Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Some Great Security Tips

How to Block Bad Websites

There are many ways to block bad websites and unwanted content. I break this guide into three different ways to prevent your PC from being infected by accidentally visiting a malicious or compromised website: (1) programs and tips that help prevent your PC from being a target for malware. (2) Programs that alert you to potentially malicious websites when they appear -- the self-censorship or "just change the channel approach". (3) Programs that filter unwanted content/websites from appearing -- the censorship approach.

ShieldsUP Tests Your Firewall for Vulnerabilities

The best way to determine if your computer's (or router's) firewall is working and optimized is to effectively try to penetrate it. Browser-based utility ShieldsUP! tests your firewall for vulnerabilities and kinks in your computer's defense.

Internal HP document leaks: Slate tablet to cost $549, hope to combat iPad.

It’s similar in other respects to the iPad, including a multitouch screen (slightly smaller at 8.9 inches, with a 1,024×600 resolution), built-in Wi-Fi, and a 1.5-pound weight. Of course, it doesn’t have a proprietary processor running it; instead, it uses the Intel Atom Z530 CPU familiar from many, many netbooks.

iWork on the iPad is a great way to work: Review

As reported when the iPad was initially announced, Apple has created iPad versions of its popular iWork productivity suite, including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps--each of which is available for $9.99 at the iTunes App Store. We've had a chance to get a close look at each of the iWork apps and have found them to be extremely useful on the new platform.

Ultimate Windows Tweaker, a TweakUI for Windows 7 & Vista

Voted the best Windows 7 Tweaking software by Lifehacker readers. Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a freeware TweakUI Utility for tweaking and optimizing Windows 7 & Windows Vista, 32-bit & 64-bit. It can simply be downloaded and used as a portable application to customize your Windows to meet your requirements. With judicious tweaking, it can make your system faster, more stable, and more secure with just a few mouse clicks

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