Category Archives: Security

Direct Download Links for free Anti-virus programs

This tip was inspired by the following question submitted to us by Carma: “My computer won’t allow AVG to download and I tried to download Avast (free) and it goes to CNET downloads and that has bundlers in it when you download from them. I have SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes – is that enough to protect me from viruses, etc.?… Read More »

Windows 8 security patches to be released

Windows 8’s first security patches will be part of a package of fixes to be released on Tuesday. According to PC World, “Microsoft announced the Windows 8 security fixes in a recent security bulletin. The bulletin was issued days after a security company in the business of selling zero-day vulnerabilities, Vupen, announced that it had found multiple vulnerabilities… Read More »

When in doubt, check it out

Listen up, class. We’re featuring a serious choice for today’s site pick. Come on, turn those frowns upside down. Our Cloudeight Site Pick class can’t always be fun and games. I know, I know, you all love to see me pick on EB, but we have to feature some useful sites every once in a while or Windows… Read More »

Secure servers and you

What does a secure server mean to you? Web browser: “How do I know you’re who you say you are, Mr. Big Bank? You have any ID?” Mr. Big Bank: “As a matter of fact, I do, young fella. Here is my security certificate, you’ll notice that it matches the one that was issued to me by VeriSign.”… Read More »