Generate secure passwords online

If you’ve tried to create online accounts today, you might notice a meter that checks your password’s strength. This measures the complexity of your password (based on the length, case, diversity of characters, etc…). Having a strong password is necessary to prevent others from gaining access to your account. It’s easy to guess common information and hackers can use...

Internet security systems for your home

We all have our favorite online destinations. However, when you surf the Web, how sure are you that the site you’re visiting is safe and secure? If your computer has never been affected by malware, then lucky you. Computer security sites would often say that one out of every 1,000 web pages contains malicious scripts. So how do you prevent these malware from attacking your PC? It’s by...

Firefox 3 clinches world record

I am a fan of the Mozilla Firefox web browser and for me, it was a long wait for the release of its latest version – Firefox 3. To make the release special, the Firefox community organized a download marathon in an effort to secure the Guinness World Record for the largest number of software downloads in 24 hours. The download marathon, dubbed “Download Day 2008″ was held from...

Genius introduces touch panel speaker

I have to admit that I was really amazed when I first handled the iPod. I thought the “scrubber” interface was the coolest thing invented since it practically did away with sliders and knobs. However, touch technology has gone a long way that the iPhone now boasts of a multi-touch screen. Now, it’s interesting to see how touch technology is applied to an assortment of gadgets....