A DNSBL (DNS-based blackhole list/block list/DNS-based blacklist) contains the Internet and IP addresses of networks and computers that are linked to known spam generators. These lists are used to block messages originating from known spam senders. Although the DNSBL primarily relies on IP addresses, it also contains plain language domain names that make it easier to read the listing to see what domain names have been responsible for sending enough spam to make it onto the black list. There is no single DNSBL, however, as a number of organizations and Read More

With Facebook users becoming more concerned about the privacy ramifications of all the updates Facebook releases, more users are curious about deleting their account. While it is not a difficult process–one click on a link will get rid of the account–it is permanent and will erase everything. Because of this, it is important to back everything up from your Facebook account to your hard drive. What many people do is upload photos from their phone right to Facebook or they just upload pictures right to Facebook without saving on their Read More

Google Chrome updates in the background whenever it detects that there is a new version of the browser available. These updates ensure that one is protected, as the most recent security updates are installed. Although the browser automatically downloads Google Chrome updates, one can choose when to apply the updates. Applying Downloaded Updates When Google Chrome updates have been downloaded but not automatically applied, the Wrench icon displays a small white arrow surrounded by a green box in the upper right corner. To apply updates, select “Update Google Chrome” from Read More

Skype is an instant messaging software that allows users to communicate with each other via instant messaging, text messaging, and audio and video calls. It differs from other instant messaging software as it provides users with personalization features such as emoticons, personal profiles, and signatures, as well as group communication methods such as conference calling. Skype also records users’ messages and audio calls for later review and allows users to make calls to both local and international land-line and mobile phones at extremely low rates.   What is Bandwidth? Bandwidth Read More

Contacting Facebook can be a difficult ordeal, which most Facebook issues’ highly personal nature exacerbates. A blocked account or lost password puts a complete block on one’s ability to interact with friends and family via Facebook, while a stolen or hacked account can be even more personally disruptive. Whether the user’s Facebook account has been taken over, there are technical difficulties, or the user just wants to consult a real person about Facebook’s features and policies, the list below provides a place to start. Facebook’s Online Help Section The first Read More

Internet Explorer is used less and less because of the many flaws with how the program is designed. Although Internet Explorer 7 has been a revelation compared to its past, Internet Explorer is still a “headache” to many users, forcing them to choose other web browsers instead, such as Mozilla Firefox, Opera, or Safari. Usually it is because of one of the following problems. Excessive Usage of Add-ons As Internet Explorer is currently the most widely used web browser, it also has the most amount of adornments. This includes the Read More

There are dozens of different social network sites on the Internet. Each one provides a different experience for the user and has a different purpose. A social network is a way for people to network with different people on the Internet. By creating a profile, a user can connect with people that might have a common interest or a common career. It makes communication between people so much easier. While there are so many, the three top ones that show the most promise are Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Facebook Facebook Read More

One of the many perks of having a Facebook account is that you can create a group–otherwise known as a fan page or business page–that you can invite people to. In theory, a Facebook group is similar to a Facebook account. There is a feed where you can post updates. You can have photos and video added. And, people are friends to you. Therefore, managing one is similar to managing a Facebook account. The first step is to log in and go to your feed. This feed is where you Read More

A browser toolbar is a type of browser extension. Browser toolbars add additional buttons to the browser interface to accomplish frequently used tasks. Popular Browser Toolbars Google Toolbar Features: Google Suggest – Get query suggestions as you type in the search box Spell Check – Check your spelling whenever you type in web forms AutoFill – Automatically fill out forms for faster online shopping Word Translator – Translate English words into other languages The Google Toolbar supports Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Yahoo! Toolbar Features: Now available for Windows, Mac Read More

Changing the home page for your web browser to Yahoo is fairly simple and can be done with the following instructions: Microsoft Internet Explorer Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer will need to select the Tools tab and select ‘Internet Options’.  This will pull up the Internet Options menu.  Selecting the General tab will show the Home page section.  The URL(s) to the proper Yahoo destination(s) should be placed in the field.  Using multiple URLs in Microsoft Internet Explorer will result in multiple start-up home pages being loaded in multiple tabs.  Read More