The Peer-to-Peer Fiasco – A Tax Time Warning! by Greg Richburg
It has been almost 2 years since I last visited this topic, and to my amazement, this problem has grown to enormous proportions. Napster, Morpheus, Bearshare, Kazaa… Sound familiar? Well the originals are still available, but the new kids on the block that are really making a stir are Shareaza,... Luckily damage was limited due to somewhat of an anti-virus infrastructure. ... And if your anti-virus programs are not up to date, or your firewall systems are not secure enough, you better watch out.

Home Computer Repair - Got Junk In Your Trunk? by Travis Klein
Unfortunately I'm not talking about someone who has nice "ass-ets," but rather I'm talking about home computer repair and the unnecessary junk that wastes space therein. I'm talking about spyware, junk that affects your home computer repair by installing programs that slow down your operating... Spyware is software components hidden in other software. ... Compare the programs and whatever programs are leftover on the list you made from when you rebooted your home computer repair, aside from anti-viral software, are probably ad-on applications created by spyware.

Protect Your Computer...and Your Business! by Ahmad Supaat
We all take the computer for granted. I mean, all we have to do is switch it on and it's ready to go. But did you ever stop to think what would happen if your computer suddenly crashed? And that is the only computer you have to work on! What will happen to your work and your business for the... Install an anti-virus software such as Norton AntiVirus or McAfee, and make sure to get regular updates. ... You can do an online virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com 2.Install a firewall. ... Make regular backups of your important files.

Home Computer Security by Benjamin Hargis
10-18-05 This is a paper about securing your home computers and networks. The goal of computer security is to keep unauthorized users from using your resources. This can be anything from your computer to your printer or even your web camera. Detection is another important aspect that should be... There are Anti-Virus software that will detect most of these programs.Anti-Spyware can also detect allot of MalWare or malicious code. ... Staying abreast of Anti-Virus updates. ... Trojan Horse is a program that appears to be a regular program such as Solitaire buts its actually sending your...

Software: What Suits Me? by Walter Pfarr
Almost all new and major brand of PCs come with bundled software packages that can handle both business and personal needs. However, if you purchase a stripped down model, you might have to spend considerable time and money to add appropriate software packages you vitally need. ... You will also require utility programs which include firewalls, anti-virus programs, backup and recovery and disk management. ... Learn about which specific software will best serve your needs by talking with family and friends, business associates, and also by gleaning appropriate software books and magazines.

You Can Prevent Computer Slowdowns & Issues by John Daniell
Most people understand preventive maintenance like changing the oil in your car will help your car run better and last longer. The same principle holds true for your PC. Based on the computer repair services we do on computers in Cincinnati, we believe 80% of computer slowdowns and problems can... Because of this, the anti-virus software needs to be configured to automatically updates it’s self. ... McAfee and Norton’s are the most popular anti-virus software and what we recommend. ... Run antispyware/antiadware software.

What is Spyware by Kevin Nelson
I bet you never would have guessed it either... But the shocking truth is that industry experts estimate that around 90% of computers are infected with spyware ! Most of the support calls handled by Microsoft have spyware infection as the common theme and suspected cause of the problem. ... Spyware is usually installed without you knowing about it, either on its own or as part of another software program. ... Spyware is the term used to describe a type of malicious software that either alters a computers normal operation or (in some cases) allows partial control of a computer system by...

Spyware: What It Is and How to Combat It by Dean Phillips
Spyware is software or hardware installed on a computer without the user's knowledge which gathers information about that user for later retrieval by whomever controls the spyware. Spyware can be broken down into two different categories, surveillance spyware and advertising spyware. ... And while anti-virus software like Symantec's Norton Anti- Virus or McAfee's ViruScan can offer some protection, one of the best ways to combat spyware is with anti-spy software. ... Advertising spyware is software that is installed alongside other software or via activex controls on the internet, often...

An Easy Way to Deal with Email Viruses and Worms by Heather Dickson
If you feel intimidated when someone tries to teach you something new on the computer, this article is for you! In the course of my career, I’ve worked with many people who I knew were smart but were convinced that they couldn’t learn how to do new things on a computer. ... --------------------- Aside from using anti-virus software, there is another way to keep some email viruses or worms from driving you crazy and clogging up your inbox. ... But remember, a virus will take over someone else's address book and send you emails without the person ever knowing.

Downloading Movies Online F.A.Q by Nathan Price
More and more people are downloading movies, games, music, and other such media files every day over the internet. Movie downloads especially, are getting more popular as less movie enthusiasts want to deal with the inconvenience of movie rental stores. ... There are many free anti-virus programs out there if you don't have one. ... Always make sure you have up to date virus protection software, especially if you decide to download from free sources. ... The actual downloading software is typically free.