Posts Tagged ‘security’

8 Keys to Internet Security

In a recent post, I recommended Panda’s Cloud Antivirus as a decent free antivirus program. Others have recommended different programs, and that’s fine – in the end, I don’t think there’s much meaningful difference between the various antivirus programs, at least in terms of security.

Much more important than which antivirus program you use (or anti-spyware, or firewall, or any security software), or… Continue reading

July 30 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: behavior, computer, internet, online, security, virus | 41 comments»

Home Automation: Evaluating the Options

In Monday's article, we discussed the various ways home automation can make life easier. Today we'll look at the primary commercial methods of automating the home—a true and grand lifehack, in that it hacks the primary habitat in your life! At the end of the day, there are two main methods of home automation. The most popular is probably most popular because it is most affordable, and that's plug-in automation provided… Continue reading

November 19 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 8 comments»

Home Automation: What It Can Do for You

Over my next couple of articles, we're going to take a look at home automation. This is a fascinating area that is, for some, a reality, but for many, something that borders on science fiction. The truth is, there are all sorts of products out there to help you automate elements of your home, ranging from those that the average Joe can afford and implement to those that cost as… Continue reading

November 17 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 8 comments»

30+ Free Security, Encryption, Firewall and Antivirus Apps for Windows

It's hard to maintain a secure, virus-free Windows set-up. The Internet is like a minefield, where a poorly protected computer can become infected by all sorts of virii or allow malicious individuals to tinker with your hard drive's contents, or worse, your operating system itself. Don't waste any time getting your Windows computer secured. You don't need to shell out hundreds of dollars to do this — and if you have… Continue reading

August 11 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: backup, encryption, firewall, security, virus | 16 comments»

Why Haven’t You Organized Your Passwords?

In my work with clients I have run into passwords in all kinds of unbelievably random and insecure places. I always shrink back from them when I see them... I don’t want to know! Passwords are the key to unimaginable ruin in the wrong hands, and it consistently shocks me how careless people are with this information. (It’s just as bad as how often I see people who don’t do… Continue reading

July 1 2008 | By Lorie | Tagged: computer, organization, password, security, software | 17 comments»

20 Minute Guide to PC Security

IT Security posted a guide covering the basics of computer security. Some of the tips I would consider common sense, but it would be a good article to pass along to an inexperienced user. The tips are broken down into the following categories: The Basics: Spotting and Eliminating Threats As the saying goes, before you can run, you must learn how to walk. And you can consider your first baby… Continue reading

February 13 2007 | By Kyle | Tagged: computer, security, Technology, tips | 2 comments»

Wordpress Update 2.07 for Security

Just a note to bloggers using Wordpress: there's an important security update in version 2.07 that will make your life easier, insofar as preventing a certain security exploit. Swing by Wordpress and download and update your sites accordingly. That is all…

January 18 2007 | By Chris | Tagged: php, security, wordpress | no comments»

99 Email Security and Productivity Tips

Okay. Okay. I admit I like lists - that's why I founded Listible. Now. This article is pretty cool - as it has both things that I like - a list of 99 tips and it is about email. A site IT security has consolidated 99 tips to make email more secure and make you more productive with it. Topics include Etiquette, Communicating & Effectiveness, Mobile Email, Productivity, Folders, Filtering… Continue reading

November 21 2006 | By Leon | Tagged: email, Productivity, security | 1 comment»

Use Webcam as a motion-detecting and recording security camera

There is an application called Dorgem (Windows Only), which has motion detection function on normal webcam. This is a pretty cool feature because you can convert webcam to a security camera. Dorgem also has couple of other features that are useful for security camera, such as capture images and store off-site (i.e. FTP site), and supports unlimited number of simultaneous cameras.

Dorgem is a webcam capture application for Windows… Continue reading

September 28 2006 | By Leon | Tagged: camera, security, software | 7 comments»

Hacking the Airline Bombers

There is a huge upset going on just now about the bomb plot foiled by the MI5 security branch in the UK. First of all, I want to say, "Great Job MI5!" The backlash is a lot of folks complaining about not getting to take the mouthwash on board the plane. Here is why they should hush. I once worked as a counselor in a correctional facility. While there one of the residents explained… Continue reading

August 14 2006 | By Reginald | Tagged: security | 5 comments»

Ask Readers: USB Storage Sticks

I've gone and lost my second USB stick. In the first case, the stick had some documents pertaining to my company's business. Nothing damning, and nothing especially illegal, but annoying to lose and imagine out there in the wild. Oh, not to mention that it had a personal journal written in straight text that I'm sure gave someone a few laughs. On the plus, my resume was on there, so… Continue reading

July 6 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: memory, portableapps, security, thumbdrive, u3, usb | 36 comments»

Open Source USB Privacy Suite

Traveling Forever has a very informative and useful article on how to set up a USB stick for encryption and anonymous surfing, if you're concerned about your internet privacy, especially when it comes to your government's use of your data. You see, there are fundamental problems with the way the internet was designed in regards to security and privacy. Every email message or web address sent unencrypted (probably every message… Continue reading

May 31 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: data, eff, freedom, privacy, protection, security, software, usb | 4 comments»

Protect Your Tech

One of the best blog names ever, Marketallica, (from Istanbul) has a collection of ways to protect your digital assets. These are mostly software-based systems to report back to a service once you report your technology missing. We're getting to have more valuable digital assets. Pictures, files, our archives…etc. Risk of losing or risk of being stolen is getting higher. Protecting our mobile assets would be big market for entrepreneurs… Continue reading

May 22 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: protection, security, software, Technology | 1 comment»