Windows
Disable A Service In Windows Vista
Recommended security practice is to disable any services on your computer that you do not require. One of the ways that Hackers can gain access to your computer is by exploiting specific services. However, if the services aren’t running, they can’t be exploited. Although a lot of services in XP and Windows Vista are now [...]
Going To College? Don't Forget Your Missing Manuals
To the disbelief of many parents, college students do crack open books to learn more about their new computer gear. And with more and more students who grew up with PCs heading off to college with new Mac laptops, a reference book about making the switch can help reduce back-to-school jitters. O’Reilly offers witty, informative, [...]
Upgrade Your Web Browser
What browser are you using right now? If you’re not running Firefox 2.0 (beta 1) or today’s release of Internet Explorer 7.0 (RC1), you need to upgrade. If you’re worried about the “beta” label, remember that “final” versions of software can be equally as buggy! What’s to like about Firefox 2.0? Built in Phishing Protection. [...]
Spyware Terminator v1.5.0.718
Spyware Terminator is a full-feature adware and spyware scanner with real-time protection that can remove or quarantine spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats. The scan behavior can be customized based on your level of experience, ranging from automatic interception to complete user control over how to handle any potential threats. [...]
myTriggers.com
I occasionally find myself searching for items to purchase online, but when it comes down to it, I hardly ever buy anything over the Internet. Why? Well, there’s really no particular reason for this behavior except for the fact that I prefer to actually go to the store and purchase an item in person. The [...]
Microsoft's Live Writer Beta
I’ve been using both WordPress and Blogger for the past several months – most recently with Microsoft’s new Live Writer beta. Live Writer is the first free blogging application that I’ve run across that’s intuitive and possessing almost all the features I’d like. (Wonder if it’ll be ‘ported to Linux?) A couple of things about [...]
Create A Standard User Account In Windows Vista
For security purposes, you should always create a standard user account to be used as your primary account. This way you are not always logging on with an administrative account. Such accounts should only be used when necessary. With this in mind, after you install Windows Vista, one of the first things you should do [...]
Wireless Encryption: Do I Need It?
I recently installed a wireless network so I can use my laptop in other areas of my house. I’m a little confused regarding its security. Should I enable encryption or is my firewall enough? I understand from what I have read that encryption will slow down the network. There are some exceptions, but more often [...]
MCSE Certification Tips
We’ve got our own mini-series going on here, folks. Starting with MCSE Certification, we received feedback valuable enough to post in MCSE Certification Responses, Pt I – which led to MCSE Certification Responses, Pt II. Well, here’s part 2.5 from Lockergnomie Kevin Bailey… Background: I had been working with computers and servers professionally for 6 [...]
NASA World Wind v1.3.5
World Wind is an Open Source project that lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth. It uses Land Sat satellite imagery and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data as well as several data sources that provide historical and information on storms, fires, floods, and other major events, as well as important landmarks [...]
