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Protect your privacy with these five applications
April 25, 2013 10:55am PDT
There are a number of different utilities that you can use to mitigate risk and help protect your privacy.
8 Latest comment by gmichaels
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Hackers: From innocent curiosity to illegal activity
May 6, 2013 7:59am PDT
Researchers asked why talented youth skilled in "computerese" evolve into criminal hackers. Michael P. Kassner explains their unexpected results.
151 Latest comment by mattohare@...
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DropSmack: Using Dropbox to steal files and deliver malware
April 15, 2013 7:46am PDT
Michael P. Kassner interviews a digital forensic scientist who uses Dropbox to compromise targeted networks -- something the bad guys probably figured out as well.
103 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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10+ Windows 7 services you may not need
March 30, 2012 11:58am PDT
If you evaluate your organization's need for certain Windows 7 services, you may find that a number of them can be safely disabled.
75 Latest comment by jadkaizen@...
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Five free anti-malware tools for Windows PCs
September 12, 2012 11:33am PDT
Protect your system against those insidious malware threats with the help of these reliable removal tools.
34 Latest comment by wfortier@...
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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?
January 11, 2013 11:06am PST
Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?
179 Latest comment by Slayer_
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Battling the Google Redirect virus
January 2, 2013 10:56am PST
Consultant Bob Eisenhardt recounts his frustrating experience trying to track down and get rid of a client's search-redirect virus. Here's how he finally ditched it.
36 Latest comment by Jane3344
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Understanding what motivates Chinese hackers
April 22, 2013 10:16am PDT
Michael P. Kassner, with the help of a noted academic and author, looks at what motivates Chinese hackers. It may not be what you think.
36 Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN
August 15, 2011 9:06am PDT
Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.
5 Latest comment by alifaizan
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BoxCryptor vs. DropSmack: The battle to secure Dropbox
April 29, 2013 10:30am PDT
Can DropSmack malware be stopped? Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of BoxCryptor if it is up to the task of securing the Dropbox file-synchronization service.
15 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times
October 15, 2012 8:49am PDT
Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.
33 Latest comment by Resourceasset@...
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10 best practices for successful project management
July 23, 2009 2:10pm PDT
The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you plan the...
3 Latest comment by TerenceNoah
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Reset your password in Windows 8
May 9, 2013 12:35pm PDT
To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.
10 Latest comment by SnarfOscarBoondoggle
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Cracking Open the HTC One X
May 10, 2012 1:34pm PDT
Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X. Inside the Android handset, he found hardware from Qualcomm, Samsung, Synaptics, and more.
6 Latest comment by JD1500
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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange
November 29, 2012 9:00am PST
Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.
2 Latest comment by Feminaathur
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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer
January 25, 2013 1:58pm PST
Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.
9 Latest comment by perkinmerchant
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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone
January 21, 2011 11:49am PST
The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.
16 Latest comment by vpnandroid
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern
January 23, 2012 9:06am PST
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.
14 Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013
April 17, 2013 12:03pm PDT
ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.
25 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Windows Server 2008: Manage Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
December 14, 2007 10:41pm PST
In Windows Server 2003, Microsoft introduced the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature. In many organizations, the first task that admins take is to disable this "feature" as...
5 Latest comment by tamarow82
