Posts Tagged ‘encrypt’

How do I know if a wireless network is secure?

Posted by Jason in Computer, Internet on June 18th, 2008

There is no way to guarantee complete on a . However, there are precautions you can take to help minimize risks when you use a .

• Whenever possible, only to networks that require a key or have some other form of , such as a . The information sent over these networks is , which can help protect your from unauthorized . When you view available networks in to a , you’ll see text indicating if a has enabled or not. (more…)

Download Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Posted by Jason in Software, Windows Vista, Windows XP on June 9th, 2008

Both Vista and Server 2008 include the next-generation of , which has become a standard aspect of ’s client and server operating systems. with Advanced , although not marketed as a replacement for more complex solutions designed to manage traffic, has the advantage that it ships as a default component integrated with the platforms. On top of this, with Advanced is not as simplistic as it might appear. This is why has made available for a complex design guide of the product.

with Advanced “can filter the traffic permitted to enter the from the , and also control what traffic the is allowed to send to the . with Advanced supports IPsec, which enables you to require authentication from any that is attempting to communicate with your . When authentication is required, computers that cannot authenticate cannot communicate with your . By using IPsec, you can also require that specific traffic be to prevent it from being read or intercepted while in transit between computers,” revealed ’s Dave Bishop. (more…)

The beginner’s guide for portable applications - part 2

Posted by Jason in Computer, Software on June 6th, 2008

This second and final part of our quick tour through the world of applications will focus mostly on programs that are not necessarily needed by the common user, but may come in handy in certain situations or to the more experienced fans.

Compressing and decompressing files may be a very easy , but things change when you have to use another that doesn’t have a compression installed, so here are some of our suggestions. You can try using the trial version of popular archivers and , or consider giving 7-zip, IZArc2Go and PeaZip a go, which are for both personal and commercial use.

An organizer is not very helpful if you need to your agenda from more than one . To overcome this inconvenience, feel to install any of the following organizers and personal information managers: Sunbird, EverNote, EssentialPIM Pro, Avignon Concept or Organizer. (more…)

Sync up Firefox browser with your google account

Posted by Jason in Firefox, Internet on May 9th, 2008

I use every where, at my , on my home and as well on my .

I always wanted to up my on all these locations automatically, including my bookmarks, settings ,add ons so I don’t have to configure my at all these places etc.

So. I decided to out the ways for syncing up my with my account.

Basically there are certain things which needs to be in like settings , its bookmarks, browsing history etc.

Let’s cover them one by one

Following are the extensions required in order to up your with your account. (more…)

6 Tips for Windows XP

Posted by Jason in Windows XP on March 2nd, 2008

1. Clean the
The of the XP is populated with the number of shortcuts and newly installed programs. If you want to remove any of the programs from the just right click on that program and click “Remove from this list”. The program will be removed from the . Additionally, there are certain programs at the right side such as My documents, Run, Search etc and if you want to customize this list then right click on the empty place > Properties > > Customize.

You will see a number of options there such as Large Icons, Small Icons and number of programs in the list. In the advance you will see the three options such as 1. display as a link, 2. display as a menu and 3. Don’t list this item and you can choose these options for the , my documents, my music and my etc. (more…)

Back Up Your File Encryption Key in Windows Vista

Posted by Jason in Windows Vista, Windows XP on July 16th, 2007

Vista includes a file technology very similar from a user perspective to the one that existed in XP, but Vista makes it very easy to make a backup of the file key. In XP, your files would be lost if you changed your . In Vista, an key is used to sign the files, which also means it can be backed up.

It’s critically important that you make a backup of your key if you decide to use the features. Thankfully Vista reminds you immediately after the first time you a file. (more…)

Encrypted File System In Vista

Posted by Jason in Windows Vista on February 6th, 2007

Files that have been protected using are at the file-system level. The of this is that the files can only be opened by the user with the appropriate private key and . Even if you were to reinstall the , the files would still be inaccessible.

You can a file using the steps listed below. An important point to remember is that a file can not be both and compressed. If compression is enabled, it will be disable when is enabled.

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