Adblock Plus, the popular addon for desktop browsers, has been released for Android. Firefox for Android, Chrome, and Safari already have an Adblock Plus extension available but this app allows ads to be blocked across the system in multiple browsers and other apps. Due to restrictions in the architecture of Android, a non-rooted phone with Android 3.1 or higher can only block … [Read more...]
Shared database of cellphone carriers aims to deter phone theft
How easy is it for a phone to be lost or stolen? It's pretty darn easy. Just check out the video embedded after the jump of a thief waiting for just the right time to steal a phone and run. What if phones were worth less when stolen, or even worthless? Back in April, the FCC announced a plan to help devalue stolen phones by getting the multiple carriers out there to cooperate … [Read more...]
15 Common Mistakes Made by WordPress Users [infographic]
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This infographic provides a useful list of common missteps that are made when using WordPress. They're certainly not the end of the world but they either diminish your visitors' experience or possibly compromise your security. If the worst you're doing is making yourself look silly, it could be much worse. Run through the list and you'll probably recognize a few that you've … [Read more...]
Some tech for your 2012 Holiday Wish List
This is the time of year when it’s ok to want things. In fact, you’re told to want things and then put them on a list. In case you’re having a hard time coming up with items to put on that list, here are some cool gadgets that are fun and functional. If you were nice, you might just find some of these under your Christmas tree this year. It seems like more and more gadgets are … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit available in beta
Malwarebytes, developers of the popular anti-malware tool, have released a beta version of a new anti-rootkit tool. As we learned from the Malware Report that the Microsoft Malware Protection Center put out last month, rootkits have gone from being theoretical to practical to common. In my organization, I know I have seen plenty of malware infections and rootkits like the TDSS … [Read more...]