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Locking Google SafeSearch

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Warren Post

How to lock Google SafeSearch, thereby blocking searches for adult content.

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Keeping Windows applications up to date with Secunia PSI

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Warren Post

Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) identifies vulnerable outdated applications on Windows computers. Although security updates for many applications are offered at no charge, keeping abreast of them is difficult. PSI automates the task and alerts you when installed applications require … Continue reading →

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Setting up Firefox

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Warren Post

I find myself installing Firefox on almost every computer I administer. Here are the things I do to make it more useful and secure.

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Automatically starting an application or script on login

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Warren Post

Sometimes you will want to automatically start an application or script when a particular user logs in. For example, I like to have the system monitor gkrellm automatically started and always running. How this is done is environment-specific; here are … Continue reading →

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