What Do You Want To Read Up On Next?

[35Pete]

Which issue do you need information on more? Please vote?

[35Pete]

My guess would be "Why is my damn PC so slow?"

There are a few of us geeks here that know how to fix this multi-cause problem and get that dog of a machine to scream for you.

Often it can be done with just freeware tools that we can link you to. But vote and decide.

[nehemiah]

do some articles on routers and other practical wireless tips.

[K-Gun]

Nerrrddddsss!!!!!

[35Pete]

do some articles on routers and other practical wireless tips.

That's a snap. I'll add it to the agenda.

[35Pete]

Nerrrddddsss!!!!!

Until your PC bogs down and you come here for help. :)

[Gibby]

wish I could see both root kits and safe hex

[35Pete]

wish I could see both root kits and safe hex

Rootkits are a HUGE issue now. And it would not surprise me, and call it a hunch, but based on extensive reading I'd bet 20-40% of all Rangers have one on their PC.

Script kiddies don't make them. Professional international organized crime syndicates do. And they make hundreds of millions of dollars doing so. Their aim is not to break your PC. Au contraire. Some rootkits even have anti-virus routines built into them to prevent competitor rootkits from gaining access. Often thought the code is so sloppy that they do end up wrecking your operating system. And yes, there are rootkits for Macs too.

No, they want to control your machine. To gain access to your personal records, where you surf (that's worth money), and use your PC as a spam-mail and/or worm server. That's worth money too.

One of the reasons some people's PC's are so slow and/or their internet connection is slow is because the rootkit is commanding your machine to spit out thousands of spam mails to people all over the world. But the rootkits excel at hiding themselves so, unless you really know what you are doing, you can't prove that one is on your machine.

Also, they have "backdoors" in them with superadministrator rights. That means that they have more control over your machine than you do, and can see everything that you do on your PC. Even watch that dirty porn alongside you, but from the comfort of their location in Russia or Singapore. :D

[Gibby]

Rootkits are a HUGE issue now. And it would not surprise me, and call it a hunch, but based on extensive reading I'd bet 20-40% of all Rangers have one on their PC.

Script kiddies don't make them. Professional international organized crime syndicates do. And they make hundreds of millions of dollars doing so. Their aim is not to break your PC. Au contraire. Some rootkits even have anti-virus routines built into them to prevent competitor rootkits from gaining access. Often thought the code is so sloppy that they do end up wrecking your operating system. And yes, there are rootkits for Macs too.

No, they want to control your machine. To gain access to your personal records, where you surf (that's worth money), and use your PC as a spam-mail and/or worm server. That's worth money too.

One of the reasons some people's PC's are so slow and/or their internet connection is slow is because the rootkit is commanding your machine to spit out thousands of spam mails to people all over the world. But the rootkits excel at hiding themselves so, unless you really know what you are doing, you can't prove that one is on your machine.

Also, they have "backdoors" in them with superadministrator rights. That means that they have more control over your machine than you do, and can see everything that you do on your PC. Even watch that dirty porn alongside you, but from the comfort of their location in Russia or Singapore. :D

and how do you know about that good stuff hiding out on my drive? :D

[Shamrock1989]

Root kits and safe hexs would be great. I would love to learn anything. The more information the better.