Can existing wireless networking encryption really protect a network?
I've heard a lot about securing a network from the inside-out, assuming that people will have access no matter what. Obviously some simple measures can be put in place to deter casual passers-by, but if someone really wants in, can they be stopped?
Assuming no, wh...
Does Windows 7 Home Premium remember network share passwords?
One of the most annoying limitations of both Windows XP Home and Vista Home Premium was they did not remember network passwords after reboot. Vista even had a 'remember password' check box which did nothing.
Does Windows 7 Home Premium remember network passwords?
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What software should I use to encrypt my hard drive?
I am currently running Windows 7 RC x64 on my home system, and am interested in encrypting my hard drive. I've heard good things about TrueCrypt, but am curious what other folks might suggest. I primarily use my system for software development, so am concerned about any system performance degra...
WEIRD netstat behavior on Windows XP re: www.partypoker.com
I really don't know if this is the right place to ask this, but I would really appreciate if someone that is more savvy on Windows XP (Professional) could help me out. For background, I am a 10+ years programmer, so I'm not a total idiot, but I am far from an expert on TCP/IP, etc, and this has ...
How to set up Firefox on Windows to ignore registry settings?
It seems that a number of vendors are silently installing Firefox extensions via registry settings. I would like to prevent Firefox from reading any Windows registry settings at start-up.
Does anyone know how to start up Firefox in a way that ignores Windows registry settings?...
Windows XP is locked, need to get back in
I have Windows XP with Administrator as user. I tried logging into the system, but after 3 failed attempts, am now locked out.
How do I get back in?
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How to browse safely?
Just curious. What are the best practices and tools you use for safe Internet browsing? How to stay away from spywares, adwares etc?
Update: For my work, I use Internet Explorer on Windows and regularly have to browse through some links returned through google sea...
How do you protect your computer from Live CD's?
Linux has grown in popularity in the past few years. Many more people are using Live CD's now than they were say 3 years ago. And with this comes a new problem for network admins. How do you stop a person from accessing certain file on the HDD that they, under Windows, would not be allowed to acc...
security concerns in dual-boot Linux, Windows system?
I plan to install Windows Vista on my second hard drive partition, with Ubuntu Hardy remaining on the first partition. How likely is it that any security holes that may exist in Vista could allow malicious code to find its way to the Ubuntu partition or otherwise damage the system?
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Password Cracking Windows Accounts
At work we have laptops with encrypted harddrives. Most developers here (on occasion I have been guilty of it too) leave their laptops in hibernate mode when they take them home at night. Obviously, Windows (i.e. there is a program running in the background which does it for windows) must have ...
What is the most practical security method for a home wireless network?
Quoting Ars Technica:
Proper wireless network
(802.11a/b/g/n) security is quite
simply out of reach for most
organizations. ... Given that WEP...
Windows server 2003 default administrator password
Sorry if this is an overly simplistic question, but I'm a bit stuck here. :)
I need a windows machine for me to do some programming for class. Since I have my Macbook with me everywhere I go, I figured that it would be easiest to install a vm. And since I can get a copy of Wind...
What is your favorite password storage tool?
Aside from personal passwords, I'm always juggling a number of project-specific passwords, including those for network, web and database authentication. Some authentication can be managed with ssh keys and the like, but everywhere I've worked I also faced the need for the management of passwords ...