TheEvryTin Top 10 Security Tools for 2008!!!

1- Comodo Firewall Pro
This firewall is one of the best available. It comes stacked with multiple tools (including built in Antivirus) that help protect your system from hackers and other types of attacks. It also applies access control for installed programs and system services. Best on its class

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2- AVG Antivirus Free
This free anti-virus is rated one of the best on its class. It scans files on the fly, upon opening, in e-mails and more.

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3- HijackThis
There are many tools out there for free that can help you get your spyware/adware troubles fixed. However; few tools have the ability to engage multiple security savvy guys out in multiple sites that can review your PC security settings and recommend the best solutions - FOR FREE!!!.

HijackThis is that tool. Run the app on your PC and it will tell you what changes have been made by a malicious spyware/adware. You can then review the log file and seek help online if you can't interpret it yourself.

I think its worth checking out!!..

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4- NanoScan
While HijackThis can do an awesome job at detecting changes performed on your PC, NanoScan can scan all of your running processes in less than a minute and detect which are Trojan horses, Spyware, Viruses and other malicious software that could be running on your PC. Great tool for analyzing your running processes.

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Note: Might need to install a plug-in

5- ShieldsUp
After you install your security tools, you need to verify and make sure that what they perform as good as they claim to be able to. To do this, you use ShieldsUp. This cool tool will do some system profiling on your PC and tell you which stools are slacking and which are working as expected. No bad to make sure the tools are reliable and accurate.

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6- PC Flank
Well, you have ShieldsUp which helps ensure your Firewall is running as expected and all ports are blocked, PC Flank will perform an attack on your firewall to see if it blocks them. Then it will tell you the results. This will tell you how well you are protected.

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7- EULAlyzer
Security is not all about protecting your PC, but also about protecting your self when clicking the Accept bottom while downloading or installing an application. By dragging the EULAlyzer tool into the EULA agreement you are making sure that you don't get yourself in trouble later. This tool performs a scan of the license agreement and generate a report on any problematic language it might encounter.

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8- Kruptos 2
This tool will secure specific folders/files by requesting a password to access them. Only the password holder can access the file. It also includes a file shredder.

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9- SmoothWall Express
A great way to protect your home/office network is by using a network firewall. This free tool will allow you to turn any old machine running a Pentium 200 MHz or higher with 128MB of memory or more into a network firewall. This tool won the Best of Open Source Software Awards (BOSSIES) in the open source security category for 2008.

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10- ZoneAlarm Free Edition
Last, but not least, we have ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall Free Edition. This firewall will block internet black attacks and includes program access control for inbound and outbound protection. This a firewall that I have personally used for a very long time on the past and can say that is another "best on its class" kind of firewall.

Get it here

Note:
Many of these tools were reviewed by PCMAG.com and their review can be found on the site's list of The Best Free Software. I have installed all of the above mention applications thus decided to choose them to form my top 10 list.

The number in which they are listed does not indicate a best to worst order. It is just the way I listed them. I am not liable for any issue you might encounter during the installation of these tools.

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Install Fedora on a PS3 with Clustering

I found this to be interesting. How cool is it to be able to install Fedora on your PS3? I think its great and would definetly try it.

For instructions on how to do it, go here.

Intel completes 32-nanometer chip

I was reading the article for the new 32-nm chip from Intel earlier today. I figured this is something worth placing on the blog and commenting on. I would love to see this new chip in action. Just how much can we shrink the processors? This is just an excellent example of how far technology has come in the last couple of decades.

For those who have not read the article click here to be directed to C-Net.

Google Native Client

I was reading about Google's Native Client. I hope that the intended purpose of this project is accomplished. This will be a nice upgrade to our current software (Flash, Java, etc). For those not familiar with this project follow the links below.

Google Code Blog info on Native Client
Download Native Client for Windows, Linux, MAC
Install the distribution and run demos, following the instructions in the Getting Started Guide



If you want to contribute to this project even more visit the Native Client Home page. Here you can find all the links provided above and much more.

Have Fun and update this blog with any comments regarding your experience with Native Client.