Phone Scam Windows Technical Support

Warning Warning
Just got a call from "Windows Technical Support" on the Cottage Phone. This is a SCAM.

I am guessing they are working through the numbers in this area. Microsoft does not call you up because they think you have a problem with your computer.
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Microsoft warns on support scams

Thousands still falling for old-school tech support swindle

http://bit.ly/NU00y6 The Register
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Avoid tech support phone scams

http://bit.ly/PTEEvF Microsoft
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Make sure your family know to hang up on these calls

August 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

KDE 4.9 Improves Stability, Performance, and File Management on Linux 
http://bit.ly/MbPLny LifeHacker
For my Linux friends


Make a DIY Grill out of a Tin Can 
http://bit.ly/QBSZU7 LifeHacker
Great Hack


Make an Egg in a Bacon Cup, and Other Incredible Bacon-Cup-Based Foods 
http://bit.ly/RzwrOP LifeHacker
Very Very Bacon Cool


Make Your Own Cinnamon Mouthwash to Keep Bad Breath at Bay 
http://bit.ly/NgHNpm LifeHacker
Cinnamon cool


Reduce Your Grocery Budget with a Food Waste Diary 
http://bit.ly/MWwlEy LifeHacker
Good Idea


Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi 
http://bit.ly/Nt5mKL LifeHacker
Some great tips and tricks

August 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Outlook.com: 5 Best features to look out for 
http://bit.ly/QS6c8z T3
It is looking good


Summer adventure in Ontario 
http://bit.ly/NSRX4r Midland Freepress
Some great ideas and places to go


Georgian Bay's best spots for skinny dipping 
http://bit.ly/PuaXkn Toronto Sun
I know the water is great but did not know about this. Who knew?


Whip up a feast for Food Day Canada and get munching 
http://bit.ly/OHizSn Toronto Sun
Looks good to me



Tim Hortons announces price hike 
Muffins and sandwiches will cost you more 
http://bit.ly/Rwsryp Toronto Sun
Oh No


Ten Tips for Painting Your Home 
http://bit.ly/OyBxKB Toronto Sun
Some good/great tips

August 3rd 2012 Stuff that caught My Eye this morning

How to Tell If Your Knives Are Sharp Enough 
http://bit.ly/RgULJn LifeHacker
Very good to know


Why Your Professional Network Sucks (and What You Can Do About It) 
http://bit.ly/ONqS0Q LifeHacker
Some very good advice


Do Yourself a Favor: Set Up Mountain Lion’s Built-in Text Expansion with These Shortcuts http://bit.ly/QIYMEO LifeHacker
Great idea


LinkedIn, WordPress, Vimeo, and Other Sites You Should Join for a Better Online Reputation http://bit.ly/Rh21ox LifeHacker
Interesting to know


How Can I Make The Most of My Meager Desk Space? 
http://bit.ly/Mhdii8 LifeHacker
Some great tricks and tips


Optimize Your Wi-Fi Network with Mac’s Hidden Diagnostic Tool 
http://bit.ly/Ov5gnI LifeHacker
This could be useful at times


What to watch for before signing an employment contract 
http://bit.ly/MUuPCF Globe and Mail
Very good to know 

August 2nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Canada’s top five cheese destinations 
http://bit.ly/QxbQjc Globe and Mail
Cheese Road Trip


A museum guide on your phone 
http://bit.ly/N4vrCg Globe and Mail
Cool


Jason Kenney faces legal uprising over Conrad Black visa 
http://bit.ly/N4w0Ml Globe and Mail
Something is fishy on this one


I’m Baratunde Thurston, and This Is How I Work 
http://bit.ly/Poc70P LifeHacker
Some very good ideas


Google Wallet Now Works with Any Credit or Debit Card, Is Far More Useful 
http://bit.ly/NKZPFd LifeHacker
Good News for Android users


Grab Over 80 Free Ebooks from Microsoft and Learn Something Tech-y 
http://bit.ly/MebTJm LifeHacker
Free Tech Books!!


I Won’t Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here’s Why. 
http://bit.ly/Mec7ju LifeHacker
Your thoughts?


Amazon Instant Video for iPad Brings Free Movie Streaming for Prime Members and Offline Viewing for Purchases 
http://bit.ly/MSGRMR LifeHacker
Cool

August 1st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Why Poison Oak Is the F&%*ing Worst 
http://bit.ly/OK8Xs0 Gizmodo
NSFW Poison Ivy bites too NSFW


Why Toilets Are Still Made of Porcelain 
http://bit.ly/NbHZpR Gizmodo
Very interesting 


Why There Are 24 Hours in a Day 
http://bit.ly/MzJGhs Gizmodo
Humm Lean something new every day


What Really Happens When You Get Sucked Out of an Airlock 
http://bit.ly/NmQEVx Gizmodo
Very Good To Know if you plan on going in to space


How Dry Cleaning Works: It’s Not What You Think 
http://bit.ly/OKazly Gizmodo
Cool

August 1st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Can antioxidants prevent cancer, too? 
http://bit.ly/NlhuNU Globe and Mail
Interesting, hope to see more on this 


The 5 tools you need to do your own canning 
http://bit.ly/Myf2F9 Globe and Mail
Good over view for a beginner 


Dropbox Confirms User Email Leaks, Adds Account Activity Feature and Two-Factor Authentication http://bit.ly/PllOwU LifeHacker
Check your account


A Simple Approach to Reduce Email Overload for Everyone 
http://bit.ly/Miw2UB LifeHacker
Please read


Import All Your Twitter Contacts into Mountain Lion with a Single Click 
http://bit.ly/OIKG5u LifeHacker
Not sure if this is a good thing or not.


“Why Are You Pulling Me Over?” and Other Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Police Officer http://bit.ly/QuTAae LifeHacker
Good to know


Outlook Is a Completely New, Feature-Filled Webmail Service from Microsoft 
http://bit.ly/PqHtnE LifeHacker
Grab your name/handle now