Product Reviews
Your To-Do List In A “Nutshell”
I found a new online tool that helps keep your tasks organized. It’s called Nutshell.
Formerly known as “Wallnote”, the service was reborn to provide greater flexibility and service. It’s main focus is to allow you to store — free of charge — your list of things to do. It also has a place for notes. [...]
Your Data Is Only As Good As Your Last Backup
Even if you didn’t have to worry about a computer virus potentially stealing or deleting your data, you’d still have reason to protect that data from the likes of software or hardware failure. By performing regular backups you’re creating a safety net in case your computer decides to “kick the bucket”. With so many software [...]
Review: K9 Web Protection
I recently decided to try another Internet filter: K9 Web Protection by Blue Coat. After a few days of using it, I have to say I’m quite impressed.
K9 Web Protection is a FREE service. I say service because the way it works is the sites you visit are filtered through their servers as opposed to [...]
SiteAdvisor: Fighting the Good Fight
The Web is filled with all sorts of scumware designed to annoy you or spy on you — perhaps both. Fortunately, tools are constantly being designed or updated to help you defend yourself against these threats. One such tool is SiteAdvisor from McAfee.
SiteAdvisor is a add-on to Internet Explorer or Firefox and appears as a [...]
Reviewing ContentProtect: A Web Filter
I’ve been a user of ContentProtect for about a year and a half and can say that I like the way it filters offensive content. But there are also some things that I don’t like about it. I’ll tell you about them, but first let me explain what it offers.
ContentProtect (CP) is a Web filter [...]
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 unobtrusively. It [...]
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 Keepers, [...]