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How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows Firewall is a good piece of software that does its job very well, even better than many paid firewalls. However, it has always lacked in one area: it's not very easy to access and configure. It's so hidden in the background that many Windows users don't even know that it exists. While you can use the Windows Firewall to block the internet access of any app that runs on

Test comparison - Which is the best free online antivirus scanner?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Some of our readers asked us to test the most popular free antivirus scanners found online. Since such scanners are useful in providing a good second opinion, without having to install a fully-featured security product, we thought it is worthwhile to evaluate such products. We've tested the 10 most popular online security scanners and, although it took quite a bit of work, we now have some exciting results to share

"Stick to the Google Play store!" says renowned information security expert at ESET

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  • Radu Tyrsina
A couple of days ago, I was at a security conference called ESET Security Days. There were quite a few interesting sessions and I've met quite a lot of smart people who work in information security. One of them is Nick FitzGerald, Senior Research Fellow at ESET. He takes care of security in the Android ecosystem and we were lucky to have him as a guest in an interview about

Reviewing the Kingston DataTraveler 2000 - The memory stick that Agent 47 would use

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Data security and data privacy are increasingly hot topics nowadays and because of that, more and more companies offer secure storage devices that aim to protect your data. One such example is the new Kingston DataTraveler 2000, a USB 3.1 memory stick that uses military grade 256-bit AES hardware encryption to protect all the data stored on it. Another cool aspect of this device is that it also includes a
tutorial How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

While being the most widely used voice and video chat service in the world, Skype has suffered for a very long time from a really annoying security hole. If not set properly, Skype leaks your IP address. This was Skype's Achilles' heel and, even though Microsoft patched many security holes during the last few years, they didn't patch this one. Recently, all the new

My PC has a nasty virus. Now what? How do I remove it?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Y our computer got infected by a nasty virus. Windows is slow, your web browser freezes and you are constantly fighting to get rid of strange popups, warnings and advertisements. These are all signs of a malware infection. You are worried about your files, your personal data and your apps. You tried to scan your computer with the antivirus you have installed but it doesn't report anything or it just

3 Common ways in which your Windows device can be spied upon

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you have a girlfriend who has trust issues? Or a parent who acts a bit paranoid when he or she sees you spending most of your evenings chatting on your computer? The chance is that anyone close to you who has some computer skills, can spy on your Windows computer. Maybe they do that with good intentions (for example, you parent wants to make sure that you don't access

Security for everyone - Reviewing Bitdefender Mobile Security 2016

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you are an Android user like many of us, you probably already know that the high degree of customizability of the operating system and the huge selection of free apps available also means that using this platform means a higher security risk. Fortunately there is also a high number of security products available for Android: some really good, some not that much. If you want to know more about
tutorial The Best Tools To Check For Software Updates

The Best Tools To Check For Software Updates

During the early days of Windows, the operating system was usually the direct target of most malware creators. Along the way, Microsoft has worked a lot on hardening the operating system by creating and delivering security patches to its users in as timely a manner they possibly could. Today, Windows is becoming more and more secure and therefore it forces malware creators to shift

How To Manage Your Installed & Hidden Windows Updates

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows Update is an essential part of Windows that is permanently improving the operating system and the quality of your user experience. After using your computer for a long time, you will end up with plenty of updates installed. If you want to find information about them, when they were installed and what they do, you can review all your installed updates. Also, you can restore those updates that you

Reviewing Edimax IC-3116W - An Affordable Day & Night Network Camera

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We have recently received for testing a rather unexpected device - a day and night network camera that you can use for surveiliance on all kinds of spaces: your baby's room, the entrance to your home, your garage, your yard and even your small business. This camera is equipped with infrared sensors, as well as movement and light sensors. Its technical specifications are very good, especially when you consider its

How to Change the Password for Your Local User Account in Windows 8.1

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Most Windows 8.1 users are using a Microsoft account to access the operating system, but there are some users who use a local account, available only on their computer or device. If the password for your local user account has been compromised, you can easily change it and, in this tutorial, we will share how it's done: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] How to Change the Password for Your Local User Account Sign into

How to Use Windows Update from Windows 8.1's PC Settings

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In Windows 8.1 there are two Windows Update tools: one available from the Desktop (which hasn't changed since Windows 7) and one in PC Settings, that's optimized for users with touch devices. When using the PC Settings version, you can view information about available updates, check for new updates manually, install those that are available, view your update history, and choose how updates get installed in Windows 8.1. Here's how

How to Upgrade a Local Account to a Microsoft Account in Windows 8.1

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  • Radu Tyrsina
As even the newest users to Windows 8.1 will quickly discover, Microsoft's newest operating system offers a choice of account types that you can use to log in. A local account works like a typical user account from any older version of Windows, while a Microsoft account offers a bunch of new and useful features that help you get more from Windows 8.1. Many users, not knowing the details of
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