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| + | == Wiki like system on a PC == | ||
| + | [[File:Data organizers (1).png|thumbnail|right|1000px|Data organizers and MODX]] | ||
| + | === Obsidian === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Obsidian is a local, markdown‑based knowledge system. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Think of it as: | ||
| + | |||
| + | Your own private, modern, supercharged personal wiki. | ||
| + | |||
| + | What makes it powerful: | ||
| + | |||
| + | Everything is stored as plain text files on your computer | ||
| + | |||
| + | You can link notes together wiki‑style | ||
| + | |||
| + | You get graph views, backlinks, and structure maps | ||
| + | |||
| + | It’s insanely fast | ||
| + | |||
| + | It works offline | ||
| + | |||
| + | You own your data completely | ||
| + | |||
| + | It’s perfect for building a knowledge library, frameworks, and long‑term systems | ||
| + | |||
| + | Why it fits your brain: | ||
| + | |||
| + | You think in systems, frameworks, interconnected concepts, and identity stacks. Obsidian is literally built for that. | ||
| + | |||
| + | It’s like taking the best parts of Conservapedia — internal linking, structure, categories — and putting them on your own machine. | ||
| + | |||
| + | What people use it for: | ||
| + | |||
| + | Personal wikis | ||
| + | |||
| + | Zettelkasten systems | ||
| + | |||
| + | Research libraries | ||
| + | |||
| + | Writing environments | ||
| + | |||
| + | Knowledge maps | ||
| + | |||
| + | Long‑term thinking archives | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you ever migrate your Conservapedia content, Obsidian is the cleanest landing spot. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Notion == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Notion is a cloud‑based all‑in‑one workspace. | ||
| + | Think of it as: | ||
| + | |||
| + | A database + wiki + notes + project manager all in one interface. | ||
| + | |||
| + | What makes it powerful: | ||
| + | Beautiful interface | ||
| + | |||
| + | Databases with filters, tags, relations | ||
| + | |||
| + | Easy to organize large amounts of content | ||
| + | |||
| + | Great for planning, tracking, and building dashboards | ||
| + | |||
| + | Collaborative (if you ever build a team) | ||
| + | |||
| + | Templates for everything | ||
| + | |||
| + | Why it fits your goals: | ||
| + | If you ever want to build: | ||
| + | |||
| + | a recruiting system | ||
| + | |||
| + | a sales training library | ||
| + | |||
| + | a content pipeline | ||
| + | |||
| + | a 90‑day bootcamp tracker | ||
| + | |||
| + | a personal operating system | ||
| + | |||
| + | Notion is ideal. | ||
| + | |||
| + | What people use it for: | ||
| + | Task management | ||
| + | |||
| + | CRM systems | ||
| + | |||
| + | Sales pipelines | ||
| + | |||
| + | Content calendars | ||
| + | |||
| + | Knowledge bases | ||
| + | |||
| + | Personal dashboards | ||
| + | |||
| + | Notion is more structured and database‑driven. | ||
| + | Obsidian is more freeform and thinking‑driven. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Browsers == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://floorp.app/en Floorp] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Firefox addons === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/better-darkmode/ Better Darkmode] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Free Programs that EVERY PC should have - 2024 == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPY9_h4vZs Free Programs that EVERY PC should have] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Cinebench R23 | ||
| + | *OCCT | ||
| + | *Revo Uninstaller | ||
| + | *HWMonitor | ||
| + | *GPU-Z | ||
| + | *OpenRGB | ||
| + | *FanControl | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Privacy protection == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://incogni.com/ Incogni] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Malware prevention tips == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/jun/20/how-can-i-protect-my-windows-pc-against-malware How can I protect my Windows PC against malware?] (2nd Tuesday of every month Microsoft puts out patches, periodically run [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro Hitmanpro] and/or [http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/security-scan Kaspersky security scan]) | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://blog.netwrix.com/2020/06/12/malware-prevention/ How to Prevent Malware Attacks: 10 Security Tips] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm How to prevention malware] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.internetmarketingninjas.com/blog/google/malware-seo-and-you/ Avoiding malware tips - Internet marketing ninjas] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Online security and privacy tools === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.pcworld.com/article/237027/best_free_software_for_protecting_your_pc_and_your_privacy.html Best Free Software for Protecting Your PC and Your Privacy] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/security/trojan.html Preventing Trojan Horse attacks] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.mywot.com/wiki/Trojan_Horse Types of Trojan horse attacks, preventing them and removing them] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === How to prevent cryptolocker === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9243537/Cryptolocker_How_to_avoid_getting_infected_and_what_to_do_if_you_are_ How to avoid getting Cryptolocker and what to do if you are] | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker About Cryptolocker] | ||
| + | *[http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/defending-against-cryptolocker/ How to prevent cryptolocker] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Antivirus == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Antivirus testing === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.av-comparatives.org/ AV comparitives] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Vipre === | ||
| + | |||
| + | 2016: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vipre-helps-small-businesses-prevent-ransomware-infections-300335031.html VIPRE® Helps Small Businesses Prevent Ransomware Infections] | ||
| + | *[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/threattrack-launches-vipre-internet-security-pro-2016-300215490.html ThreatTrack Launches VIPRE Internet Security Pro 2016] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Other antivirus === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes AWD Cleaner] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/housecall.html Housecall] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.eset.com/us/home/online-scanner/ Eset Online scanner] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Yubikeys == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybn9J4QCqK4 You Should Be Using Yubikeys!] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Second opinion anti-malware == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes Adwcleaner] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Malwarebytes] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.zemana.com/en-US Zemana] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/111-rkill/ RKIll] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/tdsskiller Kaspersky TDSSKiller] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.herdprotect.com/ Herdprotect] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us/hmp.aspx Hitmanpro] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Malware removal tools == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx Microsoft's malware removal tool] | ||
| + | *[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/cu_sc_virsec_master Microsoft Virus and Security Solution Center] | ||
| + | *[http://www.av-comparatives.org/removal-tests/ A-V comparatives malware removal tests] | ||
| + | |||
== Website malware checker == | == Website malware checker == | ||
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*[https://www.virustotal.com/#url Virus Total - suspicious URL checker] | *[https://www.virustotal.com/#url Virus Total - suspicious URL checker] | ||
*[http://www.urlvoid.com/ URL Void] | *[http://www.urlvoid.com/ URL Void] | ||
| + | *[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Malware file checker == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan online - file checker] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Window repair software == | ||
| − | == | + | *[http://www.reimageplus.com/ Reimage] |
| + | |||
| + | == System speedup == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.iolo.com/products/system-mechanic/ System mechanic] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.avira.com/en/avira-system-speedup Avira System Speedup Pro] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.avast.com/en-us/cleanup-addon#pc Avast cleanup] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == USB flash drives == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.zdnet.com/article/thanksgiving-tech-support-survival-guide-2016-edition/ The foundation of the "Turkey Day" tech support survival kit is several large USB flash drives. 4GB is good, but 8GB or more is better. Make sure you have several of them on hand.] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Refurbished and discount computers == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.google.com/#q=refurbished+computers Refurbished computers] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/refurbished-computers Refurbished computers - Walmart] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Non-profits: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://nonprofitcomputers.com/ Non-profit computers] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://interconnection.org/?gclid=COChn533iL4CFQoYwwodEngAwg Free computers for non-profits] | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.uscommunities.org/nonprofit/?q=a-wsnonp&gclid=CN298Z_2iL4CFdShtAod-hsAYg Discounts for non-profits] |
| − | + | High end machine: | |
| − | + | - Quadcore processor, 3.0+ Ghz processor, 16 MGs of memory, 1 TB hard disk space | |
| − | + | Apple refurbished/discount: | |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://lifehacker.com/5880966/why-you-should-choose-refurbished-if-youre-buying-apple-products Why you should buy refurbished Apple products] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac Refurbished Mac Store] |
| − | + | *[http://www.powermax.com/ Power Macs] | |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://jpowell.blogs.com/jason_powell_church_it/2010/02/apple-non-profit-discounts-yup.html Apple non-profit discounts] |
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== Windows diagnostic programs/utilities == | == Windows diagnostic programs/utilities == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Windows/Linux machines: | ||
*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite] | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite] | ||
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*[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process] | *[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Speed up PC == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://sites.google.com/site/speeduppc273823/ Speed up PC] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://download.cnet.com/System-Mechanic-Free/3000-18512_4-10030183.html System Mechanic Free] | ||
== Slow internet connection == | == Slow internet connection == | ||
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*[http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/3669-5-Reasons-to-Consider-Ubuntu-for-Your-Small-Business 5 Reasons to Consider Ubuntu for Your Small Business] | *[http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/3669-5-Reasons-to-Consider-Ubuntu-for-Your-Small-Business 5 Reasons to Consider Ubuntu for Your Small Business] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Ubuntu == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[[Ubuntu Christian Edition]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Windows 9 == | ||
| + | |||
| + | By July of 2015, Windows 9 is expected to be released and rumors indicate that it might be a free upgrade for Windows 8.1 users and possibly Windows 7 SP1 users. [http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/windows-9-the-empires-last-hope-245440] | ||
== Dual Boot Windows 8/8.1 & Ubuntu == | == Dual Boot Windows 8/8.1 & Ubuntu == | ||
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*[http://techluminati.com/operating-systems/linux-vs-windows/ Linux vs. Windows] | *[http://techluminati.com/operating-systems/linux-vs-windows/ Linux vs. Windows] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Linux versions: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://solus-project.com/ Solus Project] (Desktop oriented version of Linux] | ||
| + | *[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-linux-desktop-distributions-with-a-great-future/ Five Linux desktop distributions with a great future] | ||
Linux anti-malware: | Linux anti-malware: | ||
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*[http://www.wikihow.com/Download-Safely Download safety tips] | *[http://www.wikihow.com/Download-Safely Download safety tips] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Prevalence of types of malware and infection rates by country == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.eweek.com/security/10-million-pieces-of-malware-and-counting-in-2013-report.html Prevalence of types of malware and infection rates by country] | ||
== Free Antivirus with whitelisting == | == Free Antivirus with whitelisting == | ||
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*[http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/17/a-first-look-at-avast-free-antivirus-2014/ Deepscreen and hardened mode] | *[http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/17/a-first-look-at-avast-free-antivirus-2014/ Deepscreen and hardened mode] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Chrome addons and other browser addons == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Productivity: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en StayFocsed] | ||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/site-blocker/oohkinmgbkhgcobnipoijafcjgfcogpk?hl=en Site Blocker] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Security: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://noscript.net/ No script] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Shopping (price savers): | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/shopbrain-price-compariso/pdlipcchdcjgphmpimkknhceeilbloka?hl=en Shopbrain] | ||
| + | *[https://www.joinhoney.com/features/amazon Honey - Amazon shopping price saver] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Addblocker: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en Ublock origin] | ||
== Browser security == | == Browser security == | ||
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*[http://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-must-have-security-browser-add-ons/ 5 Browser security addons] | *[http://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-must-have-security-browser-add-ons/ 5 Browser security addons] | ||
*[http://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html Spyware blaster] | *[http://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html Spyware blaster] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Extensions === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/open-with-firefox/poeacjbaiakjnaepdjgggojcjoajakmd?hl=en-US Open with Firefox] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/open-with/ Open with] - Quickly test out your web pages in Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Opera. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/extensions/?sort=users Popular Firefox extensions] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/popular Popular chrome addons] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/283-best-google-chrome-extensions.html# Best chrome extensions] | ||
=== Internet Explorer === | === Internet Explorer === | ||
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*[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] | *[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039455/five-steps-to-ultimate-firefox-security.html 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser] | ||
| + | *[http://www.ghacks.net/2015/01/24/mozilla-adds-npapi-plug-in-sandbox-to-firefox Mozilla adds NPAPI plug-in sandbox to Firefox] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Making Firefox faster without decrease in browser security: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Firefox-Load-Pages-Faster Make Firefox pages load faster] | ||
| + | *[http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/applications/8-hacks-to-make-firefox-ridiculously-fast-468317#null 8 hacks to make Firefox faster] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Firefox reviews ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.zdnet.com/now-is-the-time-to-switch-back-to-firefox-7000028641/ Now is the time to switch back to Firefox - April 2014] | ||
| + | *[http://www.cnet.com/news/massive-firefox-update-hits-refresh-on-browsing/ Massive Firefox update] | ||
| + | *[http://www.csoonline.com/article/2134473/malware-cybercrime/experts-warn-against-judging-firefox-on-poor-pwn2own-performance.html Experts warn against judging Firefox on poor Pwn2Own performance] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Waterfox ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://www.waterfoxproject.org/#waterfox Waterfox project] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfox Waterfox - article] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.myce.com/news/version-34-0-of-faster-64-bit-version-of-firefox-released-73843/?PageSpeed=noscript Version 34.0 of faster 64-bit version of Firefox released] | ||
| + | |||
| + | About Waterfox company: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2014/duke-of-york/ About Waterfox company and Alex Kontos] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Commodo IceDragon ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.ghacks.net/2012/07/30/comodo-ice-dragon-firefox-based-web-browser/ Commodo Ice Dragon] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/3444392/comodo-icedragon-20-review/ Commodo IceDragon - Review] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Palemoon - Firefox 64 bit ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://www.palemoon.org/ Palemoon - Firefox 64 bit] | ||
| + | *[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon Forum] | ||
| + | *[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon FAQ] | ||
| + | *[http://www.palemoon.org/releasenotes-ng.shtml Palemoon release notes] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Brave browser ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[http://bitcoinist.net/brave-web-browser-early-look-faster-firefox-bitcoin-integration Brave Web Browser Early Look: 27% Faster Than Firefox, Bitcoin Integration] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Cometbird ==== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[[CometBird]] | ||
=== Opera === | === Opera === | ||
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*[http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/ Opera security tips] | *[http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/ Opera security tips] | ||
*[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9136920/One_in_four_hackers_runs_Opera_to_ward_off_other_criminals 25% of hackers use Opera to ward off cyber thieves] | *[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9136920/One_in_four_hackers_runs_Opera_to_ward_off_other_criminals 25% of hackers use Opera to ward off cyber thieves] | ||
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== ISP Filtering == | == ISP Filtering == | ||
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*[http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Mac Anti-virus] | *[http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Mac Anti-virus] | ||
*[http://macscan.securemac.com/ MacScan] | *[http://macscan.securemac.com/ MacScan] | ||
| + | *[https://bestantiviruspro.org/review/avast-antivirus-review/ Avast for mac review] | ||
== Email security tips == | == Email security tips == | ||
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*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/leechblock/?src=search Leechblock] | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/leechblock/?src=search Leechblock] | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/white-list-ninja/?src=search# Whitelist Ninja] | ||
*[https://sites.google.com/site/lblist4397397/ LB List] | *[https://sites.google.com/site/lblist4397397/ LB List] | ||
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*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/censureblock/ Censureblock] | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/censureblock/ Censureblock] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:19, February 1, 2026
Wiki like system on a PC
Obsidian
Obsidian is a local, markdown‑based knowledge system.
Think of it as:
Your own private, modern, supercharged personal wiki.
What makes it powerful:
Everything is stored as plain text files on your computer
You can link notes together wiki‑style
You get graph views, backlinks, and structure maps
It’s insanely fast
It works offline
You own your data completely
It’s perfect for building a knowledge library, frameworks, and long‑term systems
Why it fits your brain:
You think in systems, frameworks, interconnected concepts, and identity stacks. Obsidian is literally built for that.
It’s like taking the best parts of Conservapedia — internal linking, structure, categories — and putting them on your own machine.
What people use it for:
Personal wikis
Zettelkasten systems
Research libraries
Writing environments
Knowledge maps
Long‑term thinking archives
If you ever migrate your Conservapedia content, Obsidian is the cleanest landing spot.
Notion
Notion is a cloud‑based all‑in‑one workspace. Think of it as:
A database + wiki + notes + project manager all in one interface.
What makes it powerful: Beautiful interface
Databases with filters, tags, relations
Easy to organize large amounts of content
Great for planning, tracking, and building dashboards
Collaborative (if you ever build a team)
Templates for everything
Why it fits your goals: If you ever want to build:
a recruiting system
a sales training library
a content pipeline
a 90‑day bootcamp tracker
a personal operating system
Notion is ideal.
What people use it for: Task management
CRM systems
Sales pipelines
Content calendars
Knowledge bases
Personal dashboards
Notion is more structured and database‑driven. Obsidian is more freeform and thinking‑driven.
Browsers
Firefox addons
Free Programs that EVERY PC should have - 2024
- Cinebench R23
- OCCT
- Revo Uninstaller
- HWMonitor
- GPU-Z
- OpenRGB
- FanControl
Privacy protection
Malware prevention tips
- How can I protect my Windows PC against malware? (2nd Tuesday of every month Microsoft puts out patches, periodically run Hitmanpro and/or Kaspersky security scan)
Online security and privacy tools
Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware
How to prevent cryptolocker
- How to avoid getting Cryptolocker and what to do if you are
- About Cryptolocker
- How to prevent cryptolocker
Antivirus
Antivirus testing
Vipre
2016:
- VIPRE® Helps Small Businesses Prevent Ransomware Infections
- ThreatTrack Launches VIPRE Internet Security Pro 2016
Other antivirus
Yubikeys
Second opinion anti-malware
Malware removal tools
- Microsoft's malware removal tool
- Microsoft Virus and Security Solution Center
- A-V comparatives malware removal tests
Website malware checker
- Norton safe zone
- Zulu URL risk analyzer
- AVG Online Web Page Scanner
- Is it hacked - realtime tests and historical tests
- Sucuri SiteCheck
- Comodo site inspector
- ScanURL
- Avg link scanner
- Avast link scanner
Comprehensive:
Malware file checker
Window repair software
System speedup
USB flash drives
Refurbished and discount computers
Non-profits:
High end machine:
- Quadcore processor, 3.0+ Ghz processor, 16 MGs of memory, 1 TB hard disk space
Apple refurbished/discount:
Windows diagnostic programs/utilities
Windows/Linux machines:
Malware removal and remote computer repair services
Cleaning up a malware infected computer
Speed up PC
Slow internet connection
Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security
Ubuntu vs. Windows 8/8.1
Ubuntu
Windows 9
By July of 2015, Windows 9 is expected to be released and rumors indicate that it might be a free upgrade for Windows 8.1 users and possibly Windows 7 SP1 users. [1]
Dual Boot Windows 8/8.1 & Ubuntu
Operating systems additional info
Windows 7 vs. Windows 8.1
Linux
Linux versions:
- Solus Project (Desktop oriented version of Linux]
- Five Linux desktop distributions with a great future
Linux anti-malware:
Windows Intune
Windows security and Intune
Analyzing PDFs/docs/documents for malware
Windows 8 user accounts
Setting up a Local account:
How to make sure downloads are safe
Prevalence of types of malware and infection rates by country
Free Antivirus with whitelisting
Avast:
Chrome addons and other browser addons
Productivity:
Security:
Shopping (price savers):
Addblocker:
Browser security
Addons
Extensions
- Open with - Quickly test out your web pages in Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Opera.
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Firefox
- NoScript
- NoScript website
- 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser
- Mozilla adds NPAPI plug-in sandbox to Firefox
Making Firefox faster without decrease in browser security:
Firefox reviews
- Now is the time to switch back to Firefox - April 2014
- Massive Firefox update
- Experts warn against judging Firefox on poor Pwn2Own performance
Waterfox
About Waterfox company:
Commodo IceDragon
Palemoon - Firefox 64 bit
Brave browser
Cometbird
Opera
ISP Filtering
ISP Filtering - malware and anti-porn
Christian ISP filtering - anti-porn
Blocking ports
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
Noscript addon handles this security threat.
Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java
Intrusion detection systems
Router configurations
Company that compares the pros and cons of antivirus software
Anti-rootkit
Preventing rootkits:
Free:
TrendMicro:
Malwarebytes antirootkit (beta):
Panda:
Sophos:
TDSSKiller:
F secure blacklight:
Sysclean:
Safer internet surfing
Tor
Tor:
Keeping your computer safe via sandboxing
Sandboxie:
Website advisors
Suspicious File checker
Computer security tips
- Computer security - best practices and software/hardware
- PC security best practices - NSA
- Multiple Antivirus Bootable Rescue CD Utility - Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec
- Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec
- Using multiple machines and operating system via KVM switch - computer security
- KVM security
Encrypted chatting
MAC security
Email security tips
VPNs and Proxies
VPN vs. Proxies:
Review of VPNs in terms of privacy and logs kept:
Cyberghost:
Free anti-virus and anti-spyware
- Hijack This
- Malwarebytes
- Microsoft essentials
- AVG
- Avast
- Norman Malware Remover
- Unhackme
- Combofi
- ARIES Rootkit Remover*
- RootkitRevealer
- RootRepeal
Bootable CD for anti-virus and anti-spyware
Free online scanners
- Hitmanpro
- Trend Micro Housecall
- ESET Online Scanner
- Vipre rescue
- F secure online scanner
- Kaspersky online virus scanner
- Panda cloud cleaner
- Bitdefender online cloud scanner
- Bitdefender quick scan
Passwords
General tips
Encrypting Firefox profiles
Almost Uncrackable passwords
Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online
Free security tools
Computer hardware
Internet Filtering
Firefox
Time management:
Family friendly:
Chrome
Time management:
Family friendly:
Opera
Time management:
Family friendly:
