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12/13/2013

$save$ Cheap and Free $ yourself $! (from "free" and "software") is software !! •Freeware that is available for use at no cost. !money-saving sites! • The program is usually a restricted or slimmed !just in time for gift-giving! down version of a pay version. !December 14 Live and Online • • The program is usually filled with advertisements. FREE Sometimes for other products the developer sells. • Sometimes the person who wrote it will provide a •Opensource link for you to donate. • "This program may be freely distributed"; "You may

! copy or distribute this software free of charge” •The Real World Newton Public Library presents tips & tricks www.newtonplks.org 316-283-2890 Adobe PDF, , yahoo messenger, MSN messenger

Shareware Open-source software In the Real World The differences between the three models can be clearly seen in the The term Shareware (also known as “trialware” or kind of software that is available as freeware, shareware, or open • Open-source software (OSS) is computer source: “demoware”) refers to that is software that is available in provided to users without payment on a trial basis. • Freeware is usually a very small program, released by a student form. or enthusiast. • the owner of the allows the to freely use the for a certain period of time, for • the source code and certain other rights • Shareware is usually a mid-sized utility or application, written by a professional developer or small software company. The purposes of tests and/or evaluations. normally reserved for copyright holders developer or publisher does not have the resources to market it, • when time is up, the user must choose between buying are provided under a that so they release it as shareware with a "try-before-you-buy" the license(rights) that allows him to unlimited permits users to study, change, improve business model. utilization of the program and returning and/or and at times also to distribute the • spans the gamut, but the largest "free" software "deleting" the copy. out there are all open source--, FreeBSD, PostgreSQL, software. Apache. Before the advent of VCs in the "free ," collaborative development around a shared code base was the only way a large free application could be built. Winzip, Cuteftp, ClamAV, FreeNAS , , Open Office, Thunderbird

NoNags.com completely free freeware. Where to look ... cnet's Download.com FileHippo.com

Is a good place to find and download freeware.

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Websites to save you money: Amazon Some of the key features of NiNite

No Clicking Next, Next, Next. Ninite fully automates installers off screen. CNet http://download.cnet.com/windows/ Shareware / Freeware •I think the logo says it best. You can just flat get it done. No Toolbars. Ninite automatically says "No" to toolbars and other Elegant, Simplistic, Reliable Amazon is my choice when it comes to junk. SourceForge http://sourceforge.net/ online shopping. Open source (may need compiling). • Ebay can be a disorganized melee buying and selling can be very Always Up-to-date. A Ninite installer always gets an app's latest involved. version no matter when you made it. NoNags http://www.nonags.com/ •The best price for your item from many professional sources. Freeware with no nagging. It Updates Too. Just run your Ninite installer again and it will •No fulfillment or questionable shipping hassles.

update the apps to their latest versions. •They take your credit card and give you bonuses for signing up for NiNite http://ninite.com/ and Hippo http://www.filehippo.com/ theirs, they offer multiple types of services. No Signup. Ninite just works. No account, signup, or • needed. 32 and 64-bit. Ninite installs the best version of an app for freeware automated installers / updaters. all in all… I’m sold on amazon the same way I’m sold on Google for your PC. my online services.

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Websites to save you money: BLACK FRIDAY Death Count! ! ! underwear.jpg

• http://blackfridaydeathcount.com/ - like

Big Box shopping - are The totals Black Friday deaths and injuries - The huge benefit of shopping at big box stores online is that usually … back to 2006, each with a link to a news story •sometimes have better deals than on the shelf about the event. A scroll through will leave you • bigger selection than what is on the shelf shocked at the unfortunate amount of shootings, • free shipping directly to your local store

• you pay online or at your local store (no strangers in back alleys) stabbings and stampedes that have landed holiday content/uploads/passwords shoppers in the hospital — if they're lucky - – 2013 saw 14 Injured, 1 Dead (car accident on the way home) Lowes Walgreens GAP Macys Wal-Mart Home Depot Michaels Abercrombie & Fitch JC Penney – The most injuries happened in 2011, with two separate Nordstrom Albertson Kohls Office Depot Barnes & Noble Blockbuster pepper spray incidents injuring 20 shoppers each. Office Max Bed Bath & Beyond Borders Old Navy Best Buy Costco Rite Aid Sears Dicks Sporting Goods – But 2008 was the most dangerous year, with three Safeway Staples Dollar Tree Saks Fifth Avenue Target Foot Locker people killed in the rush to find the best deal.

Toys Us Trader Joes Fred Meyer http://www.thesucculentwife.com/wp http://mashable.com/2013/11/29/black-friday-death-count/

Computer Evils Who are Tips to avoid Cyber Monday Scams http://mashable.com/2013/11/25/cyber-monday-security/ • Identity Theft – take your financial data you really 10. Ensure Your Site Is Secure • Virus, worms & Trojans – damage your chatting with ? computer • If you are entering your financial information • – watch your everyclick on a webpage, make sure the URL begins with Her? "" as opposed to "http" or has a lock in • Hackers – access your data your browser's search bar. • Phishing & Online fraud – fool you into giving way your valuable information Or Him? • Spam – Massive amounts of useless/harmful It happens more • Inappropriate Websites – con you into going often than you’d where you know you don’t need to go. like to think.

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Tips to avoid Cyber Monday Scams Tips to avoid Cyber Monday Scams Tips to avoid Cyber Monday Scams http://mashable.com/2013/11/25/cyber-monday-security/ http://mashable.com/2013/11/25/cyber-monday-security/ http://mashable.com/2013/11/25/cyber-monday-security/ 11. Be Wary of Charity Sites 12. Check Your Location and Privacy Settings 13. Check Your Statements Frequently • Though the holidays are frequently the most • Many apps and websites will automatically • some hackers will do very low level theft once popular time to make donations to charity, you your GPS location by default. obtaining your information, charging small should check the legitimacy of your charity's • If your entire family is out of the house, amounts to your credit card to avoid detection. website. broadcasting your location might not be the best • Stay on top of your account statements and keep • "Fraudulent sites pop up during disasters and idea. a record of how much you spend and where. holidays like clockwork. Be alert," • Sometimes, apps will change your settings once downloaded. Check what services your downloads have access to in your phone's privacy settings.

Tips to avoid Cyber Monday Scams Frying Statement #1 Frying Pan Statement #2: http://mashable.com/2013/11/25/cyber-monday-security/ Don’t forget to save, Save, SAVE ! ! !

14. Add Browser Extensions and Security Apps • A computer should always • Pop-up blockers and detection extensions have the most recent will add an extra layer to your security this season. • Plugins / Ad-Ons / Whatevs: updates installed for – Something to Limit JavaScript spam filters, – Ditch , Flash & Acrobat anti-virus and – Something to Force HTTPS anti-spyware – Something to Block Ads software and – Use two different browsers and addresses a secure firewall.

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