USEFUL SITES/TIPS/TOOLS/GUIDES

08/11/2010 08:46 billclinton#1
Left the archlord community and since people here say my guide is crap I took it down.
08/11/2010 09:00 billclinton#2
COMPUTER SECURITY GUIDE
How not to get Hacked/Infected
the most obvious solutions are
- to never share your passwords with anyone.
- never use the same passwords and user names for everything
- change your passwords often
- Choosing your password and Security questions.When making your password, make sure it has at least four aspects listed below.
1. Letters
2. Numbers
3. special characters
4. upper and lower case
5. above 10 characters
6. Is completely random.

example D@&u$iSaT0oL

Switch your web browsers to Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or anything else besides Internet Explorer
This is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself. Internet Explorer is
well known for being in the cross-hairs of viruses, spyware, and adware. In my view it’s best to use an alternate product and remain out of fire.

Add more security to your web browser
No matter what browser you choose, the Web is a hostile place, and they all need a little help to defend themselves.
NoScript (Firefox extension)
ad-blocker (firefox)
firefox has many add-ons for this as well as the other browsers mentioned

Get a good anti-virus client and keep it up to date.
Keep your computers operating system and programs up to date and patched. This goes double for web browsers and Java
Don't download attachments in an e-mail unless you trust the source. Even then it may not be safe so use caution.
Don't follow any link in an e-mail. Not even if it looks to be from a trusted source. Banks will never provide a direct log in link and you did not win money or inheritance. They are scams.

If you have kids then create limited user accounts for all of them and do not give out your admin password. This will make it so they cannot install software programs.
The web is NOT safe. If you Google Obama or Balled kittens don't think that the links shown are safe websites. Thousands of good sites get hacked every day and malicious code may be on the site. This is why you need security software like Malwarebytes.

Clear your Internet browser cache
The clean up scanner handles most common types of temporary files, but your Internet browser automatically caches, or stores, another type of temporary file whenever you surf the Internet. Browsers such as Internet Explorer save copies of the Web pages you visit in order to load these pages faster the next time you visit those sites. Outside of speeding up browsing, however, your browser does not need this cache of temporary files in order to operate properly. Since many Web sites have large graphics, clearing out your browser's cache can save valuable hard disk space.
a good program for this is cc cleaner.

Remove unused programs
Simply stated remove programs you no longer use or have no use for.
Never open an attachment that is a .exe, .pif, .com, or .bat .rar .zip unless you specifically know the file is clean. The majority of these are always bad! Scanning them before opening will help as well.

Occasionally Run Online Virus Scans
Unfortunately not all anti-virus programs are created equal. Each program may find infections that other anti-virus programs do not and vice-versa. It is therefore recommended that you occasionally run some free online anti-virus scanners to make sure that you are not infected with items that your particular anti-virus program does not know how to find. Two online scanners that I recommend are:

Kaspersky Web scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
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Do not use the admin account
Rather make an account for yourself giving less rights this will help in defending and keeping yourself safe as staying logged in as an admin gives access to malware etc to start the more restrictions the better.

use a sandbox application
Runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] also comodo internet security has a built in sandbox

it is also wise to do scans in safe mode once in awhile.
make sure your hard drive is defraged

Most importantly Get a backup system and use it in case of the worst.
Most people do not think about backing up until their computer crashes and then its too late. It can be a USB hard drive or a online backup solution or anything else that can copy your important files. But find a backup system and set it to automatically back up your information.

Use a firewall program on your computer
A firewall is a software program that acts as a gatekeeper on what goes in and out to your machine. Windows does have a built in firewall but there are others (including some free firewalls that are better).You could also learn to configure your main router for a first line of defense all routers have there own hardware firewall.

Matousec
This site tests firewalls. It does a lot more than just your regular TCP and UDP connections. It also tests a firewall in its HIPs protection.
They have since renamed their research to the Proactive Security Challenge. Here is a link to the results:
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This is the set of tools that they use for testing. If your security setup isnt on the test feel free to get a rating yourself.
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Jotti
Jotti's malware scan is a free online service that enables you to scan suspicious files with several anti-virus programs. Scanners used are Linux versions; detection differences with Windows versions of the same scanners may occur due to implementation differences. There is a 15MB limit per file. Keep in mind that no security solution offers 100 protection, not even when it uses several anti-virus engines (for example, this scan service).

Basically if your suspicious of a small file, keygen, crack, what ever. You can upload here and get multiple results from a bunch of different scanners. The issue that I have found with these types of net services are they may be out of date. They don't state what definition they are using to scan with.
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VirusTotal
is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, Trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by anti-virus engines.
Specs:
* Free, independent service
* Use of multiple antivirus engines
* Real-time automatic updates of virus signatures
* Detailed results from each antivirus engine
* Real time global statistics
Basically the same thing as Jotti, but probably a bit more popular.
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VirSCAN.org

Same thing as Virustotal and Jotti. You upload files to be scanned by 36 different AV engines.
VirSCAN.org is a FREE on-line scan service, which checks uploaded files for malware, using antivirus engines, indicated in the VirSCAN list. On uploading files you want to be checked, you can see the result of scanning and how dangerous and harmful/harmless for your computer those files are.

VirSCAN.org cannot replace antivirus software on your computer. VirSCAN is not supposed and able to protect your computer from malware. VirSCAN only scans files, which may contain viruses, Trojans, backdoors, spy-ware, dialers. However, VirSCAN does not bare responsibility for the results of scanning. Even if all the AV engines, included to VirSCAN fail to detect any kind of malware in the file you upload, it does not guarantee its being clean and safe for your computer. Some anti-virus engines may define the files you will upload as malware, but it may turn out to be a false positive. Due to the platform and the engine version, the scan report can't show the actual abilities of anti-virus vendors. There are possible situations when VirSCAN fails to detect a real malware, but AV vendor, indicated in the test is capable of finding malware, or on the contrary, VirSCAN detects malware, but the AV engine fails to do it. All the examples, mentioned above may occur, so VirSCAN does not bare any responsibility for the results of scanning.
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With Jotti, VirusTotal, and VirSCAN just because multiple scans and databases have determined that a file is clean doesnt mean that its harmless. Its very possible that its a 0-day malware and hasnt been detected yet.

MBAM and Super AntiSpyware are the top 2 rated anti spy-ware apps in the market at this time.

And now before people decide to jump down my throat about running multiple anti-virus software. There is a difference between on demand and real time. On demand means they are installed, but do not start with the system and do not ever run unless you update or run a scan that you start. Real time means they do start with the system and auto update and scan files in real time. Its ok to have more than 1 AV installed as long as ONLY 1 is running in real time.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS

security vulnerability check
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Anti-virus/Active Protection
Firewall/Combos
Spyware/Malware Removers
Registry Cleaners
Startup Managers
Disk Defragmentation
Backup software
RECOMMENDED PROTECTION/MAINTENANCE SETS

Free - Good Protection
aVast! Anti-virus
Comodo Firewall Pro Free with Comodo Firewall Defense+
Spybot - Search and Destroy
Malware-bytes
AutoRuns
JKDefrag
Spyware Blaster
Windows Defender
CCleaner

Backup software
Cobian Backup
Comodo Backup
Allways Sync
AcronisTrue Image
Norton Ghost

COURSE OF ACTION (Look at your set to see which programs are applicable)

Should be running all the time
Kaspersky Antivirus or NOD32 or Kaspersky's Internet Suite
Comodo Internet Security with Comodo Firewall Defense+
Windows Defender

Once a week or more depending on usage of internet
Once a month(Depending on usage and major software installations/uninstalations
ULTIMATE COMPUTER SOFTWARE LIST! (Will be sectioned out later)

GFX CARD RATINGS (as of april 24th)
Radeon HD6990 4GB/Geforce GTX 590 3GB
1. Radeon HD5970 4GB
Geforce GTX580 1.5GB (Tied with 5970 2gb)
2. Radeon HD5970 2GB
. Geforce GTX570 1280MB
3. Geforce GTX480 1536MB
Radeon HD6970 2GB
4. Geforce GTX295 1792MB
Radeon HD6950 2GB
5. Radeon HD4870X2 2GB
Radeon HD6950 1GB
6. Radeon HD5870 2GB
7. Radeon HD5870 1GB
8. Geforce GTX470 1280MB
Geforce GTX560 Ti 1GB
Radeon HD6870 1GB
9. Radeon HD5850 1GB
Radeon HD6850 1GB
10. Radeon HD4850X2 2GB
Radeon HD6970 1GB
^^^^^^^^^
Will be updated.

MOBILE GFX CARDS BENCHMARK
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that is a General overview of Graphics cards, one card might do better than a card above it in a specific title but this is based on averages, and is a good starting point if your curious if X Card is better than Y card, don't always judge by the numbers.

CPU Comparison Chart
The chart and figures below were taken from [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] and are updated daily. There are also other benchmarks for you to compare including graphics cards, hard drives and also possible overclocking speeds.
If you would like to add anything to this guide then comment below.

**NOTE THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE LIST**
(for complete list visit link above)
CPU Model @ Processor Speed Benchmark Score Avg. Market Price (USD)
Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz 15,230 $1,317.58**
Intel Core i7-3930K @ 3.20GHz 14,056 NA
Intel Core i7 995X @ 3.60GHz 10,945 NA
Intel Core i7 990X @ 3.47GHz 10,942$999.99*
Intel Core i7 980X @ 3.33GHz 10,616 $1,021.43**
Intel Core i7-2700K @ 3.50GHz 10540 $369.99*
Intel Xeon X5690 @ 3.47GHz 10424 $1,595.99*
Intel Xeon X5675 @ 3.07GHz 10400$1,479.99**
Intel Core i7 980 @ 3.33GHz 10311 $599.49**
Intel Xeon W3690 @ 3.47GHz 10165 $1,079.99*
Intel Core i7-2600K @ 3.40GHz 10052$299.99*
Intel Core i7 970 @ 3.20GHz9944$535.49*
Intel Xeon W3680 @ 3.33GHz 9854$599.99**
Intel Xeon X5680 @ 3.33GHz 9750$1,639.99*
Intel Xeon X5670 @ 2.93GHz 9214$1,442.01*
Intel Xeon E31275 @ 3.40GHz 9104$349.99*
Intel Xeon E31270 @ 3.40GHz 9103$339.99*
Intel Xeon E31280 @ 3.50GHz 8977 $619.99*
Intel Core i7-2960XM @ 2.70GHz 8977NA
Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.40GHz 8969$299.99**
Intel Xeon X7560 @ 2.27GHz 8591$3,897.00**
AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core 8466 $269.99*
Intel Xeon E31230 @ 3.20GHz 8437$239.99*
Intel Xeon X5660 @ 2.80GHz 8336$1,220.01*
Intel Xeon E31245 @ 3.30GHz 8312$279.99*
Intel Xeon E31235 @ 3.20GHz 8261$264.99*
AMD Opteron 6176 SE 8203$2,114.25**
Intel Xeon X5650 @ 2.67GHz 7932$1,003.99*
Intel Xeon W3670 @ 3.20GHz 7927NA
Intel Core i7-2860QM @ 2.50GHz 7886$568.00**
AMD Opteron 6172 7784$1,019.00*
Intel Xeon L5640 @ 2.27GHz 7768$1,044.76**
Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz 7716NA
Intel Core i7-2760QM @ 2.40GHz 7575NA
Intel Core i7-2820QM @ 2.30GHz 7462$592.14**
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz 7455$214.99**
Intel Core i7-2600S @ 2.80GHz 7424NA
Intel Xeon X5687 @ 3.60GHz 7331NA
Intel Core 975 @ 3.33GHz 7326$1,465.76**
AMD FX-8120 Eight-Core 7214$209.99*
Intel Xeon E5645 @ 2.40GHz 7157NA
Intel Xeon E31240 @ 3.30GHz 7112$264.99*
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz 7067$399.99**
Intel Core i7 975 @ 3.33GHz 7058$1,019.47**
08/11/2010 09:20 eKoZz#3
nice work
08/11/2010 09:42 billclinton#4
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Originally Posted by eKoZz View Post
nice work

Thank you some of it is not mine the tables at the top are all done by me though. The rest is just stuff collected from forums thought I would add it all into one post, beats searching many topics for answers.
08/11/2010 11:11 schubba#5
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Originally Posted by billclinton View Post

Elite

15 hp mp skill block defense
50 hp every 10 sec
8 to convert 14 and so on...
i think convert on elite max is 9%
think i had some with that already but dont know
anyway its nice sum up for newcomer and even long time player
08/11/2010 12:09 AcidX118#6
Thank you very much! Really usefull guide :)
08/11/2010 12:38 csoresz2#7
#sticky request
08/11/2010 13:42 <†>Minera<†>#8
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Originally Posted by schubba View Post
i think convert on elite max is 9%
think i had some with that already but dont know
anyway its nice sum up for newcomer and even long time player
9% is max yes and il think about the sticky
il let it be like this for a bit more time ;)
08/11/2010 14:13 *GoneCrazy*#9
#Sticky request :P
08/11/2010 15:31 <†>Minera<†>#10
the thing is, we have 3 guides now.
my adivse for billclinton would be: ask the other 2 people who made a guide to use their content to make 1 big guide ;)
08/11/2010 16:50 *GoneCrazy*#11
And i think that ashley's guide should be removed,because he's gone,and everybody know that he is scammer,so he should be punished,and billclinton's guide should me stickied!
08/11/2010 18:23 <†>Minera<†>#12
the thing is, its a good guide so i dont see a reason to remove it
08/11/2010 18:33 *GoneCrazy*#13
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Originally Posted by Minera View Post
the thing is, its a good guide so i dont see a reason to remove it
this is better,isnt it?
08/11/2010 20:37 billclinton#14
Quote:
Originally Posted by schubba View Post
i think convert on elite max is 9%
think i had some with that already but dont know
anyway its nice sum up for newcomer and even long time player
Quote:
Originally Posted by Minera View Post
9% is max yes and il think about the sticky
il let it be like this for a bit more time ;)

I will change this, this was actually put up by someone else I also think the second % goes to max 15 so 9% of 15% of dmg converted in hp there are a few more mistakes kicking around in that area.

also If the owners of the other 2 guides would like to pm me their content I will add it and credit them.

no need to fight about being a sticky I just enjoyed making the tables for everyone. A lot of time and effort went into making them tables a massive amount of screen shots and editing were done.
The rest is taken from a friend or a gathering of info from the forums for easy access, of questions that always seem to be repeated.

please feel free to point out more mistakes or add suggestions and I will throw them in.
08/11/2010 20:44 <†>Minera<†>#15
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Originally Posted by billclinton View Post
I will change this, this was actually put up by someone else I also think the second % goes to max 15 so 9% of 15% of dmg converted in hp there are a few more mistakes kicking around in that area.

also If the owners of the other 2 guides would like to pm me their content I will add it and credit them.

no need to fight about being a sticky I just enjoyed making the tables for everyone. A lot of time and effort went into making them tables a massive amount of screen shots and editing were done.
The rest is taken from a friend or a gathering of info from the forums for easy access, of questions that always seem to be repeated.

please feel free to point out more mistakes or add suggestions and I will throw them in.
if you can manage to do that and make 1 big guide that would be great ;)