We have previously published an article on how to search Google over SSL. With Google search over SSL, your search terms and your search results pages are protected from being intercepted by a third party like your ISP or any middle network. You can add the Google SSL as a search provider to the Firefox search box so you do not have to type the SSL page address manually every time.
Read morePlay Safe on Facebook Using BitDefender safego
Facebook is all about interacting with friends and family online, posting on walls, sharing funny pictures, playing games and having fun. But this harmless fun is spoiled when you encounter a malicious link on Facebook. Apart from these malicious links, there are perverts and online stalkers trying to steal your private information.
Read moreStay Protected Online with BitDefender Browser Security
As every security aware Internet user knows that the Internet is full of malicious web sites. These sites include malware sites, phishing sites and many more types of attack sites. The only way to stay protected online is to scan all your web browsing traffic as you visit various sites. The BitDefender Browser Security is a free software which can scan the web traffic from all the web sites you visit and can block all the malicious content before it can harm your computer.
Read moreEncrypt and Decrypt Files Using AxCrypt
If you have some sensitive, private or secret files that you do not want anyone to see, then you can encrypt them using AxCrypt. The open source freeware AxCrypt is an encryption and decryption tool designed to work in Microsoft Windows and can encrypt and decrypt multiple files on the fly. AxCrypt uses the industry standard AES cipher of 128-bit strength which is practically impossible to break.
Read moreWipe Your Hard Disk Using DBAN
If you are giving away or selling your old computer, then you should keep in mind that any sensitive data on your computer’s hard disk can be restored even after it is deleted. To make sure that nobody is able to recover your sensitive data, you should completely wipe your hard disk and then re-install the operating system before giving it away or selling. Here is how you can completely wipe your hard disk using Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) CD.
Read moreCreate a New User Account in Windows Vista
If you have a computer in home or work which is used by many users, then you should create a separate account for each user. This way everyone can have their own separate settings like web browser bookmarks, desktop background etc. You can create a new user account easily in Windows Vista. For creating a new user account, you must have computer administrator level privileges.
Read moreHow to Generate Strong Passwords Using KeyPass
The most common cause of your web site, email account, bank account or some other online account getting hacked is that you were using a very weak password. A weak password is a password which is short in length, uses dictionary words, letter or number patterns, pet names, spouse names etc. If you use a weak password, then it makes hacking you a piece of cake for a hacker – because all he has to do is run a dictionary attack or a brute force attack.
Read moreExport and Import iGoogle Settings
iGoogle is one of the many services of the web giant Google. It is a kind of personalized web portal which you can customize. You can add web feeds, gadgets and can also use themes. You can also export and import iGoogle settings so you can restore the settings from the backup anytime you want. Here is how you can export and import iGoogle settings.
Read moreChange User Account Picture in Windows XP
Windows XP assigns a random picture to your account after you have installed Windows for the first time. Windows also assigns a random picture after you create a new user account. This picture appears on the Windows logon screen and on the Start Menu. You can change this user account picture easily and assign either one of the pictures that come with Windows, or you can use your own custom picture.
Read moreChange Password for a User Account in Windows XP
If your computer is used by many people, then it is highly advised that you keep your Windows user account password protected. This way nobody else can access your user account except yourself. If you are a computer administrator, then you can change or assign password for any user account. If you are a standard user, then you can change password for only your account.
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