Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Greek Jews get sudden boost in neo-Nazi fight | The Times of Israel
Greek Jews get sudden boost in neo-Nazi fight | The Times of Israel: THESSALONIKI, Greece (JTA) — Antonis Samaras stood in the pale morning light coming through the stained glass windows of the only Thessaloniki synagogue to survive World War II and vowed, “Never again.”
For Greek Jews marking the 70th anniversary of the destruction of this city’s historic Jewish community, the Greek prime minister’s words were long awaited. So was his presence — the first time a sitting Greek premier had set foot in a synagogue in 101 years.
For Greek Jews marking the 70th anniversary of the destruction of this city’s historic Jewish community, the Greek prime minister’s words were long awaited. So was his presence — the first time a sitting Greek premier had set foot in a synagogue in 101 years.
Google Reader (1000 )
Google Reader (1000 ): For the first time, Israel has become the world’s largest center of Jewry, with the United States at second place with 5.5 million Jews – two million in New York City alone
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Analyst's View: Antivirus Rescue CDs | Neil J. Rubenking | PCMag.com
Analyst's View: Antivirus Rescue CDs | Neil J. Rubenking | PCMag.com: I examine nine AV rescue CDs designed to remove particularly nasty malware to determine which is the best disc, and if the free ones are good enough.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Remove "Shortcut" Text From New Shortcuts in Windows 7 or Vista - How-To Geek
Remove "Shortcut" Text From New Shortcuts in Windows 7 or Vista - How-To Geek: A source of annoyance for many Windows users is the ” – Shortcut” text that is added to the name of newly created shortcuts, and every time you have to manually edit the shortcut and remove that text. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a registry hack for this?
Sunday, October 21, 2012
How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WPA Password with Reaver
How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WPA Password with Reaver: I have the open-source router firmware DD-WRT installed on my router and I was unable to use Reaver to crack its password. As it turns out, DD-WRT does not support WPS, so there's yet another reason to love the free router-booster. If that's got you interested in DD-WRT, check their supported devices list to see if your router's supported. It's a good security upgrade, and DD-WRT can also do cool things like monitor your internet usage, set up a network hard drive, act as a whole-house ad blocker, boost the range of your Wi-Fi network, and more. It essentially turns your $60 router into a $600 router.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Cocoon privacy plug-in for Chrome watches your back as you browse | PCWorld
Cocoon privacy plug-in for Chrome watches your back as you browse | PCWorld: Cocoon, a browser plug-in designed to protect your privacy and security online, is now available for Google's Chrome browser, according to its maker Virtual World Computing.
The software is offered as a free plug-in with advertising, as well as in a paid premium version with added features, and works by placing Cocoon's servers between a consumer and the Internet. That hides the consumer's identity from anyone trying to track a web user's activity on the Web.
A beta version of the software was released Monday. A version for the general public is expected to be available Nov. 12.
The software is offered as a free plug-in with advertising, as well as in a paid premium version with added features, and works by placing Cocoon's servers between a consumer and the Internet. That hides the consumer's identity from anyone trying to track a web user's activity on the Web.
A beta version of the software was released Monday. A version for the general public is expected to be available Nov. 12.
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 �
Monday, May 14, 2012
How to Partition Your Hard Drive to Optimize Performance | PCWorld
How to Partition Your Hard Drive to Optimize Performance | PCWorld: We explain how to speed up your PC with an advanced technique known as "short stroking," which involves finding the optimal partition size and the fastest parts of your hard drive's platters.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Extend Your Wireless Network | PCWorld
Extend Your Wireless Network | PCWorld: Crazy4laptops needs to extend a WiFi network throughout a "rather long house." He asked the Networking forum for advice.
There are plenty of ways to extend a connection. Some are easier than others.
There are plenty of ways to extend a connection. Some are easier than others.
SSuite Portable - SSuite Office Software
SSuite Portable - SSuite Office Software: A Fully Portable Office Suite - 35.6 MB in download size
Minimum System Requirements:
Runs on all Windows systems
Screen Size: 800x600
Portable Memory Device Size: 128 MB
Description:
Runs from any portable memory device e.g. Thumb Drive, Memory Stick, Flash Drive, and even from your cellphone's microSD card! . Will run on any netbook, laptop, and desktop computer instantly. BladeRunner is based on SSuite Advanced Office for best hardware compatibility and system performance.
Minimum System Requirements:
Runs on all Windows systems
Screen Size: 800x600
Portable Memory Device Size: 128 MB
Description:
Runs from any portable memory device e.g. Thumb Drive, Memory Stick, Flash Drive, and even from your cellphone's microSD card! . Will run on any netbook, laptop, and desktop computer instantly. BladeRunner is based on SSuite Advanced Office for best hardware compatibility and system performance.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
7 Tips to Increase Wi-Fi Performance
7 Tips to Increase Wi-Fi Performance: With a few basic changes you can get better performance. If these don't work, it might be time to upgrade to one of the newer standards.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Free Antivirus You Can Trust | PCWorld
Free Antivirus You Can Trust | PCWorld: For this roundup, we once again teamed up with AV-Test, a well-respected antivirus-software testing lab, to put nine free antivirus programs through their paces. Applying a rigorous battery of tests, AV-Test evaluated all of the packages to see how well each one can withstand both brand-new malware and older baddies, and how well each can clean up a malware mess. In addition, AV-Test performed a number of system-speed tests to determine how much each program will drag down a PC’s performance. Finally, after installing the programs, we evaluated how easy each one is to use.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Skimtacular: All-in-One ATM Skimmer — Krebs on Security
Skimtacular: All-in-One ATM Skimmer — Krebs on Security: I spent the past week vacationing (mostly) in Southern California, traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and on to the wine country in Santa Ynez. Along the way, I received some information from a law enforcement source in the area about a recent ATM skimmer attack that showcased a well-designed and stealthy all-in-one skimmer.
How To Tell If Your Phone Is Infected
How To Tell If Your Phone Is Infected: I don't think it's far-fetched to say that most people have no idea if their mobile devices have been infected with malware, simply because they don't think mobile malware even exists (call it the Mac syndrome?).
10 Commandments of Windows Security | PCWorld
10 Commandments of Windows Security | PCWorld: With the introduction of Windows 7, many PC and notebook users may feel more secure than they did using older versions of the Microsoft operating system. Newer OSs have more security features, offer better out-of-the-box security settings and have closed many of the historical security holes. Windows 7, for example, has changed the default User Account Control level so that it's harder for rogue programs to run without first explicitly gaining the user's permission.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Toolwiz Care | Toolwiz Software
Toolwiz Care | Toolwiz Software: Toolwiz Care is a free tool set designed to speed up your PC and give your system full care. With multi-functional optimization suite, this software provides a collection of tools that includes System Checkup,System Cleanup,System Speedup,System Virtualization and 40 powerful tools to enhance PC performance, security, and to optimize the start-up procedure. Toolwiz guarantees users that the freeware will stay free. This tool suite is designed for all levels of PC users from beginners to experts.
Windows Repair (All In One)
Windows Repair (All In One): Tweaking.com - Windows Repair is an all-in-one repair tool to help fix a large ajority of known Windows problems including registry errors and file permissions as well as issues with Internet Explorer, Windows Update, Windows Firewall and more. Malware and installed programs can modify your default settings. With Tweaking.com - Windows Repair you can restore Windows original settings.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
75 Open Source Replacements for Popular Small Business Software - Datamation
75 Open Source Replacements for Popular Small Business Software - Datamation: It's important to note that many of these open source apps really are comparable with their better known counterparts. They usually offer most of the features small businesses need, and many even read and write files created with proprietary software. For example, both OpenOffice and LibreOffice can open and save Microsoft file formats, so your partners, clients and suppliers will never know you aren't using Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Simple Network Scanning With Free Wireless Network Watcher | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts
Simple Network Scanning With Free Wireless Network Watcher | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts: So, how would you know if your wireless signal is piggyback capable, and is perhaps being used as the neighborhood access point? You could of course, install any one of the comprehensive open source network monitoring packages widely available for download. Provided, that is, you’re prepared to dig into a host of complex instructions and procedures.
A much simpler, but very basic solution, is offered by NirSoft’s Wireless Network Watcher. This free utility “scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.”
A much simpler, but very basic solution, is offered by NirSoft’s Wireless Network Watcher. This free utility “scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.”
Monday, April 2, 2012
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Based on our users recommendations we list great alternatives to the applications you want to replace.
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