Finding the Perfect Anti-spyware Software by Jason Frovich
Fortunately, there are generous individuals and organizations who have the facilities to review the work of the Anti-spyware developers and make the results available for all of us everyday users of the Internet. The challenge for us is to know where to go for these results and recommendations,... If subscribing to newsletters and Blogs isn't your usual surfing activity, you can do a search for security alert newsletters or security alert blogs. ... Just don't forget to check for and update your security software.

Wireless Router & Security: A Step-by-Step Guide by Brian Medini
Setting up a wireless router is easy. Essentially you turn your cable or DSL modem off and your wireless router on. Then, you connect the router to the modem with a cable, and turn the modem back on. You are more or less done. The wireless network wizard on your computer will pick up the router... Disable SSID broadcast Wireless enabled computers use network discovery software to automatically search for nearby SSIDs. ... And then, you configure your computer to use the encryption key. ... Malicious intruders can even hop on to your internal network; access your hard drives; and, steal,...

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. ... With the growing threat of spyware and the impact it can have on your computer, it's more important than ever that you take the time to educate yourself about what spyware is, its sources, and good security and internet surfing habits that can help you avoid possible spyware infection.

Spyware - How Can You Protect Your Computer From It by Markus Wahlgren
Spyware was in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called “ Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program... So one has to buy genuine parts and software and keep updating regularly Installing anti virus software Anti virus software prevents viruses from getting attached to the programs in the computer and prevent them from corrupting the files.

Access Your PC From Anywhere by Matt Peterson
There are several services available now that allow you to remotely access your computer from any other machine in the world, as long as it is connected to the internet. The good news is that Windows XP Professional has this functionality built into the operating system. ... Connecting to your computer On the client PC, you will need a software client called Remote Desktop Connection. ... To use Remote Desktop you will need the following: A host computer (the one you want to access remotely) that is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional and is connected to the Internet.

Is Firefox For Everyone? by Bob Rankin
Oh my... I can see the rotten tomatoes flying my way already. But I have a confession to make. I've tried Firefox on numerous occasions but I'm sticking with Internet Explorer, at least for now... "I Use Internet Explorer, And I Feel Fine!" Why? There are a bunch of reasons. ... RELATED NEWS: http://www.hotnews360.com/computer-security-news.html Another biggie: There is no way to combine toolbars. ... In other words, as more people begin to use Firefox, there will be more security bugs uncovered.

Blogs Being Used to Transmit Malicious Code by Eva Gibson
The popularity of the weblog, or blog, on the internet has recently been exploited by hackers, making the blog the next in a long line of online elements of which to beware. If you've been following the Black Hat security event, you may have heard about the presentation in which spokespeople... The code itself is difficult for browser security settings to recognize as an infection because the feeds themselves are stored as HTML files instead of executable files, and HTML files are not considered a threat by security software.

Internet Explorer Upgared Solves Security Problems by Brian Clancey
Internet Explorer version 7 Beta 2 will help computer users get used to some of the concepts behind the upcoming Windows Vista, but also cure some of the security problems which have been afflicting Internet Explorer for the past couple of years. The latest Beta release is immune to the latest... eEye Digital Security says it targets "a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. ... The recommended action required to protect systems against this attack is to disable Active Scripting from within Internet Explorer." The latest version of the program is a free download,...

The Main Online Security Threats? by Raymond Johansen
By logging on to the net, you are at risk at once. Online security threats are a big challenge today. There are several types of threats on the internet. The main threats are Spyware, Viruses and Hackers. It is absolutely necessary to protect yourself, your computer and your personal information... There are three security software applications you should have: * Firewall Protection * Antivirus Software * Anti Spyware Software You should also be aware of your passwords, and protection of these.

Free Software - Powerful Alternatives to Budget-Busting Software by Kevin Savetz
When you buy a computer, it most likely comes with Microsoft Windows preinstalled. And when you need a word processor, spreadsheet, or other software, you probably buy it from a computer store. That software is vital. Without it, a computer is just an expensive paperweight. ... The mantra of the Free Software Foundation is "Free software' is a matter of liberty, not price." Commercial software licenses - those wordy, legalese-filled documents that no one actually reads before clicking "I Agree" when installing software - usually impose strict limits: You can't install the software on...