Joe Poniatowski

Rogue security software, also known as "scareware," scams users out of millions of dollars a year. Learn how to spot it, avoid it, and if necessary, remove it.

True story of the havoc wreaked by a bunch of fun-loving ponies on an upscale golf course.

According to experts, mis-handling of credit card data by careless merchants is much more likely to lead to Identity Theft than mistakes made by consumers. Here the risks and causes are discussed, along with some tips to help mitigate the potential damage.

For over 30 years, the water level in the Goodrich millpond has been a recurrent source of contention between residents, village council members, the State's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

From tall tales to practical jokes, in honor of April Fool's Day, some suggestions for getting the best of your kids, especially if they think they're pretty smart.

Create a Lookup Table in a shell script to load a group of variables with a set of context-specific values, without a lot of complex if-then-else logic. This simple technique combines redirection and substitution for a quick, easy solution.

Use Secure Shell to establish safe, encrypted internet connections through a firewall. You don't have to open additional ports through your firewall in order to access external email accounts, access usenet newsgroup servers, and multimedia streams.

A light-hearted look at five glaring fallacies as portrayed by the characters in "Bee Movie," aside from the obvious concept of talking bees.

The premier of the new "Bionic Woman" on NBC was the highest rated show so far this fall. You might be wondering what other blasts from the past will be making a comeback. Here's a quick rundown of what's on the horizon.

Version control, separation of duties, least privilege, and auditing are concepts that can be implemented within most development methodologies or process frameworks (ITIL, CMMI). Add automation for a mature, efficient Configuration Management infrastructure.

Choosing the right contractor is an important part of any construction project. A small investment in time and a little research can make the difference between a major disappointment and a lasting joy. Here's an outline that can help you make the right choice.