Joe Poniatowski
A full time IT consultant with over 20 years experience. Clients have included 2 of the big 3, financial institutions, and state and local governments.
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"Don't let fear or good sense stop you." -- Dennis Sollars
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Where to Report Phishing ScamsPhishing attacks and other Internet scams are becoming more targeted and sophisticated. Avoiding the scams is only half the battle. Combat Internet fraud by learning where and how to report it. -
Product Review of the Slick E-ReaderAvailable from Big Lots, this E-reader has some pros, some cons, and a few interesting surprises. In addition to displaying e-books, it displays pictures, and plays music and videos. See how it stacks up against some of it's pricier counterparts. -
Product Review: Addonics NAS Adapter (NASU2)Combine a NAS adapter and low-cost external drive to create an affordable NAS solution for your home or small-business network. -
Social Networking at Work - Some Dos and Don'tsHow to use social media to connect with customers, researchers and industry specialists, and avoid some dangerous pitfalls.
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Choosing the Best Free Anti-Virus SolutionWith Viruses, Trojans, and Worms all running amok throughout cyberspace, it is more important than ever to protect computers and connected devices. These experts have reviewed, tested, and evaluated the most popular anti-virus offerings available.
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Seagate FreeAgent External Drive Product ReviewWith the price of storage continuing to fall, it is now possible to buy a Terabyte of external disk storage for under $100. Here's a look at the Seagate FreeAgent drive, the Seagate Manager software, and some of the features, pros, and cons of each. -
What is SSH?A description of Secure Shell, Secure Copy, and Secure File Transfer Protocol.
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How to Manage All Your IM Connections in One ProgramInstant Messaging has become ubiquitous among computer users. One challenge faced by IM users is fact that their contacts may use one of a number of different providers. Pidgin supports virtually all of the most common IM formats. -
Product Review of the Sylvania SMPK4233 MP3 / Video PlayerThe SMPK4233 is a music player, a video player, a picture viewer, a voice recorder and an e-book reader. This package has a lot to offer for a reasonably low price, plus some interesting surprises not found on more expensive models. -
How to Protect Yourself Against ScarewareRogue security software, also known as "scareware," scams users out of millions of dollars a year. Learn how to spot it, avoid it, and if necessary, remove it.
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Running Linux on a Virtual Machine in WindowsLinux can be installed in a VM without impacting the Windows system in which it runs. This lets users practice with Linux without giving up Windows until they're ready. See how with this step-by-step guide. -
The Mystery Ponies of Ritz-field OaksTrue story of the havoc wreaked by a bunch of fun-loving ponies on an upscale golf course.
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Identity Theft and Careless MerchantsAccording to experts, mis-handling of credit card data by careless merchants is much more likely to lead to Identity Theft than mistakes made by consumers. Here the risks and causes are discussed, along with some tips to help mitigate the potential damage. -
Behind the OK Corral: The Legend and the LegacyThe movies always depict the events surrounding the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral as a classic good guys vs. bad guys epic. In reality, things were not so black and white. -
Goodrich, Michigan, Millpond Water Level Remains Low Amid Continuing ControversyFor over 30 years, the water level in the Goodrich millpond has been a recurrent source of contention between residents, village council members, the State's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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Fooling with Your KidsFrom tall tales to practical jokes, in honor of April Fool's Day, some suggestions for getting the best of your kids, especially if they think they're pretty smart.
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Creating an Easy Lookup Table in a UNIX or Linux Shell ScriptCreate a Lookup Table in a shell script to load a group of variables with a set of context-specific values, without a lot of complex if-then-else logic. This simple technique combines redirection and substitution for a quick, easy solution.
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Tunneling Through Firewall: An Introduction to Port ForwardingUse Secure Shell to establish safe, encrypted internet connections through a firewall. You don't have to open additional ports through your firewall in order to access external email accounts, access usenet newsgroup servers, and multimedia streams.
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What's Wrong with Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie"A light-hearted look at five glaring fallacies as portrayed by the characters in "Bee Movie," aside from the obvious concept of talking bees.
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Understanding Wild Horse Racing: Official and Unofficial RulesIn this early extreme sport, wild horses kick, strike, bite, rear, and buck, while you try to saddle and ride one of them across the finish line. -
Old TV Shows Making Comebacks on Small and Big ScreensThe premier of the new "Bionic Woman" on NBC was the highest rated show so far this fall. You might be wondering what other blasts from the past will be making a comeback. Here's a quick rundown of what's on the horizon.
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Free Musical Instruments from Nonprofit Charity MusicCharity Music brings joy to students, senior citizens, community groups, and military personnel. The vision of Roger Fachini is to cultivate the next crop of upcoming artists. -
Configuration Management: 4 Key ConceptsVersion control, separation of duties, least privilege, and auditing are concepts that can be implemented within most development methodologies or process frameworks (ITIL, CMMI). Add automation for a mature, efficient Configuration Management infrastructure.
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Choosing a General Contractor: Know and Convey What You WantChoosing the right contractor is an important part of any construction project. A small investment in time and a little research can make the difference between a major disappointment and a lasting joy. Here's an outline that can help you make the right choice.