Archive for the ‘Security’ Category

Passwords and Security

There are still many home and business users with terrible passwords. If you have a business with many users it’s a good idea to offer a password system. Mark McLaren over at McBuzz.com has posted a great reminder about security for WP sites and included a useful link about creating strong passwords.

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Article Info Link- Researchers exploit flaws in SSL, domain authentication system

When hackers impersonate a site and draw you in, intercept your data, etc.  On Wednesday, July 29, at the Black Hat security conference two researchers presented their information about a serious flaw in the DNS.
Last year  Dan Kaminsky and Moxie Marlinspike independently discovered flaws in the DNS last year. It’s all about how soneone can [...]

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Securing Your Wireless Network at Home

As a Realtor, I visit many homes every week. Frequently I’ll have my HP tablet PC with me so that I can take notes or have contracts available for clients that I meet.  It never ceases to amaze me that I can walk into a home, turn on my computer and 1 out of 3 [...]

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Extending The Range Of Wireless Networks

Ken S. said:
Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters.
Several companies have started to manufacture wireless repeaters, despite the fact that these devices are not part [...]

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Increasing Relevance of Computer Support

Remote computer repair or online computer support is fast picking up and emerging as a preferred choice of computer enthusiasts looking for repairs for their desktops and laptops. These remote computer support specialists can repair most of your PC problems by remote control, as long as you have a high speed Internet connection.
There are some [...]

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Prevent Email Security Threats

Today, email holds critical importance for every business to stay a step ahead of competitors. It would not be wrong to say that a proper email management is a backbone of most companies’ daily activities. This underlines a need a growing need to secure emails against computer viruses, software failures, power failures, hard drive failures, [...]

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Cloud Computing and You

David B. said:

Everything changes; the world, business, technology, everything. In 2000, we had dial-up internet, expensive software suite solutions, IT departments, and branch offices. We still have those things – except if you still have dial-up, stop reading and go get DSL

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How to Reduce Spam in Your Inbox and Enhance Your Email Security

Richard R. said:
Spam is our internet junk mail. Spam is defined as an e-mail message sent to people without their consent or permission. Addresses of recipients are often harvested from Usenet postings or web pages, obtained from databases, or simply guessed by using common names and domains.
Spam is sent to promote practically any product [...]

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What Cloud Computing Means for You

Microsoft announced that a ‘lightweight’ web version of Office, which will include programs such as Word and Excel, is currently in the works. It’s a significant move by the software giant.

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How To Spot Common Wireless Internet Problems

Jon K. said:
A reliable Internet connection is crucial for the many people who use the Internet in their careers, and even people who use the Internet primarily for entertainment may feel that they can not live without a good Internet connection.

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