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11.28.07

Paul Pardi (6,144 pts

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Managing Editor in Internet Security Channel

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CFi ShellToys Is Serious Business
I've played with a lot of "power toys" and add-ons for Windows over the years. Some improved productivity, many didn't. Most were more like toys in the traditional sense than true office producitivity apps. CFi ShellToys is in a different league. In short, tools included in ShellToys are now a part of my daily work and I wouldn't want to think of doing my job without them.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on Jul 7, 2008 to
Home Office Tech Reviews

Best Software Security Suites: Which Will Protect You the Best?
This guide looks at three major players in security software suites: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007, BitDefender AntiVirus v10, and Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware. Two will help you sleep soundly at night, but the third will have your head seeking the nearest wall during waking hours
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on Jul 7, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

Norton Internet Security 2008
Mainstay security provider Symantec has launched it's latest salvo in the personal internet safety and security space: Norton Internet Security 2008. The suite comes packed with features and at $59.95 the suite offers a lot for the money. But is this veteran ready for retirement or has it been reinvented to compete with the new hot shots in the barracks? Read on to find out.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on Jun 27, 2008 to
Internet Security Reviews

Internet Explorer Security Settings - ActiveX Controls
ActiveX controls proved to be a significant source of trouble in the early days of Internet Explorer. In this article we continue to explore the custom security settings in Internet Explorer 7 looking at the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Can IE7 protect you from this potential threat?
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on Jun 25, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

Internet Explorer 7 Security Settings
Have you ever wondered what those Custom Security Settings in Internet Explorer 7 are all about? In this series of articles we'll find out. I'll also be making some recommendations on how to configure these custom settings.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on Jun 22, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

What is "Protected Mode" in Internet Explorer 7 and Should You Use It?
Vista's Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) includes a feature called "Protected Mode." It sounds good, but what it is and what does it do? In this article we'll look at this feature and offer some recommendations on whether you should use it.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on May 6, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

Do You Browse Like You Parent?
In this, the second article in my "Defensive Browsing" articles, I want to briefly explore some of the psychology that drives internet security for the home user. Our psychological attitude towards the internet has a lot to do with our approach to security. Where do you fit?
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on May 6, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

Defensive Browsing: Pardi's Three 'A's of Internet Safety
Browsing defensively means that you the user, not security tools, are the first line of safety. In this article, we'll look at three fundamental procedures that every user should employ each time he or she does anything with the internet.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on May 6, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

Defensive Browsing: The First 'A' of Online Safety
Are you aware of your online surroundings? Do you know if a web site is real or fake? How can you tell if you credit card data is secure? Being aware of your surroundings can help protect you from scams and theifs. In this article we begin to explore how.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on May 6, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles

What Do the CanSecWest Hacks Prove?
The recent fall of two major operating systems to hackers needed user's help. This may mean that as operating systems become more hardened, user's need to become more defensive.
Published by Paul Pardi (6,144 pts ) on May 6, 2008 to
Internet Security Articles