Steve Myrtil

Microsoft Adds Security Option

Microsofts Personal Security Advisor certainly cant replace a well-designed set of group policies and a strong initial Windows and Office installation, but the free Web-based app can give you a quick-and-dirty security audit in just a few seconds. Personal Security Advisor also cant scan multiple machines at once, but its a good security program for […]

Geekspeak: August 27, 2001

Two new tools allow it managers to easily tweak windows settings. the programs arent for everyone (and woe to the IT manager whose general user population gets ahold of them), but they will be appreciated by the power users in your organization. Customizer 2000 is a utility designed to optimize Windows 9x/2000/XP performance. The program […]

Apps Stop Annoying Pops

Is there anyone who doesnt hate the annoying pop-up windows that litter your Web path (not to mention your Windows tray)? Dont Panic, Surf Pal and Pop-Up Stopper, three browser plug-ins from Panicware, attempt to put the power over pop-ups into users hands. All three essentially look for the code enabling the pop-ups and offer […]