Basic Changes to Make in Your Internet Explorer Options by D. David Dugan
Most people get their computer with Internet Explorer already installed and set to all the default settings. The default settings are what Microsoft calls “recommended settings”. These settings are not always the best for your usage. One size does not always fit all. ... Autocomplete works to help you not have to type the same information on forms and in your Internet Explorer address bar. ... These are the temporary files Internet Explorer stores on your hard drive so if you go back to them they will load faster because the images and other files are already downloaded.

5 Steps to Remove Spyware for Free by Ron Isaiah
Have you ever tried to remove Spyware off your PC only to find out it never left or it came back? Tired of all those annoying Popups, Viruses, and Ads on your system day in and day out? Well, listen closely because the day has come to remove Spyware programs and Viruses - forever! ... Please get rid of Microsoft Internet Explorer on your system! ... Here is an address to a good proxy list: http://www.stopspywareforfree.com/proxylist.html Please follow these instructions carefully for Microsoft Internet Explorer: a) Scroll down on the page from the above link.

How To Identify, Cure and Prevent Spyware/Adware Infections by Zahid Saddique
Just when you thought you were Web savvy, one more privacy, security, and functionality issue crops up — spyware. Installed on your computer without your consent, spyware software monitors or controls your computer use. It may be used to send you pop-up ads, redirect your computer to websites,... Make sure your browser security setting is high enough to detect unauthorized downloads, for example, at least the “Medium” setting for Internet Explorer. ... Your operating system (like Windows or Linux) may offer free software “patches” to close holes in the system that spyware could exploit.

Good Computer Maintenance - Part One by Marv Ko
Normally we think of maintenance as a chore, something we have to do to keep things running smoothly and prevent problems down the road, whether with our car, house, or computer. But with a PC, maintenance can actually be fun ... approached from the right perspective. ... You can run Windows Update periodically through Microsoft Internet Explorer, which automatically detects which versions of Windows components you currently have installed and, by checking with Microsoft's site, which have newer versions.

What Is Adware And What Can You Do To Prevent It From Affecting Your System? by Joel Pearce
Privacy: how important is it to you? Would you feel comfortable knowing that someone could keep track of the web sites that you visit? While Spyware is talked about, you may be less familiar with a similar type of programming: Adware. Adware is used as a supplemental program in some cases. ... In many cases, the user agreement or licensing agreement are available to you before you download and install the software; · Choose the free but feature limited software or pay for the program rather than using the advertising supported version to avoid installing adware on your system; · If you...

Spyware & Business Computers by Glen Littlejohn
I. BACKGROUND Spyware is typically not a virus, so many anti-virus programs are not equipped to block, detect, or eliminate it. Spyware is not typically a cookie that you can simply delete through your browser tools. Often installed on your computer without your consent, spyware will: A. ... Make sure your browser security setting is high enough to detect unauthorized downloads, for example, at least the “Medium” setting for Internet Explorer. ... Be aware, however, that some of these free software applications bundle other software, including spyware.

Brand Your Website's URL With a Favicon by Mario Sanchez
Have you ever noticed that when you look at your browser favorites menu or the address bar, some entries have their own little icon beside their URL? It's called a "Favicon" (a graphic file with a .ico extension) and it's placed in the root directory of the web site. ... (Favicons work with Internet Explorer 5 or newer, and with recent versions of Netscape.) ------- You can freely reprint this article. ... To create one, you can use a graphics program called Icon Forge (you can download a free trial version in CNET): http://download.com.com/3000-2195-10128559.html You can either...

Living Dangerously - Unprotected Surfing May Cost You Your Identity by John Garvey
Running a late model OS on your computer like Windows XP or Vista? Doing a lot of surfing on the net? How is spyware treating you so far? You don't know? I think it would be wise for you to find out. No it's not enough to just accept whatever came with your computer and assume you have nothing... Don't leave your computer on while you're away from your desk.One last thing - avoid the temptation of free softwares and other free downloads. ... If you use Internet Explorer I would stop and change to Firefox.

Anti-Spyware Tips for Safe Computing: Spyware Prevention by Kevin Nelson
Just when you thought you were finally comfortable with the computer, along comes another thing to learn...security. With more and more people online, it's no surprise that we have to be increasingly careful about what we do and where we go online. In addition, we need to understand at least a... This especially includes your operating system (Microsoft Windows for most of us) and your web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, etc). ... There are tons of free programs, movies, games and other software all over the internet.

Antispyware Software Can Kill That Spy! by A Singh
The one way to get a severe headache is to have your computer infested with spyware and adware. But if you understand what spyware means and take the necessary steps to detect, remove and prevent it you can be free from this headache before it turns chronic. ... These thieves usually hit Microsoft Windows applications and Internet Explorer, since most people use them, leading to a system crash or some really strange behavior. ... Some spyware vendors get into your system through the low security settings in your Internet browser.