The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same We wrote our first “Your Computer Won’t Bite” e-book back in 2005. Windows XP was just a few years old and some folks were still hanging on to Windows 98 and Windows ME. A decade ago we told you that your computer won’t bite, and though things have changed… Read More »
The Hitler “Ransonware” (Another attempt to steal your money) Cybercrooks have put together Hitler-themed ransomware that simply deletes files on encrypted PCs. The (apparently prototype) Windows malware displays a lock screen1 featuring the infamous Austrian dictator, together with a demand falsely stating that files have been encrypted. The ransomware says files can supposedly be recovered by paying 25… Read More »
“How Big Is Your Haystack” It’s Not Just a Password Checker There are password strength checkers all over the Web, but there is only one that tests your passwords as brutally as this one. How Big is Your Haystack will test your passwords against three different kinds of attack scenarios and give you an estimate of the time… Read More »
What’s Up With Your Browser? Whatever browser you use, you need to make sure you’re using the latest, most secure version. You can look under “Help”, “About”, and it will give your browser version…but wouldn’t it be nice to be able to check your browser to make sure you’re using the latest version PLUS see if your Flash,… Read More »
Gmail Power Trick: Send & Archive If your Gmail inbox contains a long list of emails that you’ve already replied to (and by default they’ll stay in your inbox even after you’ve replied), here’s a tip that allows you to reply and archive an email at the same time. So when you reply to someone, their email is moved… Read More »
Gmail Power Trick: How to Instantly Bring Up a List of Gmail Shortcuts Did you know you can bring up a list of all Gmail shortcuts just by pressing two keys? You can, and here’s how you do it. Open your Gmail account in your browser. Now press Shift + ? and you’ll see this: Pretty nifty, eh?