Guide on Omid Farhanghttps://omid.dev/tags/guide/Recent content in Guide on Omid FarhangOmid Farhanghttps://omid.dev/images/bio-photo-150x150.jpghttps://omid.dev/images/bio-photo-150x150.jpgHugo -- 0.163.3en-US2026 Omid Farhang | All rights reserved.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0330How to Choose a Firewallhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/how-to-choose-a-firewall/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:51:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/how-to-choose-a-firewall/How to pick the right firewall for your setup — updated from the 2009 guide that assumed paid software firewalls and referenced Windows Vista/XP.Check for Windows Updateshttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/check-for-windows-updates/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/check-for-windows-updates/A practical checklist for keeping Windows (XP through 11) and third-party software patched — updated after FileHippo and Secunia retired their scanners.Checklist: Protecting your business, your employees and your customershttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/spam-checklist/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/spam-checklist/A do/don't checklist for reducing spam and phishing risk — updated from the 2009 version that recommended Symantec Brightmail.Cleanup Windows Hard Diskhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/cleanup-windows-hard-disk/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/cleanup-windows-hard-disk/How to free up disk space on Windows with built-in tools and PatchCleaner — updated from the 2009 version that leaned on Auslogics BoostSpeed and CCleaner.Firewallhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/firewall/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/firewall/What a personal firewall is and what to look for — updated to reflect built-in firewalls in modern Windows, macOS, and Linux.How to handle suspicious e-mailhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/handle-suspicious-email/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/handle-suspicious-email/Guidelines for dealing with suspicious e-mail — updated from the 2009 guide that referenced Windows Live Hotmail and a retired FileHippo updater.How to recognize phishing e-mails or linkshttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/phishing-emails/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/phishing-emails/Clues that help you spot fraudulent e-mail messages and deceptive links — the evergreen advice from the 2009 guide, still relevant today.Phishinghttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/phishing/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/phishing/What phishing is, how to spot it, and where to report it — updated from the 2009 guide that referenced Internet Explorer 8 and Windows Live Hotmail.Spamhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/spam/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/spam/What spam is and how to protect yourself — updated to cover SMS smishing and modern messaging alongside the original e-mail advice.What to do if you've responded to a phishing scamhttps://omid.dev/2009/01/13/what-to-do-if-youve-responded-to-a-phishing-scam/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/what-to-do-if-youve-responded-to-a-phishing-scam/Steps to take after falling for a phishing scam — updated from the 2009 guide that referenced Internet Explorer 8 SmartScreen and Microsoft Update.