Monthly Archives: January 2010

Zemana AntiLogger Server Attacked by Bots

It’s often said that “no good deed goes unpunished”. Generally, this statement means that one can attempt to be helpful to others, and despite good intentions, end up paying an unexpected price. That seems to be the case in Zemana’s … Continue reading

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Filed under cybercrime, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, downloads, Free Full Versions, Personal Perspective, Software, Software Giveaways, Windows Tips and Tools

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 31, 2010

Firefox for Mobile Makes Its Debut – Want the power and add-ons of the Firefox browser in the palm of your hands? That dream is quickly becoming a reality, starting with the Maemo OS and owners of the Nokia N900. … Continue reading

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Filed under Beta Software, Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News

Playing Russian Roulette With Malware

I’m a games player, and I bet you are too. But unlike many computer users, I do not play games with my computer’s security. I don’t play games where the odds are stacked against me, and neither should you. Playing … Continue reading

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Filed under Browser add-ons, cybercrime, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, Internet Safety, Online Safety, Windows Tips and Tools, WOT (Web of Trust)

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 30, 2010

First look at Windows Home Server – A deep look inside the pre-beta next-generation version of Windows Home Server. 10 Things Netbooks do better than the iPad – Most Netbooks, even low-end ones, now have webcams enabling basic video chat … Continue reading

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Manage Win 7 and Vista Services With Free Vista Services Optimizer

Reducing the number of running services can often turn a sluggish PC around. There’s no magic to it. Running with fewer services, especially a service that you don’t use, or need, puts less strain on both the CPU and system … Continue reading

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Filed under Computer Maintenance, downloads, Freeware, Geek Software and Tools, Software, System Tweaks, System Utilities, USB, Utilities, Windows 7, Windows Tips and Tools, Windows Vista

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 29, 2010

10 ways to detect computer malware – In the ongoing war against malware threats, you need tools that will baseline your system, detect vulnerabilities, and remove existing malware. Is the U.S. Headed for a Cyber War? – With cyber threats … Continue reading

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WinPatrol – Today Only 99 Cents (A Great Addition to Your Geek Toolbox)

Do you want to get a better understanding of what programs are being added to your computer? Then WinPatrol, a neat system utility that’s compatible with Windows 95 through to Windows 7, is the program for you. WinPatrol monitors system … Continue reading

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Filed under downloads, Geek Software and Tools, System File Protection, System Security, System Tweaks, System Utilities, Utilities, Windows 7, Windows Tips and Tools, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Free Licenses for Zemana AntiLogger – 3 Days Only

Last week, we ran a highly successful free license giveaway, for Zemana AntiLogger. The response from readers was overwhelming, and as a result, Zemana Software has agreed, once again, to provide free licenses for Zemana AntiLogger (retail value $34.00 U.S. … Continue reading

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Filed under Anti-Keyloggers, Anti-Malware Tools, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, downloads, Free Anti-malware Software, Free Full Versions, Free Security Programs, Software, Software Giveaways, Spyware - Adware Protection, Windows 7, Windows Tips and Tools, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Facebook Fake Virus Alert Reports PandaLabs

PandaLabs and Panda Security’s malware analysis and detection laboratory, has detected the massive propagation of a fake virus alert among Facebook users in the last 24 hours. According to the company, this is another attempt by cybercriminals to infect users … Continue reading

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Download Prey – A Free Recovery Solution to a Lost or Stolen Laptop

I’ve been planning for some time on writing an update on lost or stolen Laptops, the costs involved, and the consequences that often follow. Following last night’s news story on “Laptops containing sensitive records belonging to thousands of Ontario teachers … Continue reading

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Filed under downloads, Free Laptop Tracking Software, Freeware, Laptop recovery, Open Source, Software, Windows Tips and Tools