That is a 32 character password. Make one just like it 30 characters and I think that is plenty strong enough. Of course use one different...
Hi diginsight, Thank you for the answer. :) That is quite a list. So, as long as it is changed from the default, it doesn't need to be...
I have a problem believing that as well. There is always a limit. That limit may be more than anyone would normally want to use, but a limit...
What type of accounts would benefit security wise from having a random user name? For accounts like Windows login, there would be no benefit....
Not really a test, but a checklist. 1. Router BIOS up to date. Check what the different versions fix and if it is security related or fixes...
Hi Mrk, Thanks for the sweet collection! 8) For checksums, HashTab (originally posted about by Tommy), has excellent ease of use. You...
Only in fun... For those paranoid enough to unplug their computers for security (not counting during a thunderstorm), there is something far worse...
Yes, I think you should. Only if your ISP has locked the account to your computer's MAC address would you need to clone the MAC address of your...
You bring up an important point here that is supported by Steve Gibson and many others. Specifically here is an article about just that: NAT...
I would leave it at 1500, the maximum allowable on ethernet networks. Also, as you would with a software firewall, set a strong password on...
Hi D&C, No problem, just a couple of ideas. People usually have passwords that they need to use everyday and then passwords they only need to...
I think I will have to reconsider.....lightning can be good for your computer. Thanks Dog. :)
Thanks for the answers Andreas. But is a NAT device and a firewall behind it better than a firewall WITH a NAT device included? Why? With...
Hey guys, A similar problem has occurred on only one computer not others, so it may be system/configuration specific. The windows update site...
Apparently, MS is having trouble with the automatic updates. Until they get their act together, you should manually update by going to...
There is nothing like getting infected when you least expect it. Going around looking to get infected doesn't count because you are prepared for...
Re: i have heard that thunder doesnt affect broadband routers and modems is this true As everyone else mentioned, it's not the thunder that will...
Hi Andreas, The Zywall 2 Plus looks like a nice Hardware Firewall/Router. The idea of a bridged firewall sounds good, but I don't see the...
To be clear, I think Escalader meant to say: WPA (WiFi Protected Access) (preferably WPA2), which is the secure wireless communication standard....
They now call it KIS 6 Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0. It integrates the KAH (Kapersky Anti-Hacker) software firewall. While you don't...
It's not a defect, that site is hogwash. http://forums.truecrypt.org/viewtopic.php?t=4083
Hi RiverLights, The first thing would be to find out if your broadband modem includes a NAT router or hardware firewall. Many of the newer...
I wonder who will want to hire those two after a stunt like this? Even Microsoft won't hire them as it would then give the impression that...
Very good research Escalader. With all these related links in one place, I'll refer to this thread in the future. Thank you.
I would be interested to read your overview of Vista.
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