http://asecurepc.com/wiki/ 2010-09-05T19:28:36-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/ http://asecurepc.com/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-12-08T20:53:17-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=about_asecurepc&rev=1260323597&do=diff This website is to document the stuff that I have learned. Whenever I do or find something related to computer security that may be useful or helpful for others, I will post it at AsecurePC.com. Aprivatebeach.com, which is also owned by me, gets updated frequently. Anything not related to computer security is documented there. Many of the articles located at aprivatebeach.com talk about computer hardware and software. text/html 2010-03-08T13:02:04-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=aprivatebeach.com_wiki_page&rev=1268071324&do=diff Odyssey cell phone help text/html 2010-06-01T11:11:22-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=asecurepc_s_main_goal&rev=1275405082&do=diff This website was developed to help people learn about computer security. Being a computer user, I know how frustrating computer security can be when you have no idea where to start. I have done my research and made many mistakes that resulted in the formatting of my computer. text/html 2010-08-31T02:55:54-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=before_you_buy_a_computer&rev=1283237754&do=diff This page is under construction as of August 7, 2010. Additional changes will be made when I have time. You do not have to spend a fortune to buy a good computer.  Most home users need a computer to do basic tasks and any system less than $1000.00 will be fine. text/html 2010-04-28T21:32:00-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=build_a_silent_computer&rev=1272504720&do=diff Updated: Nov 18, 2009 It is only a matter of time before all the components will have fans. There are other alternatives, but they will be more expensive. I had to do some customizations to my computer to minimize the amount of noise, and they worked. The modifications are inexpensive, and they are simple. 120mm fans are the answer. Unfortunately, there are some components that cannot be silenced cheaply. These components include: text/html 2010-07-25T22:51:21-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=carrying_a_balance&rev=1280112681&do=diff Some credit card companies will charge a very high interest rate on the whole balance and this is not a good thing. See Credit card facts for more information. There are some things that can be done to reduce the amount of interest you will have to pay. text/html 2010-07-25T22:34:49-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=community_tips_and_help&rev=1280111689&do=diff Nothing yet text/html 2009-12-17T09:44:09-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=favorite_links&rev=1261061049&do=diff These are some of the sites I find interesting. They provide useful information that you may find enlightening. Do you remember the old games? The games you played back in the 80's. Do you wish you could play them again? They are still available and can be found here. text/html 2009-11-20T15:46:34-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=internet_providers&rev=1258749994&do=diff When you buy Internet access, it comes with some useful stuff. You should look into what comes with your purchase of Internet access. * Personal webpage - This is usually provided without advertising and this allows you to create an online presence. * Newsgroups - I have only used this a few times. I am not exactly sure what this is good for. * Email address - Sometimes 2 or more email addresses are provided for free. You can create one for each member of the family. You can also cre… text/html 2009-11-18T13:35:36-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=linux_kernel_notes&rev=1258569336&do=diff If your hardware is not detected on Linux, you may have to get an updated kernel or rebuild it. Macintosh users probably do not have as many problems as PC users in this area. For software such as Clonezilla, GParted, Ubuntu, etc…, you have to rely on the programmers to update the kernel with each update. I tried fiddling with the kernel in Ubuntu, and the results were horrible. I wasted three days only to find out that I should have left the kernel alone. Therefore, if you use the software… text/html 2009-11-17T08:28:40-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=making_online_purchases&rev=1258464520&do=diff I use credit cards all the time, and I have learned many things about them. First, all purchases made on a credit card are protected. Second, they are many things that credit cards companies will do when you default on a payment, or pay off part of a balance. I have asked the questions and am willing to share my knowledge with you. text/html 2009-12-08T20:32:27-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=making_purchases_online&rev=1260322347&do=diff What to look for When you visit the webpage, you should look for a padlock to the bottom right of the screen. Go to http://www.verisign.com/ and click on the VeriSign Secured Seal link. Popups must be enabled otherwise you will not see the page with a lock on the bottom right of the screen. If you double click on the padlock, you can see the security information for that website. For example, the bottom-right of this page does not have a padlock. text/html 2010-06-05T07:50:26-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=motherboard_with_integrated_graphics_or_not&rev=1275738626&do=diff November 17, 2009 I always shy away from buying a motherboard with an integrated graphics card. I played a 5 year old car racing game with a 1 year old motherboard with integrated graphics. The cars were not supposed to hop on the screen, but they did. Therefore, I always buy a motherboard without an integrated graphics card. text/html 2010-07-25T22:40:56-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=odyssey_cell_phone_help&rev=1280112056&do=diff One can try looking for Java SMS programs that will run on the Odyssey cell phone. Unfortunately, there is no way to delete or add the apps currently on the Odyssey cell phone, therefore, Java midlets seem to be the only option for adding additional apps. The other option is to use online SMS programs such as Google SMS. Doing a Google search for free SMS will provide many results. text/html 2009-12-13T08:23:56-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=opening_door_with_a_credit_card_and_or_a_screwdriver&rev=1260710636&do=diff When it comes to doors with a regular key lock, many people know that they can be opened by sliding a credit card and/or screwdriver in the gap pushing the bolt in. Since the bolt is rounded, it is easily pushed in. The bolt can be seen below. Now if one wants to prevent the door from being opened this way, something can be done. Looking at the diagram below, one will see that the lock arm is fully extended. If one looks at their own door, one will see that the lock arm can be pushed in s… text/html 2009-11-17T08:32:47-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=questions_to_ask_a_credit_card_issuer&rev=1258464767&do=diff Not all credit cards are created equal. If you do not pay off all the balance on a credit card, you may find out that the interest is charged on the whole balance and not the balance left. For example, if the current balance on a credit card is $5000, and the interest rate is 12% per year or 1% per month, you will be paying $50 in interest per month. If you pay $4000 towards the balance leaving a balance of $1000, you should be paying $10 in interest a month, but some credit cards will charge… text/html 2010-07-25T07:25:33-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1280057133&do=diff A secure PC dot com is now using a Wiki. This will allow me to make changes much faster and easier. Therefore, updates will be made when needed. * AsecurePC's main goal * About AsecurePC * My blog * Tutorials * Useful free programs * Before you buy a computer * Build a silent computer * Motherboard with integrated graphics or not * Making online purchases * Internet Providers * Favorite Links * About computer security * Contact webmaster * Opening door with a cred… text/html 2009-11-17T10:56:13-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=tutorials&rev=1258473373&do=diff This tutorial will allow you to control what your children can see on the Internet. This will block your children from accessing movies and most games on the Internet. Restricting a user's computer usage This tutorial will allow you to control what programs your child has access to. Furthermore, he/she will be confined to only one area. This enables you to control where your child can put his/her files text/html 2009-12-04T18:20:39-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=ubuntu_error_message_grub-install_hd0_failed&rev=1259968839&do=diff I have found the problem. This is assuming that Ubuntu Linux is running off /dev/sda3 on the hard drive. Run an Ubuntu liveCD and open a command prompt. Type in sudo fdisk -l, or fdisk -l if you are using another LiveCD. In some cases, Clonezilla 1.2.0-25 does this, Clonezilla will destroy this Linux partition and it will be called W95 FAT32. This will not work. You have to do some troubleshooting. The solution I will provide below. If you want to keep the existing data in the Linux partition… text/html 2009-11-16T08:48:52-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=useful_free_programs&rev=1258379332&do=diff All software provided on this page are all free for download. I do not endorse any software listed below, but I have used or am still using all the software listed below. * Windows Steady State Additional security features unavailable with Windows XP * InfraRecorder Burn ISO to CD software * Windows Installer Cleanup Utility Uninstaller for programs that you cannot get out using regular uninstaller. Use at your own risk. Read the document before using. text/html 2009-11-17T11:13:43-04:00 http://asecurepc.com/wiki/doku.php?id=using_ubuntu_and_other_linux_topics&rev=1258474423&do=diff Video tutorial that goes throught the process of trying out and then installing the Kubuntu live cd. Ubuntu will be exactly the same. Only difference is the the desktop manager will be different. * Intall Kubuntu Learn how to use Ubuntu. This link will make your transition from Windows to Ubuntu less shocking.