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Microsoft Security Advisory 2963983 This topic has not yet been rated Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution Published: April 26, 2014 Version: 1.0 On this page General Information Advisory Details Advisory FAQ Suggested Actions Other Information General Information Executive Summary Microsoft is aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Explorer 11. The vulnerability is a remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability exists in the way ...

  Flash update fixes bug unrelated to IE zero-day flaw Adobe and Microsoft patch a critical zero-day security flaw in Adobe's Flash Player that is actively being used to target Windows users, but the bug is different from an unpatched hole in Internet Explorer. Read more

Give IE the heave-ho until Microsoft patches zero-day HOMELAND SECURITY: Don't use Internet Explorer due to bug

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HP Officejet 6500 Wireless will not print with black ink Unplug the printer at the back Wait 30 seconds Hold the # key and the number 6 key at the same time (I've read # key and number 3 works also, but didn't for me) Plug the power cable back into the back of the printer.  Hold those two buttons until the device turns on and then off again. Wait for the printer to prepare itself and follow the prompts on the printer screen

Heartbleed Bug - over 500,000 websites were vulnerable to getting their users' details and information compromised. Some websites compromised www.yahoo.com, www.netflix.com, www.officedepot.com What to do? Change your password on websites that were vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug ONCE they notify you that they have fixed the vulnerability. How can I check if a website is vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug? visit  https://lastpass.com/heartbleed/ What can I do to protect myself in the future? Create different passwords for each website by developing a simple rule for passwords. i.e. my password is Abcde$2345 (note the capital letter, punctuation, and 10-digit minimum) - then add the name of the website the password is related to Abcde$2345amazon, Abcde$2345yahoo, Abcde$2345netflix Reduce the paper clutter Scan your documents into the computer and shred your paper. Recommended scanner Fujitsu ScanSnap ix5000 - straight though paper feed, fast double sided scanning, can detect document...

  PC Notes 4-1-14 Going Green - reducing paper statements/bills/clutter Request Electronic Statements from your bank or brokerage firms Access the statements online e-Bills - electronic bills sent via email or directly to your online bank Register with the company sending you the bill or Register with your bank the company you want to receive the e-bill from Still insist on receiving paper bills in the mail…then clear the paper clutter by scanning the documents/bills/statements. Recommended Stand alone Scanner Benefits - fast, automatically detects orientation and size, scan 2 sides at once, straight through paper feeder Fujitsu Scansnap ix500 Scan more than documents/bills, scan your photos to share with others in a digital format they are accustomed to. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net