Nov 1, 2010

Frank Zhao put together a USB business card. It’s even got the instructions printed right on the silk screen of the PCB explaining how it should be used. It’s based on an AVR ATtiny85 microcontroller that runs the V-USB package which handles USB identification and communication protocols. The rest of the hardware is pretty standard, the uC draws power...

May 18, 2010

This uses a simple vbs script I made (Using a function to get user input from Rob van der Woude) to get your input for a computer name or ip address on your Windows Domain, and returns the currently logged in user.This makes a nice icon you can click anytime, and with a single line type (or paste) the computer’s address and voila’ you get a nice...

Mar 2, 2010

Sometimes viruses or people use Group Policy against us and we need to reset it back to the default. It can control access to a number of things in windows from logon scripts to access to the screensaver settings. Resetting it is actually pretty simple, which is why you shouldn’t rely on it solely to guard your network. To reset the local group policy on...

Aug 10, 2009

In your company, communication is the circulatory system that keeps business moving. Next in line after telephone, E-Mail is the second easiest way to reach someone online. Sending documents, personal information, jokes and virsus are the most common types for information to be sent through e-mail.There are some serious security considerations that should be...

Aug 7, 2009

Why do you need a Laptop Policy?Here is an example Laptop security policy. I have found it extremely helpful in aiding me in making mine. It’s difficult to think of all the different situations that can occur   and this template for a laptop security policy is just a lifesaver. I strongly encourage the enforcement of encrypting your company’s...

Jul 6, 2009

Make your network safer, faster, smarter, and more reliable.OpenDNS is a free service that works for networks of all sizes, from home networks to K-12 schools, SMBs and large enterprises. Here is why I like OpenDNS and I use it on my networks, even at home! It’s really easy to deploy, you only have to change your DNS Addresses to: 208.67.222.222...

Jun 22, 2009

Sometimes we need to remotly checkup on our network users using tools such as the Kaspersky Administration Kit, GoverLan, GFI Lan Guard, or the like. Or maybe we need to see what services they are running to check for spyware, or what printers are installed, etc. Well Microsoft has made this a breeze with Active Directory Servers, Domains, and Windows XP Pro and...