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Set custom DNS servers on MAC OS X

March 22, 2017 By Richie Leave a Comment

Setting custom DNS servers on MAC OS X can improve network performance, increase security and even thwart some websites using Geo-blocking, and I'll show you how to do it in this guide. It's pretty easy too. Before changing DNS servers you'll need to find a third-party DNS provider, there are plenty of good (and free) services available too. I recommend Google DNS which is what I use and have never had an issue. I will list here the most popular DNS providers: GOOGLE Primary IPv4: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Firewalls & Security, MAC OS X, Miscellaneous, Networking, Other OS Tagged With: DNS, Domain Name Server, IP address, MAC, MAC OS X, Networking, Privacy, security

Build Your Own Mini-ITX Firewall with IPFire – Complete DIY Guide

March 15, 2017 By Richie Leave a Comment

Introduction Today I will show you how to build your very own compact Mini-ITX Firewall using easily sourced parts with the excellent (and Open Source) IPFire firewall operating system. You can also use any old PC with an extra Ethernet card, but this guide does focus on the Mini-ITX form factor and parts suitable for it. I will also give you links to the sources for each part. Contents Introduction, Hardware The build Motherboard BIOS settings, Installing IPFire … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Builds, Firewalls & Security, Hardware, Linux, Motherboards, Network Adapters, Networking, Other OS, Power Supplies Tagged With: antivirus, clamav, DNS, firewall, GEOBlock, IDS, infosec, Intrusion Detection, IPFire, Mini-ITX, MiniITX, Oinkcode, Online Security, P2P, Privacy, security, Sourcefire VRT, squidclamav

The Ultimate Facebook Privacy Guide

February 25, 2017 By Richie Leave a Comment

Introduction Nowadays, you can't be too careful with your Facebook privacy settings, especially those of you with families. Today I want to show you how to secure your Facebook privacy while still enjoying a good degree of social contact. Contents Introduction, Video guide, General privacy settings Facebook apps privacy & privileges Blocking users & turning off Facebook Chat General Facebook privacy settings Facebook has four settings for most of their privacy … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Facebook, Miscellaneous, On the Web, Social Media, Software, Web, Websites Tagged With: Facebook, Privacy, Privacy Settings, security, Website Security

Smoothwall Mini-ITX Intel Build with iCase

December 6, 2014 By Richie Leave a Comment

Smoothwall Mini-ITX custom build Firewall

OK time for some fun! I recently built a custom Smoothwall firewall that I had wanted to build for almost a year, so I finally bought the parts and went for it. Only problem is that the case I bought was for a "Thin" Mini-ITX motherboard, but the motherboard I bought was a standard Mini-ITX size, so I learned the hard way that there is a big difference between "Mini-ITX" and "Thin Mini-ITX". Not one to be beaten, I decided to "Mod" the case and make it accept the full size Mini-ITX board that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Builds, Cases, Firewalls & Security, Hardware, Linux, Motherboards, Network Adapters, Networking, Other OS Tagged With: Apple, Custom Build, firewall, iCase, Intel, Mini-ITX, security, Smoothwall

Password Manager guide

September 1, 2014 By Richie 2 Comments

Choosing a password manager complete guide

Managing your passwords is messy and complicated however, making use of a Password Manager can free you from the mess while keeping a high degree of security. If you are still using the same password for everything (like sunshine, princess, monkey or god-forbid admin) then you are putting yourself in danger of being hacked, your personal data stolen, and possible financial ruin. It is more important than ever to secure your personal and financial data, and using a Password Manager is the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Android, Blackberry, Browsers, Chrome, Chromium, Firefox, Firewalls & Security, Hardware, Internet Explorer, iOS, Linux, MAC OS X, Miscellaneous, Networking, Opera, Other OS, Safari, Software, System Tools, Web, Windows, Windows 8 Phone, Wireless Tagged With: computer security, infosec, manage passwords, password, password generator, password manager, security

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