I wanted to drop a quick line and get some information up on new articles that will be forthcoming to the site. Lara has asked me to start writing articles related to computer security and little tips for her clients. This is a good idea in my opinion as from what she has explained to me – using word for word quotes and examples – some of you (her PSO clients) are getting very bad ideas and help.

So exactly who the hell am I? Well I am an IT contractor who focuses on network design and engineering as well as security. I am in the process of completing my CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification, and ultimately I want to be a CISSP. I am Microsoft Certified in various topics, along with Cisco and Linux. What does this mean to you? Nothing, all that you need to remember is that “Oh! Steve is that geek who writes on Sparklewhore.”

Computers and security in general scare the hell out of people. Not everyone is a computer expert. While some of you know quite a bit, others know only how to read email, post on a few forums, and access NF. The truth is, security and computers can be complex, but only if you allow them to be. The best advice I can offer you right now with regard to security is this, patch now, patch often, and update constantly. In better terms, what I mean is that if a program you use on the computer has a “check for updates” option. You should use it. Windows has “Windows Update” and “Microsoft Update” you NEED to use them monthly at the least, and always enable the automatic update options.

There are lots of so called experts what will scare the hell out of you with news and stories of updates gone wrong. For example, lots of news sites and forums reported on some of the issues with Vista and Service Pack 1 when it was released. There was a lot of advice given to people to avoid updating. The same advice is given on Patch Tuesday (The day Microsoft releases monthly security patches for Windows), where people are told to disable auto updates and not to install them.

What is missing from this advice is that almost all updates can be un-installed if the break something, and as was the case with Vista and Service Pack 1, most of the reported issues will never affect the entire populous rather only a small few will experience problems. Most of the attacks online, and Malware (Malware is defined as being a Virus, Trojan, or downloader that installs or causes malicious activity on your computer.) take aim at systems that are not fully patched. So when you got that Virus, it could very likely be because you disabled Automatic updates, and missed a critical patch for Internet Explorer that would have protected you.

I can cover as many or as few topics as you want. However, I will make sure to cover what you ask me too. I am a geek who is here to help you, not ramble aimlessly to see my writings appear online. If you have a question; Internet related, security related, or computer related, then ask me. You can use the comments to do so or email Lara.

I look forward to seeing what you have to say.
-Steve

Steve of course! *giggles*

Hey girlies! I know there hasn’t been a lot added to the site lately (bad Lara, bad bad!), but all that is about to change here soon. Part of that change involves me introducing you to one of the absolutely coolest people I know, Steve.

Steve has been a very close friend of mine for a long time, and is without a doubt, a geek god lol. His tech knowledge and experience constantly impresses me, and has been invaluable to me in the time that I have known him. During that time, he has not only shown the utmost respect for PSO’s and the business, he has also taken an active interest in what kinds of resources are available to us as PSO’s and the issues we often face with having to seek “adult friendly” assistance.

As most of you know, I tend to offer my clients more than just designs, coding, advice, tutoring, etc. Steve’s experience and knowledge in tech and more will bring a whole new level to Sparklewhore, and I couldn’t be more pleased that he has come on board with me.

Now I’m gonna get the hell outta his way and let him introduce himself lol. :P

I have 3 semi-exclusive templates available for sale. Each template is only $25 (if paid through PP) and will be customized with your flirt name and tag line. Being semi-exclusive, these templates will only be sold 3 times each, so that means not only will they be unique to you in having your name all over them, but only 2 other girls our of the thousands on NF will have a similar design. This allows you to maintain a level of uniqueness with affordability.

Below are links to 3 screenshots of the templates. The screenshots are marked with a light watermark and will not show button animation, so one button from each is featured with the screenshot. Anywhere you see “Flirt Name” or “Spoil Name” your name will be implemented, as well as where you see “SparkleWhore” on the seduction template.

*Please excuse the funky thumbnails, click on them to see full size images including header.

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Templates are sold on a first come first served basis. To purchase a template, send an email to me at SparkleWhore@gmail.com with “Template #” in the subject line noting the number(s) of the templates you are interested in (#1, #2, or #3). As long as the template is still available, you will be contacted back shortly to get your customization information and to make your payment. Payment must be received before customization may begin. PP is preferred. To pay via NF, cost would be $36 per template. Please let me know in your inquiry mail how you wish to pay. =)