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Link -Malware threats and cyberscams continue to rise. Cringely asks, if we can't get more secure software, can we at least get smarter users?
In a recent post about ads for fake virus scanners and their propensity for snagging less experienced/more gullible users ("Microsoft declares war on 'scareware'"), I asked the following questions:
Should users have to pass a computer driving test? If so, what questions do you think should be on it?
Do we need a 'computer driving test'? | Adventures in IT - InfoWorld
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
- CPU
- IntelCore [email protected] x2
- Memory
- 4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
- Graphics card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 x 900
- Hard Drives
- SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
- Case
- Laptop / notebook.
- Cooling
- Stock.
- Mouse
- Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
- Keyboard
- IBM enhanced
- Internet Speed
- ADSL [ Too slow.]
- Other Info
- Webcam.