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The honest scammer: all you have to do is ask

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The honest scammer: all you have to do is ask

You know, there’s really no excuse for being ripped off on the Internet. If you want to know if a deal is dodgy, all you have to do is ask. Now, granted, it helps if you know what you might be up against. You can’t just come right out and say “Are you a criminal?” or “Are you going to rip me off?”, but you can take an educated guess. That’s what one Mike Nash did when he was connected by a Mr Robert Dutu. Mr Robert Dutu: Hello How are you? Am Robert Dutu I have a very important business proposition for your consideration. Please can we chat on Read more »

MSN on iPhone? Use a generic IM app and keep Microsoft off your handset!

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MSN on iPhone? Use a generic IM app and keep Microsoft off your handset!

I hold my hands up and admit it: I don’t keep Microsoft software on my Mac. I succumbed for a short while and used a crappy outdated version of Microsoft Office on an old iBook I’d inherited, but other than that I’m MS free. I’m glad Microsoft shunned the Mac when it comes to browsers — the last version of Internet Explorer I used on a Mac was so appalling it made me cry. Depending on what mood I’m in when people send me Excel and Word documents, I’ll either tell them to send a PDF or I’ll just open it up in Google Docs. My Mac has no trace Read more »

i-Knock your IM messages

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i-Knock your IM messages

The i-Knock B01 Personal Instant Messaging Notifier is one of those weird gadgets that actually looks good on your desk. This little gizmo is plugged into your PC’s USB port and whenever you receive an instant message or email, the little guy knocks his head with the hammer, lights up and blurts out some preselected phrases. The i-Knock is compatible with many IM apps and also responds to over 20 different emoticons. The manufacturer of this cool gizmo is Stysen. Read more »