How To Speed Up File Transfers In Windows® The built-in file transfer system in Windows® can b e quite slow, as anyone who uses networked hard drives or moves large media files knows from painful experience. TeraCopy is a great, easy to use app that optimizes transfer speed while avoiding other pitfalls of Windows® Explorer.1. To get started with TeraCopy, download and install it from here.
2. While you can drag and drop files into TeraCopy, I prefer to right-click files and folders from within Windows® Explorer and
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Mac OS X Trojan Targeting Apple's Anti-Malware System
Flashback Trojan Attempts to Disable Apple's XProtect
A Trojan targeting Mac OS X, named Flashback  by some vendors, is disabling the XProtect component of Apple's operating system. The latest research on the malware samples collected by F-Secure offer some interesting comparisons to Windows-based Trojans.
Flashback is a Trojan that targets Mac OS X installations. The name comes from the fact that it presents itself as an update to Adobe Flash, or Flash Player installer. Once installed, the malware will check for Little Snitch, OS X's firewall. If detected, it will delete itself, otherwise if the firewall isn't found; it will install and wait for additional payloads from a remote host.
Windows users are used to seeing malware disguised as legitimate software, and it appears that criminals are betting the same tricks will work on Mac users when it comes to increasing their victim counts. In addition to the firewall check, Flashback will also search for VM instances. If Flashback finds itself in a virtual environment, this too will trigger a self-removal routine. Click here to read full article. |
Five Web Sites That Turn Your Used Electronics Into Money 
With the announcement of the iPad 3 right around the corner, a lot of people are going to be getting rid of their ancient iPad 2 to help fund their purchase of a pristine iPad 3. Rick Broida already told us how to get top dollar for the iPad 2 and Dan Ackerman filled us in on how to get the most for an iPad trade-in. (Remember to delete your personal data before selling an iPad.) But, what about those used electronics you have lying around that haven't been touched in days?
I rounded up five sites where you can trade in used electronics for cash or gift cards. Here they are in no particular order.
Amazon Trade-In Amazon Trade-In accepts more than just electronics; it accepts books, video games, movies and electronics. This is also a great way to get rid of those old college textbooks you held onto just in case.
You'll need to have an Amazon account and be able to accurately describe the condition of what you would like to trade in. After locating the product you wish to send in, and describing its condition, you will then be given a value. Once you ship back the item, at Amazon's expense, and they have time to ensure the item is as you described, your Amazon account is credited with an Amazon Gift card for that amount. If the item is in better condition than you described, Amazon promises to give you the higher value.
Your gift card is usually available within two business days after Amazon receives the item(s).
The drawback with the Amazon program is that your money is locked to your Amazon account. Click here to read full article. |
