Have You Invited A Spy Into Your Computer? by Maria Marsala
Yes, it's true. You may have inadvertently invited a spy into your computer. This spy is known as "spyware, adware, or trojans", and once it is in your computer it starts taking statistical information as you travel the Internet. In some cases, it may send you pop-up ads and slow down your... http://www.spychecker.com/ Free anti-spyware program. ... Or you can learn all about spyware, download an anti-spyware program, and schedule time in your weekly calendar to run an anti-spyware program. ... Norton and MacAfee the virus protection specialists, have added anti-spy programs to the list...

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 you don't have anti virus software, get it! ... Most free computer software will bombard your computer with spy ware and other terrible stuff which will eventually bring your Internet speed and computer to a screeching halt!

Computer Security Tips for Privacy and Identity Protection by Debbie Jacobsen
Anti spyware software, anti virus software, and a good personal firewall provide the best protection against the majority of internet security threats that exist today. Although everyone using the internet should be using these products, I find that most casual internet users are only running an... Without the added protection of a software firewall and anti spyware software, there are still some things you can do to help ensure your personal information doesn’t get stolen by malicious spyware and you don’t become the victim of identity theft due to a phishing scam.

Spybot - You Suspect You have Spyware In Your System by Jesse Miller
Slow, Slower, Slowest: Your PC or network is slow, and it takes longer to shut down or boot. It takes longer to connect to the Internet and the connection speeds are significantly slower. Just a couple of adware programs can affect your pc drastically. ... This free Spyware remover software can be downloaded and run on the system free of cost. ... It is best to download free Adware Spyware removal programs or Microsoft free Spyware removal Software to take care of the problem instead of diving into the registry manually.

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... For example, if malicious software like a Trojan Virus or spyware were installed on your computer without your knowledge the firewall would alert the user when it tried to connect to the internet and prevent it communicating with its host.

Increase Your System Performance with a few Basic Windows XP Tweaks by Kristopher Mainieri
Windows XP is currently the most popular operating system for personal computers and comes in two broad categories--XP Home and XP Pro. XP home is designed for home users who do not need the more heavyweight corporate applications such as a web server but still require a scalable and reliable... Another member of this class of Windows XP tweaks is to install anti virus and anti spyware software. ... The single most important thing you can do to ensure to WinXP performance is to make sure that your computer is free from viruses, trojans, spyware, and other pieces of software that could...

Guide to Norton Antivirus 2007 by Cedric Price
Norton Antivirus 2007, or shortly NAV 2k7, is the latest product to come from Symantec, the industry leader in the field of security software. Norton Antivirus is well known to pc users around the world and it’s designed to protect computers against spyware, adware, worms, viruses and other... Most users get infected by an email attachment or by downloading a pirated software, or any other type of software that has a virus attached to it. ... There are some facts that one must be aware of, but at the end of the day, having an anti-virus installed is an absolute must.

Buying a New Computer by Bob Rankin
Someone recently asked me "I teach senior citizens in a community based free computer lab. They often ask what to look for when buying a computer, what software they need for email, basic Internet usage, word processing, etc. Many are on a limited budget. ... If yours doesn't come with any anti-virus package, check with your Internet service provider to see if they offer anything for free. ... Summary So in a nutshell, here are my recommendations: Look for a Windows XP-based PC with monitor for around $400 Processor: 1.5 GHz or better RAM memory: 256 MB or better Hard Drive: 80 GB or...

10 Tips to Keep Your PC in Tiptop Shape by Gary Hendricks
1. Get Rid of Dust One of the most common causes of overheating is dust and dirt. So you need to keep your system clean, inside and out. Try to clean it once a year using lint-free wipes. Make sure you use an antistatic wrist strap as well to protect your system when cleaning inside the case. ... Get an Anti-Virus Program I still find it amazing that many home computer users do not have an anti-virus program installed. ... This piece of software is fundamental to any computer system. ... Apply these tips once in a while to ensure a trouble-free computer system.

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. ... Commercial products such as Symantec Antivirus http://www.symantec.com or free software such as provided from Grisoft http://www.grisoft.com.