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 have Anti-virus software installed. ... All Computers in your office should also have Anti-spyware software installed. ... Commercial products such as Symantec Antivirus http://www.symantec.com or free software such as provided from Grisoft http://www.grisoft.com.

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Further, the typical practice of using firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus applications would not have prevented infection, leaving many users with a false sense of security, so to speak. ... Could be; Array Systems suggests the following basic operational components be included in a security...

Small Business Technology - What You Really Need by Louis Rosas-Guyon
Overview Technology is not the answer to all small business problems. You must deal with employee theft, salaries, credit, insurance, customer relations, cash flow and more. But in all of these areas and others the proper implementation of technology can save you time and money and enable you... An Anti-Virus program will alert you to a possible virus infection, and be able to get rid of the virus before significant damage occurs. ... Office Productivity Software The most common software applications in all businesses are a word processor, spread sheet, database, desktop publishing,...

Free Spyware Removal Tools by Alison Cole
There are many pseudo spyware removers out there, which intend to infiltrate your system under the pretence of an effective spyware removal tool. Many such spyware removal tools lured users and trapped them inside their own computers. Systems slowed down, crashed or were filled with spam. ... Trend Micro Anti Spyware is a free online tool that checks and treats any spyware infections on your computer. ... Spyware Doctor is a powerful anti-spyware tool that can be downloaded for free into your system.

How Tenebril SpyCatcher Works by Ben Sikes
Spyware is a danger on any computer with access to the Internet. Software to detect and remove spyware is readily available and should always be installed, along with anti-virus software, to protect the computer and the user. Spyware, as it's name suggests, spies on PC user habits. ... The paid version, currently called SpyCatcher 2006 includes several additional features: • automatic updates • background scans • submit reports for analysis • anti-phishing protection • Hosts File Analyzer • AD (Active Directory) and workgroup compatibility • option to buy multiple licenses • one or...

Condoms for Your PC - Run Reports from Logs by Tim Flynt
INTRODUCTION - In the large-scale server world, you expect to see reports of bandwidth usage and failed login attempts. You want to monitor the system load. You certainly want to know of malware or an unauthorized use of a server. At the other end of the spectrum, as a user of a PC with access... - Begin with a report of when anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities were last run. ... Those reports can allow you to look at a history of events, to compare performance of one PC to another, to note what software is in use, and - perhaps most importantly - to know what users and/or PCs have NOT...

How To Start A Computer Support Business by Bill Nadraszky
Starting a computer support business is something that with some experience and training almost anyone can do. As a person owning an independent computer support business as well as a website to help others that support home users I thought it would be nice to point out the steps needed to start... When you get a customer set up with anti virus pick a favorite like Norton or McAfee instead of a free virus scanner so that the user does not have you to blame if they get reinfected by viruses. ... These two Cds are self booting which is nice but you may also create a disk over time that has...

Computer Memory - The More the Merrier by Michael Russell
Constantly I am asked by friends and family, why is my computer running so slow? They tell me that they bought a state of the art computer and when they first used it that everything was fantastic. Then a couple of months later like clockwork, they always come back and say, something is wrong... Especially anti-viral software programs are constantly traversing through your system to find any malicious activity or wanting to download new virus protection files. ... And an anti-viral operation could use much more depending on what company's software you are using.

Who’s Watching What You Type? by Robert Palmer
If someone entered your home, uninvited and installed numerous cameras and listening devices in order to monitor your activities, you would quite rightly be outraged. While such a situation, unless you are living in the Big Brother House, would be considered ridiculous, the same cannot be said... Thankfully anti-spyware/adware programs such as Ad-Aware (free) and WebRoot’s own offering, Spy Sweeper can clean up a PC and even help prevent further infections, but just like anti-virus software, anti-spyware software needs to be kept up-to-date to remain effective.

Freezing - Time To Warm Up Your PC by Deborah Anderson
Freezing is also known as crashing or hanging. It's frustrating. The computer locks up and the mouse and keyboard do not respond. You may lose data and you certainly lose time and patience. Typically, you need to press Ctrl+Alt+Del to see the programs that are running and to try to close the... Leave your anti-virus software in the startup as well. ... Make sure that you have anti-virus software installed. ... Common causes of freezing: Low memory Low disk space Fragmented disk Too many programs open simultaneously Low CPU speed Corrupt files Software bugs Overheating -...