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Cheat Sheet: Encryption

Cheat Sheet To decode the encrypted message, a computer must use the public key and its own private key. Well, it's based on the same principles of past encryption methods - where a key is needed to decipher a message or piece of information.

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[28 Nov 2007]

Cheat Sheet: Data Protection Act 1998

Cheat Sheet People have to 'signify' their consent positively, which means failure to reply to a message does not mean that consent has been given. 1998? That's a bit out of date isn't it? Not really. The Data Protection Act 1998 only came into force in 2000...

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[28 Aug 2007]

Cheat Sheet: Mash-ups

Cheat Sheet Likewise you should be able to click on that name and place a Skype call, or send an email or instant message. If this has anything to do with old people and their food I really don't want to hear it.

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[26 May 2006]

Cheat Sheet: Blogging

Cheat Sheet In a nutshell it's the process of publishing an online journal - a cross between a diary, a message-board and a virtual soapbox. Many companies run their own blog sites, though it's normally a lot more 'on message' than an independent site.

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[09 Feb 2005]

Cheat Sheet: Social engineering

Cheat Sheet If something become a burning issue or a matter of massive public interest there is a good chance it will crop up as the hook on an email virus or spam message at some point soon. Social engineering? I'm thinking community projects - building...

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[15 Nov 2004]

Cheat Sheet: MMS

Cheat Sheet It is simply a jump up from your standard text message. Then you will have to wait and see how the operators decide to charge, although a good indication is T-Mobile's current flat rate of £20 per month.said it intends to charge either 30 pence for...

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[09 Aug 2002]

Cheat Sheet: Cookies

Cheat Sheet Getting a message every time a cookie is downloaded on your machine can drive you crazy - trust us, we've tried it. A cookie is information that any website can put on your PC's hard disk so it can remember something about you at a later time.

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[29 Nov 2001]