Minty White : Security and Antimalware

Use McAfee Stinger to Remove Malware [How to]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:20:46 GMT

If you have ever been infected with malware, then you know what a nightmare it can be. Malware today are designed to take over your entire system and turn it into a bot. Some malware can steal your personal and financial information and transfer it over...(read more)

AxCrypt: Password Protect and Encrypt Your Files in Windows

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:46:25 GMT

Time and time again, the story of a hacker stealing someone’s private pictures or videos is published in newspapers. The recent case is that of Sofia Vergara whose intimate pictures were hacked only a month ago and then were put on sale. Usually...(read more)

Avoid the Majority of Viruses by Disabling Autorun [Quick Tip]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:30:26 GMT

Do you disable Autorun on your PC? Many viruses execute malicious code by running automatically on your PC via a thumb drive, network drive etc. If you haven’t yet disabled Autorun, I recommend you do. This guide will show you the easiest way to...(read more)

Best Free Online Virus Scanners

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:57:41 GMT

If you have a file that you suspect is housing a virus but your antivirus software does not detect it, you can submit it for further analysis online. This guide shows you the best online virus scanners available today including single file scanners and...(read more)

Crack Windows Password [How To] [Updated]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:40:56 GMT

Have you ever forgotten your Windows password? Ever had a friend ask you if you know how to retrieve their password? Ever needed a password for other reasons? In this guide you’ll learn how to retrieve your Windows password using a tool named ophcrack...(read more)

Top Free Anti-malware Programs [2012 Edition]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:27 GMT

Producing top-quality anti-virus software is no easy task; keeping your customers happy and your software up to date with the latest definitions is even more difficult. It’s not hard to understand why good companies like Norton, Symantec, McAfee...(read more)

Microsoft Safety Scanner Works with Your Existing Anti-Virus Software to Protect Your PC

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:00:40 GMT

Windows Forums member Uvias, who is always on the lookout for other users’ safety on their PCs shares a tool recently released by Microsoft: Microsoft Safety Scanner, which is designed to work with your current anti-virus software to detect threats...(read more)

How Secure is your Browser ?

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:24:54 GMT

These days with the Internet being all around us, using a secure browser is essential. We all have that one browser we love to use, and often in disregard to its security or lack there of. The lack of security may lay in an outdated browser version, but...(read more)

Set up Your Own Proxy Using Google App Engine [How To]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:00:23 GMT

This tutorial has been on my mind off and on for several months now. Joining the team here at Windows Guides has given me the opportunity to finally post it. After my son asked me a few weeks ago for a good proxy I thought maybe I dedicate this and the...(read more)

SUPERAntiSpyware: Scans Your Computer for Malware and Works in Harmony with Your Current Anti-malware Program

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:59:22 GMT

A few weeks ago Mike Duncan, Director of Business Development at SUPERAntiSpyware.com asked me to take a peek at their software. Being the Geek that never sleeps and challenge accepted off we go on passage into the world of SUPERAntiSpyware. The results...(read more)

Encrypt Your USB Thumb Drive to Protect Your Data [How To]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:00:32 GMT

Now, more than ever, we carry more digital information on thumb drives and, in many cases, this information is sensitive and, in the wrong hands, could be used in ways we’d like to avoid. In this guide, I’ll show you how to encrypt your USB...(read more)

JV16 PowerTools 2010 – The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:17:47 GMT

Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization and tune-up utility suite. The bottom line is that it keeps your computer running smooth, fast and greatly improves its overall...(read more)

FileHippo Update Checker Finds Updates for Installed Programs for Optimal Security

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:00:55 GMT

Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with 4.5 out of 5 PROS: Easy to use and provides direct, high-speed download links. Searches for beta updates. Can be used as a standalone without need for installation. CONS: Sends information about...(read more)

Keep all Your Passwords Safe with MyHomepage!

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:00:58 GMT

Have you ever been faced with the problem of forgetting passwords? Do you make a different one for each site, and can never remember it? Well, MyHomepage is the solution! I’ve definitely been faced with the problem before, with no obvious solution...(read more)

Hide files inside an image [OldSchool-Quick-Tip]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:10:54 GMT

There are many ways to hide your secrets, using encryption, hidden folders, hidden partitions etc. Sometimes the best place to hide something is in plain sight. Here’s an old trick that most of us just don’t remember, and therefore might prove...(read more)

Sandboxie Protects Your Computer from Everyone [FREE]

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:33:07 GMT

Tired of dealing with rogue software, spyware and malware? Spent too many hours removing unsolicited software? Worried about clicking unfamiliar Web links? My kids have the strictest rules when it comes to using my computer (what they do on their own...(read more)

Need a safe encrypted Password ?

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:54:47 GMT

We all need different passwords now and then. Thinking up new and secure passwords can give anyone a headache. It’s hard enough to think of a 8 digit pass code, but what about a 160-bit, 256-bit or a 504-bit even ? I did a piece on creating safer...(read more)

Log in to Your Laptop (and track unauthorized login attempts) with Facial Recognition

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:00:42 GMT

If you want to tighten security on your webcam enabled laptop/PC with a webcam, you should give Blink! by Luxand a try. Learn, in this guide, where to get Blink! and how to use it to both protect your PC and track unauthorized login attempts. Windows...(read more)

Windows Live Family Safety Protects Your Children on Your PC

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:05 GMT

Previously, we showed you how to restrict logon hours, programs, and games with Windows Vista or Windows 7 Parental Controls. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do the following with Windows Live Family Safety: Download Windows Life Family Safety...(read more)

Advice on Getting Yourself Anti-virus Software

Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:52 GMT

A colleague of mine recently asked me to have a look at his personal Notebook. He has a virus infection on the PC and doesn’t know how to get rid of it. He dropped the Notebook off at my house after work one evening and I had a look. Immediately several...(read more)