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This month's eNewsletter is packed with great information. You'll learn how hackers can turn our computers into remote "zombies," where to find the nearest concert location for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Soul2Soul II Tour, what the time is in Baghdad right now, and how to stop a file from downloading in the middle of a download. See, you can learn something new everyday!

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Here's what's inside our April 2006 Newsletter:

A. Surfer Beware - Prevent Your Computer From Being Turned Into A "Zombie"
B. PressEnter News - Computer Service Work Special
C. Ask The Help Desk - When Will Microsoft Stop Supporting Windows 98?
D. Great Sites To Check Out In April
E. Short Tutorial - How To Stop A Downloaded File While In Progress

The PressEnter Newsletter Team

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A. Surfer Beware - Prevent Your Computer From Being Turned Into A "Zombie"

According to recent Internet security reports, attacks by hackers on websites are getting more frequent and nasty. Many hackers looking to inflict serious harm to websites do so by remotely taking control of unsuspecting home computers and then instructing them to simultaneously send massive amounts of e-mail messages to targeted sites. This technique of attacking sites is termed "distributed denial of service" (DDOS). These controlled "zombie" computers (usually home computers like yours) flood the targeted sites with messages to the point of preventing legitimate customers from conducting transactions at the victimized sites. Often times, these attacks can even entirely disable the sites.

So how are hackers able to take control of unsuspecting home computers across the globe and turn them into "zombies" to do their dirty work?
Hackers create viruses and embed them into e-mail attachments and downloadable software files. When computer users open the corrupt attachments or download these files from the Internet, their computers become infected. Once the computers are successfully infected, they are added to a network of zombie computers used to generate spam e-mail and launch attacks against targeted websites. Usually the owners of these infected computers are not even aware that their computers are a part of this clandestine activity.

As a computer user, you can do your part to help curb this criminal behavior. Be sure to install and utilize virus-scanning software, update this software on a regular basis, and scan all incoming attachments before opening them. Always resist the temptation of opening files sent as e-mail attachments from someone you don't know and only download software from reputable sites. In addition, many viruses and worms also spread through the sharing of files when using floppy disks, zip disks, and networks. Be sure to scan these files for infections as well. Remember, the ultimate responsibility of protecting your computer against worms and viruses lies with you.

If you are in need of an antivirus/internet security program, PressEnter carries the award winning F-Secure Internet Security suite. Call our office for details.

B. PressEnter News - April Service Work Special

*Computer Service Work Special

Are computer problems getting you down? We can help. Whether you have issues with a virus, spyware or just need a real pro to fix your PC, PressEnter is there for you. During the month of April we're offering a 10% discount on service work done in our office. Call us today to speak with a technician or just drop your computer off at our office - no appointment is necessary.

This offer is open to subscribers only, and you must mention this article to receive the discount. Other restrictions may apply, call for details.

*Hudson Hot Air Affair Photo Contest Winner

Visit www.pressenter.com and click on the Hot Air Affair link on the left-hand side of the page to view the winning photo and all entries from the Hudson Hot Air Affair photo contest.

C. Ask The Help Desk - When Will Microsoft Stop Supporting Windows 98?

Question: I've heard that Microsoft will soon stop supporting Windows 98. Is this true?

Answer: Yes. With the large majority of PCs now running Windows XP, the software giant has announced that it will end its extended support for all versions of the Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems (and their related components) effective July 11, 2006. This means no more technical support, no more incident support options, and no more security updates related to these operating systems.

If you still plan to use Windows 98 or Windows ME operating systems, existing web-based support documents will continue to be available at http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1139 for Windows 98 and
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6519 for Windows Me. However, please note that it will soon be more imperative than ever that you utilize virus-scanning software and update this software on a regular basis when using Windows 98 or Windows Me.

D. Great Sites To Check Out This Month

Go Fly A Kite This Month
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http://nationalkitemonth.org

Go fly a kite! We mean that in a nice way. April is National Kite
Month sponsored by the Kite Trade Association International and
the American Kitefliers Association. Their site includes lots of
links to sites that'll show you how to build your own kites. It also
provides safety tips for new people to the sport, event schedules for
kite-related events, a place to register your own kite event, and a
detailed history of kite flying. Can you name five people who changed
the course of history through kite flying? This site tells you.

Anyone Got The Correct Time?
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http://timeanddate.com

How many more days until my birthday? What time is it right now in
Singapore? Is my kitchen clock or my alarm clock correct? How many
more days, hours, minutes, and seconds until New Year's Day 2007? This
website can answer all of these important questions and more. You
can also design your own "Personal World Clock" to show the current
times in cities of your choice around the world. Time has never been
so interesting!

Cassini Spacecraft Makes New Discoveries Of Saturn's System ===========================================================
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/operations/index.cfm

The world continues to be intrigued by the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft
mission. The Cassini spacecraft is the first to explore the Saturn
system of rings and moons from orbit. In January 2005, the European
Space Agency's Huygens Probe detached from Cassini and was sent
to Saturn's largest moon, Titan, providing scientists with vital
data. Cassini continues to make discoveries as it orbits Saturn
during its four-year mission. Recent photographs revealed what
scientists believe to be liquid water on another of Saturn's moons,
Enceladus. Head to this site for daily updates and amazing photography.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's 2006 Tour Begins ============================================
http://faithhill.com

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Soul2Soul Tour II 2006 is on pace to
be the hottest concert event of the year. Kicking off April 21st in
Columbus, Ohio, many concerts have taken only minutes to sell-out. It's
no wonder. This married duo has over thirty number one songs between
them. For a listing of concert locations and to listen to Faith sing
songs as you surf, head to her site and turn up your computer's volume.

NHL Season Heats Up In April
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http://nhl.com

The action really heats up this month as the NHL's regular season
schedule winds down and the play-off action begins. Check out the
NHL's official site to get up-to-the-minute scores as well as complete
stats and game overviews, radio and video highlights, links to your
favorite NHL team's site, player interviews, and more.

E. Short Tutorial - How To Stop A Downloaded File While In Progress

Have you ever started to download something from the Internet and then realized after the download started that the file was a lot bigger than you anticipated and you really didn't have time to wait around for it to completely download? Well, with most modern browsers, there is a way to stop the process in the middle of the download. You can then come back later to start and finish the download when you have more time. Follow these directions to stop a file from downloading before its completion.

Stopping a File Download When Using Internet Explorer 6.0 Browser and Windows XP Home Edition:

With Internet Explorer 6.0, your only real option is to cancel the download using the CANCEL button on the download window before it finishes. If you want to restart the download, you will have to start again at the beginning.

Stopping a File Download When Using Firefox 1.0 Browser and Windows XP Home Edition and Macintosh OS X:

To use the special download features of this browser, you need to open the Downloads window.

1. With Firefox open and before you begin downloading, click on the "Tools"
menu and drop down to "Downloads." The Downloads window will appear giving you a list of recent downloads.
2. Download a file in the usual manner from a site you trust. When the download begins, you will see a progress bar below the name of the file in the Downloads window. Beneath the progress bar is a "Pause" link. Clicking on that link will pause the download and change the "Pause" link to a "Resume" link.
3. Resume the download by clicking on the "Resume" link.
4. You will notice a "Cancel" link to the right of the file name. This will cancel the download and the "Cancel" link will become a "Retry" link and a "Remove" link. The "Retry" link will restart the download from the beginning. The "Remove" link will remove the file from the Downloads window's list completely.

Stopping a File Download When Using Netscape 8.1 Browser and Windows XP Home Edition:

To use the special download features of this browser, you need to open the Downloads window.

1. With Netscape 8.1 open and before you begin downloading, click on the "Tools" menu and drop down to "Downloads." The Downloads window will appear giving you a list of recent downloads.
2. Download a file in the usual manner from a site you trust. When the download begins, you will see a progress bar below the name of the file in the Downloads window. Beneath the progress bar is a "Pause" link. Clicking on that link will pause the download and change the "Pause" link to a "Resume" link.
3. Resume the download by clicking on the "Resume" link.
4. You will notice a "Cancel" link to the right of the file name. This will cancel the download and the "Cancel" link will become a "Retry" link and a "Remove" link. The "Retry" link will restart the download from the beginning. The "Remove" link will remove the file from the Downloads window's list completely.

Stopping a File Download When Using Safari 2.0 Browser and Mac OS X:

To use the special download features of this browser, you need to open the Downloads window.

1. With Safari 2.0 open and before you begin downloading, click on the "Tools" menu and drop down to "Downloads." The Downloads window will appear giving you a list of recent downloads.
2. Download a file in the usual manner from a site you trust. When the download begins, you will see a blue progress bar below the name of the file in the Downloads window. Next to that progress bar is a white "x" in a gray circle. Clicking on that "x" will pause the download and change the "x" icon into an orange circle with a white curved arrow.
3. Resume the download by clicking on the orange circle with the white arrow.

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