What is the “Windows” key?
What is the “Windows” key? What does it do? Why does the Start menu pop up when the Windows key is pressed? These are questions a few client recently asked me during a class session. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on November 22nd, 2009 Tagged Common Sense, Education, Hot Keys, Security, Shortcuts, Speed, Tips and Tricks, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2005, Windows XP SP3, XP Hacks, XP Shortcuts | Comment now »10 Firefox extensions that enhance security
1: NoScript If you install only one extension, make sure it's NoScript. By default, it blocks all scripts — a good thing. That's because bad guys love to use scripts to install malware. This way, you decide whether JavaScript, Java, and other content are allowed to run. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on November 18th, 2009 Tagged Adobe, Advisories, Bandwidth, CIA, Coding, Common Sense, Defense, Education, FBI Cybercrime, Facebook, Firefox, Linux, Malware, Open Source, Secure Trust, Security, Shortcuts, Speed, Third Party Social Networking, Tips and Tricks, Web Security, Windows | Comment now »More Google Tricks
Hand type the following prefixes and note their utility: Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on November 7th, 2009 Tagged Google, Google Hacks, Open Source, Shortcuts, Speed, Tips and Tricks | Comment now »Speed up Firefox
Open Firefox–In the URL bar, type “about:config” and press enter. This will bring up the configuration “menu” where you can change the parameters of Firefox. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on November 7th, 2009 Tagged Bandwidth, Common Sense, Education, Firefox, Hacks, Linux, Mac, Shortcuts, Speed, Tips and Tricks, Web Dev, Windows, Windows 7 | Comment now »Bandwidth Explained
Most hosting companies offer a variety of bandwidth options in their plans. So exactly what is bandwidth as it relates to web hosting? Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on November 7th, 2009 Tagged Bandwidth, Common Sense, Education, Security, Speed, Tips and Tricks, Web Dev, Web Portals, Web Security | Comment now »Enforcing Compliance on your Mobile Device
Compliance on your Mobile Device
Just as with PCs, it is important to keep mobile devices compliant. Compliance can mean different things to different companies. Read the rest of this entry »
Windows 7 from Vista & XP
Windows Vista Users — If you have survived this long with Windows Vista, (and remained sane) you may be in no hurry to upgrade. People who like Vista may actually consider Windows 7 a step backwards in some regards. But then again most people don't realize it's all about the kernel code. Personally I think it's a tiny step forward from Vista, but still a long leap away from XP's reliability. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on October 25th, 2009 Tagged Coding, Common Sense, Education, Malware, Security, Vista, Vulnerabilities, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2005, Windows XP SP3 | Comment now »Razor Consulting is now a CPDU Provider
We now deliver services that allow Illinois teachers to claim credits toward certificate renewal. We're currently serving Illinois, but look forward to serving Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee very soon! Do your Illinois teachers need CPDU credits? Check out the forms here, or Contact us!
Published by admin on October 16th, 2009 Tagged CPDU, Education, Federal Government, Medicine, Security, State Education, Web Dev, Web Portals, Web Security, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2005 | Comment now »How to detect malware on your computer
Cybercriminals aka "Blackhats" are putting forth every effort to make malware difficult to detect. Successfully, I might add. Always the optimist, I thought I would provide some useful information on how to make their job a little tougher. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by admin on September 2nd, 2009 Tagged Advisories, Coding, Common Sense, Cracking, Defense, FBI Cybercrime, Malicious Code, Malware, Security, Third Party Social Networking, Tips and Tricks, Twitter, Vulnerabilities, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2005, Windows XP SP3 | Comment now »