Webroot Window Washer by Ben Sikes
For anyone concerned about what is left on their PC after using the Internet, Webroot Window Washer can set the mind at ease. Window Washer wipes away all traces of past PC use. It not only removes Internet history, but also previously deleted files that may still have a presence on the hard disk. ... A quick cycle of Window Washer can: • clear Internet history, address bar and cache • delete selected cookies • overwrite deleted files • shred folders with one-click • provide protection against deleting important files • schedule washes • clear unused disk space to ensure faster,...

Runescape: History and Development of the Game by Nathan Westergard
Runescape is an extremely popular Multi Massive Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG), that was created by Andrew Gower, and is currently owned and operated by Jagex, Ltd. The game offers to methods of play: free and paid. Runescape currently has over 9 millions active Free players, and more then... The game is written in JavaScript and can be played through an ordinary web browser such as Internet Explorer, or Firefox. ... This would allow players to pay a small monthly fee to access new in game skills, items, and a variety of other features not available to free members.

Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware by Richard Rogers
There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection. 1) PC Performance – Both spyware and adware consume your... In particular watch if your Internet Explorer browser refuses to work all of a sudden. ... Web sites are inserted into your list of internet favourites in the hope that you will visit them. ... Spyware also can affect your internet connection speed as it takes up bandwidth to communicate...

Spyware: What It Is and How to Combat It by Dean Phillips
Spyware is software or hardware installed on a computer without the user's knowledge which gathers information about that user for later retrieval by whomever controls the spyware. Spyware can be broken down into two different categories, surveillance spyware and advertising spyware. ... SP2 tightens your PC's security with a new Windows Firewall, an improved Automatic Updates feature, and a pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer. ... It then makes use of the user's bandwidth to connect to the internet and upload whatever personal information it has gathered, and to download...

FREE Google Docs & Spreadsheets ‘Challenge’ MS Office? by Wong Hing
Google Office? No..We called it Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets? Simple. It is lightweight alternatives to Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Only that Google offer online free word processor and spreadsheet, and they allow collaboration... Well, being able to jointly create and edit... Internet Explorer 6.0+ (Windows) 2. ... Google Docs & Spreadsheets will work wherever you have access to the Internet via a Windows or Macintosh computer with one of these browsers: 1. ... Each document can be up to 500K, and up to 2MB per embedded image.

Understanding Browser Hijacking And How To Correct It by Otis Cooper
If you are an Internet junkie and surf nearly 24 hours a day, it may be to your benefit to understand how Web Browser hijacking works and what you can be to prevent it as well as get rid of this nagging problem should you experience it. The web contain sites that will override your browser's... Your Internet Explorer browser quickly slows to a crawl. ... Try to avoid downloading free screensavers for example. ... If this happens, you need to pay attention to where you are on the Internet and avoid these locations.

Virus and Spyware Tools for Microsoft Windows by Greg Ashbaugh
I was recently cleaning a system that was infested with viruses and spyware/malware, so I thought I'd write about the programs and methods I use when cleaning a system. First and foremost, the easiest way to clean your system is to backup all your data and simply format and install a fresh copy... To do this, open Windows Explorer or My Computer and to go the tools menu. ... It can be found here: http://free.grisoft.com/ . ... If you don't have one, or your antivirus has expired, I recommend you download the free version of AVG.

Explore the Internet in a Whole New Way by Daniel Punch
For a long time now Microsoft's Internet Explorer has ruled as 'King of Internet browsers'. Like many of Microsoft's products an initially brutal marketing campaign pushed Internet Explorer into the mainstream's consciousness and from then on it was the logical, default choice. ... This makes searching Ebay, Google, Internet Movie DataBase, Amazon etc. ... There's nothing complicated, you simply download (for free) and run the install file and then when you run the browser for the first time you get presented with the option of importing your IE favourites (a nice feature, with the click...

The Benefits of Open Source by Matthew Keegan
If you are a building a website or a forum, chances are you are using a web editor or paying for message board services. The costs of using these "out of the box" products can add up, especially if you are trying to grow your business. Let's look at some good "open source" options for you to... Search the internet for a free PHP provider such as PHPBB2. ... Web Browsers Internet Explorer isn't the only name in town when talking about web browsers. ... The webopedia describes it as follows: Generically, open source refers to a program in which the source code is available to the general...

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... Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc…) security setting should be set to high. ... If you do download free software, only download from developer’s site. ... Following are a list of computer security tips that will help protect you and/or minimize the damage if your personal information gets...