Saturday, June 30, 2012

MakeMKV - Make MKV from Blu-ray and DVD

MakeMKV - Make MKV from Blu-ray and DVD: MakeMKV is your one-click solution to convert video that you own into free and patents-unencumbered format that can be played everywhere. MakeMKV is a format converter, otherwise called "transcoder". It converts the video clips from proprietary (and usually encrypted) disc into a set of MKV files, preserving most information but not changing it in any way. The MKV format can store multiple video/audio tracks with all meta-information and preserve chapters. There are many players that can play MKV files nearly on all platforms, and there are tools to convert MKV files to many formats, including DVD and Blu-ray discs.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Five free wireless networking tools | TechRepublic

Five free wireless networking tools | TechRepublic: Wi-Fi is relatively easy to configure, but optimizing, securing, and diagnosing problems with a wireless network can be a challenge. Here are five free tools that can help.

SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!: FASTER Scanning - QUICKER Application Startup - GREATLY ENHANCED Real-time Protection Engine

How to surf safely: From LastPass to tin foil hats, and everything in between | ExtremeTech

How to surf safely: From LastPass to tin foil hats, and everything in between | ExtremeTech: It’s a dangerous world on the web, and it’s getting more treacherous by the day. This past month alone has seen the likes of LinkedIn, Last.fm, and eHarmony all succumb to major security breaches in which millions of hashed user passwords were posted to a Russian website for anyone to try and crack. That’s not such a big deal if you’re using a different password for your banking institution than your LinkedIn profile (you are, right?) — not unless you’re worried some jackhole is going to muck with your online resume, or alter your eHarmony profile to say you only like long, nude walks on the beach, and even then, there’s a chance it could work out for the better.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

10 Wireless Router Features You Should Be Using but Aren't | PCMag.com

10 Wireless Router Features You Should Be Using but Aren't | PCMag.com: When it comes to wireless routers, most users just want to set them up and forget about them. They see the wireless router as a simple device that merely brings Internet connectivity and wireless access to networked devices. However, for those who are willing to do just a little bit more setup and configuration work, a Wi-Fi router can be tweaked to do much more, including boosting performance, tightening security, and giving remote access to internal network resources on home or small business networks.

What Can I Do With an Old Wireless Router? Three Ideas | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts

What Can I Do With an Old Wireless Router? Three Ideas | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts: Perhaps your son or daughter would like to use their laptop in the basement rec room, or your new router is on the first floor and you’d like wireless access upstairs. You can use the old router as an access point to help extend coverage to areas of your home where the signal may not be as strong. To do this, you simply turn off the DCHP server on the old router and plug in an Ethernet cable from the new router to the old one. It is a simple and no-cost way to double the wireless coverage in your home.

Monday, June 18, 2012

An IT Professional’s Internet Privacy Tips – Simple And Effective | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts

An IT Professional’s Internet Privacy Tips – Simple And Effective | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts: As revealed in Wired Magazine, every piece of electronic communication is able to be intercepted by someone, somewhere. Even Internet giants like LinkedIn can be compromised, as an estimated 6.5 million password were hacked earlier this month. With that in mind, the only real way to guarantee complete online security is to never go online at all. Since this is neither practical nor desirable, by most people, there are still steps you can take to protect your online security and protect your personal information while enjoying the benefits of the Web.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0 available! The first portable dual-engine emergency cleaner worldwide

Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0 available! The first portable dual-engine emergency cleaner worldwide: Fans of our free anti-malware solutions will be delighted: The most recent remodeled version of Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0 is the first portable free malware scanner with dual-scan engine. The emergency kit against virtual parasites of any kind can be launched directly from removable media devices such as USB sticks or a CD-ROM without being installed.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

QFX Software - Anti-Keylogging Software and More

QFX Software - Anti-Keylogging Software and More: KeyScrambler is an anti-keylogging program designed specifically to strengthen your PC security. KeyScrambler uses state-of-the-art cryptography to keep your keystrokes scrambled and indecipherable while they travel from your keyboard to the destination app, say, your bank's website or Facebook pages. Learn how it works �