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OpenDNS FamilyShield DNS settings to protect kids online

November 19, 2018 - by Barry Bourland - Leave a Comment

Make this change to your DNS servers to protect kids online. ipv4 settings: 208.67.222.123 208.67.220.123 ipv6 settings: ::ffff:d043:dede ::ffff:d043:dcdc ::ffff:d043:dedc ::ffff:d043:dcde Test your settings here: https://welcome.opendns.com/ http://www.internetbadguys.com/

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Mac Defender malware

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 - by Barry Bourland - Leave a Comment

If you see this browser redirect, do not panic. Quit your browser to make sure you don’t download the malware. Another reason to use the fastest, safest browser: Firefox. Also, …

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Portable Applications for your USB Stick

December 1, 2008December 12, 2008 - by Charles R. Bourland, Jr. - 1 Comment

What is a portable program ? : A portable program is a piece of software that you can carry around with you on a portable device and use on any …

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How to password-protect your Mac

November 29, 2008November 30, 2008 - by Barry Bourland - 1 Comment

Here are a few ways to password-protect your Mac, and keep it safe from prying eyes. 1.  Open System Preferences: Accounts: Login options Change Automatic login to Disabled. This will …

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Force redirect to SSL secure page

September 20, 2008January 11, 2019 - by Barry Bourland - 2 Comments.

Here’s a php code snippet to force the page to https instead of http. You can use a self-signed SSL certificate on your OS X testing server. // force redirect …

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