If you use the internet, security should concern you. Hackers can easily intercept your personal communications and even monitor what websites you visit.
When you consider the use of your computer for work or business, online threats become even more disconcerting. When family members, including children, become involved, you start to understand that security matters.
With so much at stake every time you go online, shouldn’t you take some precautions? Although online security may at first seem complicated, you can quickly enhance your safety by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Continue reading to learn what a VPN can do for you.
Anonymity :
A VPN service creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your computer and a VPN service. This prevents your ISP and hackers from seeing what websites you visit. Also, when using a VPN, web servers log your VPN’s IP address, not yours, allowing you to anonymously use online resources.
Additionally, your ISP sees only that you’ve connected to your VPN service. If you choose a VPN provider that doesn’t keep user logs, you can defend yourself against government surveillance, advertisers and third-party subpoenas.
Security :
Have you ever connected to a “free” Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop, library, airport or store? Every time you do, anyone else connected to that network has a chance to hack your phone or computer. Also, they can monitor your plain-text data such as emails and URLs sent from your device to the internet.
A VPN tunnel allows you to safely use public Wi-Fi without fear. Sure, the owner of the Wi-Fi network as well as any snoopers and hackers can see that you’re using the network. However, they can’t see any of your data or what websites you visit while connected via your VPN service.
Freedom :
Some Wi-Fi operators, such as schools, employers and businesses restrict the type of websites that users can access through their network. They may do this for one or more reasons:
• Conserve bandwidth.
• Prevent distractions.
• Maintain standards.
• Manage liability.
Common content restrictions may include social media, video, pornography and file downloads.
In such settings, you can still freely access the internet by first connecting to a VPN service. When you do, network administrators can see that you’ve connected to an internet resource. However, since all data goes through your VPN tunnel, no one can analyze your activities.
In summary, a VPN gives you an affordable, easy to use way to increase your anonymity, security and freedom online. Stop taking risks with your personal, family and business. Always connect to a VPN before using the internet.
While using their WordPress sites, all the sudden the user sees something pop up. A notice to download some plugin in order to continue using their WordPress site. No problem. Just one simple plugin, right? Wrong. That simple plugin just got their site hacked as soon as it was downloaded. It could even be in a form of an ad on their site. If the hackers get a hold of an important file called the “wp-config file”, the person using their WordPress site is basically going to be in a world of nightmare. People would think that after years and years of these sites being hacked, security would try to make some better improvements. However, the hackers are still getting through.
With today’s sites, the key to keeping sites from being attacked is being cautionate. This is still applied to WordPress as well. Keep updating the password every now and then. The password should be something that can be remembered but also something difficult for someone to figure out. Make sure the right plugin or firewall is installed. The hackers scan what sites are vulnerable and find out which of them are the easiest to be attacked. Those failed login attempts that people get emailed about that they know they didn’t do, that is proof when someone is trying to hack the site. WordPress seems to be on the top of the list for hackers.
For a business WordPress site, it could be extra stressful cleaning out their malicious site, especially the impact it makes on their business. If this is the case, then the main focus would be the security. The slip up catastrophe could lead business reputation into a downfall and at the hands of the hackers, the site could be turned into something that nobody wants to see when they visit a business site- most commonly redirected as a porn site. A professional is needed to be hired for a top-notch secure site.
Even if people think that their WordPress site is very protected and top-notch secured, they can never tell if they will be the next victim. According to US National Vulnerable Database, the top security vulnerability has been with plugins avaliable in the directory as well as from outsite sources. If one WordPress site is hacked, it could lead to other sites being infected, causing that dramatic spike of hacked WordPress sites.
It is Coming Windows 10 Will be Automatically Pushed Through Windows Update
Much to the dismay of some users Windows 10 is scheduled to be pushed through as a recommended update in Windows. It may be the windows update that you are looking forward to. It is simply one of the ways you can get the best of what Microsoft has to offer. The reason that Microsoft has decided to do this as they were dissatisfied with the number of users that were downloading windows 10. However, the new update is a problem with those who have metered connections.Users who have metered connections may wish to turn off their recommended updates settings or disable automatic updates altogether. At 6GB there might be a bit of problems staying within monthly limits. This is may be difficult, but another process to skip Windows 10 being downloaded will be explained a bit later.
Windows 10 does have some interesting features like the windows assistant and Edge the cutting edge search engine, as well as turbo multi tasking and in depth Cortana. It can be one of the windows programs you need. Many people like the Edge browser as a cutting edge tool to surf the internet. This is one of the things that users have noticed about Windows 10. One thing that users may like about 10 is that new updates to the Edge browser are available in the windows store. It may just the thing that you choose to use. Make certain that you get all you have coming to you with windows 10.
However, as mentioned, Windows 10 is a real problem for those that may have metered usage. There is no way to really opt out of getting the Windows 10 update however you can control when he updates are put on your computer,and you may be able to avoid windows 10 sucking up all of your bandwidth. It is just one of the things that users should be able to control.
There are options for those who are happy to stick with versions 7 or 8.1 of windows and they can avoid the update by using A GWX version of a control panel that can allow them to find the type of blocking options they need. Consumers who don’t want windows 10 and haven’t been able to block it can use removal tools to get it off the computer.
Some neat tools found to test wifi networks.
Great little java applications http://tools.meraki.com/
Wifi Signal Strength http://download.cnet.com/WIFI-Signal-Strength/3000-2085_4-10663562.html
Some solutions to wifi signal strength is to get router closer to your computer, make it as central in office/home to help. Get larger antenna, reduce speed from 54mb to 11mb.
Downloaded and installed latest version of AVG 2011 seams to work the exact same as previous one but bit tidier and looks quite professional. Have not tried infected machine yet but hopefully will guess AVG still are very good at promoting latest anti-virus.
Download from the following
http://free.avg.com/ie-en/download
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
- Download and install PDFCreator http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/
- Open your document website or
- Press CTRL + P select PDF creator from printer list
- Click print and away you go this will save a pdf file of what you had on the screen.
Does your outlook crash on start? Does your Microsoft word freeze during using it? Do your programs generally crash and not start properly? Are you running an old version of office?
Then I would recommend installing Download Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Add remove programs:
- Click on Start, Click on Control Panel2) Double-click on Add or Remove Programs
- Find the Network Associates or McAfee product listed and click on it.
- Click on Change/Remove
- Place a checkmark next to each McAfee product you wish to remove and click Remove
Using MCPR tool:
- Click on the following link to download the MCPR removal tool
- http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
- Click Save and save the file to your desktop
- After the removal tool finishes, you should be prompted to restart your computer.
- Once the computer restarts, your McAfee product should be uninstalled.
What is KeePass?
Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage’s FTP password, online passwords, control panel for website etc.
The list is endless.
Recommendations: Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem… A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. Unimaginable.
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