Archive for November, 2009
Verify your Windows security state with Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Whether we all want to admit it or not, we are all systems administrators. It is each of ours responsibility to ensure that the computer under our direct control is secure – the anti-virus is up to date and all the latest software patches are applied. Whether you are a single computer user, the resident [...]
Using your GPU to crack RAR archive passwords
The GPU, short for graphics processing unit, is found on high end video cards from Nvidia and AMD that offloads the processing of 3D graphics from the CPU. Being a highly specialized piece of silicon, it’s able to tackle particular tasks with more efficiency than a general CPU – like your Intel or AMD processor. [...]
Simplify software installing with Ninite
Probably the only negative to purchasing a new computer is installing the multitude of applications that you require in order to get things done – whatever that entails. Likewise, a fresh install of Windows exhibits the same annoyance. Having recently performed a clean install of Windows 7, I’ve faced the same problem. Most PC users [...]
Getting rid of the New Tab button in Firefox
If you have a wide-screen monitor, and let’s be honest, most of us do, then this quick Firefox tip isn’t for you. However, if you are a minimalist, or more likely, a netbook user, then this tip could prove beneficial. As a keyboard enthusiast, I tend to lean on all the known shortcuts in Windows [...]
Prevent sites from appearing in Firefox Awesome Bar
The location bar in Firefox 3 brought about a whole slew of functionality enhancements which quickly caused it to be dubbed the Awesome Bar. From the Awesome Bar you are able to search your bookmarks and browsing history by keyword, as well as searching Google or of course, typing and visiting a URL directly like [...]
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