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isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1619</guid> <description><![CDATA[To keep passwords, emails and other digital data secure, consider encrypting your transmissions with special encryption software.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/do-i-need-to-encrypt-data-and-what-is-the-best-encryption-software/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I View Adobe Flash Presentations?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-view-adobe-flash-presentations/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-view-adobe-flash-presentations/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 19:13:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[digital media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photos and video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adobe Flash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Flash Player]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multimedia]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1613</guid> <description><![CDATA[With Adobe Flash Player, you can view animated files online. But beware of malware, which can "hide" in Flash files.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-view-adobe-flash-presentations/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Lock My Laptop To Keep It From Being Stolen?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-lock-my-laptop-to-keep-it-from-being-stolen/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-lock-my-laptop-to-keep-it-from-being-stolen/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 19:24:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop anti-theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop lock]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lock laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stolen laptop]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1596</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are several ways to deter thieves from taking off with your laptop computer, from simple cable locks to proximity alarm systems to sophisticated anti-theft software.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-lock-my-laptop-to-keep-it-from-being-stolen/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Make My Passwords Secure?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-make-my-passwords-secure/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-make-my-passwords-secure/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 18:00:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hackers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[passwords]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secure passwords]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1577</guid> <description><![CDATA[To make it far less likely that malicious people or programs will "hack" past your passwords, make sure they are not only obscure but use a combination of odd characters. It's possible to do so yet still have the password be meaningful enough for you to remember easily.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-make-my-passwords-secure/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Commercial Antivirus Software Versus Freeware</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/commercial-antivirus-software-versus-freeware/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/commercial-antivirus-software-versus-freeware/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 18:00:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Avast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free antivirus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[freeware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[McAfee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Norton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uninstall Norton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1567</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you don't want to pay to use commercial antivirus software such as that offered by Norton and McAfee, consider Freeware. There are programs available that may offer all the protection your computer needs, at no cost to you.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/commercial-antivirus-software-versus-freeware/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What Should I Look For In a Sound Card?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:00:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[e-mail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DirectX]]></category> <category><![CDATA[EAX]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sound card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sound cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Soundblaster]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1479</guid> <description><![CDATA[What sound card to buy depends on how you use your PC, as gamers, music lovers and other users have different needs when it comes to sound.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Spyware Remover</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/spyware-remover/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/spyware-remover/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:00:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[keystroke loggers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[remove spyware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spyware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spyware remover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1453</guid> <description><![CDATA[A spyware removal program scans your disk drives and Internet traffic to detect known spyware and then lists the spyware it finds so you can take action.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/spyware-remover/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Spam Blocker</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/spam-blocker/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/spam-blocker/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[e-mail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[email]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spam]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spam blocker]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1442</guid> <description><![CDATA[If your ISP isn't doing a good job blocking spam from reaching your email, you can consider a commercial spam blocker, many of which are free.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/spam-blocker/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Free Spyware Removal</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-spyware-removal/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-spyware-removal/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:00:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[AdAware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free spyware removal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[remove spyware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spybot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spyware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1400</guid> <description><![CDATA[Get rid of dangerous spyware, as well as annoying popups, with the help of free spyware removal tools available to download from the Internet. Be sure to choose a trusted product.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-spyware-removal/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Avoid, Prepare For, and Recover from PC and Technology Disasters?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-avoid-prepare-for-and-recover-from-pc-and-technology-disasters/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-avoid-prepare-for-and-recover-from-pc-and-technology-disasters/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[data storage and recovery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer backup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer failure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hard drive backup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uninterruptible power supply]]></category> <category><![CDATA[UPS]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1389</guid> <description><![CDATA[If the worst happens, computer-wise, you won't lose much data, and comparatively very little time, if you’ve planned ahead and backed up, thought about smart storage, arranged alternative power sources and otherwise anticipated disasters that could befall your PC.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-avoid-prepare-for-and-recover-from-pc-and-technology-disasters/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Are There Simple, Free Tools for Checking My PC&#8217;s Status and Health?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Belarc Advisor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC profile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Secunia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[System Security Status]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1375</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just as you would with a car, it's important to maintain your PC by checking its status and health from time to time. This task is made simpler with free tools found online, such as Belarc Advisor and Secunia Personal Software Inspector.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Keep Your Computer Secure and Private</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-private/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-private/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[anti malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[anti-virus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1333</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's better to avoid malware and virus in the first place than to try to remove it after the fact. Several trustworthy, and often free, tools can help keep your computer safe and private, including while browsing the Internet.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-private/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What Are Windows XP Service Packs?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[critical updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 2]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP Service Pack]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1297</guid> <description><![CDATA[Microsoft releases major updates in the form of service packs. Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 have been released so far, and a quick look in your computer's Control Panel can show you which SP you have installed.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Free Antivirus Download Options</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-antivirus-download-options/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-antivirus-download-options/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:00:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[antivirus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Avast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer virus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free antivirus programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1284</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's foolish to neglect to install antivirus programs where there are so many affordable, or even free, options available, and the damage to your computer – and your privacy – from a virus can be enormous.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-antivirus-download-options/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Connect Your Laptop to a Wireless Network</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-a-wireless-network/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-a-wireless-network/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:00:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop computers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[public wireless]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wireless network]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1281</guid> <description><![CDATA[Connecting your laptop computer to a wireless network in a public place is convenient and usually straight-forward. However, be mindful of security concerns once you've established a network connection.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-a-wireless-network/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Free Virus Scan Offers May Not Be Safe</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-virus-scan-offers-may-not-be-safe/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-virus-scan-offers-may-not-be-safe/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free virus scan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spybots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virus scan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1254</guid> <description><![CDATA[If the offer of a "free virus scan" pops up while you're browsing the Internet, don't take it at face value. In many cases, it's really a cover to install a virus, spybot, keystroke logger, or any other type of malware on your computer.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/free-virus-scan-offers-may-not-be-safe/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Stop Secretmaker HOSTS file change attempt Alerts</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HOSTS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Secretmaker]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1228</guid> <description><![CDATA[When the security utility Secretmaker alerts you to a HOSTS file change attempt, it's important to find out what's trying to change your HOSTS file, which is a plain text file with information used to supplement or replace the Domain Name System.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-stop-secretmaker-hosts-file-change-attempt-alerts/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Do You Make a Password Protected Zip File?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-you-make-a-password-protected-zip-file/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-you-make-a-password-protected-zip-file/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:00:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[file compression]]></category> <category><![CDATA[password protect files]]></category> <category><![CDATA[passwords]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zip files]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1182</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's become much easier to create a password-protected .zip file, thanks to advances in Microsoft Windows. After you compress the file, double-click on the zipped folder and choose "add a password" from the menu. You can remove it later, if you know the password.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-you-make-a-password-protected-zip-file/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dealing with the Error: rundll32.exe is not a valid win32 application</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/dealing-with-the-error-rundll32exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/dealing-with-the-error-rundll32exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[error message]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rundll32.exe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[system restore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
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