Tag "Security"

Wireless Networking Security – A Refresher

Wireless Networking Security – How About a Refresher Course?  Wireless Networking Tip 1:  Create a unique SSID Identifier All wireless routers have a Service Set Identifier (SSID) that identifies them to network computers. Routers from the same manufacturer generally ship with the same SSID.  Once you get your wireless router or wireless access point set up you should set your SSID to something unique. This ensures you are connecting to

Create Windows 10 System Image and Boot Disk

 Windows 10 Up and Running? YOU SHOULD DO THIS NOW! You may have heard of Windows 10 problems for some early adopters. We have not experienced this on the systems we have upgraded, but just to be on the safe side, you should have the ability to restore functionality should a problem occur. So… as soon as you have a solid and working  Windows 10 Installation, you should create a System

Basic Wireless Networking Security

Wireless Networking Security 1:  Create a unique SSID Identifier When setting up a wireless network, make sure you consider Basic Wireless Networking Security Techniques. All wireless routers have the ability for you to set a Service Set Identifier (SSID) that identifies them to network computers. Routers from the same manufacturer generally ship with the same SSID. You should set this to something unique so that you are sure you are

Need to Recover a Deleted File?

Recover a Deleted File with Recuva Did you ever accidently delete a file from the trash can and realize you need that file back. With the free software from the makers of  CCleaner (Piriform) the free version of Recuva is a no cost Windows OS option to quickly recover that recently deleted file from your hard drive. Just remember, writing additional data to the drive that has the file you wish to recover, can quickly

Windows Features You Might Be Missing (Part 2)

Are You Using These Windows Features? (Part 2) There are numerous useful Windows features that most people are not aware of, but can be quite useful. In this two part series, we will explore just a few. Use BitLocker Drive Encryption to Secure Your Entire Drive! If you are using  Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise or Windows 8 Pro/Enterprise BitLocker can secure all of your data in the event your system falls into