Condoms for Your PC - Log Your PC Maintenance by Tim Flynt
INTRODUCTION - For years you've known about maintenance for your PC. You have anti-virus and anti-spyware software. You use a firewall. You're careful about where you surf the Internet. You don't open every Email attachment that you get - even from friends. ... ANTI-VIRUS & ANTI-SPYWARE - For each of these, a log record to show that they were run can be helpful. ... Let's look at what you might want to track, including anti-virus and anti-spyware data. ... DISK SPACE - In order to run disk defragmentation effectively, you need to have about 20% of the disk space available.

How to Remove Spyware Quickly and Easily by Kevin Nelson
He just couldn't believe that it really happened... And I didn't want to say, "I told ya' so", but even though my buddy practices pretty safe computing and doesn't frequent "bad neighborhoods", he still got infected with spyware. Here's what I told him regarding his options for how to remove... Again, using the anti-virus software as an example, spyware also changes quite often, with new threats frequently added to the database. ... Their okay and the good ones certainly work well, but like with your anti-virus program, you'll probably want to get a program that provides protection all the...

Why Custom Built PC's Are The Better Option by John Vizaniaris
If you are contemplating buying a new PC anytime soon, this article might be of some help. Chances are at some point you owned a PC by one of the top three manufacturers. Remember the first time you turned on that machine? Well if you don't, let me refresh your memory. ... But they are not, most are time limited trial software, including the anti-virus. ... Not only that, the anti-virus is not even activated. ... The trial software is also configured to start with the PC. ... The best place to buy a custom system is by going to your local computer store.

How To Take Care Of Your Laptop Computer by Joe Chianese
As the proud owner of a laptop computer, you'll want to keep your machine in the best possible condition. Aside from cleaning your screen and dusting the keyboard, however, you'll need to take a few extra steps to maintain your laptop's health: -- Play it cool A laptop computer generates a lot... Buying an anti-virus one month and not updating it for the next six really negates it purpose. ... Most anti-virus programs have automatic update methods, eliminating the need for you to have to remember to do it manually.

How to Reduce Computer Problems? by Uthkusa Gamanayake
How can I prevent Computer problems? This is a question that people have asked me many times. The entire process of reducing Computer problems can be bundled under the banner of Computer Preventive Maintenance. It is not rocket science and you don’t have to be an IT professional to keep your PC... Most of the anti virus programs are bundled with a Personal Firewalls these days. ... Use a good anti virus program. ... Installing the anti virus program is not good enough. ... - Check the virus definitions date regularly and see whether it is up to date.

Cyber Crimes And Solutions by Mohsin Ayaz
We are currently living in Cyber age, where Internet and computers have major impacts on our way of living, social life and the way we conduct businesses. The usage of information technology has posed great security challenges and ethical questions in front of us. ... Antivirus And Anti spyware Software: Аntivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software. ... Back in March 1999, the Melissa virus was so powerful that it forced Microsoft and a number of other very large companies to completely...

How to Protect your PC from Spyware in the Cyber Age by George Papazoglou
Wouldn't you be shocked to find that your personal sensitive information, like files, credit card information, operating system / software and other non-disclosed data to be penetrated by unscrupulous prying eyes? Even worse... "Is your computer infected by Spyware?" What is Spyware? ... Norton Anti-Virus or any other "virus protection" solution, will not protect your computer from malicious applications like Spyware. ... they get rich by capitalizing and selling your privacy to third parties, who will in return, sell (again!) or use you as a guinea pig for their promotions - your...

Download Screensavers by Kevin Stith
Downloading Screensavers is easy. They are usually executable files with an ‘.exe’ extension. When these files are double-clicked using the left mouse button, the process of installation begins. Menus and windows pop up asking the user to specify a location for the screensaver file. ... Left clicking the option makes the anti-virus software on the user’s computer scan for viruses and other infections. ... Sometimes, the anti-virus software is set to take care of the deletion automatically. ... While it is easy to Download Screensavers and install them, it’s almost as easy to install a...

Troubleshooting With Your MP3 Player by Edward Shapard
One of the most common problems that an individual encounters with their MP3 player is incompatible file formats. All MP3 players can read files in .mp3 format and most can also accommodate .wma formats. Even if a music file doesn't match these extensions, there are several software programs... Purchase a reliable anti-virus software program and use it regularly on every file download. ... By running a virus check on the file prior to opening it, an individual may be able to protect themselves from a computer virus.

Protect Your Computer Against Spyware by Matt Peterson
Everyone has heard of the need for antivirus and anti-spyware programs, but some people still don’t realize what spyware is, or why it’s so dangerous. Spyware is not the same as a computer virus. Viruses corrupt files and destroy data. Spyware generally keeps track of where you go... One of the best places to search for reputable software is a site like download.com. ... However, even the best anti-spyware program won’t do much if it’s not kept up-to-date and run regularly.