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Install Libre Office in Linux / Mint

Linux/ Mint

To install Libre office in Linux do following:

1) Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+ T)

2) type: ” sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa ” // Without “” s //

3) ” sudo apt-get update ” // Without “” s //

4) ” sudo apt-get dist-upgrade ” // Without “” s //

// Do you want to delete Old Libre office from Linux ? Then click here //

If there are some issues in updating then follow the steps below:

Just create a file:

/etc/apt/preferences.d/libreoffice.pref
next edit it:
sudo nano /etc/apt/preferences.d/libreoffice.pref
and add those lines:
Package: *
Pin: release o=LP-PPA-libreoffice
Pin-Priority: 700

save changes, close the file and reload your repos list:

sudo apt-get update
Now You can upgrading LO to 5.x version:
sudo apt-get upgrade

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FREAK Attack: Client Check:

Antivirus / Security, Browser

FREAK Attack: Client Check:
Chrome for Windows and all modern versions of Firefox are known to be safe. However, even if your browser is safe, certain third-party software, including some anti-virus products and adware programs, can expose you to the attack by intercepting TLS connections from the browser. If you are using a safe browser but our client test says you’re vulnerable, this is a likely cause.
If you get the “Good News! Your browser appears to be safe from the FREAK attack.”, you are safe:
Make a test in PC and Smartphones and be sure:
https://freakattack.com/clienttest.html

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ClamWin Free Antivirus

Antivirus / Security, Freewares

ClamWin Free AntivirusClamWin Free Antivirus is based on ClamAV engine and uses GNU General Public License by the Free Software Foundation, and is free (as in freedom) software. You can use it for Microsoft Windows 8/ 7 / Vista / XP / Me / 2000 / 98 and Windows Server 2012, 2008 and 2003.
ClamWin Free Antivirus is used by more than 600,000 users worldwide on a daily basis. It comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features:

  • High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
  • Scanning Scheduler;
  • Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
  • Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
  • Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

Get the Latest version of Clamwin Free Antivirus


Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware.

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McAfee Stinger

Antivirus / Security, Freewares

McAfee StingerMcAfee Stinger is a standalone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but a specialized tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with infected system.

Stinger now includes Raptor – a real-time behavior detection technology that monitors suspicious activity on an endpoint. Raptor leverages machine learning and automated behavioral based classification in the cloud to detect zero-day malware in real-time.

Get the McAffe Stinger

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