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Internet MAX Speed + Security

Contents:

MDGx MTU, TCP/IP, DUN, xDSL/Cable/Dial-up + AOL MAX Speed Guides
FREE MTU, TCP/IP, AOL, Internet Speedup, Tweaking + Security Tools
HOSTS Files, Guides + Tools [separate page]
Steve Bass' Articles
Analog/Dial-up Modems Resources
xDSL Modems Resources
Cable Modems Resources
INTERNET SECURITY + TRAFFIC RESOURCES
Check Your Connection SPEED

MDGx MTU, TCP/IP, DUN, xDSL/Cable/Dial-up + AOL MAX Speed Guides

MDGx FREEware Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + DOS 7/8 ©Tricks + Secrets archives [W95-11D.EXE + W95-11D.ZIP] contain ALL these Tweaks, Speed-Ups + BUG Fixes:
XP/2003 FIREWALL GUIDE [WinXP/2003 users]
Browsing Speedup [MS IE 5/6 users]
NO ADS THANK YOU! [Adware + Spyware FIXes]
Increase NetBIOS Security [Win9x/ME users]
xDSL/Cable Modem Speedup [Win2000/XP users]
56K Modems @ 56K Speed [56K speed tricks for Win9x/ME, Quake/Unreal, AOL + Internet users]
Win98 Global RWIN TCP/IP BUG [Win98/98 SE users]
Faster Internet [Win95/98 users]
Modem INItialization Strings [Win9x/ME users]
Faster 56K Modem [Win9x/ME/AOL users]
Fastest Internet 98 - Part 1 [Win98/98 SE users]
Fastest Internet 98 - Part 2 [Win98/98 SE/AOL users]
How Fast Can You Go? - Part 1 [Win95/OSR1/OSR2 users]
How Fast Can You Go? - Part 2 [Win95/98 users]
Speedup My DUN! [Win95/98 users]
AOL MaxMTU ©FIX Revisited [MDGx Original/UNique MAX speed ©tweak for ALL Win95/98 AOL 3/4/5 32-bit users]
AOL 4.0/5.0 MTU Fix [Win9x AOL 4/5 32-bit users]
AOL Proxy Server [AOL users]
AOL Web Browsing [AOL users]
AOL 56K Modem "Plague" [AOL 32-bit users]
AOL Through TCP/IP [Win9x AOL 3.0 32-bit users]
Proxy Ad Blocker [MS IE/Netscape browsers users]
Don't Drop Back! [Win95/98 users]
SYSTEM.INI Tweaks [Win9x/AOL users]
Modem Timeout [Win95/98 users]
Fast, Fast, Fast [Win95/98 users]
Map Your HOSTS [Win9x/ME users]
ISPs Known MTU Values [Win9x/AOL users]
URL Prefix FIX [Win9x/ME/IE/AOL users]
The X.DUN Files [Win9x/ME users]
Find Your ISP's MTU [Win95/98 + AOL 3/4/5 32-bit users]
New TCP/IP Settings [Win95/98 users]
DUN Monitor - Part 1 [Win95/98 users]
DUN Monitor - Part 2 [Win95/98 users]

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FREE MTU, TCP/IP, AOL, Internet Speedup, Tweaking + Security Tools

These fine MTU "tweakers" include MDGx original/unique "AOL MaxMTU ©Workaround":
Rob Vonk's EasyMTU v3.0 [360 KB] for Win95/98/NT and AOL, the first, the best and the only FREEware TCP/IP and AOL tweaking tool.
Includes FindMTU [a PING tool] to determine EXACTLY the MTU value used by your ISP/Online Service.
TweakDUN + TweakMASTER.
Internet Security Updates + Fixes for ALL Windows 32-bit Operating Systems users:
INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5/6/7 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES + UPDATES
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER (WMP) 6/7/8/9/10/11 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES + UPDATES
FREE WINDOWS 9X/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET POWER TOYS:
FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET BROWSERS
FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista MTU TWEAKERS
FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET ENHANCERS
FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET MONITORS, FIREWALLS + ANTI-SPYWARE = FREE(ware) Personal Firewalls, Anti-Spyware + Anti-Adware
FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 AOL 32-bit POWER TOOLS
FREE WINDOWS 3.1x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 MODEM DRIVERS + TOOLS
Networking + SECURITY Tools on the Internet [mostly FREEware]:
BroadBand Reports Tests + Tools = FREE Test, Performance + Security Tools
Wilders.org Security Advisors = FREE Anti-Virus, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Spyware, FireWall + Security Tools
AnalogX Network Utilities = freeware
SecurityFocus HOME Tools = some freeware
SpywareInfo: Software Recommendations = some freeware
Top 75 Security Tools
Hacking Exposed Security Tools = some freeware
PSC Freebies = Block + Fix internet based attacks
Free Network Utilities = Advanced IP Scanner + Advanced Port Scanner
Networking Files Firewalls = some freeware
Steel Bytes = FREEware Networking Utilities
GFI: Email + Network Security Software for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 = some FREEware for non-commercial use + FREE trial
SaltMeadow = Computer Privacy Downloads
Tech Support Alert = Anti-Trojan Security Tools
AstonSoft = Recovery Tools
Foundstone = FREE Assessment, Forensics, Intrusion Detection, Scanning + Stress Testing Tools
RoadKil Freeware Software
Eric Howes = Spyware/Adware/Hijackware Tools
Eric Howes = Misc Malware Control Utilities
Eric Howes = Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Security Tools
Internet Tools Taxonomy = Topology, Workload, Performance, Routing, Multicast, Measurement Infrastructure
NetVigie Online Utilities [French] = Performance, Functionality, Security, Network, Domain
Top 15 Security/Hacking Tools & Utilities

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Steve Bass' Articles

Steve Bass is PC World Editor + author of PC Annoyances book:

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Analog/Dial-up Modems Resources

Analog/Dial-up Modems INItialization Strings + Commands:
Modem INItialization Strings [Win9x/ME only]
Modem Help: INI Strings
Modem Help: Command Sets + Modem Manuals
56K Modems Central: INIts + Drivers
Modem Command Sets
MSKB: AT Modem Command Reference
Analog/Dial-up Modems TCP/IP + MTU Resources + Tools:
MSKB: TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows 2000/XP/2003
MSKB: Windows 9x/ME TCP/IP Registry Entries
MS TechNet: Windows 2000/XP/2003 TCP/IP Implementation Details
MTU and RWIN Editing Tips
James Reeves: Windows 9x/ME Dial Up Network Tips
Modem Help: Support for modems
Modem Help
Modems
Modems, a Love/Hate Thing
Dial-Up Modem Optimization Guide
Al: Winsock Tunning FAQ Pages = Winsock info + tips
Alexandre: Maximum Transmission Unit [MTU] Page
Navas 56K modems = explain why and how to change the TCP/IP MaxMTU setting
Basic + Advanced Networking Concepts + TCP/IP
56K Modem Central = everything you ever wanted to know about 56K modems
Modem Site = 56K modems explained + tweaked
56K Modem Troubleshooting = extensive help
Data Communications FAQ
FREE WINDOWS 3.1x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 MODEM DRIVERS + TOOLS
MDGx Glossary = terms explanations

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xDSL Modems Resources

Broadband over xDSL:
Tuning Your System for Broadband
MSKB: TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows 2000/XP/2003
MSKB: Windows 9x/ME TCP/IP Registry Entries
MSKB: How to Change PPPoE MTU Size in Windows 2000/XP/2003
MS TechNet: Windows 2000/XP/2003 TCP/IP Implementation Details
RASPPPOE: PPP over Ethernet xDSL Modem Drivers = Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 [FREEware]
Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide
BroadBand Reports Tweaks for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003
BroadBand Reports
Cable + xDSL Modems Registry Tweaks for Windows 9x/ME
Cable + xDSL Modems Registry Tweaks for Windows 2000/XP/2003
Router speed drop solved
SpeedGuide TCP/IP Analyzer = free online tool
Cable + xDSL Modems Optimization Guide
Tech-Review: Cable Modem and xDSL Optimization Guide
DSL and xDSL info
Everything DSL
xDSL
DSL Prime
DSL Quotes
DSL Life
PCS Computer Systems = DSL vs. Others
Get Speed
Broadband + Networking over Power Lines:
Wired News: Broadband: More Power to You.
PC World: Broadband by Power Lines Moves Forward
PC World: Broadband Over Power Lines Gets a Boost
PC World: Plug Into Easy, Cheap Broadband
Design Technica: Broadband Over Power Lines Gets Attention
Information Week: Powerline Networking Comes Of Age
Internet Week: Home Networking Made Easy

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Cable Modems Resources

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INTERNET SECURITY + TRAFFIC RESOURCES

FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET MONITORS, FIREWALLS + ANTI-SPYWARE
XP/2003 FIREWALL GUIDE
9x/ME INCREASE NETBIOS SECURITY
NO ADS THANK YOU!
Get Anti-Viral: Protect Yourself !
ßUG Watch: Security Alerts
OpenDNS: Enhance Your Computer's Internet Security for FREE!
Microsoft Security At Home
MS TechNet: Security Center
Microsoft: What You Should Know About Spyware
MS TechNet: Security Tools + Checklists
CERT: Home Computer Security Guide
CERT: Securing Your Web Browser
NIST: Securing Windows XP Guide for IT Professionals
Ed Bott: Protect Your PC!
PC Stats Beginners Guides: Firewalls and Internet Security
PC Stats Beginners Guides: Spyware Protection and Removal
Online Security & Privacy Tests = huge list of useful links
GRC: Shields Up! = Test your Computer's Internet Security: comprehensive IP, NetBIOS + port scanner
GRC: LeakTest = Test your Computer's Internet Firewall Security Leakage
Symantec Security Check (SSC) = Comprehensive Security, Browser, Virus + Trojan tests [MS IE 4/5/6/7 required!]
HackerWatch Probe Port Scanner
Planet Security Port Scan
Zone Labs Security Scanner
Firewall Leak Tests = Test your computer Internet Firewall Security Leakage
The Parasite Fight = Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
GRC: Windows 9x/ME Internet Connection Security Guide
Pest Patrol Scan = Free Online Spyware Detector
SecuriTeam.com = Security Holes, Exploits, News + Tools
HSC = Minimization of network services on Windows systems
PC Flank Internet Security Tests:
- Quick Test
- Stealth Test
- Browser Test
- Trojans Test
- Advanced Port Scanner
- Exploits Test
PC Flank = Personal Firewalls vs Leak Tests - Part I
PC Flank = Personal Firewalls vs Stealth Test - Part II
Anti-Spyware Test Guide
Georgi Guninski = Internet Explorer Security Advisories
FREE Firewalls for Windows
VisualZone Report Utility for ZoneAlarm Firewall
Security Metrics Port Scan
Browser Spy = Comprehensive Browser Security Tests
Privacy.net = Analyze Your Internet Privacy
Browser Hawk = Test your Browser's Security
Scanit Browser Security Tests
Online Security Check
DoxDesk Parasite Detection = JavaScript based Adware, Malware + Spyware Detector [MS IE 4/5/6/7 required!]
Internet Explorer 4/5/6 Unsafe ActiveX Components Check
How to Obscure Any URL = How Spammers And Scammers Hide and Confuse
SANS Institute = Information Security Resources
SANS: Internet Storm Center = Cooperative Cyber Threat Monitor and Alert System
Unwanted Links
SecuritySpace = Security Audits
Spychecker Anti-Spy Tools
Fred Langa = Good And Bad Online Security Check-Ups
RadSoft Security
AntiOnline = Computer Security News + Downloads
Hacker Whacker = Free computer security scan
Portscan
Eric Howes' Privacy + Security
Eric Howes' Personal Firewalls List
Eric Howes' Personal Firewalls: Addons & Utilities List
Sandi's Spyware + Adware Troubleshooting
Sandi's Prevent Browser Hijackings
Norton Security Analyzer [MS IE 4/5/6/7 required!]
How to Eliminate Spyware, Adware + Random Popups
Net Security News
Security Focus
Secunia
Stop Badware
Internet Firewalls: FAQs
Home PC Firewall Guide
Firewall Net Guide
PC World: How It Works: Personal Firewalls
PC World: What You Should Know About Firewalls
The Enemy Within: Firewalls and Backdoors
Should You Fire Your Firewall? An In-depth Look at Firewalls
MiniTutorials: Firewalls
Firewalls FAQ
All About Firewalls
ZDNet Blog: Why Windows is less secure than Linux
ZDNet: Why your personal firewall could be obsolete
PC World: Five Steps to Protecting Your System
PC World: Top Five Online Scams
Anti-Spyware Guide
Malware: what it is and how to prevent it
How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
Privacy and Security on your PC
GRC: Windows RAW Sockets Security Vulnerabilities + Fixes
SpywareInfo
Wilders.org Security Advisors
Practically Networked
NSA Security Configuration Guides
How Anti-Spyware Software Works
Internet Traffic Report
Spambot Beware
STOP INTERNET ABUSE!
My Net Watchman
Counterexploitation Links
Standard DNS Spam Databases
VeriSign - SSL Browser Check
Fortify - SSL Browser Check
Popup Killer Test

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Check Your Connection SPEED

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