Archive for December, 2005
The Secret Life of Some Spyware Fighters
Just when you think you know who the bad guy is, you may be surprised to find out that the good guy is no better. Take spyware, for example. I’ve blogged about it here a number of times, warning you to keep your computer free of junk that can bog your system down, and quite [...]
Toolbox Keepers – Part 6 – The Final Installment
It’s finally here! The last in the series of my Toolbox Keepers. Today is about utilities that help remove spyware and malware. So let’s get started! Microsoft AnitSpware (Beta) Not to be left out in the cold when it comes to fighting spyware, Microsoft’s AntiSpyware is taking quite a stance against evil-doers, yet does it [...]
A Hacker’s Christmas Gift
In the spirit of gift-giving this time of year, hackers are in full bloom. One in particular wants to send you a Christmas greeting in the form of a Trojan horse called “MerryX.A”. Actually, this little gift comes in the form of an animated electronic card, so while you’re viewing it the package is installed [...]
Toolbox Keepers – Part 5
This is the fifth installment of my Toolbox Keepers series. Only two more to go! This time around I’m going to talk about four very cool utilities. In addition to them being useful, they’re also free! EverNote First off is Evernote by EverNote Corporation. This utility, also known as a web clipper, captures whatever you [...]
Toolbox Keepers – Part 4
This round of toolbox keepers includes just one keeper: ContentProtect by ContentWatch. It’s an Internet filter, also known as parental control software. My family and I use it everytime we’re on the Web at home and I highly recommend it. Of the software and services I’ve included and will include in this series of Toolbox [...]
Toolbox Keepers – Part 3
This next part of the series I will highlight two software firewalls. Having one of these installed on your computer will definitely add a much-needed layer of protection while you’re connected to the Internet. But first I’ll briefly describe what a firewall does. Basically, a firewall monitors the data traffic that your computer sends and [...]
No really, mom, I was just on eBay!
Every so often I visit eBay — the worldwide flea market. I got the bug over summer this year and have enjoyed the savings and variety it offers ever since. Viewing the site with parental eyes, I got to thinking about some of the stuff that’s sold there and how a teen might be able [...]