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| | *[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner] | | *[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner] |
| | *[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner] | | *[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner] |
| − | java-reader-and-flash.html Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java]
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| | + | == Windows diagnostic programs/utilities == |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite] |
| | + | |
| | + | == Cleaning up a malware infected computer == |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://www.securelist.com/en/threats/detect?chapter=83 What do I do if my computer is infected?] |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process] |
| | + | |
| | + | == Slow internet connection == |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/tp/slow-network-connections.htm Causes of slow internet speed] |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Slow-Internet-Connection Speeding up a slow internet connection] |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/why-internet-connection-slow#why-internet-connection-slow=windows-vista Slow internet connection causes] |
| | | | |
| | == Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security == | | == Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security == |
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| | *[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)] | | *[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)] |
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| − | == Windows limited user account == | + | == Windows 8 user accounts == |
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| | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account] | | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account] |
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| | *[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center] | | *[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center] |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/how-to-create-a-limited-account-win-8/bba9dcae-7957-45dd-a006-5861f4c9ab2e Setting up a limited account and Admin account in Windows 8] |
| | + | |
| | + | Setting up a Local account: |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-8-1-local-account.html How to set up a Windows 8 local account] |
| | | | |
| | == How to make sure downloads are safe == | | == How to make sure downloads are safe == |
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| | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension] | | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension] |
| | | | |
| − | === Firefox addons === | + | === Firefox === |
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| | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript] | | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript] |
| | *[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website] | | *[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website] |
| | + | *[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039455/five-steps-to-ultimate-firefox-security.html 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser] |
| | | | |
| | === Opera === | | === Opera === |
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| | *[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan] | | *[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan] |
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| − | == Almost Uncrackable passwords == | + | == Passwords == |
| | + | |
| | + | === General tips === |
| | + | |
| | + | *[https://sites.google.com/site/passsectips343/ Password security tips and solutions] |
| | + | |
| | + | === Encrypting Firefox profiles === |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://www.winability.com/encrypt-firefox-profile-passwords-bookmarks-cookies/ Encrypting firefox profiles] |
| | + | |
| | + | === Almost Uncrackable passwords === |
| | | | |
| | *[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator] | | *[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator] |
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| | *[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software] | | *[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software] |
| | + | |
| | + | *[http://www.passwordmeter.com/ PasswordMeter.com - keyword difficulty tool] |
| | | | |
| | == Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online == | | == Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online == |