It has been pointed out to me, and not very nicely, that I was wrong about Microsoft suggesting that users install something other than Microsoft Security Essentials. Inferred in most of the comments I’ve received, that I have somehow made a terrible error – or was just plain prevaricating by saying that Microsoft doesn’t even recommend MSE anymore… Read More »
Did you know that software exists that can turn on your web cam without your knowledge or consent…and it can do so without the web cam light illuminated? In other words your web cam may be turned on and you would not know it. The same is true of the built-in microphone (generally laptops). Here’s a low-tech solution… Read More »
After our big giveaway of CyberGhost and Sticky Password with the purchase of Emsisoft these past few week, we know a lot of you have CyberGhost and don’t have a clue what to do with it. (If you still don’t have it and you’re reading this prior to 9/17/2013 – you can get it free with our Weekend Sale… Read More »
How many of you have seen this commercial? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmx4twCK3_I There is so much misinformation on the Internet and so much good information on the Internet too. Unlike a good library where you can do research and pretty much trust the sources, the Internet is replete with uninformed sources, rumors, lies, intentionally misleading sites, opinions, and millions of people… Read More »
How to search like a spy: Google’s secret hacks revealed The National Security Agency just declassified a hefty 643-page research manual called Untangling the Web: A Guide to Internet Research (PDF) that, at least at first, doesn’t appear all that interesting. That is, except for one section on page 73: “Google Hacking.” “Say you’re a cyberspy for the NSA and… Read More »
When EB and I first crawled on the Web, circa 1993, the Web was a novelty. No one was making billions of dollars on the Web. There were no Facebooks or Googles or Twitters. Our most fun thing to do was visit Dave Central (a freeware site), and try all the new freeware he listed each day. Email… Read More »