| Parental
Controls |
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parents with computers would like to shield their children
from most of what exists on the Internet, but allow them
to reap the benefits of the small portion of the Internet
that contains valuable information. Looking over their
shoulders isn’t a viable option, so now what? |
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There
are a couple of options. Internet Explorer has a built-in
“Content Advisor” made specifically for this kind
of thing. Unfortunately, it is not very user- friendly and
it is notoriously finicky. What’s worse is that when
it breaks, it tends to break the Internet-browsing function
for everyone. It is not uncommon to have to reinstall Internet
Explorer after such a crash, which is not an easy thing to
do due to its degree of integration with the Windows operating
System. In some cases, Windows has to be reinstalled.
There
are also third party content-filtering software packages that
tend to work much better. There are many freeware options
that we do not recommend, but there are also some very good
ones that won’t break the bank. None is perfect, but
some are well worth the investment. Don’t be confused
by the Tattletale packages. These are good for employers to
see what their employees have been doing on the Internet after
the fact, but they are not good for protecting kids from lots
of scary things in cyberworld.
If you
would like more information on Internet content filtering,
call Promethius at 317-733-2388.
Don't
forget that Promethius now offers at-home services for your
computer maintenance needs! Promethius business clients and
their employees will receive an automatic $30 discount on
any scheduled home computer service. Services include home
networking, virus/spyware removal, hardware additions, software
support, and much more! Call the Promethius office at 317-733-2388
or e-mail residential@promethius.com
for more information or to schedule an appointment. |
Definition
of the Month
Courtesy
of Webopedia.
SMTP
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(pronounced as separate letters) Short for
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol for sending e-mail
messages between servers. Most e-mail systems that send mail
over the Internet use SMTP to send messages from one server
to another; the messages can then be retrieved with an e-mail
client using either POP or IMAP. In addition, SMTP is generally
used to send messages from a mail client to a mail server.
This is why you need to specify both the POP or IMAP server
and the SMTP server when you configure your e-mail application.
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Save the Date ...
The inagural PC Charity
Classic will be Friday,
September 23, 2005 at Saddlebrook Golf Course.
We hope to see you there!
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Lunch With Style
Lunch meetings are a traditional American business tool.
There just seems to be something magical about sitting
down to a meal together. It bonds people in a way that
other meeting formats can’t.
Many
of you Indianapolis business-lunchers have surely noticed
that it is nearly impossible to find a lunch spot that
is unique, has excellent food at a reasonable price
and provides an intimate atmosphere.
Do
yourself and your next lunch-partner a favor. Check
out Shangshi Lil in the Keystone area. To die for!!
Click
here for a map.
Eliminating Junk Mail (The Snail Variety)
Blocking
spam is something we do every day. Spam is aggravating
and it makes e-mail less effective nearly every day.
But we also receive piles of junk every day in our real
mailboxes. I figured that, like e-mail, there has to
be a way to filter out the trash before it gets to my
house.
| A
little research turned up the Direct Marketing Association
(DMA). The DMA offers to put your name and address
on a “do-not-mail” file. All of DMA’s
members are required to run their lists against
the “do-not-mail” file before sending
out marketing pieces. |
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form is quite simple and it’s just the cost
of a stamp if you use the mail-in option. They charge
$5 if you submit your form electronically (don’t
we love being charged extra to make their lives
easier). For more information visit http://www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html |
There
are, of course, other alternatives. Most involve service
fees and the USPS can block senders, but each one must
be submitted. |
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