SpamAssassin Filtering Rules page added

Click the link if you need to find out how to set up your email client for filtering

Error Message When You Try to Start Internet Explorer

More information on this error;
"The Page Cannot Be Displayed"

FYI- This error message does NOT have to do with our dial up service. It is a "known" issue with Internet Explorer.

Click the link above to go to the Microsoft website for the resolution to this issue.

If you are using Propel Accelerator you can have the same problem if the Proxy settings are not correct. You can click on the Propel icon in your system tray to find the Technical Support document. Once you get to that page scroll down to - "Why do I get the error: Page Not Found?" and read it and follow the instructions.
You can also get help here:
GCT's PROPEL FAQ's

This Page Cannot Be Displayed

Many people call or send us an email about this error message.

**I keep getting an error in Internet Explorer as soon as I open it that reads,
"This Page Cannot Be Displayed".


The page you were looking for is currently not available. The address may not be correct, or there may be a temporary problem with this site. Please try one of the following options: Check the address for typing errors.
Click the Back button and try a different address.
Try this page again later.
***

Here are some TIPS on what to check when you see this error message.
1) Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
2) Reset the default IE advanced options. Some options can prevent pages from being displayed properly.
a) Navigate to "Start Menu>Settings>Control Panels>Internet Options".
b) Click on the tab named "Advanced".
c) Click on "Restore Defaults".
d) Click on "Apply".
e) Click "OK".

For more information click on the link above and you will go to the trouble shooting page.

Dial up connection tips

Here are some things that may improve your dial up connection speed and may also help with dial up connection problems.

If there is a telephone, answering machine, etc., plugged into the back of the modem, unplug it from the back of the modem. The modem is supposed to ignore devices plugged into it when it is online, but that is not always true.

Try disconnecting additional telephony devices (fax, phones, answering machines, alarm systems, etc.) from the phone line, even if they're in a different room.

Also try running the phone line directly from the back of the modem to the wall, without passing through surge suppressors, splitters, phone line extenders, etc. This is a basic and useful step in modem troubleshooting.

Also, you can check out our page about getting dropped from your connection.
That page is here:

GCT's Disconnect Help and Information Page

Thin end of the wedge

Stockholm: Portly police have a new reason to work out thanks to a new security entrance at the National Police headquarters that will not let them in if they weigh too much.

Play Etymologic

The Toughest Word Game On The Web!
In this etymology game you'll be presented with 10 randomly selected etymology (word origin) or word definition puzzles to solve;

Consumer Data Stolen from Reed Elsevier U.S. Unit

Reuters - eWEEK
Wed Mar 9, 5:25 AM ET
LONDON (Reuters) — Hackers have gained access to sensitive personal information of about 32,000 U.S. citizens on databases owned by publisher Reed Elsevier, the second company to reveal a major breach in the past month.

How to Recognize a Hoax - Email Hoaxes

How to Recognize a Hoax

Probably the first thing you should notice about a warning is the request to "send this to everyone you know" or some variant of that statement. This should raise a red flag that the warning is probably a hoax. No real warning message from a credible source will tell you to send this to everyone you know.

Next, look at what makes a successful hoax. There are two known factors that make a successful hoax, they are:

(1) technical sounding language.

(2) credibility by association.

CLICK THE LINK ABOVE FOR THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE AND MORE INFORMATION!

How to Recognize a Hoax - Email Hoaxes

How to Recognize a Hoax

Probably the first thing you should notice about a warning is the request to "send this to everyone you know" or some variant of that statement. This should raise a red flag that the warning is probably a hoax. No real warning message from a credible source will tell you to send this to everyone you know.

Next, look at what makes a successful hoax. There are two known factors that make a successful hoax, they are:

(1) technical sounding language.

(2) credibility by association.

CLICK THE LINK ABOVE FOR THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE AND MORE INFORMATION!

Feedback request for dial up service

We are asking for a "little" feedback from our dial up customers about the service and support they are getting.
We do not want to be swamped with junk emails please but if you have a good thing to say or even a bad thing to say (constructive criticism please) send us an email.
We want to know how we are doing and welcome suggestions about improvements or just a note from people to say hello.

supportteam@connectto.net

Thanks,
Support Team

Malicious Software Removal Tool

FYI: From microsoft

Program Attacks Microsoft AntiSpyware App

Malware disables Microsoft's application and tries to steal online banking passwords.

Microsoft malware tools slick but no cure-all

Defining Malware: FAQ

Anyone Home?

Hey, we are wondering if anyone is reading this?
Don't any of our fantastic customers have anything they would like to share with other users or us?
Speak up!
supportteam@connectto.net

Free Software: System Information for Windows

This program is great!

The Weather

The weather here is gloomy again today.


How is the weather where you are from?

World News Project

Click on the World News Project link above to read articles from the WNP.
The site provides news of the world from independent sources.

New Security Issues

Check out the warning page for information about some viruses and phishing scams.
Just click on the New Security Issues link above to get to the page.

Example:
2/26/05 HIGH: Trend Micro Products ARJ Handling Overflow