Download Adware Programs from Lavasoft - for Free! by Jason Frovich
Any computer connected to the Internet needs some sort of protection against unscrupulous companies and persons who use the Internet to spread malicious software. New spyware removal programs been designed to protect the computer from different types of adware. ... The fact that you are using a Firewall and a good Anti-virus program does not mean that you are safe when it comes to adware. ... The gathered information can include very personal details such as lists of all your visited websites, how often you visit each site, online purchases and all your online searches.

Patch Management For Home Users by Jake Foster
Automating Patch Management More and more programs are now offering auto update of their software. Applying patches every time the program needs to be updated. Although these updates don’t always mean it is for the sake of security, a security patch may be issued along with the update. ... Such as operating systems, anti virus software, etc... ... If you use your computer on a daily basis, or the computer stays online constantly, such as with high speed connections, you may need to opt for a stricter schedule on patches.

Keeping Your Network Safe by Christine Paluf
Internet security is one tough nut to crack. With the majority of ticket sales happening online, business owners need to stay on top of security measures to keep their network safe from hackers. “Scams have gotten a lot more sophisticated over the last couple years. ... “Also use good anti-virus and firewall software. ... “Anyone doing business online should make sure their Website is using 128-bit SSL encryption for any online transaction.” SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer, which is a cryptographic system that codes sensitive data before transfer through the use of a key known only to...

Spyware, Adware, etc. -- Terms and Common Sense by Alexandra Gamanenko
When reading an article where some term is used often, it is useful to make sure the author of the article and you mean the same. Not surprisingly for those who still remember English lessons at school, every noun ending with "ware" is a mixture of objects having something in common--usually... Online advertising just follows the tendency (sometimes going too far) to get exposure, to make a user notice ads-- at all cost. ... All these may seem amusing for a philologist and make a good material for a linguistic study, but for an average PC user who would like to know what exactly his...

Essential Tips on Gaming for Newbies: The World of Internet Games by Paul W Wilson
Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing. Games are extremely popular and constantly evolving. There are: • Games played using e-mail. • Games played on a browser window by using a web address. • Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet, MUD client, or a Web based forum. ... • Run an anti-virus program regularly but disable it when you are loading/playing games. ... Many online games offer free trial periods ---beta testing is a great opportunity to find out if the game suits your taste as well as pockets.

The Web Browser is Essential to Your Computer's Security by Richard Rogers
For most people, the web browser is central to what you do on your computer. Companies are increasingly putting more and more services on the web and are encouraging their customers online. Securing your web browser is a vital part of surfing the web safely and keeping your computer free of... The good news is that the computer security industry is developing some great new products and services to help you protect yourself online. ... Within the Options of your browser’s Tool menu there are ways to control how these scripts are handled.

Virtual PC - Slicker Than Oil by Don Watkins
When I was younger and worked on mainframes I was always working with pretty mundane stuff; batch processing for the most part with what little online work being done with smaller computers (Buker-Ramo if you must know) with the mainframes running DOS/VSE. ... In fact you're so isolated your virtual machine will need to have all patches, anti-virus software, etc. ... Don Watkins, PCNet-Online.com . ... Performance on a perky AMD 4200+ system was brisk. ... Everything else was certainly faster than any hardware I'd used it on before, certainly far, far faster than say an 80286 so it...

Make Windows XP Run Faster! by Bob Rankin
A friend told me: "My computer startup seems to be taking a long time. And when the hard disk finally stops churning, everything just seems slower than when it was new. Can you suggest any maintenance tips to reduce the startup time and make Windows run faster?" I have this theory that sludge... Clean out Viruses and Malware Are you running a good anti-virus program, with automatic updates? ... INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp Windows Updates 2 cups Virus/Malware remover 3 lbs Software Cleanup powder 2 tbsp Hard Disk Scrubber 1 slice Defrag 1 tsp Startup Weeder 1/2 cup Registry Shavings 2 cups...

Monitoring Software Can be Used for Spying as Well by Alexandra Gamanenko
We all already got used to computer monitoring both at work and at home. We got used to advertising monitoring software products as tools for parental control and workplace surveillance. These programs are indeed helpful tools -- to a certain extent. ... Researchers from Websense Security Labs in their "Security Trends Report" call such programs "commercial keyloggers" and caution users against them: " These commercial keyloggers may be marketed as products that allow you to spy on your spouse or watch your children’s online activities.

Is Your Family Protected? by Tiffany Baron
When you think about Security, what do you think of? We all have one device or another to assist in keeping us safe. We have pad locks and security systems to safe guard our home, alarm systems to protect the equipment in our cars, parental controls on our cable TV and satellite accesses. ... You may be saying, but I have the best anti- spy ware money can buy and my internet service provides parental controls. ... The average computer is scanned by online intruders on average of 12 times a day. ... Control- This final step will create a peace of mind for you, with the knowledge that you...