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Microsoft Edge Security Updates for October 27, 2023

by cocochepeau

Stay secure online with Microsoft Edge's latest security update (Version 118.0.2088.76) released on October 27, 2023. Learn how CVE-2023-44323 was addressed, and check your browser version to ensure you're protected.

Protecting Your Online Privacy with Privacy Badger: A Comprehensive Guide

by cocochepeau

Discover how Privacy Badger, the trusted Chrome extension by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, safeguards your online privacy. Learn how it automatically blocks trackers and offers granular control, empowering you to take charge of your digital footprint while browsing the web.

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.

The Ultimate Guide to Verifying Software Signatures

by cocochepeau

In the digital age, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of software is crucial to maintaining a secure computing environment. One essential method for verifying the legitimacy of software is by checking its digital signature. Software signatures provide an assurance that the software has not been tampered with and originates from a trusted source. In this blog post, we will delve into the process of verifying software signatures step by step, enabling you to make informed decisions about the software you install.

How to use Virtualbox?

by cocochepeau

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on using VirtualBox! Whether you're a beginner or experienced user, this step-by-step tutorial will help you harness the full potential of VirtualBox, the popular virtualization software.

Here are the top 10 security software solutions for 2023

by cocochepeau

Here are the top 10 security software solutions, in no particular order, that are widely recognized for their effectiveness and popularity.

Top 10 Advices on How to protect myself from Malware and Viruses

by cocochepeau

Here are 10 advices on how to project your laptop, desktop computer or mobile phone from getting infected by malware, viruses.

How to get rid of Adware and PUPs?

by cocochepeau

Adware, also known as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), can be frustrating to deal with as they can clutter your computer with unwanted advertisements and pop-ups. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of adware or PUPs. Here are some steps you can take.

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.

A quick look at a Russian AdwCleaner fake website

by fr33tux

I have been warned about a potentially malicious website which was distributing AdwCleaner in a archive, along with other software. I was quite intrigued so I decided to take a look.