How to safely probe your own ports.

[Cyberty]

I typically probe my own ports 4 times a year. Sometimes more if I changed the computer with hardware or software.

You should do this to. Open ports on your computer can be connected to by a hacker. Once connected, they have access to your files and everything you do on the computer. Including a key logger that records the user name and password that you type to access banking sites..

I use GRC.com to probe my ports. Look for “Shields Up”. Once you click on it it, start reading. You will learn about security and you can probe your ports for weakness.

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Additionally, GRC.com has a utility called Spinrite. @Croot_Overlord had a HD failure recently. Spinrite would have been something I would recommend to save a HD. I used it to restore a failed HD that was one of two in a RAID 0 configuration. Thats a scary, difficult, and complex situation for a nerd.

 

[tiderollsonu]

I usually let a doctor probe my ports, or my G/F if she is feeling frisky.

 

[GarnetPild]

I usually let a doctor probe my ports, or my G/F if she is feeling frisky.

Came in here expecting advice on things that are safe to put in your butt.