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Map network drive over SSH

In my earlier post I wrote about Securing Windows Remote Desktop with OpenSSH. This week we see how we can extend the setup to map a network drive over SHH. It gives you the ability to securely access your files and work on them when you are on the road. This approach can also be used to access your home data from work and vice-versa.

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Fight Spam with Disposable Email Addresses (DEA)

The first unsolicited message (i.e. spam) was sent more than 30 years ago and March 31st 2008 marked 15th anniversary of the term “spam”. Unfortunately the activity of a small group of people is creating one of the biggest problem on the Internet. Some experts believe more than 90% of the email traffic is spam.

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Secure browsing using VMWare Browser Appliance

Every time we browse the Internet we are risking exposing ourselves to numerous risks - there are adware, spyware, malware and viruses out there that could infect your computer. Unix/Linux are more secure compared to Windows but at this time most home users run Windows..

FireFox is more secure compared to Internet Explorer and there are also numerous add-ons for FireFox that can further secure it and protect your privacy. However there is always a risk and this week we see how to protect yourself using VMWare Browser Appliance.

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Securing Windows Remote Desktop with OpenSSH

Remote Desktop, included with Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 is a very good solution that allows you to access your computer from across the Internet.  This howto explains steps to additionally secure Remote Desktop using Secure Shell (SSH)

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