Category Archives: Computer Maintenance

Anything to do with maintenance of your computer: Security, Virus/Worm/Malware software, Firewall software and configuration, automated backup, data-loss recovery, advanced networking and system tweaks.

syncback for synchronising & backing up data

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tom Bammann

Syncback (the freeware edition – massive thanks to pp, aka ‘dopod’ for this one!) is first on this list for a reason. Everyone needs a good backup solution they can depend on. Don’t be like me losing my entire computer … Continue reading →

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How to prevent computer nasties

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tom Bammann

I recommend that if you’re going to pay for an anti-virus software, use Trend Micro. If not, use AVG and Windows Firewall (instead of Trend Micro’s firewall – which is outstanding!). Use Spybot Search & Destroy to prevent spyware using … Continue reading →

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random rebooting

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Tom Bammann

My webserver is randomly rebooting itself. I am scared. I’ve put the extra fans on, and the CPU and PSU fans on highest speed to see if temperature has anything to do with it rebooting – I reaLLy hope that … Continue reading →

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insecure modems and general cyber security

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Tom Bammann

I cannot believe that 20 out of the 46 consecutive Adam Internet IP addresses I just tested were completely vulnerable with zero security. I was able to log into these 20 modems which had full remote management access with either … Continue reading →

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twenty years of computer viruses

Posted on February 2, 2006 by Tom Bammann

An awesome article about twenty years of computer viruses.

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