Shredding documents is not just something you can do physically to protect your privacy – it’s also not a bad idea to do it to documents and files on your PC because it’s relatively easy to recover sensitive information that’s only been deleted.
If you’ve never used one, then most file shredders are very simple although they sometimes differ in how secure they are and what they can handle. A good start is Simple File Shredder which overwrites your files with random bytes before it’s deleted. Recovery is almost impossible after this has been done. If on the other hand you’ve deleted a file but still can’t remove certain traces of it from your PC, then TZ Shredder is a tough nut. This program searches for fragments relating to your target file that may have been hidden in clusters on your hard drive.
If you’re worried that your shredder may eventually be cracked by an employee or hacker, then File Shredder gives you the option of using 5 different algorithms so that no one shredding action is ever the same. If that’s not enough, then Master Shredder features a mind boggling 18 different algorithms to choose from. This is a high-end solution that should be used if what you’re deleting is particularly sensitive or confidential. Finally, i you’re looking for a shredder that’s integrated into a cleaning suite as whole, then Steganos Safe is, excuse the pun, a very safe bet featuring a very powerful shredder alongside other hard drive cleaning tools.
Fishing is a great pastime I’m told but nothing appeals to me less than sitting for hours on a river bank, in massive wellingtons, in the rain, waiting for something that might not even come. It’s far more fun to sit behind your PC and play games instead surely?
Although internet connections are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, it’s often an ongoing battle to keep them stable – especially the wireless kind. There is nothing more annoying than having your surfing and work interrupted continually by dropped connections. It’s particularly annoying if you’re working on a VPN or other type of network connection because it means constantly logging in with your username and password.
Today is February 1st, which means that the countdown to Valentine’s Day has started. While both offline and online shops offer special discounts and prepare for yet another Hallmark holiday, we’d like to propose some ideas to celebrate lover’s day in a somehow different way.
Our definition of puzzles has really changed over the years. My idea is of the traditional jigsaw puzzle, which takes hours or even days to complete, and which you leave on the floor of your bedroom. Yet there are many more fun puzzle games that make use of your logic and reasoning. From Tetris to JawBreaker, Bejeweled or mystery adventures, if you enjoy puzzles there are many more ways to indulge on your PC. Here are ten very different puzzle games for Mac, some which you can take five minutes to complete, others which will require hours of play and dedication. Anyway, this proves how rich the puzzle genre is and how many fun and clever games you can find on Mac. Here they are: