Posts Tagged ‘security’

Review: Yale Keyless Digital Lock

Something different on the site here – Tech around the Home! The product being reviewed here is the Yale Keyless Digital Lock which is a digital keypad lock designed to replace the standard Yale type front door lock. This is a product which is designed to be installed by any averagely competent DIY person – [...]

Top 5 Tips For Securing Your Apple Devices

In the wake of the recent Apple security issues, Gary Davis head of global consumer marketing at McAfee has written up 5 top tips for securing your Apple devices, whether they be iPhone’s or Mac computers. People often believe that using a Mac means they are safe from hackers, but Apples market share continues to [...]

SSL and Client Certificates: The Lowdown

When your brainchild of an online business starts to reach fruition, getting together the nuts and bolts of your business website can be arduous, particularly if you aren’t very tech-savvy. With so much to understand, some of the basics can often be forgotten – particularly online security. The continuous rise in Internet usage, particularly for [...]

Should You Attach Your Mobile Phone To A Lanyard

Anyone who has ever put their mobile phone on a table or chair and walked off without it, will recognise the panic when they realise it is no longer in their possession. For many people, their mobile phone is their life. Today’s technology means that individuals can run many aspects of daily life on a [...]

Sony Launch Beta Of “My Xperia” Remote Security Service

Sony have today announced that they are launching the beta of their My Xperia remote security service that lets users locate and protect their Xperia smartphone should it ever get lost. In the initial beta phase the service will be limited to the Nordics with a phased rollout, followed by a global release during Q2 [...]

How To Stay Secure Using An Open Wi-Fi Network

Sitting down with a cup of coffee and logging into your local cafe’s Wi-Fi network is not as safe as most Wi-Fi addicts think. Public hotspots are just as popular amongst the hacker community as they are among Starbucks fans. You can even go as far as comparing it to accessing your bank account in [...]

4 Types of People Who Benefit the Most from a VPN

A VPN is the most effective way to bolster security when the user is not physically connected to a network. There are a growing number of people who are taking advantage of this technology to increase their online security, protect their privacy, and bypass censorship. While everyone would benefit from a VPN, there are 4 [...]