Understanding How Firewalls Protect Your Computer by Otis Cooper
Not many of us intentionally leave our cars unlocked or the front of our homes open to strangers. But we often leave our computers wide open to anyone and everyone that may want to snoop. To get and keep our computers safe from hackers,or anyone wanting to have a look in our computers,we need... Once the Firewall has been installed and setup complete,take a minute to be sure its working.Test the Firewall by going online and visiting a security site.Go to www.grc.com and give their free Shields Up security test a try.

Increase Your Internet Speed Fast by Andy Mangano
I'm sure you've come across tons of articles and even suggestions from some of your friends on how to get your computer to work faster. Everyone seems to give you advice, but your still having issues and your fed up! Relax, take a deep breath and let me give you some basic pointers. ... If your PC is already infected with spyware you can download the leading spyware remover called ad-aware which will scan your personal computer and remove spy ware and cookies that track your net surfing habits. ... Step 2 and another way of making your PC and Internet connection faster is by following this...

Computer Repair or Junk? When Should you Give up on that Old Computer? by Joe Duchesne
Computers last only so long. Sooner or later you'll either have to do some computer repair on that old computer of yours or simply decide to abandon it. In this article I'll give you tips to help you decide when you need to send your computer out to pasture. ... You still need to have anti-virus software installed and up to date. ... Keep in mind that a newer computer in and of itself, won't stop you from getting a virus, or some nasty spyware and such. ... Most software repair problems will cost you under $100 and won't usually be a reason to ditch your computer.

Be Your Own IT Department by Scott Hendison
If you use a computer, you need to know more than just how to use your email and surf the web. You need to know that you are protected. If there isn’t someone responsible for the computers in your home or office, then pick someone, quick. Their job is to assure you that everything I’ve listed... However, unlike Antivirus software, most Anti-Spyware software will not update on its’ own. ... For you to remove the Spyware yourself, you must run an updated version of your favorite Spyware removal software at least once a month.

How to Secure your Computer Systems - 10 Tips for Small Business Owners by Andrew Mapp
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist, Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion. ... All Computers in your office should also have Anti-spyware software installed. ... Commercial Anti-spyware programs such as Spyware Doctor from PC Tools can be found at http://www.pctools.com. ... All Computers in your office should have Anti-virus software installed.

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... If software collects information and transmits it, such a program is automatically called "spyware" no matter how valuable this information is. ... Well, if cookies and BHOs are kinds of spyware-- then a unicycle and roller skates are vehicles.

Don't Byte the Phish Bait: How to Avoid Phishing and Other Internet Scams by Sylvia Breau
As if we didn’t have our hands full enough with viruses, adware, spyware, trojans and all the other nasties, we also have worry about phishing?! What is phishing, and why should you care? The word is pronounced "fishing." When someone phishes, their goal is to lure people into giving them... Most Internet threats are handled with software, like anti-spyware or anti-virus software. ... Banks and other institutions and businesses don't contact their customers to update account information. ... Our rule of thumb is, if we receive ANY e-mail asking us to go to a Web site and log onto our...

Very Important: Update on Severe Windows Security Flaw - What To Do Right Now To Secure Your Data by Olga Farber Becker
Earlier we warned you about a serious security flaw, so-called "WMF flow." Several days later nearly one hundred different instances of exploitation of this newly discovered vulnerability had been found. "Desktop users that suffered the effects of the IMF exploit describe it as a devastating... He noted that his machine had been up-to-date in terms of software patches, anti-virus and anti-spyware software. ... " "...exploit has so many variants that anti-virus firms are having a difficult time keeping up with the exploit’s changes in attack code."...

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,... And if your anti-virus programs are not up to date, or your firewall systems are not secure enough, you better watch out. ... You, I, and millions of others have utilized the Napster days or the modern Shareaza era for the benefit of “borrowing” music, video, software and many other data based...

Linux Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for an all-in-one solution for monitoring your network? The answer to your question is using Linux networking monitoring software products to check the performance of the other computers in your organization. Software like Nagios offers simplicity and effectiveness to help you... Many businesses today use Linux network monitoring software and software for spyware removal, anti-virus programs and firewalls to prevent sabotage. ... Good Linux networking software not only helps keep the functionality of the network up, but also ensures that files can be sent and received...