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SNC Client Newsletter | ||||
| June 13, 2003 | |||||
| SNC 2625 NW 20 ST Miami, FL 33142 www.singularnetworks.com |
Welcome The SNC Client Newsletter is a collection of news, tips, and tricks our clients have found useful. If you have any questions on any topic covered in this newsletter, or would like to see a topic covered on a future newsletter, please contact us at 305-476-0001 or 954-476-1401, via e-mail at newsletter@singularnetworks.com, or visit us online at http://www.singularnetworks.com/ . Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you think might find it useful. Virus Signature Updates A number of clients have asked us about protecting their systems from viruses. Because new viruses are discovered almost daily, the most important virus protection measure, in addition to having an antivirus program installed, is to maintain that program's virus detection signatures updated. While almost all antivirus programs have an auto-update feature, it's a good idea to periodically make sure it's working properly, especially if your computer is behind a firewall. The following are some popular antivirus vendor's web pages where you can compare their latest virus definitions and release dates with those running on your system: AVG AntiVirus http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_updt.php McAfee VirusScan http://download.mcafee.com/updates/updates.asp Symantec / Norton AntiVirus http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/download.html Modems and Lightning Everyone knows the importance of providing lightning protection for their electrical equipment here in South Florida, but did you know you should also protect your modems from lightning? While most residential users already use their UPS's built-in modem protection feature, most businesses running Symantec's WinFax PRO or other server-based fax solution forget to protect that server's modem. We've already had two clients this year experience damage from lightning strikes via their WinFax PRO server's modem. Please make sure your fax server's modem is protected. Making XP Look and Feel Like 2000 Have you recently upgraded to Windows XP and can't get used to the new interface? Here's how you can make Windows XP look and feel like Windows 2000. The hardest thing for most people to get used to in Windows XP is the new Start menu layout. If you'd like to make your Start menu look and feel like Windows 2000's try this: - Right-click on the taskbar - Select "Properties" - Click on the "Start Menu" tab - Select the "Classic Start Menu" radio button - Click "OK" If you'd like to change the theme, which includes the background, icons, and sounds: - Right-click on an unused part of the desktop - Select "Properties" - Select the "Themes" tab - Select "Windows Classic" in the drop-down box - Click "OK" If you'd like to subscribe or unsubscribe, please e-mail us at newsletter@singularnetworks.com . |
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