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First, let it be stated for the record: there is no such thing as a simple software that will keep your children from finding offensive or inappropriate content online. Anyone who tells you that a single download will let your children roam freely without your supervision is either delusional... Read more
VeraCrypt Update Proves Security Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Privacy and SecuritySoftware ReviewsWindows August 12, 2015
Too often, when everyday computer users are asked about data security, passwords, or encryption, they shrug their shoulders and say, “I don’t pay much attention to those things. I don’t have anything to hide.” But the reality is, it’s not that you have something to hide from hackers or... Read more
If you think news of yet another hacking event or data breach comes up practically every day, you’d be right. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s recent compilation on the statistics of breaches, there have been over 5,000 data breaches in the last ten years, which compromised nearly... Read more
There are tons of things that can slow your computer down: cookies, temporary files, old clipboard content, broken shortcuts, hidden files that didn’t delete, even your browser history. One of the most popular–and arguably easiest to use–options to get rid of all that junk you don’t need is CCleaner,... Read more
Litelok: Lightweight Bicycle Security
Privacy and Security March 26, 2015
One of the really annoying things about cycling, is the fact that you have to carry a heavy duty lock about with you. If you don’t (sometimes even if you do) you will no doubt have your ride stolen. It is a sad and kind of ironic situation; you spend... Read more
Users Demand Answers From Lenovo For Pre-Installed Malware & Adware
NewsPrivacy and Security February 21, 2015
It’s a privacy advocate’s worst nightmare: announcements came out this week that it’s not the government that citizens have to worry about spying on their computer use, it’s the device manufacturer. The Superfish adware/malware, pre-installed intentionally on select computer models in order to follow users’ internet shopping behaviors, may... Read more
If you own a Mac, you’re less likely to have a virus scanner than a Windows user. For many years, Mac users have relied on the fact that Macs just weren’t that widespread, and that meant most malicious attacks were targeted at Windows machines. Times are changing, and  is one... Read more
Keep Your Passwords Safe with Password Safe
How ToPrivacy and SecuritySoftware ReviewsWindows January 7, 2015
Password Safe allows you to manage your old passwords and to easily and quickly generate, store, organize, retrieve, and use complex new passwords, using password policies that you control. Once stored, your user names and passwords are just a few clicks away. Using Password Safe you can organize your passwords... Read more
Protect Yourself with MalwareBytes Anti Exploit
Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews December 4, 2014
Are you ever worried about the security of the software you use? Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit protects you against the security vulnerabilities that could be found in the code which make up your software programs. Your software contains millions of lines of code, which unfortunately some people want to exploit. Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit... Read more
Encrypt your Keystrokes with AntiLogger
Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews November 21, 2014
AntiLogger is a very powerful and efficient app which can block various attempts by hackers to access your PC. Although the application is very lightweight, it can detect any attempts to modify your computer’s settings and place malicious code in your system. The app can also detect when someone... Read more
ClevX DriveSecurity: Protection for your USB Flash Drives
Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews October 16, 2014
ClevX DriveSecurity is an antivirus utility that has been specifically designed for use with USB portable drives, which prevents malware from spreading via portable devices. The application is designed to run without any installation on a host computer; ClevX DriveSecurity will operate from the portable drive itself, thereby eliminating malware... Read more
Concerned Over Password Security? Download KeePass
Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews October 8, 2014
Are you concerned over your passwords?  If so, don’t worry as there are many free password managers that are available, one such application is KeePass.  It is a free open source password manager that helps you to manage your passwords in a secure manner. Your passwords are secured in one... Read more
Is Your Keyboard Secure? Check out Antilogger
Privacy and SecuritySoftware ReviewsWindows September 7, 2014
AntiLogger is an extremely powerful and efficient application that can block numerous attempts by hackers to access your computer. Although the application is very lightweight, it can detect any attempts to modify your computer’s settings and place malicious code onto your system. The crowning jewel in the application’s arsenal... Read more
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit will protect you against security vulnerabilities, which are found in the code that makes up your software programs. All of your software contains millions of lines of code, which unfortunately some people want to exploit. Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit is quality software, which protects you from the vulnerabilities, which... Read more
Download HotSpot Shield Now For Internet Security
InternetPrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews March 4, 2014
Hotspot Shield is an internet security and privacy solution that builds a VPN between your device and its internet gateway. This stops any hackers or snoopers from spying on your online activities and protects sensitive information such as credit card details. The software also boasts features that include protection... Read more
Kaspersky Announces Anti-Phishing Browser
InternetPrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews March 2, 2014
Cyber security specialist, Kaspersky Labs, have just announced ‘Safe Browser’ for Windows Phone. Kaspersky announced the launch at MWC this week. The browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer, which protects against phishing attacks. It does this by automatically blocking dangerous links. The browser is available now on the Windows Phone Store... Read more
Passthoughts – Replace Passwords with Brainwaves
Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews April 13, 2013
In a world where almost everything about our lives, from personal information to financial data, is on the internet, the need for strong online security is ever greater. We all know that no password is unbreakable, no matter how secure. UC Berkely School of Information researchers have come up... Read more
There is a hugely growing market for password management. For many, the increasing amount of options for managing passwords has come as a welcome relief, as many people must rely on multiple variations of passwords for each online service. Keeping track of all of your passwords can be a... Read more