Help me with some free, easy to use software for elderly people to use on a computer. Specifically: hands-off, self-maintaining security, and a good replacement for Windows Explorer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 8 answers
I think my computer might have a virus. Are there any trustworthy security testing services that I can use to conclusively prove whether or not this is the case? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers
Can simply connecting an infected jump drive release bugs onto a computer? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 8 answers
I need your help to settle a debate. Could you suggest the safest antivirus setup, within the confines of Windows XP and a wireless internet connection, with the least bloat, and provide the statistics to prove it? I need more than simple AV comparatives. I need stats on the virtues of Firefox versus IE, on using two function-differentiated user accounts (admin versus everyday, with the 'everyday' account having no admin privileges), etc. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers 
General network and computer security: keyservers, PGP/GPG, encryption, etc...book/instructional recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 6 answers
Computer maintenance 101: Just bought a Thinkpad T61. How do i make it go forever? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers
Why does my Mac appear to have other people's computer names at the command line? What's up here? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers
How do we know that highly regarded secuity suites are not surreptitiously malicious? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 14 answers
In Windows XP, is there a way to see the password that is stored in the system to log into a wireless network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 6 answers
How to keep prying eyes from the files on my laptop... [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2007 - 9 answers
Have I been hacked? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2007 - 16 answers
Is there a method/program for limiting a guest's access to my computer to -only- a web browser (no start menu, programs, file directories, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 10 answers
I am looking for either high-resolution wireless IP cameras or Video Capture card recommendations and I have a few additional questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 3 answers
Help me figure out how I can do really cool computer security stuff for a living. The catch: it can't be work for the NSA or Justice Department or anything that requires a security clearance. [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2007 - 15 answers
Can I allow users on a Windows computer to access only one website in one program (IE Explorer or Firefox) and nothing else on that computer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 8 answers
Is there an application for my mac (OS 10.4) that would enable me to have a folder that would "self destruct" if the contents in that folder are not accessed for a user set ammount of time? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 15 answers
Can you help me diagnose if someone is spying on my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 30 answers
I typically use Safari, and have my preferences set to store all of my passwords and user names in my Keychain.app. However when it starts acting up and giving me the spinning beach ball, I use Camino (v. 1.0.3.) When I try to log in to a website, it asks me for my user name and password - do I really have to fill in ALL those passwords and user names all over again? In other words, is there any way I can get Camino to access the passwords I saved using Safari? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2006 - 6 answers
network management filter: I'm working for a local government education department. My team is meant to be maintaining/improving several large websites. The IT support people refuse to install a web browser that isn't IE 6, citing network security as the reason.... are their fears reasonable? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 23 answers
I'm dropping my laptop off for service--what do I need to do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2006 - 10 answers
Best choice for securing a monitor in a kiosk setting... [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2006 - 1 answers
I have a linksys wireless-G 2.4 ghz router. I use a macbook pro. The set up cd for the router works only on Windows. The router works and i get wireless, but i was unable to set up a security feature. I am guessing anyone in my neighbourhood can use my signal. How can i make this secure if the set up cd with instructions is incompatible with my OS ?
posted on Apr 15, 2006 - 9 answers
What do I need to do, practically speaking, after a computer theft? (Several related questions inside.) [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 18 answers
I know that cookies may be automatically and surreptitiously installed on my computer when I arrive at a webpage, but what about spyware/malware/virus ? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2006 - 13 answers
Is Zone Alarm the last free firewall software? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 24 answers
Can anyone recommend a good lock (Kensington-style) for my Apple iMac and new LCD TV? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2006 - 5 answers
Computer security question. Is a typical home PC, when it's connected to the net via a cable to a DSL modem, any more or less secure against intrusions than if the same computer were plugged into the network on the campus of a typical, large American university? Say, for example, a UC campus.
posted on Nov 10, 2005 - 23 answers
Am I qualified to do this IT job, and/or is it something I could pick up as I go? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 12 answers
Need nerd help: Is it better to use a software firewall or a router to protect oneself while connected to the internet? Pardon my igorance, but I really am quite stupid. [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2005 - 18 answers
Wifilter: Wired + Wireless network architecture: How can I protect my wired machines, but still access them from my wireless devices? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2005 - 1 answers
My computer illiterate family has an HP box running Windows XP Home SP 2.
They are constantly installing random programs from suspicious websites and allowing nefarious Active X controls to run – often leaving a trail of destruction for me to deal with.
Is there an easy way to restrict their ability to install software?
(Also - was I dreaming or did Microsoft just release some kind of policy editing tool that deals with this kind of problem?)
posted on Aug 26, 2005 - 11 answers
Army Knowledge Online is a webmail/pop email service that any current or former US Army member can use in order to have a .mil address. I've been using it for a while, but for going on three years now I can't get Mail.app (and the keychain) to accept its security certificate. The normal way of importing a self-signed certificate doesn't work under Jaguar, Panther, or Tiger- I can import the cert, but nothing happens. I've tried setting up a new "root" certificate. Nothing works. Apple discussion boards have been useless. Can someone look at this certificate (try going here and it will send you the cert) and maybe tell me what's going on? I think it's in some odd format that prevents it from being imported.
posted on May 27, 2005 - 10 answers
I am looking for the definative method for determining if my machine has been hacked. I don't trust antivirus software and was thinking of looking into packet sniffers but wasn't sure if that was the place to start.
posted on Mar 3, 2005 - 16 answers
Is VirtualPC less secure than an actual PC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2004 - 5 answers
