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Holes In Your Programs And How They Can Help Install Rootkits (05 Nov 2006)
Have you ever wondered why you have anti virus, anti spyware, anti adware ( Microsoft Windows Defender, Spybot, Spywareblaster ) but but still get windows popping up with ads, your hard drive is cons...

Windows Vista Coming Soon (05 Nov 2006)
Remember back when windows 95 was first released how people waited overnight online to get a copy? Well... maybe you don't but Windows 95 was a huge step forward in personal computing. It was the int...

“Phishing” on the “Pharm”: How Thieves Combine Two Techniques to Steal Your Identity (05 Nov 2006)
Bob squinted at the email and began to read: "Dear eBay User, as part of our security measures, eBay Inc. has developed a security program against fraudulent attempts and account thefts. Therefore, ...

What Is Firewall? (05 Nov 2006)
Traditionally, a firewall is used to protect one unit in a multi-unit building from a fire that occurs in an adjacent unit. The hope is that the firewall will isolate each unit from a disaster in one...

Evading Censorship: Using a Proxy to Visit MySpace (05 Nov 2006)
Many school classrooms primarily use computers and the 'net to gather and save information. More and more colleges are offering entire learning environments via a web-based medium where no physical c...

How To Correct A Slow Running Computer (20 Sep 2006)
You push the power button on your computer and 5 minutes later you're finally ready to start computing.It seems as though it takes forever and a day for your computer to get going,Why?

Spyware: Get Protected (20 Sep 2006)
What's Spyware? It is a vile and wicked program that gets installed by itself on your computer without taking your permission. You say that you don't mind having this unwanted software on your comput...

Your Firewall: How Does It Work? (20 Sep 2006)
The term firewall may not be new to you, but if asked why you need it and exactly how it works, very few of us will be able to provide an accurate answer. A firewall protects your computer and the fi...

An Ounce of Prevention – Protect Your PC from Spyware and Surf Safe! (20 Sep 2006)
Spyware and Adware programs are the latest tools in the insidious world of information farming and computer hacking. The terms Adware, Spyware and Malware are typically used in an interchangeable manner by many end-users of PCs, but in truth, the definiti.......

Download Free Songs For iPod? Sounds Good, Now Where the Heck Are They? (20 Sep 2006)
You just shelled out around $300 for your new iPod Video, and now Apple wants you to pay $1.99 per music video, and even more for TV Shows and Movies! So you're searching for an alternative that will give you great quality and quantity, but won't break th.......

Keeping your computer happy (17 Jul 2006)
Does your computer last for only a year or so, hangs every so often, and gets struck by virus most of the time? Are you giving it enough hours of rest? Is it cool enough most of the times? Can its memory handle all the applications that you use? If you.......

How to keep your pc secure and spyware/virus free (17 Jul 2006)
10 Tips to keep your pc secure and fast. Not only does spyware cause annoying popups as you surf the internet, it can also cause computers to crash or reduce the performance. 1. Be very careful with email from unknown senders. Especially with attachmen.......

Cleaning Your Computer With HijackThis (17 Jul 2006)
Warning: HijackThis is an advanced tool. To use it effectively you may need to understand concepts such as the Windows registry, and be willing to make changes to system critical files. Use at your own risk.

All you want to know about Spy Ware (17 Jul 2006)
Spy ware is a software program that watches what a user does on his computer. This program sends the information it has gathered on the users activities to a hacker over the internet. The information of the websites a user visits is collected and sent to .......

Remove spyware in under 1 hour using free tools (17 Jul 2006)
If you are like me you don't want to spend 5+ hours running 3 different spyware scanners to insure you removed all the spyware from your computer nor do you want to reinstall windows and go through the hassle of reloading all your programs. In this artic.......

Adware Protection – My Big Lesson (07 May 2006)
Working in an office all day, connected to an open network I need to be very protective of my computer. I don't look at those sites I shouldn't be looking at, I don't download music, and I have an adware and virus protection plan I stick to religiously. .......

How to recover from a computer failure (04 May 2006)
Losing the data from a hard drive can be a very bad thing but here is how I recovered from it.

Tenebril GhostSurf Review (01 May 2006)
GhostSurf 2006 Platinum is an excellent way to protect you and your valuable information from the many invaders on the rampage on the Internet. It allows you to be invisible on the Internet. As it stands, websites, advertisers, hackers, even snooping frie.......

How do I get rid of Spyware (01 May 2006)
Spyware and adware is a big issue today and the problem is only going to get bigger over the next few years. To understand how to rid your computer of spyware you have to first understand why it is being created in the first place so why don't we look at .......

An Introduction to Microsoft's Windows Vista (29 Apr 2006)
An article by Joseph Moran suggests that it's been a long time coming, but it looks as if the new version of Microsoft Windows is finally just over the horizon. Microsoft's long-awaited and oft-delayed next-generation operating system Windows Vista, is due to go on sale late this year or early in 2007.

Free Screensavers - How To Select? (29 Apr 2006)
Most of the Internet users download screensavers. With many sites offering screensavers, how does one select the right screensavers? Downloading any screensaver can harm your computer, because most of websites wrap screensavers with spyware and adware. Bo.......

Spyware is Watching You (29 Apr 2006)
Adware or Spyware as it is also known by is a malicious program or should I say programs that infect your computer with adware. As currently there are thousands of variations of adware / spyware waiting to attack your PC. Some of these adware programs.......

The Benefits of Internet Security on the Education Front (26 Apr 2006)
Online Courses Bring Advantages and Security Threats A college education is mandatory in today's job market. Because of this, many workers find themselves pursuing a higher education while they are employed. One way colleges are making access to.......

Things you must do if you want to avoid Spyware (26 Apr 2006)
Some of these adware spyware programs are harmless as they are used to track browser habits and geological location as a result are only a minor annoyances and can be cleaned from your system easily with nearly all adware remover programs. However some mo.......

Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware (15 Apr 2006)
There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection. 1) PC Performan.......

Keeping the Windows Registry Operational By Cleaning It Regularly (15 Apr 2006)
The registry is where the computer stores information about the configuration of the system and the programs installed so that the operating system can use them. Regularly maintaining the registry is a basic requirement. Fixing problems after they occu.......

Spyware. Different Types (15 Apr 2006)
Spyware is more dangerous than a virus. It can steal personal data and track your internet habits. It might be concealed in a free screensaver or other software that you download. Computer safety exp...

Removing Adware Spyware a Growing Online Threat (09 Apr 2006)
Removing Spyware and Adware Programs you need to download and install a free adware spyware scanner. Be wary though do not download just any adware spyware program there have been reported cases of programs being advertised as removal tools th.......

What Spyware Is and How to Block It (31 Mar 2006)
Perhaps you're wondering what spyware and adware are. Many folks hear about one or both and have that question. We'll answer that here and give you some tools to rid yourself of both. Spyware & Adware are files that are installed on your computer, even if you don't want them, without you knowing it! They allow companies to monitor your Internet browsing patterns, to see what you purchase and even allow companies to inundate you with those annoying "pop up" ads! If ...

Learn 5 Ways of Saving and Protecting Your Hard Drive (31 Mar 2006)
Soon your computer doesn't reboot properly, and you hear that ugly grinding sound that means all of your precious data has been wiped out. What did you to protect hard drive data? It's too late to think about it after the fact.

Spyware. History and Description. (30 Mar 2006)
The first known use of the expression "spyware" occurred on October 17th, 1994 in a post that joked about Microsoft's business model. Spyware later came to allude to snoop equipment such as diminutive cameras. In early 2000, the man who started Zone Labs.......

PrivacyKeyboard 7.2 is realeased! (19 Mar 2006)
PrivacyKeyboard for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP is the FIRST product of its kind in the world that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs (keyloggers) and keylogging hardware devices (hardware keyloggers),.......

What is Spyware and Adware? (14 Mar 2006)
As if spam, viruses, and worms aren't bad enough. Adware and spyware are here to sap the remaining life out of your productivity and privacy. Cookies are harmless in comparison! Adware is software that displays advertisements on your computer. These a.......

High tech espionage alarms: “Spyware in your system!” (22 Feb 2006)
Using brand-new methods of intrusion, the men in black of computer age are often calling their selves spyware and range their activity from annoying to really dangerous! Spyware defines itself as being highly malicious and perspicacious in collecting i.......

Computer Security – It’s Bigger Than Spyware And Viruses (20 Feb 2006)
Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer and the data that's in it safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever befor...

How to Use Windows XP "System Restore" (17 Feb 2006)
Whether it's the word processor, spreadsheet, or financial package that isn't working, most people do not know that Microsoft Windows XP has a built in feature that just may come and save the day. That feature is called "System Restore." Basica.......

Find the Free Spyware Removal Program perfect for you (14 Feb 2006)
Spyware will take control of parts of your computer without your knowledge or consent. Find out how to choose and download a free Spyware Removal program today! 

Installing Mozilla Firefox (05 Feb 2006)
This is a text based step by step guide to installing and configuring Mozilla Firefox as your default internet browser. For a graphical step by step guide you can either go to <a href="http://www.raidencomputers.co.uk/latest/installing_mozilla_firefox.h.......

Clean Up Your Computer Now (05 Feb 2006)
How do you think your computer will run if you don't perform regular maintenance on it? If your computer is running sluggish, if it periodically needs to be rebooted or doesn't boot up as quickly as ...

Spyware Evolves! (30 Jan 2006)
The ability to detect spyware is becoming more and more important in today's world. Ditto for the use of spyware removal tools. Did you know that recently a Trojan Horse program was developed and used for industrial espionage? The Trojan Horse .......

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