Anti-spam program SpamNet, which I previewed in Issue #82 of the Internet Legal Research Weekly, has been having some problems the past week, causing waves of spam to be sent to its customers.
Technology
Is Outlook your e-mail program? Use Slipstick
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Email
Slipstick Systems Exchange and Outlook Solutions Center is a cool resource for learning about how to make better use of Outlook. There are tips and useful information here for any Outlook user, whether a newbie or expert.
Time to update Windows again
By Tom Mighell on
If you have Windows, please run Windows Update. Microsoft has identified four new bugs in its operating systems (looks like everything but Windows 95). My, but Windows has a lot of holes. I think, though, that Microsoft (as a rule) is good about getting the patches out quickly.
Thou shalt use e-mail responsibly
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Email
The Harvard Management Communication Letter revisits (and adds to) its Eleven Commandments for Controlling Your E-Mail. This is a must-read!
I’ll have a double helping of Spam, please
By Tom Mighell on
Market researcher IDC predicts that the volume of e-mail will double by 2006, from 31 million to over 60 million sent every day.
PayPal hit with old AOL scam
By Tom Mighell on
Do you use PayPal? You may have recently received an e-mail asking you to re-enter your credit card information, because the company’s computer systems were having problems. Don’t do it! When I used to use AOL, I would frequently get e-mails allegedly from the company asking for my passwords and credit card numbers…
Are YOU an unwitting spammer?
By Tom Mighell on
CNET has an interesting (if somewhat heavy on tech language) article on how spammers are using the networks of unsuspecting Internet users to shuttle the unwanted e-mail.
The Politics of Spam
By Tom Mighell on
You would think that a problem as bad as spam would be deserving of some attention by legislators. Well, it has, but in the wrong direction — now you can sign up to receive spam from this year’s political candidates.
Will the “critical flaws” never end?
By Tom Mighell on
Microsoft announced two new “critical flaws” in its Java Virtual Machine, which could allow an attacker to take control of a user’s PC. Fortunately, you can fix it — just head over to the Windows Update and download the patch.
Law firm tech spending down
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Law Firm Technology, Technology
Law.com has an article (although I swear this has been recycled from a few months ago) on how law firms are spending less on upgrading technology since September 11.