New search engine to take on major players

Major search engines are in for a competition from the newest entrant: YaCy.  YaCy is a search engine that aims to  put search into the hands of users,literally, by distributing  the indexing engine around the net.

All you  do is download the YaCy software, and anyone can do it run it in your computer, and help the search system improve and spread the load of queries. The software is available for Linux, Windows and MacOS

It is  also hoped YaCy will be much difficult to censor compared to the other existing search engines

How to remove Malwares from your windows PC

   Your computer running slower than usual? Are you getting lots of pop-ups? Have you seen other weird problems crop up? If so, your PC might be infected with a virus, spyware, or other malware--even if you have an antivirus program installed on it. Though other problems, such as hardware issues, can produce similar symptoms, it's best to check for malware if you aren't sure. But you don't necessarily need to call tech support or the geek across the street to scan for malware--I'll show you how to do it yourself.

Step 1: Enter Safe Mode

Keep your PC disconnected from the Internet, and don't use it until you're ready to clean your PC. This can help prevent the malware from spreading and/or leaking your private data.

If you think your PC may have a malware infection, boot your PC into Microsoft's Safe Mode. In this mode, only the minimum required programs and services are loaded. If any malware is set to load automatically when Windows starts, entering in this mode may prevent it from doing so.

To boot into Windows Safe Mode, first shut down your PC. Locate the F8 key on your PC's keyboard; turn the PC on; and as soon as you see anything on the screen, press the F8 key repeatedly. This should bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu; there, select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.

You may find that your PC runs noticeably faster in Safe Mode. This could be a sign that your system has a malware infection, or it could mean that you have a lot of legitimate programs that normally start up alongside Windows.

Free service lets you see if your Email has been hacked into

   

    Has your email or username been snatched by hackers and posted to the Internet? You can find the answer to that question at a new online service called Pwnedlist.
To see if your email address or username is in the service's nearly five million name database of pilfered personal data, you simply type in your information, click check, and Pwnedlist will deliver the good or bad news to you.

Browsing Stealth Mode (Part 2): 10 Privacy Tools To Browse The Web Anonymously

There are lots of people who prefer to browse the internet using a proxy. There are many reasons behind it. One of the most important reasons include your private information which you may just leave on a public computer.

   When you browse the internet through hidden proxies, websites does not send you the request directly but to the proxy server and it shows the information of the proxy server rather than your personal information. They are also used to unblock websites on different organizations and school networks like Facebook, Twitter etc.

For that purpose, we have made a list of 10 excellent free proxy services which you can use to browse the internet anonymously.

Tor

Tor is free software for windows,mac and other OS which enables users improve their privacy and security when they are browsing the internet. With Tor, you can prevent websites from tracking your IP and other personal information. It even helps users publish websites and other online services without revealing the location of the website.

You can download Tor from https://www.torproject.org/

Browsing in Stealth Mode (Part 1): Anonymous browsing

Privacy is a topic that is brought up regularly when it comes to the internet. With easy access to almost all information, and third-party tracking spurred by advertising needs, the internet can be a double-edged sword for people with privacy concerns. 

But the development of private browsing options from popular internet browsers, as well as web-based proxy servers has changed the way information can be accessed, giving people some more internet security and anonymity. While it might seem a bit extreme to go to the trouble of finding and using privacy options, there are many reasons people may want to browse anonymously. Here is an overview of three of the most common reasons and the privacy options available.

Top 10 Internet Security Suites

Norton Internet Security remains on top of the pack for another year, with products from Kaspersky and BitDefender close behind. Chart updated for 2011!

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	1.Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011 Norton Internet Security 2011 does an excellent job at blocking and cleaning up malware, and is nicely designed. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	2.Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2011 Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 is a solid defender with a friendly interface. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	3.BitDefender Internet Security 2011 BitDefender Internet Security 2011 multiple-mode interface over complicates matters, but this full-featured suite blocks malware effectively. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	4.PC Tools Internet Security 2011 While PCTools Internet Security does a great job at blocking malware, it’s hobbled by slow scan speeds. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	5.G-Data Internet Security 2011 G-Data posted high overall marks for detecting known malware, but it missed some new threats and its interface could use a makeover. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	6.F-Secure Internet Security 2011 F-Secure Internet Security did a reasonably good job at blocking threats and is easy to use, but it suffers from slow scan speeds. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	7.Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security As a suite that provides good protection and doesn't require you to fiddle with settings, Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security is worth a look. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	8.Panda Internet Security 2011 Panda Internet Security is generally effective at protection, though its blocking of new malware wasn’t top notch and it slows Windows more than we’d like. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	9 .Eset Smart Security 4.2 Eset Smart Security 4 is speedy, but it struggled at detecting and removing malware. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010
	10.Avira Premium Internet Security Suite 10 Avira AntiVir is very good at blocking known malware, but it left behind more malware remnants than most other products we tested. Full Review Last Rated: December 27, 2010

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Spy Agencies using social media to spy....on YOU!

Careful what you say on Twitter, the spooks may be listening.

As a fascinating and rare insider report by AP reporter Kimberly Dozier reveals, the Central Intelligence Agency is analyzing millions of Twitter posts each day to get the inside skinny on events transpiring half a world away.

A team jokingly referred to as the "vengeful librarians" analyzes up to 5 million tweets in a wide range of languages, then cross references them against media reports and public opinion surveys to determine which Twitter users are reliable sources.

Speeding Up Windows

Windows has plenty of features that you can turn off to speed things up. Here's how to find the features you don't need.
 Windows can do all sorts of amazing things, some of which you might actually want it to do. Unfortunately, the things you don't want it to do can slow it down. By turning off unnecessary programs, processes, and services, you can unburden Windows and help it live up to its full potential.

Securing your Computer-Step 1

Installing and using an anti-virus


If someone rang your doorbell and wanted to come into your living space to sell you something or to use your telephone, you’d need to make a decision whether or not to let them in. If they were a neighbor or someone you knew, you’d probably let them in. If you didn’t know them but believed their story and found them to be otherwise acceptable, say they were neat and clean and not threatening, you’d probably also let them in, but you’d watch them closely while they were in your space.