PC SOS

Possibly dangerous files

Fearghal — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:15:27 GMT

Do not open any of the following file extentions without scanning for virus'

.exe

.htm

.bat

.rar

.zip

The following are common and always safe

.avi

.txt

.jpg

.bmp

.mp3

.wav

.wmv

Post some if you want to know if they could be dangerous!

Have you got encryption on your wireless? Are you sure?

Fearghal — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:05:54 GMT

I don't know how many times i have seen people encrypt their connection...But not hide it!

If you do not hide your SSID the encryption code can be easily cracked.

If you want a secure connection. Hide you SSID!

[Tip] Too much protection, Is bad!

Fearghal — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:53:09 GMT

I have seen so many people saying to me "Try to hack me, I have about 7 firewalls active at any one time.

This makes it easier for a hacker to gain access to your computer

The more firewalls and anti-viral software you have, The more change of it conflicting and neutralizing each other therefore -

Firewall 1 + Firewall 2 = Conflict = 0 Firewalls

Same with anti-virus

Use only one at a time - You can have a few in case one gets penetrated then activate another. That's what i ...