
Use QuickProxy for a simple proxy switch in Firefox
Switching proxy functionality on and off in Firefox can be something of a chore using the default menu interface. The QuickProxy extension eliminates the need to jump through several hoops to get to the goal. by Chad Perrin
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What are the prospects for smartphone security threats?
[Security](Chad Perrin, TechRepublic) Smartphones are becoming ubiquitous, but they are still limited in their usefulness. This is actually a boon for their...
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Five IT security pet peeves
[Security]Anyone who cares about a field of expertise — really cares about it — must have some annoyances about things that could, even should, be better, but aren’t for what seem like the dumbest of reasons. TechRepublic’s Chad Perrin shares five of his pet peeves in the realm of IT security.
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10 Common Security Mistakes That Should Never Be Made
[Security]There’s no shortage of difficult security challenges — so why take chances and overlook the easy stuff? Chad Perrin describes some of the worst (and all too common) security oversights he sees on a regular basis.

















