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  • Safety & Security: Track A Stolen Laptop

    July 29, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: laptop, security, software, tracking 2 Responses


    This tutorial will show you how to track a laptop if it gets stolen using free tracking software Adeona.

  • Backup Up Your Files Automatically

    May 30, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: backup, data, diy, files, safety, security, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response


    The free program Idlebackup allows you to backup your files while your computer is idle.

  • Security Tip: Make A Security Camera

    April 28, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: cam, camera, computer, privacy, security, streaming, ustream, Video, webcam 9 Responses


    This video will show you how to make a security cam by making a webcam remotely accessible from the internet.

  • Security Tip: How To Encrypt Your Hard Drive

    April 26, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: encrypt, encryption, files, security, truecrypt, windows 1 Response


    Encrypt your files and folders using TrueCrypt. It creates a volume that you can store stuff in (like a hard drive), but when you unmount it you are left with a fully encrypted file that you can store or transport.

  • Backup Your Stuff For Free

    January 16, 2008 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: backup, data, drive, hard, safety, security, tutorial, windows 1 Response


    This weeks freeware application is called “Syncback” by 2BrightSparks.com. It’s a Windows utility that you can use to back up your files or to synchronize them from one location to another. It’s very intuitive and has a lot of great customizable features. Download it here.

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