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== Wiki like system on a PC ==
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[[File:Data organizers (1).png|thumbnail|right|1000px|Data organizers and MODX]]
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=== Obsidian ===
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Obsidian is a local, markdown‑based knowledge system.
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Think of it as:
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Your own private, modern, supercharged personal wiki.
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What makes it powerful:
 +
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Everything is stored as plain text files on your computer
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You can link notes together wiki‑style
 +
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You get graph views, backlinks, and structure maps
 +
 +
It’s insanely fast
 +
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It works offline
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You own your data completely
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 +
It’s perfect for building a knowledge library, frameworks, and long‑term systems
 +
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Why it fits your brain:
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You think in systems, frameworks, interconnected concepts, and identity stacks. Obsidian is literally built for that.
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It’s like taking the best parts of Conservapedia — internal linking, structure, categories — and putting them on your own machine.
 +
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What people use it for:
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Personal wikis
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Zettelkasten systems
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Research libraries
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Writing environments
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Knowledge maps
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Long‑term thinking archives
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If you ever migrate your Conservapedia content, Obsidian is the cleanest landing spot.
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== Notion ==
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Notion is a cloud‑based all‑in‑one workspace.
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Think of it as:
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A database + wiki + notes + project manager all in one interface.
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What makes it powerful:
 +
Beautiful interface
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Databases with filters, tags, relations
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Easy to organize large amounts of content
 +
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Great for planning, tracking, and building dashboards
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Collaborative (if you ever build a team)
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Templates for everything
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Why it fits your goals:
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If you ever want to build:
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a recruiting system
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a sales training library
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a content pipeline
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a 90‑day bootcamp tracker
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a personal operating system
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Notion is ideal.
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What people use it for:
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Task management
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CRM systems
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Sales pipelines
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Content calendars
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Knowledge bases
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Personal dashboards
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Notion is more structured and database‑driven.
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Obsidian is more freeform and thinking‑driven.
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== Browsers ==
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*[https://floorp.app/en Floorp]
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=== Firefox addons ===
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*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/better-darkmode/ Better Darkmode]
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== Free Programs that EVERY PC should have - 2024 ==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPY9_h4vZs Free Programs that EVERY PC should have]
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*Cinebench R23
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*OCCT
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*Revo Uninstaller
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*HWMonitor
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*GPU-Z
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*OpenRGB
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*FanControl
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== Privacy protection ==
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*[https://incogni.com/ Incogni]
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== Malware prevention tips ==
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*[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])
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*[https://blog.netwrix.com/2020/06/12/malware-prevention/ How to Prevent Malware Attacks: 10 Security Tips]
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*[http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm How to prevention malware]
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*[http://www.internetmarketingninjas.com/blog/google/malware-seo-and-you/ Avoiding malware tips - Internet marketing ninjas]
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=== Online security and privacy tools ===
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*[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]
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=== Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware ===
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*[http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/security/trojan.html Preventing Trojan Horse attacks]
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*[https://www.mywot.com/wiki/Trojan_Horse Types of Trojan horse attacks, preventing them and removing them]
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=== How to prevent cryptolocker ===
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*[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]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker About Cryptolocker]
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*[http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/defending-against-cryptolocker/ How to prevent cryptolocker]
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== Antivirus ==
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=== Antivirus testing ===
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*[https://www.av-comparatives.org/ AV comparitives]
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=== Vipre ===
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2016:
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*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vipre-helps-small-businesses-prevent-ransomware-infections-300335031.html VIPRE® Helps Small Businesses Prevent Ransomware Infections]
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*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/threattrack-launches-vipre-internet-security-pro-2016-300215490.html ThreatTrack Launches VIPRE Internet Security Pro 2016]
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=== Other antivirus ===
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*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes AWD Cleaner]
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*[https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/housecall.html Housecall]
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*[https://www.eset.com/us/home/online-scanner/ Eset Online scanner]
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== Yubikeys ==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybn9J4QCqK4 You Should Be Using Yubikeys!]
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== Second opinion anti-malware ==
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*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes Adwcleaner]
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*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Malwarebytes]
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*[https://www.zemana.com/en-US Zemana]
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*[https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/111-rkill/ RKIll]
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*[https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/tdsskiller Kaspersky TDSSKiller]
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*[http://www.herdprotect.com/ Herdprotect]
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*[https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us/hmp.aspx Hitmanpro]
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== Malware removal tools ==
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*[http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx Microsoft's malware removal tool]
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*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/cu_sc_virsec_master Microsoft Virus and Security Solution Center]
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*[http://www.av-comparatives.org/removal-tests/ A-V comparatives malware removal tests]
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== Website malware checker ==
 
== Website malware checker ==
  
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*[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan]
 
*[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan]
  
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== Malware prevention tips ==
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== Malware file checker ==
  
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*[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])
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*[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan online - file checker]
  
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*[http://www.malwarehelp.org/ten-steps-to-malware-prevention-part-1.html 10 malware prevention tip]
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== Window repair software ==
  
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*[http://ist.berkeley.edu/docs/resources/security Security tips to prevent malware]
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*[http://www.reimageplus.com/ Reimage]
  
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*[http://www.cob.sfasu.edu/wfisher/virus_tips.html Tips for avoiding malware]
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== System speedup ==
  
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*[http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm How to prevention malware]
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*[http://www.iolo.com/products/system-mechanic/ System mechanic]
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*[http://it.med.miami.edu/x699.xml Malware - U of Miami]
 
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*[http://www.internetmarketingninjas.com/blog/google/malware-seo-and-you/ Avoiding malware tips - Internet marketing ninjas]
 
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=== Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware ===
 
  
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*[http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/security/trojan.html Preventing Trojan Horse attacks]
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*[https://www.avira.com/en/avira-system-speedup Avira System Speedup Pro]
  
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*[https://www.mywot.com/wiki/Trojan_Horse Types of Trojan horse attacks, preventing them and removing them]
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*[https://www.avast.com/en-us/cleanup-addon#pc Avast cleanup]
  
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=== How to prevent cryptolocker ===
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== USB flash drives ==
  
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*[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]
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*[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.]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker About Cryptolocker]
 
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*[http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/defending-against-cryptolocker/ How to prevent cryptolocker]
 
  
 
== Refurbished and discount computers ==
 
== Refurbished and discount computers ==
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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]
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== Speed up PC ==
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/speeduppc273823/ Speed up PC]
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*[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]
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== Ubuntu ==
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*[[Ubuntu Christian Edition]]
  
 
== Windows 9 ==
 
== Windows 9 ==
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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]
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Linux versions:
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*[https://solus-project.com/ Solus Project] (Desktop oriented version of Linux]
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*[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.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]
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== Chrome addons and other browser addons ==
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Productivity:
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en StayFocsed]
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/site-blocker/oohkinmgbkhgcobnipoijafcjgfcogpk?hl=en Site Blocker]
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Security:
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*[https://noscript.net/ No script]
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Shopping (price savers):
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/shopbrain-price-compariso/pdlipcchdcjgphmpimkknhceeilbloka?hl=en Shopbrain]
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*[https://www.joinhoney.com/features/amazon Honey - Amazon shopping price saver]
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Addblocker:
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*[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]
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=== Extensions ===
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/open-with-firefox/poeacjbaiakjnaepdjgggojcjoajakmd?hl=en-US Open with Firefox]
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*[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.
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*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/extensions/?sort=users Popular Firefox extensions]
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/popular Popular chrome addons]
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*[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]
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*[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:
 
Making Firefox faster without decrease in browser security:
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*[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.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.cnet.com/news/massive-firefox-update-hits-refresh-on-browsing/ Massive Firefox update]
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*[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 ====
 
==== Waterfox ====
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*[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]
 
*[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]
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About Waterfox company:
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*[http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2014/duke-of-york/ About Waterfox company and Alex Kontos]
  
 
==== Commodo IceDragon ====
 
==== Commodo IceDragon ====
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*[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon FAQ]
 
*[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon FAQ]
 
*[http://www.palemoon.org/releasenotes-ng.shtml Palemoon release notes]
 
*[http://www.palemoon.org/releasenotes-ng.shtml Palemoon release notes]
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==== Brave browser ====
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*[http://bitcoinist.net/brave-web-browser-early-look-faster-firefox-bitcoin-integration Brave Web Browser Early Look: 27% Faster Than Firefox, Bitcoin Integration]
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==== Cometbird ====
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*[[CometBird]]
  
 
=== Opera ===
 
=== Opera ===
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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]
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*[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]
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*[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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== Recommended PC security setup ==
 
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/pcsec4/ Recommended PC security setup]
 

Latest revision as of 15:19, February 1, 2026

Wiki like system on a PC

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

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

Online security and privacy tools

Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware

How to prevent cryptolocker

Antivirus

Antivirus testing

Vipre

2016:

Other antivirus

Yubikeys

Second opinion anti-malware

Malware removal tools

Website malware checker

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:

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

Making Firefox faster without decrease in browser security:

Firefox reviews

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

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

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:

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