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www.gmail.com – The Beginners Guide to Gmail, Email from Google

mstanford1209/26/2011, 12:00 AM

Known by most simply as Google’s version of web-based email, Gmail has quite a fascinating background. Released to the public in 2004, Gmail was actually in beta for five years. This means that users have only known the official Gmail for a little m

Topic: Email ClientsTags: Gmail, Google, email, tutorial, how to, tips, tricks, shortcuts

Views: 164628Comments: 7

How to configure Site to Site VPN on a Cisco ASA

Jay_Gridley08/04/2009, 12:00 AM

How to configure Site to Site VPN on a Cisco ASA.     (version: 1.1 - updated August 6, 2009) Index             1.       2.       3.       4.       5.       6.       7.       8.       9.     ...

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: Cisco, ASA, VPN, tunnel, configure, how to

Views: 15885Comments: 17

Extending Outlook Rules via Scripting

BlueDevilFan01/18/2009, 12:00 AM

Scenario.  Outlook rules are a great way to automate message processing.  Using rules you can organize your messages, forward or reply to messages automatically, display custom message alerts, set reminders, and more.  Unfortunately, rules have two

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Microsoft, Office, Outlook, VBA, Macro, Rules

Views: 15193Comments: 2

Outlook 2007 error in EMSMDB32.DLL when performing search

BrainPicker01/13/2011, 12:00 AM

Today I have discovered the solution to a problem that began yesterday. Some of our client computers running Office Outlook 2007 (connecting to Exchange 2007) started crashing, when performing a search on any folder. The error would crash Outl

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: KB2412171 Outlook 2007 EMSMDB32.DLL error crash Windows XP

Views: 13921Comments: 26

“Rogue Killer” – What a great name!

younghv03/17/2011, 12:00 AM

For those of you actively in the Malware fightling business, we now have available an amazing new tool in the malware wars (first recommended to me by rpggamergirl, the Zone Advisor for the Virus and Spyware Zones). This tool IS easy enough for t

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: Malware

Views: 13827Comments: 53

Certification Authority (CA) setup - tips and tricks

Paranormastic05/27/2009, 12:00 AM

This presumes you already set up the root CA, which is usually pretty straighforward but I will write an article on full CA setup sometime in the future.  Setting up the root CA offline is best for additional security.  Never install a CA on your Do

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: CA, cert, certificate, certification, authority, tips, tricks, setup, installation, configure, configuration, scripts, how to, how do i, CRL

Views: 12042Comments: 2

Automatically Printing/Saving Emails/Attachments in Outlook

BlueDevilFan04/22/2010, 12:00 AM

Automatically Printing/Saving Emails/Attachments in Outlook Issue.  One of the more frequent Outlook questions I see here on EE is "How can I automatically save or print an email and/or its attachments?"  There are a number of variations to the b

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, macro, message, attachment, print, save

Views: 11997Comments: 50

Importing and Exporting Outlook 2007 Categories

BlueDevilFan05/31/2009, 12:00 AM

Issue.  "How do I copy my categories to another computer?" and "How can I share a set of categories with a group?" are two of the more frequent category related questions I see here on Experts-Exchange.  The answer is that Microsoft, unfortunately,

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook 2007, Categories, Import, Export, Share

Views: 11850Comments: 34

THINGS YOU NEED TO DO WHEN YOUR PC IS INFECTED

rpggamergirl11/18/2009, 12:00 AM

For those who are facing the challenge of malware removal, here's a basic guide on what to do when the system is infected. But I strongly recommend posting a question for there are times when ComboFix and MalwareBytes are unable to remove the infe

Topic: Anti-Virus ApplicationsTags:

Views: 9700Comments: 35

Internet Explorer 9 Crash Restart Loop

PeteLong09/21/2010, 12:00 AM

Problem I downloaded the Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Beta, today, to give it a test drive and maybe write a review for the site, and it failed miserably and got stuck in a crash restart loop. The error message given is as illustrated below i

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: IE9, Crash, Event ID 1000

Views: 9056Comments: 20

Viruses in the System Volume Information (System Restore).

rpggamergirl11/10/2009, 12:00 AM

System Restore -- is a Windows utility that periodically saves the changes made in the system, e.g., backup monitored files, registry, drivers and allow users to roll back the system to its previous state in the event of PC instability or program fa

Topic: Anti-Virus ApplicationsTags:

Views: 8892Comments: 73

Never Again Forget to Add that Attachment to your Outlook Email

BlueDevilFan04/25/2010, 12:00 AM

Issue.  Have you ever sent an email and forgotten to add the attachment?  How embarrassing!!!!  Here's a short Outlook macro to make sure this never happens again. As I’ve gotten older I’ve noticed that my memory and attention to detail have both

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, attachment, vba, script, macro

Views: 8136Comments: 56

Block Access to Facebook on Cisco ASA with MPF (Modular Policy Framework)

PeteLong10/15/2009, 12:00 AM

If you have an ASA5510 then this sort of thing would be better handled with a CSC Module, however on an ASA5505 thats not an option, and if you want to throw in a quick solution to stop your staff going to facebook during work time, then this is the

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: Cisco ASA MPF

Views: 8003Comments: 0

Avoiding Blank Subject Lines in Outlook

BlueDevilFan04/24/2010, 12:00 AM

Issue.  Have you ever received an email with a blank subject line?  Have you ever clicked "Send" only to realize that you forgot to add a subject?  It’s frustrating to receive a message with no subject.  You’ve no idea what the message is about, how

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, macro, script, blank, subject

Views: 7725Comments: 22

How to make the Lotus Notes 8.x Standard client run faster.

jvutechnc01/11/2010, 12:00 AM

For users on the Lotus Notes 8 Standard client, this article provides information on checking the Java Heap size and adjusting it to half of your system RAM in attempt to get the Lotus Notes 8.x Standard client to run faster.  I've had to exercise t

Topic: Lotus NotesTags: lotus notes, notes eclipse

Views: 7667Comments: 10

Symantec Endpoint Protection: SEP Client Status Utility

jmlamb09/24/2010, 12:00 AM

PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to explain what the SEPC Status Utility is and how it works. I have written the utility using AutoIt and have included the source code for your review. You are welcome to modify the code to your liking, but I wi

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEP, Managed client, Status, Health

Views: 7528Comments: 14

IF YOU CAN'T RUN .EXES IN AN INFECTED SYSTEM

rpggamergirl11/20/2009, 12:00 AM

When a system is infected, one of the symptoms might be the failure to run executables. Any virus or malware scanners that you've downloaded and try to run may trigger an error, you may be alerted that the file is infected, or it might just not open

Topic: Anti-Virus ApplicationsTags:

Views: 7391Comments: 39

Export or Strip Email Attachments in Outlook

alainbryden08/12/2010, 12:00 AM

Intro I've seen a few requests floating around for scripts that will export or strip attachments out of emails, and so far have never encountered any high quality implementations of this feature, so I created this method with a little flavor. Whe

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, Attachment, Strip, Archive, Save, Button, Manage, Email, VBA, Macro

Views: 6897Comments: 29

Windows XP/Vista Recovery rogue - Desktop icons missing - Empty program files

rpggamergirl06/14/2011, 12:00 AM

Most PC repair technicians (if not all) always start their cleanup process by emptying the temp folders before running any removal tools. It makes sense because temp folders are common places for malware installers to lurk and removing all the junk

Topic: Anti-SpywareTags: Windows Recovery, windows Restore, missing files

Views: 6718Comments: 38

Nmap: Host Discovery Basics

MikeHolcomb11/10/2009, 12:00 AM

While most administrators use a security tool such as Nmap to perform a port scan to list available services on a remote system, Nmap can also be used to conduct a wide variety of functions that security and network administrators can find very help

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: Nmap, Security, Host Discover, Ping Sweep

Views: 6556Comments: 5

Automating Out of Office in Outlook

BlueDevilFan07/24/2010, 12:00 AM

Outlook’s “Out of Office” (OOO) feature is a wonderful tool if your mailbox is hosted on Exchange.  When it’s turned on, your Exchange server sends a reply to anyone who emails you, letting them know that you are out of the office.     There’s th

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, vba

Views: 6375Comments: 10

Allowing Access to the Windows Clipboard

DanRollins10/14/2009, 12:00 AM

Do you ever get that "Do you want to allow this web page to access your clipboard?" pop-up message in Windows Explorer? This happens when a script on the page executes a sequence like: var s="new clipboard text!"; window.clipboardData.setData

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: Internet Explorer, JavaScript, clipboardData, Trusted Site, webpage to access your clipboard

Views: 6079Comments: 6

Malware Fighting – Best Practices

younghv07/25/2011, 12:00 AM

Sub-Titled: “My Way” (with apologies to Francis Albert Sinatra) Let me start by stating emphatically that I am one of those Experts who prefer doing things “My Way”. It’s kind of a no-brainer. “The following procedure works for me, so here is

Topic: Anti-SpywareTags:

Views: 5843Comments: 86

Security of SFTP vs. FTPS: which one is right for me?

eksatx11/03/2011, 12:00 AM

Over the past decade, as Internet security has become a chief concern of IT professionals, one of the most common questions administrators and users ask is, “Which is more secure, SFTP or FTPS?” In short, both file transfer protocols offer a high

Topic: FTP SoftwareTags: ftp, ftps, sftp, file transfer, secure file transfer, security

Views: 5826Comments: 1

Open multiple mailboxes on different Exchange Servers with Outlook 2010

demazter10/25/2010, 12:00 AM

As an IT Consultant I have the need to have access to multiple mailboxes on different Exchange Servers remote from my working location. In previous versions of Outlook this meant I had to either use different outlook profiles or settle for using

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: multiple mailbox, Outlook 2010

Views: 5798Comments: 8

Anti-rootkit software

tzucker01/08/2010, 12:00 AM

I work at a cancer center as the IT guy.  One of the things I run into regularly is infected computers.  Many times these infections are NOT minor, so I've collected a slew of tools to deal with them.  One type of infection is the Rootkit.  I have a

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: rootkits, antirootkit, anti-rootkit, malware, Windows, backup, bootcd

Views: 5389Comments: 25

Symantec Anti-Virus fails to update

Barthax11/25/2008, 12:00 AM

Occasionally a workstation or server will receive a corrupted virus-definition set or fail to update a product when the update becomes available.  The following are some diagnostic steps to discovering why. Before beginning to attempt to diagnose

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec anti-virus update failure

Views: 5273Comments: 0

"Virut" - Malware continues to evolve

rpggamergirl06/23/2009, 12:00 AM

INTRODUCTION "Virut" is a nasty, polymorphic file infector, and it infects every executable and screensaver file on access.  Some variant also infects .htm, html, .rar and .zip archives, and latest variants infects php and asp.  It patches system

Topic: Anti-SpywareTags:

Views: 5117Comments: 20

Stop the Bleeding: First Aid for Malware!

younghv03/28/2011, 12:00 AM

The intent of this Article is to provide the basic First Aid steps for working through most malware infections. The target audience includes experienced IT professionals and the casual user who just wants to make the infection go away. **********

Topic: Anti-SpywareTags:

Views: 5049Comments: 47

Can't Install an Antivirus - Windows Security Center still detects previous AV

rpggamergirl12/10/2009, 12:00 AM

Oftentimes after the removal of an Antivirus, Windows Security Center will still report that it's installed and prevent the installation of a new one. I've seen many threads where users have experienced this problem. This can happen with either r

Topic: Anti-VirusTags:

Views: 5018Comments: 39

How to Configure a FREE Hardward PPTP VPN Using a DD-WRT Compatible Router

MaestroDT03/01/2010, 12:00 AM

Do you have an old router lying around the house that you don’t know what to do with? Check the make and model, then refer to either of these links to see if its compatible. ...

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: VPN, router, configure, free, hardware, pptp, dd-wrt, compatible

Views: 4952Comments: 1

MS Outlook 2007 Freezes on Exchange server

Ryan_R11/20/2008, 12:00 AM

When migrating a number of PC's from Office 2003 Professional to Office 2007 Enterprise, a number of users experienced problems whereby Outlook would constantly hang a few days after the upgrade had taken place. <> Make sure that you uninstall

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, 2007, hang, freeze, exchange

Views: 4873Comments: 4

Basic Malware Troubleshooting

younghv11/11/2009, 12:00 AM

"Details Matter" Too often I will respond to a malware 'Question Alert' in my In-box and find that the entire question is something along the lines of "My computer is running slow", or "I think I have a virus". (Right now, some of you are shaking

Topic: Anti-VirusTags:

Views: 4667Comments: 32

Simple Site to Site VPN with Cisco PIX or ASA Using GUI and/or CLI

renazonse01/29/2011, 12:00 AM

This article assumes you have at least one Cisco ASA or PIX configured with working internet and a non-dynamic, public, address on the outside interface. If you need instructions on how to enable your device for internet, or basic configuration info

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: VPN, Cisco, PIX 501, ASA 5505, PIX 506e, ASA 5510, L2L, Site-Site, ASDM, PDM

Views: 4625Comments: 2

ASA 8.2 to 8.3 nonat migration problem

ikalmar10/17/2010, 12:00 AM

When I upgraded my ASA 8.2 to 8.3, I realized that my nonat statement was failing!   The log showed the following error:     %ASA-5-305013: Asymmetric NAT rules matched for forward and reverse flows It was caused by the config upgrade, because t

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: CISCO ASA 8.3

Views: 4395Comments: 5

Symantec Endpoint Protection: SEPM Status Utility

jmlamb09/29/2010, 12:00 AM

UPDATE - 6/15/2011 Added support for Release Update 6 Maintenance Patch 2 Point Patch 1 (RU6 MP2 PP1). Fixed a defect in the username field that was hard-coded to look for a specific domain (left over code from testing). This release will be the

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEPM, Status, Health

Views: 4393Comments: 26

Enhancing Outlook 2007 Meeting Reminders

BlueDevilFan04/25/2010, 12:00 AM

Issue.  I’m something of a stickler for keeping appointments.  I make it a point to arrive at meetings on time.  I think it’s rude and unprofessional to arrive late or, worse, not show up at all. Following the advice of "Getting Things Done" author

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, script, macro, reminders

Views: 4304Comments: 6

Resending Messages in Microsoft Outlook

BlueDevilFan08/02/2010, 12:00 AM

A few days ago I got a phone call from Lisa, one of my coworkers.  She was calling to ask about an email I was supposed to send her with some details about a project that our respective teams are working on.  Lisa said she hadn’t received it.  I qui

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, vba

Views: 4150Comments: 11

Symantec Endpoint Protection: SEP Manager Prerequisites - IIS 7.0 Role Services

jmlamb09/25/2010, 12:00 AM

PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to provide information to successfully add specific IIS 7.0 role services for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) to function properly when installed on Windows 2008. AUDIENCE Information Technol

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEPM, IIS

Views: 4100Comments: 2

Windows 2008 RRAS VPN L2TP with Preshared Key IPsec creation

cshepfam12/23/2010, 12:00 AM

Like many others, when I created a Windows 2008 RRAS VPN server, I connected via PPTP, and still do, but there are problems that can arise from solely using PPTP.  One particular problem was that the CFO of the company used a Virgin Broadband Wirele

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: windows 2008, rras, vpn, rras server, rras 2008, L2TP IPsec, IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, Windows 7 VPN

Views: 4078Comments: 4

*2012* Malware Variants

younghv07/05/2011, 12:00 AM

Some of the most commonly posted questions in the "Virus & Malware" Zones are related to the family of rogue malware with the date "2012" somewhere in the title. Examples: XP Antispyware 2012 XP Antivirus 2012 XP Security 2012   XP Home Sec

Topic: Anti-SpywareTags:

Views: 3964Comments: 52

Useful Cisco IOS and PIX/ASA Commands

irom7702/02/2010, 12:00 AM

There are many useful and sometimes not well documented or forgotten IOS or ASA/PIX commands. See IPE article here , there was also one on PacketU and on Cisco Tips & Tricks. Below are my favorites. I give also a few most often used for Cisco IPS an

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: Cisco PIX ASA IOS CLI

Views: 3945Comments: 0

5 Steps to Protecting Your BitCoins from Internet Thieves and Wallet Stealing Viruses

DrDamnit07/13/2011, 12:00 AM

By the time you finish reading this article, you may have already lost all your money because you don't know the simple steps to securing your BitCoin wallet. BitCoin is an incredible invention. It is a decentralized currency system, which is the

Topic: Internet SecurityTags: bitcoin, security, encryption, safety, safe

Views: 3843Comments: 17

How to make an 'Archive' button in Outlook

alainbryden07/21/2009, 12:00 AM

Intro Whether you like to organize your mail into "Addressed" vs "Un-addressed" items, or have a complicated system of folders to categorize everything, an "Archive" style button, like the one popularized by Gmail is handy. Whether or not yo

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, Archive, Button, Manage, Email, VBA, Macro

Views: 3831Comments: 13

Rectifying Internet Explorer browser problems in Windows

grtraders03/08/2010, 12:00 AM

Introduction: Ever since I joined Experts Exchange (EE), I found myself gathering more points in the browser related questions, a good number of which could have been solved with either of the following steps. I became tired of repeating the same

Topic: Web BrowsersTags: internet explorer windows reregister dlls netsh winsock reset browser

Views: 3675Comments: 6

The Best AV package for your domain.

ChiefIT11/21/2008, 12:00 AM

A very common question asked on Experts Exchange is, "What is the best Antivirus package for my domain?" It is nice to see folks so passionate about protecting their network. But, let's face IT. AV products are created from third party software

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: Enterprise Antivirus software, IT security, AV, Anti Virus, Anti Spyware

Views: 3572Comments: 1

Automatically CC/BCC Outlook Messages

BlueDevilFan08/02/2010, 12:00 AM

Bill is an employee at Acme, Inc (a hypothetical company).  Jane, Bill’s boss, wants to be copied on all Bill’s messages.  Why she wants to be copied is immaterial.  She’s the boss.  Bill is pretty good about remembering to add her to the CC line,

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, vba, carbon copying, bcc, cc

Views: 3572Comments: 9

Symantec Endpoint Protection: SEP Manager Prerequisites - MS SQL 2008 Client Tools

jmlamb09/27/2010, 12:00 AM

PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to provide information to successfully install the MS SQL client tools for the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) to function properly when installed on Windows 2008. AUDIENCE Information Technology

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEPM, MSSQL

Views: 3509Comments: 4

Troubleshooting Browser Hijacking/Redirection

MikeHolcomb11/25/2009, 12:00 AM

Unfortunately, one of the common effects of a malicious infection on systems today is the prevention of a computer's ability to browse to specific web sites, especially those sites associated with downloading security patches and anti-virus software

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: Browser Hijacking, Hijacking, HOSTS, Browser Security, IE Security

Views: 3414Comments: 2

Ave.exe Rogue Anti-Virus Removal Instructions

gardavis03/26/2010, 12:00 AM

Recently I attended the Microsoft MIX10 Web Designer/Developer conference in Las Vegas. After the last session of the last day, before they kicked me out of the hall with the free WiFi, I somehow contracted a virus (I think from isohunt.com though j

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: virus removal, rogue, ave.exe

Views: 3366Comments: 17

VPN: use default gateway AND access your local network

vivigatt04/27/2010, 12:00 AM

Sometimes, you want your microsoft VPN to route all the traffic to the remote network. Usually your employer network. This makes it possible to access all the nodes inside this remote LAN, even if they have no "public DNS" entries. To do so, you wo

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: VPN, route, LAN; Default Gateway

Views: 3272Comments: 4

Defeating SSH/FTP script kiddies and hacker attempts

mwecomputers05/14/2009, 12:00 AM

Wikipedia defines 'Script Kiddies' in this informal way: "In hacker culture, a script kiddie, occasionally script bunny, skiddie, script kitty, script-running juvenile (SRJ), or similar, is a derogatory term used to describe those who use scripts or

Topic: Network Software FirewallsTags: script kiddies, ssh, ids, iptables, hackers

Views: 3203Comments: 2

Configure a Cisco ASA with Android native VPN with Active Directory Authentication

ZTrek706/20/2011, 12:00 AM

For a while, I have wanted to connect my HTC Incredible to my corporate network to take advantage of the phone's powerful capabilities. I searched online and came up with varied answers from "it won't work" to super complicated statements that I did

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: Android, VPN, RADIUS, Active Directory, Cisco, ASA

Views: 3167Comments: 1

Symantec Endpoint Protection: The Heartbeat Process

jmlamb09/24/2010, 12:00 AM

OVERVIEW This guide provides information on the process performed when the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) client checks in with the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM). AUDIENCE Information Technology personnel responsible for suppo

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEP, Managed client

Views: 3146Comments: 4

Encryption Made Simple

gr8gonzo02/02/2010, 12:00 AM

If you're like me, you've probably heard someone or some webpage mention "public key encryption" or maybe something about "public/private key pairs" and stuff like that. And if you're still like me, your eyes just sort of glazed over and you stored

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: certificates, ca, ssl, openssl, public key, private key, cryptography

Views: 3071Comments: 7

Testing web applications and web services

shalomc11/25/2008, 12:00 AM

Quite often, your web application, web site, AJAX code or web service does not work in the way you expect it to. In these cases, it may be necessary to "look under the hood" of the http protocol and to look at either client requests, server replies

Topic: WebApplicationsTags: wsdl, proxy, http, web service, soap

Views: 3046Comments: 1

SonicWALL SSL VPN application for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

amatson7812/04/2011, 12:00 AM

Some of you may have heard that SonicWALL has finally released an app for iOS devices giving us long awaited connectivity for our iPhone's, iPod's, and iPad's. This guide is just a quick rundown on how to get up and running quickly using the app.

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: sonicwall, ssl, vpn, ssl vpn, iphone, ipad, iOS

Views: 3025Comments: 5

Outlook 2007 Corporate Categories System

BlueDevilFan03/23/2010, 12:00 AM

Issue.  Microsoft Outlook lacks a means of creating and enforcing categories across a team, workgroup, or enterprise.  Each team member, group member, and employee is free to create categories as they see fit.  The result is category chaos.  Teams n

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook 2007, Categories, Corporate, Uniform, Centralized, Share

Views: 3008Comments: 16

Symantec Endpoint Protection: HOW-TO - Manually Move Client to a Different Group

jmlamb09/24/2010, 12:00 AM

PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to explain how to manually move a SEP client to a different client group by performing steps on the client-side. These steps may prove particularly useful because they allow the client to move after it has alrea

Topic: Symantec Anti-Virus SoftwareTags: Symantec Endpoint Protection, SEP, Managed Client

Views: 2864Comments: 8

Protecting your Internet friends by using the BCC function

dwight-watt02/05/2010, 12:00 AM

BCC is Blind Carbon Copy and is a way for you to hide the e-mail addresses of all the people you are sending the message to from everyone who receives it.  This means your recipients do not have to dig thru a list of recipients before seeing the mes

Topic: Email ClientsTags: Protecting your Internet friends by using the BCC function, oe, bcc

Views: 2790Comments: 25

Creating Multiple Yahoo Messenger instances

nishitcruise10/23/2009, 12:00 AM

Yahoo Messenger is one of web's most popular free IM (Instant Messenger) services. Yahoo messenger is very popular with teens who like to use it everyday to be in contact with their friends and family members. It has become a part of the daily life

Topic: Chat / IM SoftwareTags: yahoo, multi-yahoo, multi-yahoo-no-patch

Views: 2742Comments: 16

Hairpinning in Cisco Pix/ASA

Kvistofta09/23/2010, 12:00 AM

Cisco Pix/ASA hairpinning The term, hairpinning, comes from the fact that the traffic comes from one source into a router or similar device, makes a U-turn, and goes back the same way it came. Visualize this and you will see something that looks

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: cisco pix asa routing

Views: 2728Comments: 3

Creating Linked Notes in Outlook 2007

BlueDevilFan01/01/2009, 12:00 AM

Scenario. You want the ability to have a note linked to an Outlook message.  The note might contain a list of actions to take prior to responding to the message, contacts to make to collect information for a response, your thoughts on the message

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Microsoft, Office 2007, Outlook 2007, Outlook, Linked Notes Manager, VBA, Macro

Views: 2653Comments: 12

Nmap: Performing a Basic Scan

MikeHolcomb11/06/2009, 12:00 AM

The Nmap Security Scanner written by Fyodor is a widely used security and network administration tool that can be used to perform a port scan of remote systems.  A port scan of a system can let the Nmap user know which services are available on a sy

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: Nmap, Security, Port Scan

Views: 2638Comments: 0

Automatically Reserving Travel Time for Outlook Meetings

BlueDevilFan07/17/2010, 12:00 AM

I was checking tweets this afternoon and came across an interesting one from Brian Kahrs. Here’s what Brian said: Why doesn’t @Microsoft Outlook ask to block “transportation time” when setting up a meeting? I may have a 1:15, but can’t meet from 1-1

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: outlook, vba, macro, twitter

Views: 2547Comments: 5

How to turn off Rich Text Format (RTF) in Outlook 2010

GusGallows12/16/2011, 12:00 AM

Outlook can send email in three different formats: HTML, Rich Text, and Plain Text. Rich Text format is problematic though as it automatically wraps all formatting into an attachment called Winmail.dat. It also tends to pack actual file attachments

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook 2010, Winmail.dat, Rich Text, RTF, Rich Text Format, Outlook, Exchange

Views: 2539Comments: 0

Out of the box configuration of a Cisco PIX 501/506e or ASA 5505/5510 with VPN Client access

renazonse12/25/2010, 12:00 AM

Overview The Cisco PIX 501, PIX 506e, ASA 5505 and ASA 5510 (most if not all of this information will be relevant to the PIX 515e but I do not have a working configuration handy to verify the validity) are primarily used within small to medium busi

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: VPN, Cisco, ASA 5505, ASA 5510, PIX 501, PIX 506e, Static NAT

Views: 2380Comments: 6

How to Repair and Rebuild Entourage 2008 ?

bobluis02/01/2011, 12:00 AM

MS Entourage is an popular and widely used email client developed by Microsoft for Mac users. Mac Entourage 2008 is the major updated version of Microsoft Office and included a many new features with advanced option to retrieve, manage, store and qu

Topic: Email ClientsTags: repair entourage database, entourage repair, entourage recovery, rebuild entourage database

Views: 2322Comments: 16

IPv6 Google Toolbar for Firefox running Linux

rfc118005/15/2010, 12:00 AM

Due to recent concerns over the inevitable depletion of the current pool of IPv4 addresses and the desire to provide additional functionality for modern devices, an upgrade to IPv6 on my Internet connection was needed for me to explore the world of

Topic: Firefox Web BrowserTags: IPv6, Google Toolbar, Google, Toolbar, Linux, XML, Search, Queries, Query, Suggest

Views: 2315Comments: 2

Changing Google Search in Safari 4.0, for more Search Engine options

Mactechtrainer03/16/2010, 12:00 AM

If you have ever wondered how to change the search engine in Safari v4.0 to a different search engine, it is not that easy. In fact you need some good programming skills to actually know how to modify the only search engine in Safari, Google, in

Topic: Safari Web BrowserTags: Safari 4.0, Google, Search Engines, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS X Tiger

Views: 2247Comments: 3

Bitdefender 2010 & Microsoft Windows 7 64bit

moh10ly03/21/2010, 12:00 AM

Yesterday 4PM GMT Time, an update was published by Bitdefender and as most of who are using this product I automatically received the update while I was working on my Laptop... I had Utorrent running in the background and was downloading some ra

Topic: Desktop Anti-VirusTags: Trojan.FakeAlert5

Views: 2199Comments: 16

Experts Exchange Search Provider

egl104406/09/2010, 12:00 AM

Recently found a blog by EE_Team of an extensions written by Ken Lyon, "Add Experts Exchange Search Bar to Firefox" ...

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: EE, Search Providers IE7, IE8 providers

Views: 2189Comments: 4

Internet Explorer - Reopen Closed Tab

LeeOsborneUK07/01/2010, 12:00 AM

How many times have you been browsing the internet, with multiple tabs open, and closed the wrong one? Have you ever clicked 'Close all tabs' instead of 'Close current tab' ? Internet Explorer 8 now brings to you, what Firefox has had for a wh

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: Internet Explorer 8, Tabs, Reopen Closed Tabs

Views: 2183Comments: 6

Remove HatiHati.A virus from your symbian mobile OS

crazyboyy04/23/2010, 12:00 AM

In Symbian OS mobiles like Nokia, HatiHati.A virus may affect your mobile sometimes. HatiHati. The virus will continuously keep sending sms to some unknown number. If you go and check your log file of the nokia mobile than you come to know that sms

Topic: Anti-Virus ApplicationsTags: Virus and Spyware

Views: 2156Comments: 17

Understanding PGP: Basic Concepts

eksatx01/02/2012, 12:00 AM

Understanding PGP PGP, which stands for Pretty Good Privacy, is a software package that is used to encrypt data (most often files and/or emails). The purpose of this article is to help you understand at a high level where PGP fits into the genera

Topic: Encryption for Network SecurityTags: pgp, encryption, security

Views: 2119Comments: 0

Nmap: Performing a Service Scan

MikeHolcomb11/24/2009, 12:00 AM

As discussed in my previous articles, the Nmap Security Scanner can be used to perform a port scan of remote systems.  A port scan of a system can let the Nmap user know which services are available on a system as well as if these services are acces

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: Nmap, Security, Services, Service Scan, Scan

Views: 2011Comments: 2

Setup VPN Cisco Client with Windows Server 2008 and CIsco ASA Firewall

lefty868008/04/2010, 12:00 AM

I've had to do a bit of research to setup my VPN connection so that Clients can access Windows Server 2008 network shares.  I have a Cisco ASA 5510 firewall.  I found an article which was extremely useful: It had a solution if you use ASDM to config

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: Cisco VPN Client 4.x Windows Server 2008 ASA 5500 Series

Views: 2008Comments: 9

Using Notes 6x - how to copy Notes Email settings

WiReDNeT11/13/2009, 12:00 AM

For Desktop Techs: How to retain a user's Notes configuration data when swapping out the end user's computer. (Assuming that you are not upgrading to a completely different version of Notes client) All you need to do is: 1) install Notes o

Topic: Lotus NotesTags: Notes client 6.5

Views: 1997Comments: 7

Readability: makes web pages—you guessed it--readable

vallis01/15/2010, 12:00 AM

I spend far too much time on the web keeping up with the news: politics, the environment, computer stuff, the Experts Exchange. It's never-ending. But many of the most informative web pages are overwhelmed with noise: scrolling banners, flashing tex

Topic: Web BrowsersTags: web utilities, Internet Explorer, Firefox, browsers

Views: 1976Comments: 5

Restrict Windows 2008 RRAS VPN Users from Accessing Specific Resources

cshepfam12/21/2010, 12:00 AM

Using Windows 2008 RRAS, I was able to successfully VPN into the network, but I was having problems restricting my test user from accessing certain things on the network.  I used Google in order to try to find out how to stop people from accessing c

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: Windows 2008, VPN, RRAS, Restrict

Views: 1973Comments: 3

Comprehensive Microsoft system and network analysis

MidnightOne04/13/2010, 12:00 AM

Recently, a new law in my state forced us to get a top-to-bottom analysis of all of our contract client's networks. While we have documentation, it was spotty at best for some - and in any event it needed to be checked against reality. That was m

Topic: Windows Network SecurityTags: Network, analysis, security

Views: 1935Comments: 7

Creating Static Routes in Windows and Mac OS X When Servers and Clients Use Separate Gateways from the VPN Clients

renazonse12/26/2010, 12:00 AM

Overview Often, we set up VPN appliances where the connected clients are on a separate subnet and the company will have alternate internet connections and do not use this particular device as the gateway for certain servers or clients. In this case

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: Static Route, Persistent Route, Script, VPN

Views: 1924Comments: 10

Add-On for Reducing EE Email Clutter using Outlook

Qlemo04/23/2011, 12:00 AM

This is an Add-On procedure to be used in conjunction with the code provided in Reducing EE Email Clutter using Outlook, because it uses the "tagging system" of that article. Purpose Imagine the following situation: You have read the prior

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, EE notification mails, mail processing

Views: 1873Comments: 8

BADA platform MOBILE OS

nikeswamish01/03/2012, 12:00 AM

Bada platform is becoming more and more famous this days and people talking about same. Some friends included those who have bada OS mobile asked me "what is bada?"and "what its features?". That encouraged me to research and write this article. T

Topic: Mobile / HandheldTags: MOBILES

Views: 1856Comments: 2

Find and Remove Conficker Virus Efficiently and Free via Network Scan

ZTrek705/25/2010, 12:00 AM

So you got the Conficker. You could go to each machine and run the eye chart test ...

Topic: Anti-VirusTags: Conficker, Virus

Views: 1829Comments: 13

Qakbot Virus Information and Removal - First Hand

Delphineous05/05/2011, 12:00 AM

As I write this article, I am finishing cleanup from the Qakbot virus variant found in the wild on April 18, 2011.  It was a messy beast that had varying levels of infection, speculated as being dependent on how long it resided on the infected syste

Topic: Windows Network SecurityTags: qakbot virus malware malicious software identification removal variant farfli

Views: 1803Comments: 14

Mass Change Outlook Contacts to Use a New Form

joewinograd01/01/2011, 12:00 AM

Problem: You created a new custom form in Outlook for your contacts (added fields, deleted fields, changed the layout of fields, whatever) and made it the default form for contacts. The good news is that all new contacts will utilize the new form. T

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: mass change, bulk change, outlook, contacts, custom form, message class, messageclass

Views: 1786Comments: 10

ASA AnyConnect Licensing

tomago09/12/2011, 12:00 AM

I recently updated from an old PIX platform to the new ASA platform.  While upgrading, I was tremendously confused about how the VPN and AnyConnect licensing works.  It turns out that the ASA has 3 different VPN licensing schemes. "site-to-site"

Topic: Cisco PIX FirewallTags: ASA, AnyConnect, Licensing, Cisco, Adaptive Security Appliance, SSL VPN

Views: 1778Comments: 9

My Top Firefox Plugins for Developers

ShaneJones11/20/2008, 12:00 AM

This is the daddy of Firefox plug-ins, it lets you do so much and saves so much time. It would take me forever to go through the full list of features but I'll just highlight the main ones that I use in my role as a Technical SEO. Document Outlin

Topic: Firefox Web BrowserTags: Firefox, Firefox addons, Developers

Views: 1768Comments: 1

Reducing EE Email Clutter using Outlook

Qlemo05/22/2010, 12:00 AM

Being an active EE Expert means to get a lot of (E)EMail, as you certainly know. If you are using Outlook, I'll show you how to minimize your inbox contents without losing anything – even improve the experience by changing the Subject line to facili

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags: Outlook, EE notification mails, mail processing

Views: 1733Comments: 42

Internet Explorer 9! Get ready for the new way to Web!

pcfreaker10/14/2010, 12:00 AM

It's here again; Microsoft is launching a new version of Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 9, with noticeable changes on its interface, functions and new tools. As they say on its promotional video: "It's time to play, on a more beautiful web", f

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: Internet explorer, internet explorer 9, ie 9

Views: 1727Comments: 11

Luhn Checksum

kaerez10/20/2009, 12:00 AM

The Luhn checksum is often used in analog to digital systems such as many countries ID cards, credit cards and more. The purpose is NOT to encrypt the number but prevent simple errors such as digit misplacement and (usually) single digit errors

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: luhn, checksum, crc, credit, card, credit card, id

Views: 1696Comments: 7

InfoSec-Policy Based Management System

seaninman07/13/2010, 12:00 AM

In an early article I gave some Tips for Writing Information Security Policies.  I’d like to continue with this topic and provide a framework that will hopefully make it easier for you to develop all policies, standards & procedures needed for an In

Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags: Security Policies, Documentation

Views: 1683Comments: 4

Free, but bullet-proof Firewall!

symmcom02/05/2010, 12:00 AM

If you are like regular user of computer nowadays, a good bet that your home computer is on right now, all exposed to world of Internet to be exploited by somebody you do not know and you never will. Internet security issues has been getting worse d

Topic: Network Software FirewallsTags: Firewall, comodo

Views: 1672Comments: 10

Error after click on URL link (after Opera browser is uninstalled)

Motaba11/10/2010, 12:00 AM

After uninstalling Opera browser (for example ver. 10.63), your attempts to open a web page by clicking on a URL link may fail with an error message.  The error is "This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Ple

Topic: Internet Explorer Web BrowserTags: URL link Opera IE

Views: 1657Comments: 4

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sgomzin09/12/2010, 12:00 AM

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Topic: Miscellaneous SecurityTags:

Views: 1612Comments: 15

Access Gmail offline

d4durvesh12/26/2011, 12:00 AM

Now-a-days, indirectly, postal services have been replaced by email services. Yes, whenever we hear the word "email" a lot of people only think of gmail. Some people still think that email and gmail are one and the same thing :-). Let's see some

Topic: Web BrowsersTags: Access Gmail offline

Views: 1572Comments: 0

Notes 8.5x - how to copy Notes Email settings

WiReDNeT02/22/2011, 12:00 AM

For Desktop Techs: How to retain a user's Notes 8.5x configuration data when swapping out the end user's computer. (Assuming that you are upgrading to the same version of Notes client) All you need to do is: 1) install Notes on the new compute

Topic: Lotus NotesTags: Notes 8.5 8.5x

Views: 1554Comments: 1

Internet security for the home user

teksquisite05/20/2010, 12:00 AM

12 Steps to a more secure Internet experience Everyone who is a licensed driver initially had to pass a driving test that consisted of taking:    1. a written test    2. a road test    3. a vision test Learning traffic laws and knowledge

Topic: Internet SecurityTags: anti-virus, firewall, Internet security, malware protection, pc, vulnerability, windows

Views: 1520Comments: 7

Outlook 2003 - Use an Action Email Script for Your Email Signature

GlobaLevel11/30/2010, 12:00 AM

Outlook 2003 - Use an Action Email Script for Your Email Signature Email signatures have in become an art in of itself. People from business people to artists are looking to make their email notifications stand out to their end user.  Why not use

Topic: Outlook Groupware SoftwareTags:

Views: 1509Comments: 7

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