Windows only: We've talked about ways to portscan your computer before , but if you're looking for a simpler solution to secure your connection, free utility MyPorts shows you what open ports are being actively used and which may... (Continue reading)
Although it's easy to kill a few minutes here and there while waiting for a plane or a train, updating your social status on-the-go can cause trouble. Keeping them free of too many details keeps your home safer while... (Continue reading)
Windows only: If you're a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus (and many of you are ) but not a fan of the pesky Windows Update, MSE Update Utility will keep your virus definitions up to date without Windows'... (Continue reading)
Time and time again, people tell me that they've bought an external hard drive to back up their pictures, music, and documents. Great, right? Sadly, that's not always the case. There's one simple rule about backups that everybody needs... (Continue reading)
If you've been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool. One of... (Continue reading)
Web application Norbt (short for "no robot") creates web pages with encrypted text; only people who can answer your challenge question can access the text. Got anything secret you want to share? Norbt uses browser-based cryptography to secure your... (Continue reading)
Last week we asked you to share your favorite antivirus application and then we rounded up the five most popular candidates for your review and a final vote. We're back with the results, and this was one very close... (Continue reading)
When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don't need to pay... (Continue reading)
Windows only: Free application Comodo EasyVPN creates a virtual private network between your computers for a hassle-free, secure private network. That means you can access, for example, anything on your home computer from work as though you're on the... (Continue reading)
Windows: Panda Cloud, the constantly updated, cloud-run antivirus app that promises almost real-time protection from burgeoning web threats, is out of beta and available for a free download. As the How-To Geek detailed in his beta write-up , Panda... (Continue reading)