Tags: security
5 Utilities Everyone Needs on their Computer
by patndoris on Sep.01, 2011, under Computers, Security/Cleanup
From time to time, I like to take a moment to share the utilities I feel every user should consider. All of the ones I'll recommend have a free version. However, in some cases, I feel strongly enough about supporting the development of the p… more »
CAPTCHA Conundrums
by patndoris on Jan.23, 2011, under Web Design, Security/Cleanup
Surely at one time or another, you have stumbled through the land of CAPTCHA. You know what it is. No, it is not an amazing beautiful and magical land with lions and tigers and bears oh my! Oops! Wrong story. No, surely not! They are those maddening lit… more »
Router Safety
by patndoris on Jan.19, 2011, under Security/Cleanup
By now, everyone knows they should have an up to date anti-virus program installed and running at all times. (Although knowing it and actually doing it are sometimes two different things.) And most people probably have an assortment of tools they… more »
Beware of the Evil Lurking in Some of Your Installations
by patndoris on Jan.06, 2011, under Computers, Software
It usually happens somewhere after the software agreement (and the obligatory "Yes - I agree" because if I don't agree I can't have your program) and just before the "Installation Complete" message. It's insidious...it's evil....it's barbaric...well, it'… more »
10 Free Programs Every User Should Consider
by patndoris on Dec.28, 2010, under Computers, Software, Security/Cleanup
Most free programs, such as these, are free for personal use only. Some of these programs offer a paid or pro version. Upgrading helps support future development. I've noted the programs I felt were worth upgrading for use at home. (Please no… more »
Malwarebytes Real-Time Protection is Worth the $$
by patndoris on Dec.12, 2009, under Security/Cleanup
I've written before about the virtues of having Malwarebytes (MBAM) as a tool in your arsenal to combat malware. Before I ramble further, I'd like to reiterate it is not a substitute for good antivirus protection. It is also not a firewall replacement. I… more »
Kaspersky GSI
by patndoris on Jul.09, 2009, under Security/Cleanup
Just a quickie post for those who enjoy investigating their machines. Detect Incompatible Software, Malware Infection and Program Errors with Kaspersky GSI I read the above blog post on Raymond.CC blog and bookmarked to go back to later. Well, later w… more »
When Crisis Strikes
by patndoris on Nov.08, 2008, under Computers
For those of you who live here in the States, you've likely seen the commercial from one of the well known insurance companies, where the very nice gentleman describes how the unsuspecting person, while deep-frying his Thanksgiving turkey, had the cooker… more »
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