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How to Create, Configure and Use a VPN Connection in Windows 8 & 8.1

How to Create, Configure and Use a VPN Connection in Windows 8 & 8.1

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 17.09.2013
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) provide an easy way to extend a private network across the Internet and gain access to them when needed, in a secure manner. You may use VPN to connect to the network from your workplace, or to your home network when...
5 Reasons Why the Windows Firewall is One of the Best Firewalls

5 Reasons Why the Windows Firewall is One of the Best Firewalls

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.07.2013
Since we launched 7 Tutorials, we have tested lots of security products. Over the years, we learned a lot about what it means to provide a good security product and, we also learned that the Windows Firewall is one of the best firewalls available. Here...
Scan for Open Ports & Evaluate the Security of Your System with Nmap

Scan for Open Ports & Evaluate the Security of Your System with Nmap

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.05.2013
Would you like to know how many open ports are found on each computer or device that is part of your network? Do you want to evaluate how good their firewall protection is and how vulnerable they are? Then, you should try Nmap - an...
10 Features that Make Windows 8 the Most Secure Windows Yet

10 Features that Make Windows 8 the Most Secure Windows Yet

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 19.03.2013
It will be quite obvious to any first-time user that Windows 8 is very different from previous versions. While the obvious interface changes will be the most talked about, the addition of a number of great security features is really worth getting excited over. Combine...
How to Remove a Trusted Windows 8 PC From Your Microsoft Account

How to Remove a Trusted Windows 8 PC From Your Microsoft Account

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 12.10.2012
Having a trusted PC is a great asset to a Microsoft account holder. It allows you to synchronize passwords between trusted Windows 8 PCs and also makes managing your account easier. Rather than having to prove your identity by accessing an email or phone, Microsoft...
Introducing Windows 8: How to Trust a PC Using Your Microsoft Account

Introducing Windows 8: How to Trust a PC Using Your Microsoft Account

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 11.10.2012
If you are a Microsoft account holder, one of the first things you should do after creating the user account is to add your PC as trusted. From an account security standpoint, having a trusted computer gives you a secure place from which you can...
Evaluate How the Apps & Drivers Installed Weaken the Security of a PC

Evaluate How the Apps & Drivers Installed Weaken the Security of a PC

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.08.2012
Everybody knows that installing lots of drivers and software on a computer increases its vulnerability from a security standpoint. As you install stuff, the complexity increases as well as the likelihood of encountering security issues. I always wanted a tool to evaluate how the security...
How to Decrypt a TrueCrypt Encrypted Drive or Partition

How to Decrypt a TrueCrypt Encrypted Drive or Partition

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 02.08.2012
If encrypting a partition with TrueCrypt can be a lengthy and painful process, the decryption is a lot smoother and faster. In this guide, I would like to share the steps involved, to make you feel comfortable and confident enough to go ahead with the...
What is the Performance Impact of System Encryption With TrueCrypt

What is the Performance Impact of System Encryption With TrueCrypt

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.07.2012
One of my recent dilemmas was: if I encrypt my computer, how much will computing performance have to suffer because of it? Will there be a big difference? If yes, in which areas? That's why I decided to run some tests on both my computers...
How to Encrypt Your System Drive With TrueCrypt In a Multi-Boot Configuration

How to Encrypt Your System Drive With TrueCrypt In a Multi-Boot Configuration

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.07.2012
Many people use TrueCrypt to encrypt their systems and maintain their data as safe as possible. Encrypting your computer when you have one operating system installed and one partition is relatively easy, even with TrueCrypt. But, what about encrypting your system drive when using a...
How Security Products Are Made - A Discussion with Bitdefender

How Security Products Are Made - A Discussion with Bitdefender

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.03.2012
One of the topics of interest at 7 Tutorials is security. Not only we write articles and tutorials about how to have a safe computing experience but we also review security products on a regular basis. One of the things we wanted to learn more...
How to Backup and Restore Windows Vault Passwords

How to Backup and Restore Windows Vault Passwords

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.02.2012
One way to use the Credential Manager is to export your Windows credentials to another Windows computer, or to back them up and import them after you reinstall Windows, so that you don't have to manually type them again. This can be useful in some...
Password Security - Turn Your Dumb Habits Into Geek Habits

Password Security - Turn Your Dumb Habits Into Geek Habits

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.09.2011
When it comes to computing habits, people are always bad at security and passwords. We keep reusing the same password(s) over and over again and we don't realize how easy we make it for the bad guys to steal our credit card details and other...
How to Create or Delete User Accounts in Windows 7

How to Create or Delete User Accounts in Windows 7

  • tutorial
  • Florina Muntenescu
  • 21.01.2010
Building on our article about how to edit user accounts, I will try to complete this subject with a tutorial about creating and deleting user accounts and how to turn on or off the guest account in Windows 7. I'll also explain what is the...
How to Work with the Action Center in Windows 7

How to Work with the Action Center in Windows 7

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.01.2010
Windows 7 comes with a convenient way to help you review the state of your system and find solutions to security and maintenance issues. The feature which facilitates this is called Action Center and it is built upon the foundation set by the Windows Security...
Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista: the UAC Benchmark

Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista: the UAC Benchmark

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.08.2009
One of the most hated features of Windows Vista is the User Account Control, or UAC in short. Many people found it annoying and chose to disable it right away, even if this meant exposing their system to additional security threats. In Windows 7, Microsoft...