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Spyware & Adware The War Against It
By neil
Spyware and Adware are not only an ever-increasing nuisance for computer users everywhere, but also a booming industry.According to Webroot Software, Inc., the distribution of online Read more...
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Computer Security Software For Your Pc
By Denise
Computer security software should be at the top of any new owner's shopping list. Although the protection offered by the built in firewalls and privacy settings on all new Windows based computers is reasonably adequate, third party security software is strongly recommended as a supplement. security software is available in many forms. What you need depends on how you plan to use your computer.
For anyone who plans to connect to the internet, antivirus software is essential. Antivirus software scans files that are sent or received from the internet to check for known viruses. Two of the most popular providers of antivirus software are Norton and McAfee. Both are large PC security software providers with strong reputations. However, many smaller companies offer antivirus software as well at a lower fee. When choosing a product and provider, make sure that regular updates are available at little or no additional charge. New viruses are released daily, so antivirus software must be updated regularly in order to remain effective. You should scan your entire for possible viruses regularly. A virus scan will take a lot of system resources, so it is better to perform the scan when you will not be at the computer. Most programs allow you to schedule a weekly scan for any time of day you choose, and many users schedule this for a time when they will be at work or sleeping.
Whether to purchase external firewalls is a very personal decision. A firewall provides an additional layer of protection when you are connected to the internet. Programs must gain permission from the firewall software to send and receive information from your over the internet. firewalls are customizable, allowing you to grant trusted programs unlimited sending and receiving access while blocking known malicious programs. For unknown programs, the firewall will ask for your approval before permitting
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Are Your Computer Activities Under Surveillance By Strangers?
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Real Estate Records In The Computer Age
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Obsolete computer hardware, remember this?
Finding a few boxes with obsoleted computer hardware and games brings back memories of a bygone age of computing.Made in China, a security risk?
Recent reports of counterfeit computer hardware from China have once again sparked the discussion on whether this poses a security risk.Global warming, fact or farce?
Global warming and the environment: topics that have been discussed numerous times. Here is another look at what we, as end users, can do.Is the HD-DVD versus Blu-ray format war finally over?
Is HD-DVD fighting a losing battle and will Blu-ray prevail or will HD-DVD's price and backwards compatibility win the consumer over?Will Microsoft keep missing the boat?
Microsoft often pitches itself as the great innovator and its products as innovative, but are they really? Here is a closer look.Environmentally friendly PCs, a new trend for 2008?
Performance per Watt seems to be a key element in modern processor design, upping the power efficiency of the PC. Will this trend continue?Is AMD starting to lose its marbles, again?
A closer look at how AMD works their PR muscle to unsuccessfully try and steer the press and the public opinion in a direction they see fit.How EA games pushed me to pirate Crysis
While Crysis is available in the US, Europe is left to wait with pricing increased by almost double with no apparent benefit or reason.Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, caught in a bit of a crysis?
Nvidia's 8800GT could turn out to be their best selling video card to date, that is if you can find one; here is a look at the current availability.How to kill your PC, quickly
Many causes can be attributed to causing a PC to malfunction, sometimes even going out in a display of fireworks, but what is a common cause?
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