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A Comprehensive Comparison Between Local and Cloud-based Video Editing

by cocochepeau

Video has been a crucial marketing and communication tool since internet speeds could keep up with video streaming. Now, video is everywhere and has become even more important on social media where people can make a living as content creators and for marketers who need a medium that can easily reach and resonate with a new generation of consumers.

Private: How to Stay Safe When Downloading Software

by cocochepeau

Downloading software is common, but it comes with risks like malware and phishing attacks. Learn essential steps to stay safe, from investigating software before installation to using official sources, checking digital signatures, understanding EULAs, and using security tools. Follow these guidelines to ensure your downloads are secure and your data remains protected.

How to Spot Fake Software: A Guide to Identifying Malicious Downloads

by cocochepeau

Learn how to protect your computer from malware and scams by mastering the art of recognizing fake software downloads. Explore common red flags and stay secure online.

Rkill: Your Essential Tool for Terminating Malicious Processes

by cocochepeau

Rkill is a utility program designed to terminate malicious processes running on a computer. It scans for and terminates suspicious or potentially harmful processes, allowing users to proceed with malware removal steps more effectively. By temporarily stopping these processes, Rkill helps to neutralize malware's ability to interfere with antivirus or anti-malware software, enabling them to function optimally. However, it's important to note that Rkill is not a standalone antivirus tool and should be used in conjunction with other security software for comprehensive protection.

A Guide on Using FRST (Farbar Recovery Scan Tool) to Detect and Remove Malware

by cocochepeau

Learn how to effectively use FRST (Farbar Recovery Scan Tool) to diagnose and eliminate malware from your Windows computer. Follow this step-by-step guide to generate detailed logs and analyze your system for potential threats.

Defending Against Email Threats: Essential Strategies for Enhanced Cybersecurity

by cocochepeau

Discover effective strategies to protect yourself and your organization from email threats. From phishing attacks and malicious attachments to business email compromise and email spoofing, learn how to identify and combat these cyber threats. Implementing best practices like email authentication protocols, user awareness, and robust filtering systems can greatly enhance your cybersecurity defenses. Stay informed and stay protected against the ever-evolving landscape of email-based attacks.

How to uninstall potentially unwanted programs (or PUPs)?

by cocochepeau

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of removing these pesky PUPs from your computer. We understand that dealing with unwanted software can be frustrating, but fear not! Armed with the right knowledge and tools, you'll be able to regain control over your system and ensure a smoother, safer computing experience.

The Rise of Ransomware Attacks: How to Protect Your Data

by cocochepeau

Ransomware attacks have become a major concern in recent years. This blog post delves into the nature of ransomware attacks, their impact on individuals and organizations, and provide actionable tips to protect data from such attacks. It covers topics like regular software updates, network segmentation, and incident response planning.

ToolsLib switches to Minio for scale and performance

by cocochepeau

ToolsLib recently switched to a brand new dashboard. However, behind the scenes, there was another switch happening. We used block based filesystem for underlying storage. However, as we grew, the filesystem was proving difficult to scale.
So, we were looking to move from block based storage to an object store system, when we found Minio. After initial analysis, Minio looked perfect for our requirements and we switched to Minio.

Welcome to the new dashboard!

by cocochepeau

As the number of hosted software is increasing a more advanced management system was needed. During the past year we've studied the usage that are made not only on ToolsLib but on several other platforms, and following our conclusions we have published our new branded dashboard.