…ults XXL). Show the world that you’re savvy about fashion *and* about Internet providers with an authentic Cruzio tee! 6. Cruzio’s 6th Annual Small Business Fair Coming Up Cruzio’s Small Business Fair comes in November this year, on two Wednesday evenings, 4:30 to 8:00 pm. Our topics this year are: Nov 10th: “Business Survival Skills for Artists and Small Businesses” and “Marketing Your Art and Products” Nov 17th: “Web Basics and Ecommerce” and “E…

…emind people using the Cruzio Dialup Accelerator that you need to use your Network Dialup Login as the login (not your email login). Your Network Dialup Login can be found on the information sheet Cruzio gave you when you first signed up. If you can’t find it or remember it, please drop a note to support@cruzio.com. We’ll be happy to look it up. Remember, the accelerator is free and it’s easy to use. Many questions about the Cruzio Dialup Accelera…

…r new pricing will go into effect shortly. Thank you for supporting local, net-neutral internet. -Your Neighbors at Cruzio Phone Local: (831) 459-6301 Toll-free: (800) 303-3302 Fax: (831) 460-2839 Hours Walk-in hours Monday-Friday: 9 AM-6 PM Phone Hours Monday-Friday: 8 AM-6 PM Saturday: 10 AM-2 PM Support Hours Cruzio staff is on call 24/7 for system emergencies. Please check our status line at (831) 459-6301 if you suspect a system problem. Equa…

…basic computer operations (your computer has to function to reach the Internet, after all), how to use Web browsers, find information on the Internet, and use Cruzio’s Web mail program. You’re welcome to stop by, no registration necessary and it’s free of charge. 10. Buddy Bucks Recommend us to friends, family, colleagues: if a new customer gives us your email address, registration number, or full name when they sign up you’ll get $10 credit to yo…

…Cruzio, we’ll continue to look for ways to protect members from these Internet scams, and we’ll be on hand to help if your Internet service is affected. We’ll also keep you informed of the latest viruses, on our Web page: http://www.cruzio.com/support/security/virus_info.html 3. Free Event for Local Consultants Cruzio Consultants Network Workshop, Saturday, May 22nd, 12-3 pm It’s a Free Event with a FREE Lunch! Cruzio customers often hire computer…

…uter into a zombie that bombards countless other computers around the Internet. In other words, without your knowledge *you* will become the one sending out the fake emails. So: DON’T open attachments DON’T give out your password DON’T believe every email you read DO turn on your email filter — for instructions see http://www.cruzio.com/support/email/junk_mail_filtering.html Please check our virus page for more information: http://www.cruzio.com/…

…th Cruzio, it’s helpful to understand how spam and viruses affect the Internet. The increase in spam and viruses flowing into the Internet is like the addition of more water — much more water — into a plumbing system. It raises the pressure on the system. When all the taps are open (if filters aren’t implemented), the spam comes gushing out into people’s mailboxes. When we close off the taps, the pressure starts building further up the pipes. Th…

…ea. 2. Cruzio Brown Bag Workshop Tomorrow: “Wireless” There’s a new way to network your computer. Set up a wireless Internet system and use Google while enjoying coffee in your backyard with a laptop, or move computers from one spot to another in your office without calling in the wiring contractors. Cruzio Brown Bag favorites Stephen and Michael, from Cruzio Tech Support, will explain the essentials and answer your questions at tomorrow’s worksho…

…rgive the bumps in the road forward, there’s heavy weather blowing on the ‘net. 3. Checking Network Status on Cruzio If you want to check what’s going on at Cruzio, especially if it seems like there is a problem, please have a look at our Network Status Web page. Cruzio Engineers and Support staff put messages about unusual occurrences which could affect your service onto this page. Just look at our home site at http://www.cruzio.com and you’ll se…

…t of spam occurred, each jump close to doubling the junk email on the Internet. It’s been very significant for our servers. We are spending a lot of money and staff time, more R&D dollars, against spam. In any given week in Engineering, 40 hours is spent on Spam. Two years ago, we spent very little time on it. Mark: There are 20 or 30 big spam houses who process most of the junk email on the Internet. Those 20 or 30 change domain names every few d…