Daves Computer Tips - Group: Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/?group=4 Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Mindblower on Cover your tracks https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16191 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16191 Thanks Richard.  I have extensions which block cookies (unless white listed), and as mentioned run PrivaZer monthly.  Thought this would clear cookies.  Program only resets stats each month as I do not save the stats (must create a user name, ...]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:51:49 -0400 Richard Pedersen on Cover your tracks https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16190 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16190 Hi MB!

That site is dropping a cookie on your computer. That cookie contains information about your visits and, in this case, your game play statistics.

This type of cookie is not considered to be a "tracker". Your wins do not follow ...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:04:53 -0400 Mindblower on Cover your tracks https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16189 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/cover-your-tracks/#p16189 Hope this is the correct section for my post.  Lately this topic of fingerprinting came up, and I find it difficult to understand that no matter how much I try to protect myself from being tracked, it is almost impossible.

No ...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:32:40 -0400 Mindblower on Fingerprint Blocking protection https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/fingerprint-blocking-protection/#p16164 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/fingerprint-blocking-protection/#p16164 My Kaspersky Total Security software just got upgraded and it now uses AI to provide multi-layered protection.  But the real item I love, is its ability to block data collection.  See attachment below.  Yes I am aware that this software ...]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:48:35 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Steven Gibson's weekly security podcast https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16069 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16069 ShieldsUP and Benchmark are my two favorites.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 14:52:27 -0400 Mindblower on Steven Gibson's weekly security podcast https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16068 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16068 Right on Richard.  I downloaded a few of their shows from YouTube, but prefer reading the podcast.  Thanks for mentioning Steve's free software.  My favourite is ShieldsUP. I purchase SpinRite v5.0 years ago (currently at v6.1).  An excellent investment in ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:59 -0400 Richard Pedersen on Steven Gibson's weekly security podcast https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16067 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16067 Hi MB!
I've been watching Steve and Leo on Twit TV for many years. As you say, there is much information to be had.

And don't ignore some of the fantastic tools Steve has written over the years. They can be ...]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 12:03:46 -0400 Mindblower on Steven Gibson's weekly security podcast https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16066 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/steven-gibsons-weekly-security-podcast/#p16066 Hope I selected the proper place for this posting.  For some time now, I have been receiving this security podcast.  Must admit that over 95% of the information is way over my head, but it opens my mind and keeps ...]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 06:37:37 -0400 Jim Hillier on Missing hard drive? https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16013 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16013 Hi ritergal,

I am pretty sure this would be down to the "Fast Startup" feature in Windows and nothing to do with the drives. When Fast Startup is enabled the system doesn't go into a full shutdown but rather into a ...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:49:02 -0500 ritergal on Missing hard drive? https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16012 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16012 Thanks Richard. Your suggestion might help if I hadn't already dismantled things enough that starting them up is no longer an option. His only concern is data security. He seems finally convinced that no tiny hard drive is lurking on ...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:51:08 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Missing hard drive? https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16011 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16011 Hey Ritergal,

 

By today's standards, even that fast spinner would be a slow boot drive. The SATA would leave it in the dust.

Perhaps Hibernation was enabled? That would account for a nearly instant boot time (<10 seconds). I have that enabled ...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:24:06 -0500 ritergal on Missing hard drive? https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16010 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/missing-hard-drive/#p16010 I just removed hard drives from two of my husband's old computers  to prepare them for recycling. One is a custom-built unit at least twelve years old. The other is about seven years old. The older one may have still ...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:57:05 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Forgot password to access BIOS https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16009 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16009 Good luck, MB!

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:38:42 -0500 Mindblower on Forgot password to access BIOS https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16008 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16008 Richard. I totally forgot about searching the Acer website.  Kept relying on posting questions on Amazon. First, is to find those numbers and record them, so when needed, the information ready.  Thanks for the tip, Mindblower!

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:11:21 -0500 Richard Pedersen on Forgot password to access BIOS https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16007 Computer Security https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-security/forgot-password-to-access-bios/#p16007 You should be able to find a manual specific to your hardware online.

Be careful, though. Many sites that offer free manuals are also security risks.

I can't believe you didn't get a manual with your computer. Are you sure there isn't ...]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:10:42 -0500