I reported on Panda Cloud Antivirus back in June and July in my Security Corner posts, Panda’s Cloud Antivirus (Beta) is a Winner! and Panda’s CloudAntivirus Update. I tested Panda Cloud Antivirus extensively on my systems while it was in beta and only recently switched to Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) for evaluation. Today, I’ll switch [...]
I want to let everyone know of some new features you’ll be seeing here at Ask the Geek. First off, you’ll notice that there are more pages being posted. These are permanent pages that will always show up on the site, unlike the posts that usually wind up in the archives. I’ll be updating these [...]
Two router options, both of which I’ve said are security risks (see This Router Configuration Option Can Be Dangerous), can now be exploited to turn routers into zombie botnet members. My latest post at Security Corner, Worm Targets Home Networking Equipment, gives details and references to more news items. You can read those if you [...]
Having recently had the pleasure of interviewing Zonbu’s CEO, Mr. Gregoire Gentil, and also having had the pleasure of testing the laptop, I have to say I’m impressed by both the business model and the product. But my being impressed is just one opinion; what are others saying about Zonbu? Rather than my writing my [...]
I just found out that Zonbu is announcing a new Zonbu Notebook (see photo), so Zonbu fans can be green and hassle-free on the go. Like the Zonbu Mini Desktop, the Zonbu Notebook is based on the same principles of hassle-free, environmentally friendly, and affordable computing. Let’s take a look at what Zonbu has to say [...]
I recently had the pleasure of having a conversation with Eric Sivilla,Acoustic PC Specialist and owner of Acousticpc.com – the leader in quiet PC cooling solutions. Eric knows his stuff when it comes to quieting down a noisy PC and he’s also quite a nice fellow, so you can be confident in doing business with him. [...]
Marcella asks: Both my desktop computers have died (electrical surge), and I’m using my laptop. I need a device that I can hook my desktop hard drives to and access/retrieve the files. All the storage devices I’ve found operate from an existing computer setup and need an O/S to run. Does a device exist that [...]
There’s an old adage among computer geeks that goes something like this: “It’s not a question of IF your hard disk will fail, but WHEN.” Usually, the failure will not be a sudden; drives normally fail gradually over time. If you know the warning signs of impending disk failure, you’ll save yourself from losing your [...]
My wife always tells me I’m a little kid in a man’s body. She’s right, and I want to tell you about a fun toy for Geeks that’s on sale right now at Staples(R): PNY Technologies’ Attache 2GB USB flash drive with U3 launcher. With $40 instant rebate, it’ll only set you back $24.98. I [...]
Our cable company recently added broadband phone to their lineup, so I switched over from DSL. When the cable guy was done, I hooked up my wireless security appliance and tested the connection with my laptop. I was impressed with the speed difference. Then I hooked up the phone and tried it. It worked great. [...]