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Weblog Digital Inspiration offers some counterintuitive advice for users who don't protect their Windows XP computers with passwords more difficult than simplistic passwords like abc123: Don't use a password at all. In fact, in this article from Microsoft, the blank password option is described as more secure than a weak password provided 1) you only have one computer or you don't need to network your computers and 2) you trust everyone who has physical access to the computer. Granted, I can't imagine many Lifehacker readers hit both of those categories, but if you serve as your friends' and family's default IT support and they can't seem to remember a secure password, the blank password might be the best option (especially when simple passwords are read more »
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As anyone who's reinstalled Windows XP knows, there have been a lot, and I mean a lot, of updates issued for the operating system, and waiting for them to install (/restart/install/restart) can be laborious, to say the least. Luckily, one helpful soul has done the good work of compiling all the patches made to Windows XP since Service Pack 2 was released and creating a tool to make an XP install CD that contains all those changes. You download the roughly 50 MB file, point a utility at your install CD's i386 directory, then wait for it to make you a new folder you can burn to disc. We've pointed out other offline updaters in the wake of the dearly departed AutoPatcher, but this one seems to grab more than just security updates and could save some serious time.
RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack [via read more »
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RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack [via read more »
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All platforms with the Java runtime: Free, open source application Sensitive Number Finder (Senf) scans your hard drive for personally identifying data worth stealing, like Social Security and credit card numbers. The software points out these vulnerable digits so you can remove or encrypt them to keep your personal finances or identity safe. Senf requires no installation, so to try it out just download it and run it. The application scans files within any directory and reports on all files that appear as though they could pose a security threat. You're likely to see some false positives, but weeding through them is easy enough, and the peace of mind may be worth it. Senf is free, works on all platforms wi read more »
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When you snap pictures at the fireworks display on Friday, you'll either wind up with immensely rewarding photos or frustration that makes you wish you'd left your camera at home and just enjoyed the show. The outcome has everything to do with the preparation and knowledge you take to the event. Before you go, arm yourself with a few tips and tricks that will prepare you to capture fireworks in all their brilliant glory. Photo by jonrawlinson. 
Stabilize Your Camera Foremost, when photographing fireworks, stability is key. Like butterflies and lightening strikes, firewo read more »
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Create secure passwords from a master phrase with web-based app Password Chart. Enter a phrase and Password Chart generates a table of values for the alphabet based off that phrase. For example, starting with phrase "Lifehacker helps me get things done.", I converted my existing password "mysecretpassword" into the much less crackable "bs3rK@y4wB@yP8s68iueKK!3vB4MF". For the analog among us, you can even print off the password chart to store or keep with you. For a more digital based password management system, check out our guide to securely tracking your passwords. Password Chart [via Producti read more »
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From the creators of a successful hacker games series (Digital Hazard, BS Hacker, etc) Hacker Evolution is a new hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. read more »
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Digital Product Guard ClickBank and PayPal Download System - a complete download system for ClickBank and PayPal merchants, protect your digital products, download pages and manage the whole download process with this easy to use software. read more »
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Visual Watermark is a professional tool for digital pictures protection. It places visible watermarks on pictures that identify your authority and prevent read more »
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