security
Money
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Scams hitting Internet banking are pretty common (and quite easy to recognise), but online criminals will have a go at any potential source of income. The latest target? Self-managed superannuation funds. More »
Fraudsters Hitting Self-Managed Super Funds
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Scams hitting Internet banking are pretty common (and quite easy to recognise), but online criminals will have a go at any potential source of income. The latest target? Self-managed superannuation funds. More » 
Work
LockThis! Password Protects Your Open Programs
9:00AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: If you’ve ever wanted to keep a program safe from prying eyes but don’t want to close it, free utility LockThis! will let you easily protect any open program, so that un-minimising it requires a password. More »
Work
3:00PM Angus Kidman | There’s nothing we like better than a good mash-up (here’s a couple of random examples). But when it comes to services that integrate data from multiple locations and draw their own conclusions, it’s always best to apply a little healthy cynicism. More »
You Can’t Always Trust Mash-Up Data
3:00PM Angus Kidman | There’s nothing we like better than a good mash-up (here’s a couple of random examples). But when it comes to services that integrate data from multiple locations and draw their own conclusions, it’s always best to apply a little healthy cynicism. More »
Work
MyPorts Gives You Detailed Information On Open Ports
10:00AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: If you’re looking for a simple solution to secure your connection, free utility MyPorts shows you what open ports are being actively used and which may be unnecessary. More »
Communicate
Use Non-Specific Status Updates To Keep Your Home Safer
9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | Although it’s easy to kill a few minutes here and there while waiting for a plane or a train, updating your social status on-the-go can cause trouble. Keeping them free of too many details keeps your home safer while you’re away. More »
Work
MSE Update Utility Keeps You Secure Without Windows Update
6:30AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: If you’re a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus (and many of you are) but not a fan of the pesky Windows Update, MSE Update Utility will keep your virus definitions up to date without Windows’ unwanted help. More »
Fix
10:30AM Angus Kidman | There’s a lot of malware out there, and that’s a major nuisance, but here’s a glimmer of good news: Australians are a bit less likely than the average netizen to end up with viruses or other nasties on their systems. More »
Australians Less Vulnerable To Malware Infection
10:30AM Angus Kidman | There’s a lot of malware out there, and that’s a major nuisance, but here’s a glimmer of good news: Australians are a bit less likely than the average netizen to end up with viruses or other nasties on their systems. More »
Work
Vitamin D Turns Your Web Cam Into A Security Camera
7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’ve been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool. More »
Communicate
Norbt Sends Top Secret, Encrypted Messages
10:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Web application Norbt (short for “no robot”) creates web pages with encrypted text; only people who can answer your challenge question can access the text. Got anything secret you want to share? More »
Fix
5:00AM The How-To Geek | When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don’t need to pay for Windows security. More »
Stop Paying For Windows Security; Microsoft’s Security Tools Are Good Enough
5:00AM The How-To Geek | When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don’t need to pay for Windows security. More » 
