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How do I check the code of a Chrome extension to make sure it's not stealing my info? [migrated]
I've been reading more and more about just how much access browser extensions can have to your data. This is a little unsettling, so I'm curious if there is a way to Vet these extensions and make sure ...
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How to find what elements on SSL page are insecure? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to tell which resources are loaded “insecurely” with Chrome using https
I"m using a major tax site for this year's taxes, and I am getting the "Some ...
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Operating systems safety - comparsion, vulnerabilities [closed]
I would like to know how safe are operating systems today - compare Linux in general, Windows since XP, Mac OS X, Solaris. Does anybody know a good website or article which compares general safety, ...
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Are the insides of LCD monitors dangerous?
I have an LCD monitor that is cracked. So far nothing leaks out but if something starts leaking should I be concerned?
I have searched and read everything from:
It is safe to be around and ...
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What's the best way of keeping a PGP private key file generated by GnuPG?
What's the best way of keeping a PGP private key file generated by GnuPG?
I will just store my public key online, in Gmail, on many of my computers. Where/how best to protect and store the private ...
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How to safely transport a hard drive across the Atlantic?
I am moving from Europe to the USA. I want to take a 500gb hard drive with me. What's the best way to go about this? I'd really like the information on the drive to arrive safely, although it's not ...
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Which File Did Microsoft Safety Scanner Fix?
Microsoft Safety Scanner says it partially fixed a file. How do I find out which file it fixed?
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How do I impose restrictions to a process on Linux?
Can I limit the system resources that a process can use on Linux? I want to configure the system to avoid that some specified processes use some system resources:
choose if a process is allowed to ...
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Is it safe to keep speakers behind a monitor
Currently my Computer is kept on a small table. The Speakers are kept behind my monitor (LCD).
So is it safe to play a song or something on high volume (with high bass) ? Will it affect my LCD ?
My ...
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Bluetooth Dongles, are they safe?
I have heard that its not safe to keep magnets or anything that produces static electricity near my computer.
So is it safe to plug in my Bluetooth dongle ?
Will it harm any of my computer ...
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Drag and Drop vs. Copy and Paste in Windows Explorer
Is there a difference between dragging and dropping a file vs. copying and pasting in Windows Explorer? I read on a forum that dragging is more reliable than copying. Is this true? Can copying ...
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Does web browser uses previously saved cache in private browsing?
All the current versions of top five web browsers support private browsing mode, where they don't save anything as history or cache or cookies. But do they use cache saved from previous normal ...
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Is it safe to use my mobile headset on my PC?
Is it safe to use my mobile headset on my PC or laptop?
Will it damage my audio chip or corrupt any driver?
In this site it says computers 2 TRS connectors, one for speaker and another for ...
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Can the light at the bottom of an optical mouse damage your eyes?
Because I am using one as a christmas tree decoration and people look straight into it every day.
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How can I find out if a link is “Clean” or “Dirty”?
Today I received a link in an email. Is there any way to be sure it will not lead to a virus before I open it? I googled it and came up with no hits.
EDIT: I have sent a message to the sender ...
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Safe Instant Messenger for Kids
What's the safest instant message service for kids? I've used Skype before and get random people soliciting me for adult material, free virus scans, etc... Does Google Talk only allow you to chat ...
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How can deleted files be recoverd [closed]
Possible Duplicates:
Best undelete tool for NTFS/FAT?
Recover data from full format on NTFS partition
How are we able to recover our files once deleted from our Recycle bin. If something ...
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Safety precautions to take while shifting your computer
What are the different safety precautions to be taken when shifting your assembled or disassembled computer. Do I need safety precautions if the computer is to be shifted over a small distance ?
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Why do cell phones disturb my speaker?
Sometimes when I receive a incoming call on my cell-phone which is kept very near to my speakers , it disturbs the speaker sound . why does this happen , isn't it safe to keep mobiles near my speakers ...
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How to restrict internet access
Can someone tell me if there is a way to limit Firefox internet access to specific websites pre-defined in a list. So the list will define the only allowed websites and not the blocked ones.
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Is using Ubuntu Live CD safe for online financial transactions?
I thought it would be a good idea to use a Live CD of Ubuntu to do all my financial transactions online, I figure thats the safest way since any virus/trojan cannot infect the Live CD?
Just one ...
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What is the difference between safety and security?
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What is the difference between safety and security in the context of information management or computer science?
Elaboration
This could be the canonical answer for people searching for it. ...
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Is it a fire hazard to use my wife's MacBook charger on my MacBook Pro?
(This is similar but doesn't address the fire hazard issue.)
I have a MacBook Pro with an 85W power adapter. My wife has a MacBook with a 60W power adapter.
We charge both computers with both ...
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Is it dangerous if you drop a metal object(like a screw) on a motherboard that is powered on?
I am not very good with electricity so I can only guess. So should i be careful with screws and stuff when the pc is on?
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Can you paint on the label side of a CD? If so, what kinds of paint would be safe for the drives?
I sometimes make demo CDs for artists as a kind of sideline from maintaining their websites. While working on one of these demo discs, I began to wonder whether it was possible for an artist to paint ...
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Do computer system units actually go up in flames?
There's a strong belief amoung non-technical people that home computers should not ever be left on unattended - since they are electrical devices and can go up in flames and set the room on fire.
Now ...
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I found two usb sticks on the ground. Now what?
As from subject. I want to see what's inside. I am seriously interested in finding the owner if possible and returning them, but I am worried it could be an attempt at social engineering. I own a ...
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Protecting kids online
My eldest child is at the age where she will start using the web for school work and general interest. What can I do to protect her from encountering inappropriate content, while browsing the web ...
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Safe and trustworthy Greasemonkey scripts
i simply can't think of using firefox without Greasemonkey scripts. there is always some risk in using greasemonkey script. so let us enlist some good tested and examined greasemonkey scripts that can ...
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Making a Linux laptop flight-safe; disabling wireless/radio
I'm going on a long flight tomorrow, and would like to be able to use my laptop during the journey.
Wireless devices like WiFi and bluetooth interfere with airplanes instruments, and shouldn't be ...
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Securely erasing all data from a hard drive
I am about to sell my old desktop PC and I am cautious about some of my sensitive information being available to the purchaser, even after reformatting the hard-drive, using data recovery software.
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