Tag Archives: Internet Access

Simplify: Smarter Automated Internet Connection Switching On Android

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Android users looking for a smarter, convenient and automated solution to switch internet connections on their devices need not look any further than Simplify. Developed by Nextwave Technology, Simplify provides Android users with an internet connection management interface that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but requires minimal user intervention to help you connect to your preferred networks. Using various predefined connectivity modes of the app, you can easily and instantly connect to your favorite networks with a mere tap. Be it a Wi-Fi network of choice or your cellular data, Simplify can keep you permanently connected to the internet by automatically switching between the available connection(s). In addition, it brings to the table a completely secure, touch-free and instant Wi-Fi profile sharing with your friends via NFC Beam (Android 4.0 or higher only). Manually switching back and forth between required Wi-Fi connections was never as easy as is made by the app, which lets you select a specific connection through simple drag-and-drop gestures. That’s not all; Simplify is quite ecofriendly, helps you discover nearby Wi-Fi hotspots on map, remembers your connection preferences, supports a mighty helpful homescreen widget to toggle between connection modes, comes with stern integration with social networks, and packs several other handy features that we shall explore after the break. Read More

Secure Untrusted/Public Internet Connections On Mac Using Cloak VPN

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Want to secure your Mac OS X from external data theft and online profiling services that surreptitiously steal the information you enter while filling forms, and sell the gathered data to spammers? Although there are numerous kind of applications and web extensions available out there to secure the communication between your PC and connected system server, most tools deploy security systems only for web browsers to prevent data theft and other like attacks. What if you use multiple applications that connect to their online servers to perform the required function? How would you add an extra layer of data security to protect your entire system, including web browsers and desktop applications from unauthorized system usage? Cloak is an overly simple, yet powerful application that keeps you safe from prying eyes on all types of untrusted wireless networks. It’s basically a VPN tool that provides highly secured channels for all online communication. Read past the jump for details. Read More

Stop A Program From Gaining Unsolicited Internet Access In Windows 7

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You might not know that several applications on your computer system may be accessing the internet without your approval. This can also become a security hazard as hackers may exploit your system using these applications. In order to put a check on the usage of the Internet by various applications and to disable the unsolicited internet usage of any such application running on your Windows 7 system, go through the following simple steps. Read More