A cert.org guide that helps you configure your web browser for safer surfing. It starts with the question why you should secure your web browser and explains common web browser features like Java, ActiveX and Cookies. After that introduction the important part of the article begins with chapter 3 Vulnerabilities and Attack Vectors. Common vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting, Spoofing and Cross-Zone and Cross-Domain Vulnerabilities. The article does not explain everything in great detail but provides links to a in depth explanation.
How to bypass your bios password
A bios password prevents access to the bios for unauthorised users. Sometimes this password gets forgotten and you face the difficulty to find a way to enter your bios again. The article “how to bypass your bios password” explains in detail various methods that bypass the bios password. So, if you are in need, take a look and try the available methods.
Dial a Fix Freeware
Dial-a-fix is a collection of ‘known fixes’ that have been compiled over the past year that really knock out some serious Windows problems, all with one or two clicks. It tackles issues with SSL/Cryptography, Windows Update, Microsoft Installer, and many miscellaneous shell problems. Most of the fixes it uses are found in various Microsoft Knowledgebase articles, and articles written by Microsoft MVPs. When you see a list of DLLs that need to be registered using REGSVR32.EXE, chances are they are already listed in Dial-a-fix. Mouseover a checkbox or button to obtain more information about what will be executed, or what DLLs will be registered.
101 freeware games
1up.com released a list of 101 great freeware games all sorted in categories like Arcade, Strategy and Shooters. Every game has a short description about its content and a link to the homepage of the producers. Everything is free to download and play of course, you will need a full priced game like halflife 2 for some mods.
Workrave
Most of us are geeks. We work many hours a day nonstop using computers and notebooks and seldomly take breaks in that time. Well, unless we stand up to get another coffee. So, most of us work in an unhealthy environment.
Hiding Email Addresses
It´s a well know fact that some spammers use automated scripts that scan websites for email addresses and include them in their list of email addresses that will be spammed. Sarven Capadisli compiled a huge list of mechanisms to hide the email address to counter those robots. Most can only be used if you have certain rights on the website for example number seven uses javascript to hide the email address and this is normally not active for site users.
Buying used notebooks
Is it a good idea to look at online marketplaces like ebay to find a (used) notebook ? Is it a good idea to buy a used one or should one go for a new one ? Buying used ones has some advantages over new models: The price will be considerably lower, even if the used one has been purchased just a few months ago. Prices for last generations notebooks drop fast, even more if they have been used already.
102 resources on windows open source and freeware
Head over to listible.com and take a look at their list of 103 resources on windows open source and freeware. New entries are added to the list, especially since it made it to the digg.com frontpage. All products are rated and have a description that gives you at least a hint about the general purpose of the software. Great list, most known, some unknow, enough said.
System Build Guide from Corsair
Memory Manufacturer Corsair released a detail system building guide that goes into great detail and covers many aspects. The guide starts with the component selection for an high end system: Athlon 64 4200+ X2, A8N-SLI Premium motherboard, Zalman CNPS7000B-CU LED cooler, 2 GB TWINX2048-3500LLPRO memory, two eVGA GeForce 7800GTX PCI-Express video cards , Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic , Western Digital Raptor 36GB 10,000 RPM SATA Hard Drive , Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 300GB SATA Hard Drive, Antec NeoPower 480W Modular Power Supply, NEC-3540 DVD+/-RW , Sony DVD DDU1615 and finally the Lian-Li V1000B-W Aluminum Case.