[Dogbert] took a look at the security that goes into BIOS passwords on many laptops. He starts off with a little background about how the systems work. People are bound to forget their passwords, so ...

The basic input/output system manages the operation of hardware in the HP Compaq dc7800. The PC allows users to make changes to the BIOS to alter how the computer and ...

Businesses can set up a supervisor, or power-on, password on workstations to block unauthorized access. The supervisor password prevents a computer from booting unless a user inputs the correct code ...

The BIOS password is stored in a non-volatile memory, which can be cleared. Doing so clears the password too, allowing you to reset it. Here are several methods that you can use to recover your BIOS ...

In his line of work, Instructables user [Harrymatic] sees a lot of Toshiba laptops come across his desk, some of which are protected with a BIOS password. Typically, in order to make it past the BIOS ...

Set a BIOS password for an extra security layer against unauthorized physical access. Keep your laptop close and be aware of your surroundings to prevent physical theft. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi to ...

Apparently, through the course of various events, a BIOS password got set on it, and he doesn't know what it is. Any suggestions on how to clear it? On a desktop machine, I'd just crack open the case ...

We like to joke about percussive maintenance when we talk about tools and technology. A good swift hit with a hammer can fix a lot of issues, right? Well, one researcher out of New Zealand found it ...

To crack the password of standard BIOS using the brute force attack method is the main goal of the project which makes use an Arduino board converted into a USB keyboard with a VGA sniffer. To crack ...

I'm trying to help some poor folks out with their crappy old Toshiba V3100 someone sold them cheap. The problem is the previous moron enabled a BIOS password. So far this little Celeron 500 box has ...