Net Neutrality

Net neutrality seems to be a hot topic these days with consumers and large companies. Huge companies such as Corning, Tyco and Motrolola are pressing the issue of net neutrality with the government. The net neutrality would make it illegal for a internet provider from “blocking or interfering with the date they (the consumer) send and receive.” Most large companies are for this, but companies such as Amazon.com and Google feel the FCC needs more authority over the internet. The whole idea of the net neutrality is to create a “consumer bill of rights.”
I think this is a very interesting article about net neutrality. I feel it is more bias toward net neutrality, it did not make it seem as a bad thing at all. It helped me better understand what net neutrality is. I really liked how it is being called a “consumer bill of rights.” Why would a company block legal information in the first place? This is America and we should have freedom to all information.

Article located at:

http://news.com.com/Tech+manufacturers+rally+against+Net+neutrality/2100-1028_3-6117241.html?tag=nl

Spyware/Protecting my PC

The program I posted screens for was with Spybot Search and Destroy. I actually use two spyware detectors, I also use Lavasoft's Adware. Both programs have very friendly user interfaces, anyone with a little amount of computer knowledge could run them. Both usually find different things so it's good to have multiple spyware programs.

As with keeping my computer safe and protected. I try to run the spyware checks at least once a week, usually they are run when I am extremely bored. Also, I never visit suspicious sites, as a lot of sites these days contain tons of spyware. I really don't do anything else special to be a "careful computer." I feel as long as I don't download anything that I know I don't need than I should be fine.

found spyware

found spyware
Originally uploaded by jaredjwestfall.

This is what the screen looks like when spyware is found, you can x out boxes if you know it's stuff you do not want to delete. The interface for getting rid of spyware is very easy.

update

update
Originally uploaded by jaredjwestfall.

This is what the update screen looks like, it's essential to update before each scan in case there is new spyware, when I tried to update this time there were no new updates.

My PPC

First off, I love having the pocket pc. Before college I was never the most organized person, but know with the pocket pc in pocket I can write down any homework/meetings/important stuff that is needed. The first thing I did with it was add my schedule to the calender, the reason is because I could never remember the rooms of my classes.

I really have not messed around with it too much, I have been too busy to sit down and try and find cool programs/see what's up with it. I really enjoy learning about the sweet programs and options in class. I think the pocket pc is 100X better than having a textbook for this class.

I can't wait to find out there sweet things to do with it.

I'm out

Longer Intro

My name is Jared Westfall, from Buffalo, New York (as stated before). I just moved there this summer from Rochester, New York. I live there with my mom Mona, step-dad Jeff, and sister Danielle.

My interests include football, computers, laCrosse, skiing and movies. Here at Bentley I plan on majoring in Accounting and a possible minor in Marketing and/or Computer Science. I also live in the tree dorms, Elm to be exact.

If there's anything else you want to know, just ask.

Intro

I am Jared Westfall from Buffalo, New York.