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Wi-Fi Warning - Sidejacking At Wi-Fi Hotspots
 Sidejacking is the term used to describe the
malicious act of hijacking an engaged Web session of another user on the same
Wi-Fi network. Although such attacks are not new, they used to require
sophisticated technical expertise. But a popular new Firefox plugin named
Firesheep has made sidejacking easier for amateurs.
For example, an intruder sitting nearby you at an airport could use Firesheep
to silently take over your Facebook session, gain access to your sensitive
data, and send viral messages and wall posts to all of your friends. Even
your wireless home network could be subject to sidejacking if not securely
configured, since drive-by hackers might be in the neighborhood.
As a precaution, try to avoid highly sensitive online activities while at a hotspot
since security may be unreliable; your data (such as passwords) could be
allowed to travel unencrypted within range of the wireless router. It is
generally safe, however, to use public Wi-Fi for accessing sites with an
address that starts with https; those sites provide end-to-end encryption.
Password-protected hotspots are usually safe, too.
On your wireless home network, be aware that the old protocol known as Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) can be easily broken with readily available
software. Only the stronger Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) will prevent local
snoops from being able to decipher the dialog between your computer and the
wireless router.
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Free Service
When you refer a
friend to MVDSL and he or she signs a six-month Internet service contract
with us, you and your friend will each receive two free months of
service. In order to receive this special offer, the new customer
must mention your name at the time of signup.
This offer is valid
through March 31, 2011.
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This Month's FAQ - How Do I Remove Unwanted "Stuff"
From E-mails?
Question: What's the easiest way to remove unwanted
"stuff" from e-mails before I forward them? I'm talking about all
of the addresses, comments from previous recipients, etc. that no longer need
to be there.
 Answer: As you may have already discovered through trial and error,
there are different ways to approach this and some work better than others.
When you click on "Forward" to forward an e-mail, a new window
opens with the forwarded content in it. Here you designate to whom you are
forwarding the e-mail and click on "Send." The forwarded e-mail
usually contains all of the addresses that the e-mail was previously sent to,
often along with other content that's no longer necessary. Sometimes you can
highlight the unwanted content and simply press "Delete," but this
doesn't always work. You can also try using the "Delete" key and
the backspace key, but again, this method can have mixed results.
I suggest you give the following technique a try and see if it simplifies the
process for you.
1. After choosing "Forward," fill in
the addressee(s) and edit the subject if desired.
2. Highlight the portion of the e-mail message
you wish to forward.
3. Press "CTRL-C," then
"CTRL-A," then "Delete," and then the "CTRL-V"
keys. (On a Mac, use "COMMAND" instead of "CTRL."
"CTRL-C"
copies the highlighted material to the clipboard. "CTRL-A" is a
shortcut for selecting all of the text in the document. "Delete"
removes the highlighted portion. "CTRL-V" pastes from the clipboard
whatever was highlighted when you clicked on "CTRL-C." Your e-mail
is now cleaned up and ready to forward.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In February
Celebrate Black
History
video.pbs.org - In
honor of Black History Month, browse through this inspiring video collection
from PBS (Public Broadcasting System). It includes interviews with civil
rights pioneers, a celebration of music from the civil rights movement, and
discussions of a variety of current issues facing blacks in America.
Real Hotel Recommendations
realtravel.com - It's not too
early to start planning summer travel and Real Travel can help. Named
"Best of the Web" by Forbes, Business Week, and the
Association of Travel Marketing Executives, this site provides hotel
recommendations from reviews of "real travelers." Hotel suggestions
are based on review analyses, Facebook "likes," real-time pricing
and availability, and relative hotel locations. Search by city, state, or
hotel name. Don't forget to check out the Vacation Ideas and Things To Do
sections for great trip ideas.
Decadent Chocolate Recipes
ghirardelli.com - February
is National Chocolate Lover's Month, and the Ghirardelli site can help you
celebrate! In addition to hundreds of chocolate-inspired cookie, cake, candy,
and beverage recipes, this site provides tips on working with chocolate
including step-by-step videos on melting and tempering as well as how to get
truffles, tarts, brownies, and tortes just right. When you're done cooking,
explore the Chocopedia section for everything you always wanted to know about
the sweet treat.
Audience Movie Reviews
www.rottentomatoes.com - Ever
go to a movie based on rave reviews from critics, only to be disappointed?
Critics and audiences don't always agree, and this site offers both sides of
the story. Movies are listed by Top Box Office, Opening, Coming Soon, and
DVDs so they're easy to find. On each movie page, you can read a summary and
reviews, watch a trailer, or find tickets and show times. You can also search
by movie, actor, director, or critic and get the latest movie and celebrity news.
What's It Worth?
worthmonkey.com - If you
received some fun new electronic toys for the holidays, you might be thinking
about selling your old stuff. This site is the blue book for used electronics
and more. To find out what an item is worth, just type in the name. Learn
what's considered a "great price," a "fair price," and
"overpriced" for stereos, cameras, motorcycles, cell phones,
laptops, bikes, boats, and more. The site also displays item listings from eBay,
Amazon, and Craigslist in case you're looking to buy.
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Short Tutorial - Customizing Your Browser's Toolbar
 To Make Adjustments To The Browser Toolbar
When Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
1. Click your cursor arrow on the
"Tools" menu (located in the upper-right corner of the screen) and
select "Toolbars" from the resulting drop-down menu. Then select
"Customize..." from the resulting submenu.
2. When the Customize Toolbar window appears,
there will be two side-by-side panes visible with an "Add" and
"Remove" button between them. The right-hand pane (Current toolbar
buttons:) shows you the buttons currently displayed on your toolbar and the
left-hand pane (Available toolbar buttons:) shows you the buttons that you
can add to your toolbar.
3. Click your cursor arrow on a button in the
left-hand pane that you'd like to add and then click on the "Add"
button. The button you selected will then move over to the right-hand pane
and become visible on your toolbar. NOTE: A double-click on buttons in the
left-hand pane will also add them to the right-hand pane as well as your toolbar.
4. To remove a button from the toolbar, click
on it in the right-hand pane and click on the "Remove" button or
double-click on it in the right-hand pane. The button will be removed from
your browser's toolbar. Please note that buttons removed from your toolbar do
not disappear completely, they just move over to the left-hand pane and can
be easily put back at any time.
 To Make Adjustments To The Browser Toolbar
When Using ...
Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Mac OS X 10.5
1. Click your cursor arrow on "View"
from the menu bar and select "Toolbars" from the resulting
drop-down menu. Then select "Customize..." from the resulting
submenu.
2. The Customize Toolbar palette will appear.
Here you can drag tool icons from the palette to the Firefox toolbar and
arrange them in any order you prefer. (You can reposition the icons to
different places on the toolbar at any time.)
3. To remove tool icons that you've added to
your browser, drag them back to the palette. You can also restore the toolbar
to its original condition by using the "Restore Default Set" button
on the palette.
4. When you've finished customizing your
toolbar, click the "Done" button.
 To Make Adjustments To The Browser Toolbar
When Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 4.0
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Mac OS X 10.5
1. Click your cursor arrow on "View"
from the menu bar and select "Customize Toolbar..." from the
resulting drop-down menu.
2. The customize toolbar palette window will
appear. Here you can drag tool icons from the palette to your Safari toolbar
and arrange them in any order you prefer. (You can reposition the icons to
different places on the toolbar at any time.)
3. To remove tool icons that you've added to
your browser, drag them back to the palette. You can also restore the toolbar
to its original condition by simply dragging the entire default set from the
palette to your Safari browser's toolbar.
4. When you've finished customizing your
toolbar, click the "Done" button.
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Best regards
Brad Lyon
Internet Manager
Moapa Valley Telephone Company
183 S Anderson St
Overton, NV 89040
702-397-2601
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