Quick Guide To Computer Security

March 9, 2009

Securing your computer starts here. You’ll need some or all of the security tools listed below, but even then you can’t guarantee 100% that you won’t have a problem. Hardware failures do occur so backup your data. One easy way to keep your important files is to burn them onto CD or DVD.

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Why Is Your PC Slower Than Normal?

March 7, 2009

Over time, even the most sophisticated, memory packed computer can begin to run slow if we don’t do something to prevent it. The reason why has less to do with how computers are made and how they age and more to do with the way we use them. You see, all of the daily tasks [...]

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Secure Your Computer Against Viruses

March 6, 2009

The applications of the Internet continue to expand every day. Big businesses and small businesses, home businesses and other types are beginning to become dependent on their web connections in order to stay afloat and profitable in the competitive world. One glitch in the system in the form of a computer viruses can end up [...]

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Is Adware Spying On Your Computer?

March 5, 2009

Is your computer acting funny? Are you having trouble surfing the web like you normally would? Is your computer slow, sluggish and unresponsive lately? Than you just might be the victim of adware on your machine.

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Zone Alarm Firewall – An Essential Free Utility

June 8, 2008

It’s not an easy task keeping out security threats such as viruses out of your computer system. In order to accomplish this, you need a strong antivirus program and a good firewall. A firewall is one of the first things I download onto a clean PC. Without it you are vulnerable to hackers as [...]

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How To Spot A Phishing Email

June 8, 2008

Who hasn’t received an email directing them to visit a familiar website where they are being asked to update their personal information? The website needs you to verify or update your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account number.

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How to Use Regedit to Make a Registry Backup

January 28, 2008

It‘s a good idea to make regular backups of all your important computer data and a registry backup is no exception. The registry is an integral part of your Windows system, which stores important information about your computer and installed software programs.
Therefore, it makes sense to make a backup once in while in case something [...]

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Is Spyware watching everything you do on your computer?

January 21, 2008

Spyware programs can accomplish a multitude of malicious tasks. Some of their deeds are simply annoying for the user; others can become downright aggressive in nature. These unobtrusive, malicious programs are designed to silently bypass firewalls and anti-virus software without the user’s knowledge.

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Cleaning the Windows Registry is Easy With the Right Software

January 5, 2008

Remember when you first bought your powerful new Windows PC and how programs just popped up onto the screen in an instant? Ah, those were the days. But have you noticed that for some time that initial zip seems to have gone to be replaced by sluggish and frustratingly slow performance?
Unless you have a [...]

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