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  • When Is Professional Computer Repair Advisable?  By : Joe Duchesne
    There are many computer repairs that the average person can perform without much problem. Things like installing CD-ROM drives, sound cards and other expansion cards don't take much computer knowledge. How can you know though when you are over your head and need professional computer help?

    Some computer repairs are difficult for the average person to do without causing damage to their computer or a peripheral. There are some repairs I'd classify as beginner level, some as ...
  • Spyware - Know Your Enemy  By : Kenth Nasstrom
    Spyware is a term that has become quite common to hear.

    The term spyware refers to a broad category of malicious software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the “known” consent of that machine's owner or user. Spyware is as a term is being used quite loosely and includes a number of different programs. The thing they all have in common as spyware, is that they monitor the computer and/or user and share information with a third p...
  • Securing Your Computer System  By : Michael Perry
    Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. Below are a few easy, cost-effective steps...
  • The Top Five Spyware Issues Dealing With Internet Security  By : Greg Lietz
    One of the main ways to compromise internet security on your PC is via a program called a Trojan Horse. A Trojan Horse is a program that quietly runs in the background, inviting the user to run it, while spreading its malicious code. This code can do any number of things. It can start right away or it may simply install a program that won't start for sometime. Once it does start, it can delete all of the files on the computer or it can infect the computer and try to infect ot...
  • PC Threats Everyone Is At Risk  By : Glenn Munn
    Every single computer on the internet is at risk from PC threats which include viruses, Trojans spyware, adware, key loggers, the list goes on. Most people genuinely try by buying an anti-virus program or an anti-spyware package which will help but there are still many other problems that need to be addressed.

    More and more people are using PC’s these days for internet banking, paying bills, online shopping, using programs to manage financial information, and much more. It...
  • Document Shredders And Their Features  By : D. David Dugan
    Why should I get a document shredder? How much should I spend on a document shredder? What features are available and what is the best document shredder for my type of business? These are some of the questions I will answer for you in this article.

    First, why should I have a document shredder for my business or for my own personal use? The answer is easy. Every day more crime relating to stolen or found documents is occurring. Fraud, Identity Theft, Corporate Espionage, Co...
  • Choosing A Free Spyware Remover  By : George Royal
    These are some of the most powerful and popular spyware removers which are widely available. All of them are completely free for download from their official websites and for personal use.

    Advanced Spyware Remover (ASR): This software from Evonsoft protects your system against and removes numerous malwares such as stealthy spyware, aggressive adware, system hijackers, tracking cookies, keyloggers, dialers, etc. It also scans and lists the contents of key areas of the Regis...
  • How To Keep Your Computer Virus Free  By : Sintilia Miecevole
    As you are aware, vandals are at work creating new computer viruses all the time. We mostly hear about the big, awful, scary viruses on the news and we hurry to take the appropriate action, but the large majority of infections are quiet and anonymous. We should give these little termites no less attention as often time they are doing much damage before they are even detected. Their effects run from mostly benign to potentially fatal to their unwilling and unwitting hosts. The...
  • Spyware – Legislation?  By : D. David Dugan
    We have all had to become more aware about what companies are doing to invade our privacy these days. Identity theft, frauds, and scams are happening every day and the perpetrators of these are getting more and more sophisticated.

    There are even some major corporations involved in some of this as if ethics rules for businesses don’t apply to what they might do online. People tend to think that if a company is big and well known, they must be reputable. They go so far as to...
  • Process Automation Reducing Human Risk And Error  By : ForProcessAutomation.com
    Any tour of the kitchen of a modern McDonald’s restaurant will demonstrate the strange times we live in. Once the training ground for generations of employees, many of the functions of the typical McDonald’s kitchen have been taken over by electronic processes. No longer are burger flippers required in the chain- in fact, there isn’t even a need for human hands to operate the grill at all. Instead, computer chips inside the grills tell the instruments how hot to get, how long...
  • The Key To Computer Security - Anti Virus Software  By : Dave Michaels
    In the computer world today it is important to remember that at every second your computer is at risk of being contaminated with an ugly virus. There are many ways your computer may become infected from e-mail viruses to Trojans. These infections can cause damage to your hard drive, attach themselves to your programs, or can even spread to other peoples computers from your e-mail. It is essential to protect your computer from these invasions by using a good anti-virus softwar...
  • Gain (Gator) – The Virus  By : D. David Dugan
    It just amazes me how there are companies out there, claiming to be legitimate businesses, who are distributing what can only be known as spyware, adware, malware, badware, and viruses. These companies get away with it due to obscure clauses and legal double-speak in their terms of agreements, if they bother to have one at all.

    Some websites will download unwanted spyware and badware on your computer without any consent from you at all. They claim that all of this informat...
  • Get Rich Scams Exposed!  By : Mark D Davies
    Read This special article before you spend another nickel on any "Get rich" program or newsletter pay service!!!

    Wouldn't it be nice to make a bundle of money quickly, with very little effort, working on your computer at home? YOU KNOW IT WOULD BE!!! I know for me I also would love to have money constantly going into my bank account day after day while working only a few hours each week, This way I could have more quality time to enjoy my wife and kids, without my nasty bo...
  • Tips For Securing Your Home Wifi Network  By : Jim Faller
    As consumers upgrade their computers and laptops and are discovering the convenience of wireless computing, they may also be opening themselves up to attacks from random hackers. If you have a home network and it has wireless capabilities one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself, your computers and most importantly your data, is to secure your network. You may think you are doing a good thing leaving your wireless network open for your neighbors to use,...

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