Monthly Archives: January 2012
History Viewer 4.8 – A Windows “Forensic” Tool At Your Fingertips
I’ve covered a number of high- end, professional quality forensics computer applications here previously – including SForensics Beta. Which, rightfully deserves the description – “professional”. Generally, this type of application requires an in-depth study, and considerable practice, in order to … Continue reading
Filed under Computer Forensic Tools, Freeware, Software, System Utilities
Download Free Norton Identity Safe Beta – Simple, Secure, Password Management For Windows, iOS, And Android
Fair or not, I look upon weak password control – which leads to a catastrophe – as a self-inflicted injury. According to Norton research – 45 % of us re-use the same, easy to remember password, across multiple sites. Which, … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 31, 2012
The Stupid Things You Do Online (and How to Fix Them) – The internet can bring you a lot of joy, but it can also turn into a world of pain the moment you make one stupid mistake. Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
If You’re A BitTorrent User – Guard Against Malware With BitDefender’s Free Virus Guard
If you’re into downloading open license movies, music, games and applications, then there’s a good chance you’re into the enormously popular BitTorrent peer-to-peer file sharing application. Just to be clear – I am not a fan of public, peer to … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, BitDefender, Don't Get Hacked
BitDefender Security Scan – TWO Thumbs Down!
Don’t get me wrong – I like BitDefender – as you’ll see in an article I’ll post later today. BitDefender has been in the AV marketplace since 2001 and, according to company literature, now has a base of “400 million … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, BitDefender, Freeware
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 30, 2012
Is Facebook run by sociopaths? – A commentator on the Guardian suggests that “companies such as Facebook are the corporate world’s equivalent of sociopaths.” Might this be true? How To Set Up Your Wireless Router for Gaming – Are your … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 29, 2012
Android Malware Not Rampant, Lookout Security Says – Researchers are refuting a claim from their competitor Symantec, which had warned of malicious apps on the Android Market. Play It Again Sam: 12 Music Streaming Services Sound Off – From long-standing … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
What Do You Know About Your Internet Connection And Home Network Security? – Free ICSI Netalyzr Fills In The Blanks
No matter how much one might want to keep up with all the available tech resources on the Internet – it’s a battle that just can’t be won. The sheer volume of information is simply overwhelming. Regular reader Christopher A. … Continue reading
Filed under Connected Devices, downloads, Freeware, Interconnectivity, Network Tools, System Utilities
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – January 28, 2012
How to accelerate downloads in Android – Many users don’t notice download speed on their mobile device, because most of the files we get are pretty small: 1MB or so. Some users work with larger files, and for them, faster … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
I Spy With My Little Eye – But iSpy Open Source Webcam Security Goes One Better
I watch you – you watch me. And, we all live together – happily – sort of. We live in a surveillance society, and whether that’s a good thing, or not, is open to much debate. We’ve discussed this issue … Continue reading
Filed under downloads, Free Surveillance Applications, Freeware, Software
