How Hackers Gain Control of Your Computer by Richard Rogers
Your PC has many "ports" which are vulnerable to attack from a hacker. These ports are used to communicate internally with your monitor or printer or externally to the internet. For example, Port 25 is used for receiving incoming email and Port 80 is used to connect to the internet. ... 4) Install an anti virus program and keep the virus definitions up to date. ... Carry out a virus scan a least once a week. ... Run a scan at least once a week or after being on line for a long period of time. ... - Be careful what free software you download.

Why You Need Spyware Removal by Michael Russell
Today, the Internet can be a scary place. With viruses, worms, Trojans and the like, the Internet can be dangerous for a computer user. Yet, did you know that there are programs that install themselves on your computer and watch everything you do? Once installed these programs will bombard you... What's more, spyware software applications can scan both fixed and removable drives on your computer, scan your computer memory, and scan your windows registry to find the nasty spyware programs on your computer.

The Cheap Guys Guide to Protecting Your Computer by Joshua Storey
We all know there are hundreds of software packages to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and all that other software business. But by the time you have finished installing all of that you come to realize that you have probably spent $200 dollars. ... Spybot search and destroy, AVG free edition (anti-virus protection), win-patrol, and zone alarm. ... AVG is antivirus software that constantly updates its internal virus database and is ready to scan your computer at the click of a button.

Adware Spyware Removal and Prevention by Tam Tabor
How do you effectively fight adware and what adware removal software is best? I recommend several techniques, used in tandem: 1) Use anti-spyware software. This is software that specifically targets the nastiest Adware and Spyware and removes it. There are a plethora of programs out there to... Free screensavers, free games, free pictures and free music are all popular downloads from the web. ... I use both Noadware and Adaware and they work effectively when used in combination with anti-virus software.

Don't Forget to Protect Your PC by Jo Ann Joy
The latest statistics show that at least 800 new viruses are created each month. You have all heard that identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes. The people that do these things are constantly coming up with new ways to get into our computers. ... Second, you must have a good firewall program if your anti-virus software does not include a firewall. ... Some of the more deluxe versions of the anti-virus software include a firewall. ... Most anti-virus programs are only effective for about a year, and then you need to buy the newer version.

How Many Anti Adware And Spyware Software Do You Really Need by Karl Sultana
We all agree that one anti adware and spyware software is a must. However owing more than one is really not important for several reasons. The first and worse is the fact that it can be dangerous if you are not familiar with these type of software. 1. ... This is a feature that most free software do not have and that is why they are free. ... The anti spyware and adware software serve as the cure in case you accidentally get infected. ... However certain type of anti spyware and adware software serve also as protection, not just a cure.

Protecting Your PC for Free by Rob Pirozzi
It is possible to provide very good protection for your PC without spending any money. There are four excellent software packages that are available for free. All are for home, non-commercial, use, with the exception of Spybot which is free to everyone. ... The free software packages that you should download and install are: ZoneLabs Free ZoneAlarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp) AVG's AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition (http://www.grisoft.com/doc/40/lng/ww) Lavasoft's Ad-Aware SE Personal (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/)...

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.

Free Screensavers by Kevin Stith
There are millions of Screensavers available on the Internet. Almost all of these can be downloaded and installed easily. These are usually categorized according to themes. Nature lovers can choose picturesque locations. Fish lovers can choose from different kinds of aquariums with multi-colored... If an anti-virus is already installed on the system, a right click enables a menu which provides for a ‘scan with…’ option. ... It’s also always a good idea to scan Screensavers for viruses and other potentially dangerous elements, such as spyware and adware.

How to Remove Spyware by Kenth Nasstrom
Spyware removal has become a tedious work. As the spyware threat has worsened, a number of techniques have emerged to counteract it. Among these are * Programs designed to remove or to block unwanted programs * Eucating the users in such a way that they can keep bad programs from infecting their... Protection and removal Major anti-virus firms such as Symantec, McAfee and Sophos have come later to the table, adding anti-spyware features to their existing anti-virus products. ... However, recent versions of these major firm's home and business anti-virus products do include anti-spyware...