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Category Archives: Security
Google’s Public DNS server
DNS is the phonebook of the internet. Without it, everyone would be typing in numbers to access websites. DNS does a lookup from a name to an IP address – like http://18.62.1.6/ is the same as http://eecs.mit.edu/ – which is … Continue reading
Posted in DNS, Google, Security
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FREE Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware / Anti-Spyware released from Microsoft
Today, Microsoft released Security Essentials, a 100% free anti virus, anti spyware, and anti malware software. There are no subscriptions, no trials, just 100% free! Finally, people can protect their computers without forking over any money! Download, and install the … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft, Security, Security Essentials
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Protect your PC – Disable AutoPlay
Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature which has been abused by malware (like Conficker). Now, Microsoft provides this same functionality for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Download Disable AutoPlay for Windows Update for Windows … Continue reading
Posted in 7, Microsoft, Security, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, XP
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Change Windows forgotten password with KonBoot
Have you ever lost a password to a Windows computer and just wish you had a way to get into the computer? There is a simple solution with KonBoot KonBoot modifies the Windows Kernel in real time, thus allowing you … Continue reading
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Protect your Kids Online: KidRex.com
Letting your kids use a search engine isn’t always the best idea… There are too many search topics out there that you may not want your children to see. KidRex.org is a custom search engine, that only allows safe results. … Continue reading
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