Time Change March 8^th. There was an update for the time change in the December windows updates. If you computer changed the time incorrectly, be sure to get the update.
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst
Affected software:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/dst_prodlist
 
We have updated recommendations for backup procedures to take advantage of new software and changes in backup needs. See here for details: www.toriangroup.com/backup
 
Microsoft released one critical update and 2 important updates March 10^th. www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-mar.mspx
 
A patch was released at the end of February to allow computers to disable Autorun. I recommend disabling autorun unless you have software that won’t work without it. It will require that you manually start programs when you insert a CD or flash drive. This prevents viruses from spreading on thumb drives and network shares. The patch needs to be installed, then group policy set. Simply installing the update is not enough.
Vista/2008: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;953252
XP / 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715/en-us
 
Firefox and Opera browsers have critical patches. Update your browser.
www.mozilla.org/security/announce
www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/964
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2009/03/firefox_307_and_other_mozilla.php
 
Another free screen capture / recording tool: www.extensoft.com/
 
Comcast is now offering 16MB down/2MB up for about $90/Month, $10 more for 5 static IP.
www.comcastbusinessservices.com  
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10073404-2.html
ATT Uverse is offering “up to” 18 MB down / 1.5 MB up for about $65/Month, dynamic IP.
https://uversecentral1.att.com/uvp/home/explore
Talk to us before changing your service – it can affect email and remote access.
 
Consider the HTC Touch pro phone if you need a new smart phone.
www.htc.com/www/product/touchpro/overview.html
 
IPhone now works with Amazon Kindle eBooks
http://blogs.eweek.com/applewatch/content/app_store/amazon_releases_iphones_killer_app.html?kc=EWKNLNAV03052009STR5
 
Adobe Flash needs update. If you use Firefox or Opera, you need 2 patches.
www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.html
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/02/adobe_issues_security_update_f.html

Adobe pdf files can infect your computer – Be sure to update. This is being exploited, and we have clients who have had to reformat their drive from this one.
www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-01.html http://itw.trendmicro.com/pdfs/microsoft_adobe_vulnerabilities_data_theft.pdf (this .pdf is safe)

Free EBook: Stand Up To the IRS, by Fred Daily, Nolo Press. If you’re interested…
http://lifehacker.com/5165458/free-book-helps-you-stand-up-to-an-irs-audit http://www.taxattorneydaily.com/topics/

Free online file-storage and synchronization services. Use these for basic remote backup, sharing large files. Also use www.yousendit.com for sending large files that are too big to email.
Dropbox www.getdropbox.com
www.foldershare.com and skydrive.live.com (Windows live)
www.box.net
http://zumodrive.com
 
Stimulus Bill will amend HIPAA regulations.
www.pwwemslaw.com/content.aspx?id=396
 
I just finished reading David Allen’s latest book: Making It All Work. I recommend it highly to those interested in being more productive and in control.
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/067001995X/bookstorenow96-20
www.davidco.com
 
Preston Cooper is back among our staff. He will be resuming work doing custom software and web development. Tim passed his MS Server Virtualization Certification. Dustin is now A Certified.

Tim Torian
Torian, Group, Inc.
http://www.toriangroup.com