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Email Warning – Phishing Schemes Circulating About Webmail
 Be on the lookout for a clever phishing
scheme that uses email messages claiming to be from the Technical Support
Team of your Webmail Messaging Center. The scheme's goal is to gain full
access to your email account and be able to send spam posing as you.
For example, the message may claim that your email address has been queued
for deactivation as a result of a continuous error script. In order to
resolve the problem, you're instructed to reset your email address by
replying to the email and providing your current email address and password.
According to the message, if you provide incorrect information or ignore the
instructions, it will lead to the deactivation of your email address.
DO NOT REPLY to emails of this type. Threats of account deactivation are a
common "red flag" of phishing schemes that are used to try and
frighten you into taking action. If you're ever unsure of the legitimacy of a
message that claims to be regarding your email address, give us a call for
assistance.
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A Top Rated Anti-Virus Program Offered For Free By MVT
You may have seen
our advertisements in the Progress promoting our free security software.
The ads are announcing a suite of security products that MVT recently
purchased for our customers to use, free of charge. One of these products is
SecureIT Plus. It is a great product based on Bit Defender, which Consumer
Reports and other independent groups have ranked as the best anti-virus
program for 2011—beating out Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, and AVG.
In addition to being the best in class anti-virus program SecureIT also comes
with free 24/7 tech support. You can pick up your phone, dial an 800 number,
and speak to a real and helpful person- anytime. SecureIT Plus keeps your
computer operating at peak performance with its automated disk maintenance
and optimization features. I suppose we all worry about our family's Internet
safety. The built-in parental controls offer great piece of mind.
Would you take the option for a $100.00 guarantee that your computer won't
get a virus? I would. Well, you can get your own anti-virus guarantee simply
by choosing the OPTIONAL Fresh Start installation for just $34.95. A SecureIT
tech will remotely connect to your computer, clean any existing virus you may
have and then professionally install SecureIT Plus. The Fresh Start
installation is completely optional and you are not obligated in any way to
use it, but it is a great solution for the virus-afflicted. If you haven't added
your free SecureIT support services yet, take a moment right now to visit our registration
page. If you have additional questions about SecureIT Plus, click here to view our FAQ
page or give us a call at 397-2601.
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Two To View – A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To
Miss
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Never-Aired Apple
Commercial
Called "Here's to the Crazy Ones," this 1997 Apple TV commercial
was narrated by Steve Jobs but never aired. It celebrates those in
history—from Albert Einstein to John Lennon to Amelia Earhart —who went out
on a limb for innovation, progress, and change.
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Woman Hears For
The First Time
Sarah Churman, 29 years old, was born deaf and recently heard for the first
time thanks to a hearing implant. This touching video shows Sarah weeping
with joy at the moment the device is turned on and then smiling and saying,
"My laughter sounds loud."
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This Month's FAQ – Is It OK To Let My Computer Sleep Instead
Of Shutting It Down?
Question: If I'm not planning to use my computer for
several hours, is it OK to use the computer's sleep mode rather than shut it
down completely?
 Answer: Generally speaking, sleep mode is most efficient for both
Macs and PCs. One of the primary advantages of using sleep mode is that you
have easy access to your work when you "wake up" your computer,
since you don't have to reopen applications as you do when you boot up the
machine from being completely powered down.
As an example, if you're through working for the day and put your computer to
sleep and then remember an email you forgot to send, you can simply
"wake up" the computer and use the email application that's already
running. This process is much easier and faster than waiting for the computer
to boot up and then reopening the application.
In terms of energy use, sleep mode does use some power, but not much, and no
battery power (assuming your computer is plugged in). Remember that fully
shutting down and booting up your computer uses power too.
There are times when you need to completely shut down your computer, such as
when installing new hardware or software. It's also best to shut down
completely in case of lightning storms or if you won't be using your computer
for several days or more. But if your computer will be idle for just a few
hours, sleep mode is fine.
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In November
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 Coupons Are Cool
hip2save.com – Spending
money may be fun but this site points out that saving is a whole lot more
fun than overspending and dealing with debt. It's packed with ways to save
including coupons, rebates, sweepstakes, freebies, online deals, and how-to
videos. Use the coupon database to find deals on your favorite products or
check out the guides for tips on how to save at popular stores.
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 Home Décor Ideas
houzz.com – Browse through
thousands of inspiring home photos and create your own ideabook to collect
the looks you love. Locate photos by style, room, or metropolitan area.
You'll also find an extensive section of products to help you reproduce the
designs in your ideabook and a Q&A section where you can post
decorating questions or answers.
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 Car Care Central
driverside.com – Use this
comprehensive site to manage all aspects of owning your car including
diagnosing problems, getting information on a new vehicle, and finding a
mechanic. You can also sign up for reminders to keep up with regular
maintenance and get help locating parts and accessories. Check out the car
dictionary before you visit your local garage to prepare for the
mechanic-speak!
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 Videos For Fun And Learning
thekidshouldseethis.com – From
delightful dance routines to cartoon creatures to athletic feats, this site
features interesting and educational videos that the kids—and everyone
else—should see. You'll find clips of space views, claymation, scientific
research, music, toy tricks, and much more. Scroll through the recent posts
or click "random post" to see what comes up.
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 Money-Saving Meals
foodnetwork.com – How
does Steamed Mahi Mahi With Vegetables and Garlic Mustard Sauce sound for
dinner tonight? If you answered, "Expensive," think again. This
recipe is just one of many on the Food Network's "Good Food for
Less" webpage. Check out scrumptious-looking photos to find a recipe
you want to try. Then print, save, or share it.
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Short Tutorial – Adjusting Your Junk Email Filters/Controls
The war on spam is best fought on multiple fronts, involving
email administrators as well as end users. You can check with your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) about the computer security services it has available.
In addition, become familiar with the junk email filters/controls offered by
your email client and make sure the settings are appropriate for your
particular situation; you will have choices regarding what is identified as
junk mail and where it is moved. Keep in mind that you also have the ability
to select individual emails and make sender-specific junk mail rules as you
go along. To adjust your overall junk email filters/controls, follow the
steps below.
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 Adjusting Your Junk Email Filters/Controls
When Using ...
Email Client: Thunderbird 6.0.2
Computer Operating System: Macintosh OS X 10.6, Windows XP, Windows
Vista, and Windows 7
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1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" located in the menu bar.
2. Select "Options..." from the
resulting drop-down menu.
3. When the Options window opens, select the
"Privacy" icon.
4. Here you can select your default junk mail
settings. For more in-depth (account-specific) settings, select
"Tools" from the menu bar, then select "Account
Settings..."
5. When you have made your selection, click the
"OK" button to save your changes and close the Options window.
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 Adjusting Your Junk Email Filters/Controls
When Using ...
Email Client: Mail 4.5
Computer Operating System: Macintosh OS X 10.6
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1. With Mail open, click your cursor arrow on
the Mail menu and select "Preferences" from the resulting drop-down
menu.
2. When the Preferences window opens, click on
the "Junk Mail" button.
3. Check the box next to "Enable junk mail
filtering." You can also set other preferences including where junk mail
is moved and what types of messages are exempt from junk mail filtering.
4. When you are finished, close the Preferences
window.
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 Adjusting Your Junk Email Filters/Controls
When Using ...
Email Client: Windows Live Mail
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
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1. With Windows Live Mail open, click your
cursor arrow on the down arrow underneath the "Junk" icon.
2. Select "Safety options..." from
the resulting drop-down menu.
3. When the Safety Options window opens, make
sure that the "Options" tab is selected.
4. Here you can choose the level of junk mail
protection suitable for your individual needs.
5. When you have made your selection, click on
the "Apply" button to save your changes and then the "OK"
button to close the Safety Options window.
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Thanks for your business!
Best regards
Brad Lyon
Internet Manager
Moapa Valley Telephone Company
183 S Anderson St
Overton, NV 89040
702-397-2601
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