Monthly Archives: June 2010

PortableApps.com – Free Portable Apps To The Max

“Summer time, and the living is easy” – I’ve always liked the sound of that. That much deserved vacation is finally on the horizon! But wait – today’s reality is such, that many of us (including me), can never really … Continue reading

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Your Account Information Has Changed Phishing Attack

The spam landscape changes constantly with new tactics and new threats evolving, seemingly on a daily basis. A recent tactic which appears to have found favor with cyber criminals is, the limited scale, targeted phishing attack – attacks which are … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 30, 2010

The Best, Cheapest Ways to Upgrade Your PC – Upgrading your PC can be a head-spinning process. Our Lab experts help you sort through the chaos with 18 products that won’t break the bank. Lifehacker: Browser Speed Tests – Apple’s … Continue reading

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17 Free Productivity Applications That Make Life Easier

The Internet is loaded with free software, but it seems to me, that most free software is either security related, or system related. There’s nothing wrong with that of course; but because freeware offerings are heavily weighted in favor of … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 29, 2010

Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance – If some of your Windows XP clients run slower than others, it could be due to some of the default settings located in the Performance Options dialog box. You can change … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 28, 2010

Super Software Secrets – From obscure options to esoteric shortcuts to arcane add-ons, here are 55 hidden gems that will help you master the programs you use every day. Overclocking for Newbies – Overclocking your processor can give your PC … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 27, 2010

24 Great Open Source Apps for Admins & Technicians – I’m always on the lookout for apps that can ease my workload or free up some room in my budget, and open source applications are an excellent way for me … Continue reading

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The Global Cyber Crime Marketplace

The buying and selling of hacking tools, e-crime kits, malware, and stolen credit card numbers, in a cyber crime flea market environment, may seem as if it stretches the bounds of reality. But, guest writer Paul E. Lubic, Jr., explains … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – June 26, 2010

Wi-Fi Analyzer Finds the Best Hotspots and Improves Your Home Network – Wi-Fi Analyzer can scan nearby wireless access points and show which spot has the best signal and least traffic. That’s neat on its own, but the free app … Continue reading

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