You’ve forgotten your Windows password. What now? I’ll show you three different ways to get back into your system: The ‘right’ way. A free but dirty hack. An elegant but $50 hack. Reset or recover? It’s worth noting up front…
Category: Privacy
Vulnerable security software
Last week the Superfish debacle became news and PC manufacturer Lenovo was slammed for pre-installing adware on new laptops. Since then I’ve had people ask me about how dangerous this stuff actually is and whether or not security software that works in…
Mobile phone kill switches
Microsoft and Google have just announced so-called kill switches for Windows Phone and Android devices. Apparently this is a response to a reduction of iPhone thefts reported since Apple introduced Activation Lock into iOS 7. Kill switches are great in principle but…
Stars Of Illegal CCTV
Most UK CCTV cameras are illegal. It’s hardly news that we’re under fairly constant scrutiny by video cameras. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) has been around for a long time in the UK. Webcams mean that everyone can operate their own…
Windows Vista Firewall Myths
Outgoing connections not restricted! Windows Vista comes with a firewall. This is good news, because it means you don’t have to install a third-party software program to stop hackers and automated network attacks connecting to your PC. This pre-installed firewall…