Friday, October 25, 2013

Ransomware: Why This New Malware is So Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

Ransomware: Why This New Malware is So Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Ransomware is a type of malware that tries to extort money from you. One of the nastiest examples, CryptoLocker, takes your files hostage and holds them for ransom, forcing you to pay hundreds of dollars to regain access."

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How Can I Safely Destroy Sensitive Data CDs/DVDs? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

How Can I Safely Destroy Sensitive Data CDs/DVDs? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "You have a pile of DVDs with sensitive information on them and you need to safely and effectively dispose of them so no data recovery is possible. What’s the most safe and efficient way to get the job done?"

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How to Access a Windows Desktop From Your Tablet or Phone — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

How to Access a Windows Desktop From Your Tablet or Phone — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "iPads and Android tablets can’t run Windows apps locally, but they can access a Windows desktops remotely — even with a physical keyboard. In a pinch, the same tricks can be used to access a Windows desktop from a smartphone."

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