This is a great little program (may run on a USB Flash drive) that will audit a PC and provide extensive reports on the hardware and software.See the screenshots for an example of a report and the available options dialog.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
WinAudit v2.21 - Free Computer Audit Software
WinAudit v2.21 - Free Computer Audit Software
This is a great little program (may run on a USB Flash drive) that will audit a PC and provide extensive reports on the hardware and software.
This is a great little program (may run on a USB Flash drive) that will audit a PC and provide extensive reports on the hardware and software.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Sloppy e-discovery can cost you millions - Network World
Sloppy e-discovery can cost you millions - Network World
New amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect Dec. 1, 2006. These rules concern electronically stored information, e.g., email, paperless documents, etc.
In essence, if you are involved in litigation, you may have to produce electronic documents that relate to the case. If this information is stored digitally, such as on backup tapes, CDs, etc., it could be very difficult and expensive to comply with the order to produce.
To the best of my knowledge these rules apply to Federal court cases, but it is my belief that these concepts will filter down and affect all business, private or publicly held, financial or non-financial.
Please comment if you have had any experiences with the new rules.
New amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect Dec. 1, 2006. These rules concern electronically stored information, e.g., email, paperless documents, etc.
In essence, if you are involved in litigation, you may have to produce electronic documents that relate to the case. If this information is stored digitally, such as on backup tapes, CDs, etc., it could be very difficult and expensive to comply with the order to produce.
To the best of my knowledge these rules apply to Federal court cases, but it is my belief that these concepts will filter down and affect all business, private or publicly held, financial or non-financial.
Please comment if you have had any experiences with the new rules.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Welcome | The PC Decrapifier
Welcome | The PC Decrapifier
Leo Laporte mentioned this product on his "The Tech Guy" radio broadcast #349.
The product theoretically cleans all of the demonstration software (aka junk) that most manufacturers load on their PCs when sold. I can't think of a single time when I used any of this stuff and have spent a lot of time uninstalling it.
NOTE: Use at your own risk!
Leo Laporte mentioned this product on his "The Tech Guy" radio broadcast #349.
The product theoretically cleans all of the demonstration software (aka junk) that most manufacturers load on their PCs when sold. I can't think of a single time when I used any of this stuff and have spent a lot of time uninstalling it.
NOTE: Use at your own risk!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
InternetFrog.com: Network Tools, Internet Speed Test and Website Tools
InternetFrog.com: Network Tools, Internet Speed Test and Website Tools
Another site to test your broadband account's download/upload speed.
Another site to test your broadband account's download/upload speed.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Save and Restore Your Microsoft Office Settings :: the How-To Geek
Save and Restore Your Microsoft Office Settings :: the How-To Geek
This is a tool I wish I had known about earlier this year...would have saved me some time.
This is a tool I wish I had known about earlier this year...would have saved me some time.
Microsoft Security Guidance Home Page
Microsoft Security Guidance Home Page: "Download the Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) and install it on your computer to obtain information and recommendations about best practices to help enhance security within your information technology (IT) infrastructure."
The Assessment asks several questions in the areas of infrastructure, applications, operations, and people. It then generates a finding and recommendations report. In addition, you can compare your standings to other businesses of your size and type.
This tool will help you to start assessing your security posture and provides a starting point for remediation. You should consult with your local security consultant to determine your other security needs, i.e., Business Continuity, Disaster Recover, Data Security, etc.
The Assessment asks several questions in the areas of infrastructure, applications, operations, and people. It then generates a finding and recommendations report. In addition, you can compare your standings to other businesses of your size and type.
This tool will help you to start assessing your security posture and provides a starting point for remediation. You should consult with your local security consultant to determine your other security needs, i.e., Business Continuity, Disaster Recover, Data Security, etc.
Business managers: 5 ways to improve your data security
Business managers: 5 ways to improve your data security
Microsoft list five basic, commonsense ways to improve your data security from a business perspective. In my humble opinion, implementing controls are a huge step forward, but any effort will not be successful unless your employees receive plenty of training and education.
I have observed that many vulnerabilities arise from the interface between the chair and the keyboard.
Microsoft list five basic, commonsense ways to improve your data security from a business perspective. In my humble opinion, implementing controls are a huge step forward, but any effort will not be successful unless your employees receive plenty of training and education.
I have observed that many vulnerabilities arise from the interface between the chair and the keyboard.
Friday, May 4, 2007
The Tech Guy Labs - Leo Laporte, "The Tech Guy" on the Premiere Radio Networks
The Tech Guy Labs - Leo Laporte, "The Tech Guy" on the Premiere Radio Networks
Leo Laporte has his own weekend radio show, which is very entertaining to listen to. He answers 'lots of questions concerning computers, but also addresses software and other "tech" gadgets.
Other of his shows include TWIT, The Daily Giz Wiz, and Security Now.
Leo Laporte has his own weekend radio show, which is very entertaining to listen to. He answers 'lots of questions concerning computers, but also addresses software and other "tech" gadgets.
Other of his shows include TWIT, The Daily Giz Wiz, and Security Now.
HP Product Bulletin - North America / U.S. QuickSpecs
HP Product Bulletin - North America / U.S. QuickSpecs
Everything you could want to know about HP gear.
Everything you could want to know about HP gear.
Gaim Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
Gaim Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
Gaim is an open source instant messaging client. It has been renamed to Pidgin due to trademark issues with AOL.
I choose to use the portable version on my USB flash drive so that I can plug into IM anywhere.
Gaim is an open source instant messaging client. It has been renamed to Pidgin due to trademark issues with AOL.
I choose to use the portable version on my USB flash drive so that I can plug into IM anywhere.
StopBadware.org
StopBadware.org
Mission Statement:
"StopBadware.org is a "Neighborhood Watch" campaign aimed at fighting badware. We will seek to provide reliable, objective information about downloadable applications in order to help consumers make better choices about what they download onto their computers. We aim to become a central clearinghouse for research on badware and the bad actors who spread it, and become a focal point for developing collaborative, community-minded approaches to stopping badware."
Mission Statement:
"StopBadware.org is a "Neighborhood Watch" campaign aimed at fighting badware. We will seek to provide reliable, objective information about downloadable applications in order to help consumers make better choices about what they download onto their computers. We aim to become a central clearinghouse for research on badware and the bad actors who spread it, and become a focal point for developing collaborative, community-minded approaches to stopping badware."
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Companies Combine URL Filter, Proxy Blocking for CIPA Compliance
Companies Combine URL Filter, Proxy Blocking for CIPA Compliance
One of the issues I hear over and over again concerns kids [and adults] using proxy servers to bypass web content filters to view any site they desire. (See this article concerning search engines.)
This company claims the ability to block 8 to 10 types of Web proxies.
One of the issues I hear over and over again concerns kids [and adults] using proxy servers to bypass web content filters to view any site they desire. (See this article concerning search engines.)
This company claims the ability to block 8 to 10 types of Web proxies.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Simple todo list and task manager: Todoist
Simple todo list and task manager: Todoist
I'm going to give this site a shot and see if will help me manage my crazy personal life. I originally heard about this from the LifeHacker site.
I'm going to give this site a shot and see if will help me manage my crazy personal life. I originally heard about this from the LifeHacker site.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
GRC | Security Now!
GRC | Security Now!
Check out Steve Gibson's "Security Now" site for coverage of computer security topics with host Leo Laporte. These topics are not only interesting, but Steve and Leo explain them (and the ramifications) in an entertaining and understandable manner.
Check out Steve Gibson's "Security Now" site for coverage of computer security topics with host Leo Laporte. These topics are not only interesting, but Steve and Leo explain them (and the ramifications) in an entertaining and understandable manner.
Free Antivirus Software, Antispyware Software | Internet Security | Identity Theft Protection
Free Antivirus Software, Antispyware Software | Internet Security | Identity Theft Protection
Blink Personal Edition includes a firewall, intrusion prevention, blocks and removes malware, protects against 'zero-day' attacks, protects against identity theft & Phishing attempts, detects missing O/S and application patches and detects weak configurations that leave personal information at risk of being compromised.
[Paraphrased from the website.]
Blink Personal Edition includes a firewall, intrusion prevention, blocks and removes malware, protects against 'zero-day' attacks, protects against identity theft & Phishing attempts, detects missing O/S and application patches and detects weak configurations that leave personal information at risk of being compromised.
[Paraphrased from the website.]
Hard Drive Backup - Tape Backup Alternative
Hard Drive Backup - Tape Backup Alternative
This is a great device for your daily backups. Tape will be relegated to an archival solution.
This is a great device for your daily backups. Tape will be relegated to an archival solution.
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