Software Security Guides
What is the Most Secure Web Browser? Comparison of the 6 Most Popular Browsers - It’s been almost three years since my last comparison of browser security. There have been some considerable changes since then, so let’s take another look. Why this doesn’t matter as much as you may think Would you park your Maserati in a bad part of town and say, “It’s okay. 
What is the Safest Web Browser? Chrome, Firefox, IE, Opera, and Safari Comparison Chart - STOP! This article is outdated. See my newest article about browser security for updated information. Your Internet browser is the lid on Pandora’s box. A window to the madness of cyberspace. Visit the wrong website, click the wrong link, download the wrong file, and you’ll find out how effective that 
How To Thumb Your Nose at Big Brother – Finding the Most Private Services on the Internet - It’s not conspiracy theory anymore: we live in a surveillance state. The latest bout of evidence shows that our own governments have been snooping on our internet activities for years. It doesn’t matter who you are. They like watching you. So what can we do? The good news is that New Security Features in Internet Explorer 11 - Microsoft’s newest version of their browser, IE11, is now released. Previously, I recommended that users upgrade to IE version 10, as it was the most secure version to date. Does IE11 further increase user security? Read on to find out. New IE11 Security Features There are no significant advances in
How To Disable the Java Plugin in Your Browser – Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, and Opera - Java has a long history of being insecure. Luckily, we can curb most of the threat by just unplugging it from our browsers. Disabling the Java plugin is a good compromise between uninstalling it completely and leaving it on all the time. That way, if you ever need it you
What is McAfee Security Scan? Should I Uninstall it from my Computer? - More than likely, this desktop icon looks familiar to you. Chances are that you’ve had this installed on your computer once or twice and wondered where in the world-wide-web it came from. So who did put it on there and why do they think you need it? How Did McAfee
IE10 is the Most Secure Version of Internet Explorer – Make Sure Yours is Upgraded - Note: IE10 is no longer the most secure version. It has been superseded by IE11. If you must use the Internet Explorer browser, then the least you could do is make sure it’s upgraded to the latest version. Internet Explorer (IE) has a poor reputation for security. This is largely
Uninstall the Old Versions of Java that Collect on Your Computer - One of the major problems with Java is that it doesn’t do a very good job of uninstalling old versions of itself when it updates. I’ve been on some client’s computers that have eleven different versions installed, going all the way back to version 1. This is bad. Java is
Is Java Secure? What is Java and How Can I Use it Safely? - Most everyone has Java installed on their computers whether they realize it or not. Is this good or bad? Java has a long reputation for poor security, so let’s explore why, and what we can do to stay safe. What Is Java? In addition to being a wonderfully tasty beverage,
How To Keep Your Programs Updated and Why You Should - Programs are leaky. Much like boats. Given enough time, all boats get leaks and need patched up. So do programs. They all have vulnerabilities that could give bad guys a way to gain access to your system. It’s just a matter of time until those holes are discovered. A typical