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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Tips on Avoiding Your Password From Getting Hacked

There have always been problems with people trying to hack into our computers to access our websites. Hacking is such a widespread problem that even the United States Government's websites have had their share of hackers.

There was a high profile case not long ago where a hacker penetrated the Official Spanish EU presidency website. Once they got onto the site they managed to upload a picture of Mr. Bean onto it. So can we stop people from trying to hack into our websites?

You could choose to browse the Internet with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox instead of the more popular Internet Explorer. This is because Internet Explorer is apparently more vulnerable to hacking attacks than the other two browsers.

Regularly change your passwords for your websites. Weekly password changes should be sufficient to prevent unwanted attacks. You could also use a combination of capital letters, numbers, lower case letters and symbols for your passwords. This can make it harder for the hackers to crack your password.

If you run any SQL scripts always escape the variable data to enable your log in information to return to your system.

With open sources such as Movable type or Word press the hackers can always come up with a good guess as to where the log in screen is. Some of the codes for these open sources have potholes that can be exploited by hackers.

With data being sent back and forth on your computer it can be easy for hackers to trace it. Try to protect your websites by encrypting them with SSL.

Always remember to scan your computer regularly with the latest Anti Virus software. Keep your Firewall switched on at all times for more protection from hackers. If you do run any open sources make sure that you update them regularly.

Be careful when letting somebody else use your computer, even friends. Hackers are friends of somebody.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Getting the Greatest Impact From Your Decorating Budget

When you set out to decorate your space, it's important to have a decorating budget to guide you. Whether you are remodeling a whole room or simply adding a window treatment to a room, there are ways that you can have your decorating dollars work really hard for you, which is a great way to stay well within your budget.

Painting
One of the most effective and economical ways to change the look of a room is to simply repaint it. Painting is easy, effective and affordable. Simply decide what kind of vibe you want your room to have, and get yourself a can of paint and a roller. You can make your room feel grounded with neutrals, calming with blues and greens and energized with reds and yellows.

The great thing about paint is that you can paint just about anything. You can paint virtually any kind of furniture, and you can even paint fabric. So think about using paint to update your furniture or even just to make it feel a little more cohesive in your room.

Sewing
Another way that you can stay within your decorating budget is to get out your sewing machine. If you keep your eyes open for good sales at your fabric store, you can pick up the perfect fabric, sometimes for just a couple of dollars. Then look at making some new covers for your throw pillows. Add a pop of color to your window treatments. You may even be able to make a slip cover for your couch.

You can also change the look of something that you already have by simply embellishing it. Sew a ribbon trim to your tablecloth, add buttons for trim on your curtains, and add lace to your bathroom towels for an affordable, custom update for your decor.

Shopping
A great decorating resource when you are trying to keep decorating costs down is your local thrift store. Look for accessories and even furniture to help complete the look of your room. The great thing about thrift stores is that they are constantly getting in new things to sell, and you never know when something great is going to show up. Sometimes you find the perfect piece of furniture that simply needs a quick coat of paint or some new hardware to be just right for your space.

You can also find fun details for your room like picture frames or a beautiful tapestry to hang on the wall.

Personal
As you are decorating your space, make sure to include that unique element that makes the room yours. Whether it is the colors that you choose to include in the room, the style of the furnishings or simply the way you assemble your pieces, make sure that there is an element of you in the room when you are finished.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Getting a Jump Start on Spring - Decor and Scented Jar Candles

Winter may not be over yet, but why dwell on the cold outside, when you can get a jumpstart on spring inside your home.

While everyone talks about spring cleaning and redecorating, why should you wait until spring to start these indoor activities? Once spring arrives, it's time to be outside, enjoying the warmer weather, not limit yourself to indoor activities. We say, get a jump on spring cleaning, and decorating, and be ready to welcome the season change in with open arms.

First things first, if you haven't gotten rid of your holiday decorations, you're way behind schedule. Box them up and get them out of the house! This would also be a good time for a little tidying up around your home. Go over your spring cleaning list and complete as many of the tasks as you can at this time.

Next, it's time to decide how you are going to welcome spring. There are two ways to do this in your home - smells and sights. I recommend both.

What scents remind you of spring? It could be the fruit blossoms on the trees or blooming flowers. Maybe it's the scent of the sea breeze, as the beach once again becomes a tempting site. Whatever scent is the best for you, you can likely find a scented jar candle to bring that scent to life in your home. You may even want to purchase a variety of them, so you can change the scents to suit your whims. In this respect, you can have it all.

The reason scented jar candles are so great is that they can be moved from space to space in the home, easily. There's no dripping or spilling, they are perfectly self-contained candles, brimming with lovely smells. This means you can take that spring scent with you whether you are in the bedroom reading a book, in the living room thinking of the flowers you will be planting when the last cold moves out or in your breakfast nook enjoying a cup of tea. Another great thing about jar candles is that after the candle is gone, you will have a perfectly nice jar to use for other purposes. Once you burn through a few jar candles, you will have a beautiful set of matching jars that can be used for holding various odds and ends. You can even decorate them to make them personal.

Next come the sights of the room. This can work right along with those scented jar candles you just bought. It's time to put some springtime colors to work in the house. Take a note of the colors of your home, and what will go well with it. If you already have a theme that includes certain kinds of flowers, take note of those too. Also, look at the color of the jar candles you have purchased.

These colors, and complementary ones, are going to be the colors you want to use to accent your home for springtime. It could be in the form of arrangements of fake flowers (or real ones if you can find them), new throw pillows that add a little bit if brightness or maybe even a new tablecloth that has a spring look, to put on one of your tables.

If you want to combine the sights and scents, you can even keep your eyes open for a floral ring of fake flowers. These are usually available at craft stores and are literally a ring of fake flowers on a circular base, with an open center. If you measure the base of your scented jar candles, you can find one with an opening that your candle will fit snugly in, looking like it's surrounded by the same flowers that are giving off the scent, once it's lit.

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