New laptop, need some advice
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New laptop, need some advice
I just got my new laptop. It's sweet, and I love it. I'm wondering what suggestions you all have for security and optimiation. Thanks a bunch ya'll.
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Format C:\ and install Linux. 
Seriously, get all updates, and configure a restricted user account for day to day usage, dump IE and get Firefox, enable WinXP firewall, etc. We need a security checklist sticky in G&C
Seriously, get all updates, and configure a restricted user account for day to day usage, dump IE and get Firefox, enable WinXP firewall, etc. We need a security checklist sticky in G&C
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And while avoiding the Windows firewall, don't forget ZoneAlarm. 
But uh, security...since you're on a laptop and are probably gonna connect to wireless hotspots, rename your workgroup to something oddball that only you would know. And on optimization, ensure that you leave only what you need on the laptop. Sometimes the factory preinstalls really USELESS software that will probably suck up your laptop's memory and you wouldn't really know about it.[/url]
But uh, security...since you're on a laptop and are probably gonna connect to wireless hotspots, rename your workgroup to something oddball that only you would know. And on optimization, ensure that you leave only what you need on the laptop. Sometimes the factory preinstalls really USELESS software that will probably suck up your laptop's memory and you wouldn't really know about it.[/url]
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General Lefcourt: "My people can handle themselves. We took care of the Dilgar. We can take care of the Minbari."
Londo Mollari: "Ahh, arrogance and stupidity all in the same package. How efficient of you."
Coming soon: Firebird Productions