I have updated the Home Computing box on the right. It now contains links to suggested software for any home.
Firefox: For the safest browsing around. Make sure to set your history to clear on exit. See below for suggested addons.
Adblock Plus: The Web has never looked better (and safer).
Noscript: I am always stunned at the number of sites wanting to run a script on my machine. You will be too.
OpenDNS: If you have kids on the web, this is a great resource for protecting them from errant clicks. And saving you from hours of re-installing software.
The rest of the links are great resources for Home Computing. Feel free to write if you have any questions or suggestions.
May 31, 2010
May 21, 2010
May 20, 2010
Scholarship FAIL
Got this spam the other day. Uh, maybe we won't be sending him any money.
Subject: I WONT TO WINE THIS SCHOLARSHIP
My name is Surafel Ashenafi.i am student of Addis Ababa university
faculity of technology in the department of chemical engineering.But this
department is not my interist.I wont to study mechnical engineering if i
get a chance.
I wont to know what is your criteria for this opportunity?
THNK YOU !!
May 19, 2010
Browser History Fail
I just wish Chrome had better History management.
76% Web Users Affected By Browser History Stealing: "An anonymous reader writes 'Web browser history detection with the CSS:visited trick has been known for the last ten years, but recently published research suggests that the problem is bigger than previously thought. A study of 243,068 users found that 76% of them were vulnerable to history detection by malicious websites. Newer browsers such as Safari and Chrome were even more affected, with 82% and 94% of users vulnerable. An average of 63 visited locations were detected per user, and for the top 10% of users the tests found over 150 visited sites. The website has a summary of the findings; the full paper (PDF) is available as well.'
76% Web Users Affected By Browser History Stealing: "An anonymous reader writes 'Web browser history detection with the CSS:visited trick has been known for the last ten years, but recently published research suggests that the problem is bigger than previously thought. A study of 243,068 users found that 76% of them were vulnerable to history detection by malicious websites. Newer browsers such as Safari and Chrome were even more affected, with 82% and 94% of users vulnerable. An average of 63 visited locations were detected per user, and for the top 10% of users the tests found over 150 visited sites. The website has a summary of the findings; the full paper (PDF) is available as well.'
May 5, 2010
How to Triple-Boot Your Mac with Windows and Linux, No Boot Camp Required [How-to]
How to Triple-Boot Your Mac with Windows and Linux, No Boot Camp Required [How-to]:
Apple has streamlined the process of dual booting Windows on your Mac, but when it comes to Linux, Boot Camp isn't so friendly. Here's how to triple-boot your Mac with OS X, Windows 7, and the shiny new Ubuntu 10.04. More »
Apple has streamlined the process of dual booting Windows on your Mac, but when it comes to Linux, Boot Camp isn't so friendly. Here's how to triple-boot your Mac with OS X, Windows 7, and the shiny new Ubuntu 10.04. More »
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