Security
Follow Up: My Experience with Microsoft Security Essentials Anti-Malware Software
by David Carman on March 1, 2010
A few months ago, Evan wrote a great article about Microsoft’s free anti-malware application, Microsoft Security Essentials. After using Microsoft Security Essentials for several months, I’ve been able to get a good sense of how it stacks up against the competition. My first experience with Security Essentials was on my own computer. It had some relatively benign spyware which wasn’t... [Read More]
Google Announces Upcoming Option to Disable Buzz (for real this time)
by Evan Wondrasek on February 17, 2010
Google Buzz is a new Twitter/FriendFeed-esque social network which was released last week for all Gmail users. Buzz allows you to share messages, photos, and links with your friends that use Gmail and is built right into your Gmail inbox so you’ll never miss a message. Google Buzz has had several privacy concerns since its launch last Tuesday, causing many users to try deactivating their Google... [Read More]
BioShock 2: Purchasing Looks Less and Less Appealing Thanks to DRM
by Kevin Schulte on January 25, 2010
BioShock 2 releases in a couple of weeks, and from the way things are going it appears publisher 2K Games is doing everything in their power to keep people from buying it. Previous details about the game’s Digital Rights Management indicated a tight lockdown, but recent statements from 2K Games claim a so-called ‘scaling back’ of DRM measures. Here’s the full release from them: Over the past... [Read More]
SUPERAntiSpyware Releases Portable Scanner
by Dustin Patterson on January 25, 2010
Removing spyware from your computer can often prove to be a difficult task. Many programs are available to remove viruses and other malware in the case that your computer does become infected. The developers of SUPERAntiSpyware have recently released a portable version of their popular spyware removal application called SUPERAntiSpyware Portable. SUPERAntiSpyware Portable is a spyware removal utility... [Read More]
Encrypt Your Important Data with TrueCrypt
by Patrick Vinge on January 22, 2010
With privacy becoming a bigger and bigger issue in the digital world, it is becoming more important to protect your personal data. The easiest way to keep your personal information secure is to encrypt it. This can be done seamlessly and for free through a cool program called TrueCrypt. To start down the road of data encryption you will first have to download the newest version of TrueCrypt for... [Read More]
Gmail Now Uses Secure HTTPS Connection by Default
by Evan Wondrasek on January 13, 2010
When you see a web address that starts with https, it’s typically for something important like your bank account or online shopping. That prefix means the information you submit – credit cards, home addresses, or social security numbers – are kept private between your computer and the site you’re visiting. Gmail started offering secure https access to their web-based email... [Read More]
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your PC
by Dustin Patterson on December 31, 2009
With the start of a new year fast approaching, many people are making personal New Year’s resolutions such as to lose a few pounds or save some extra money. Your PC is also looking for changes this New Year. Here are 5 simple New Year’s Resolutions for your PC. 1) Upgrade your web browser Upgrading your web browser is one of the best things you can do for your PC in the new year. ... [Read More]
Wordpress Plugin: Login To Other User Accounts With Skeleton Key
by Dustin Patterson on December 4, 2009
Wordpress allows for contributors to be geographically separated but still able to work together in an online environment. At times, however, administrators need to log into their contributor’s accounts to troubleshoot and fix problems. Since most people aren’t comfortable telling you their private passwords, how can you login to a user’s account without having them log in for... [Read More]
Wordpress Plugin: Lock Accounts After Invalid Logins with User Locker
by Dustin Patterson on December 2, 2009
As the popularity of content management systems such as Wordpress increases, the number of security threats will also increase. Your first defense against intruders is the Wordpress login page. By default, there is no limit to the number of times a user can attempt to login to Wordpress. This makes your website vulnerable to brute force and dictionary attacks. Making sure you have selected a... [Read More]
Twitter Now Supports Geotagging (but you have to enable it first)
by Evan Wondrasek on November 30, 2009
You’ve probably heard the buzz for the last few weeks, and now it’s official – Twitter now supports geotagging your tweets. What exactly does this mean? From Twitter Support: Twitter’s Geotagging feature allows users who opt-in to the service to selectively Geotag their tweets with their exact location and provide more context to users about their surroundings. This great... [Read More]
