blog.

This site is very useful for the bloggers to have a beautiful and decent blog design.

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Cannot Show Hidden Files (Windows XP)

To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:

In My Computer
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
After the new window appears select the View tab.


Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders.
Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer.

Now your computer is configured to show all hidden files.


Oppss!!

What if this setting always goes back to the previous setting "Do not show hidden files and folders". So hidden files are still in the black hole and none of them can see. Hmmpp..
I'm pretty sure you don't want to format HD and re-install the windows from the scratch.

You might be infected with the virus/worms or hijacked.

Go to Start > Run
Type "regedit"
Expand or LocateHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Hidden

change the dword value to 1.


or simply run these VB Script from NET.

BTW you have been infected by a Trojan/worm.
I suggest you to install a good antivirus.

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November 7 is Windows 7 Day!!!

"Mark these days, folks - November 7 and 8, 2009!

Be at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone on those days and witness the Windows 7 big launch! We’ll have games and prizes, celebrities, demos and freebies! We’re giving away lots of goodies. Everyone gets a chance to bring home gadgets, goodies, maybe even laptops! " ~ LINK


Just click the link for more details.

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send2meni's HELLO WORLD!

send2meni

hello world!
this is my first post in send2meni.

I don't have any specific plans for this blog.
There are so many ideas that pop in my mind but i don't know what, how and where to start.


SO I decided to post anything under the sun topics. haha!
Random Notes from me. ^,^

See yah to my next post!

-send2meni

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