# How-To Guides

Update your Java tells you how to get the latest version of Sun's Java, something everyone should do (especially if you're using Windows)

Internet Explorer's URL Spoofing Vulnerability tells you about a huge security hole that criminals can use to steal your sensitive financial information.

How to Use MSCONFIG shows you, step-by-step, how to use the free Microsoft System Configuration Utility in Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP to help your computer boot faster and crash less.

How to Disable the Windows Messenger Service and protect Windows XP, 2000, or 2003 shows you how to disable a hidden Windows service that can be used by spammers and hackers to attack your computer

The Weekly Fab Five shows you the five things you should do each week to keep your PC or Mac running in tip-top shape.

How to Restore SULFNBK.EXE and JDBGMGR.EXE

# Other Resources

Patrick Crispen's Personal Pages

Classroom Resources, a free collection of PowerPoint presentations you are welcome to download.

RHA Online, an index of Residence Hall Association homepages

The Southern Word Homepage, a dictionary of how to speak Southern

The Internet Tourbus, a free, semi-weekly Internet newsletter that talks about neat sites and technology issues.

# Website Wednesday Night

Hear Patrick on WGN Radio's Steve and Johnnie Show every Wednesday night from 9:00 PM to Midnight Pacific (GMT -8.) This link opens RealPlayer.

Show notes from the most recent show are also available.

# Upcoming Invited Conference Presentations

Patrick will be a featured speaker at the following conferences:

- NCCE 2004, Spokane, WA
  April 14-17, 2004
- AETC 2004, Birmingham, AL
  June 16-18, 2004
- GaETC 2004.2, Macon, GA
  November 10-12, 2004
- NCETC 2004, Greensboro, NC
  December 2004
- VETLC 2004, Roanoke, VA
  December 2004

# Contact Information

Patrick Crispen
crispen@netsquirrel.com