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. ... 3) Install a spyware removal tool get the spyware definitions up to to date. ... Hackers use "port scanning" software to hunt for for vulnerable computers with open ports using your computer's IP address. ... - Be careful what free software you download.

How to Beat Pop-Ups: Gain Back the Home Court Advantage by Katerina Mitrou
It may seem impossible at times to rid your computer entirely of those pesky ads that compromise your browsing experience and even slow down your computer, but luckily, there are effective methods of avoiding as many pop-ups, adware and spyware programs as possible. ... If you did already have spyware on your system, these applications will not remove adware or remove spyware from your computer, but probably make things much worse. ... Sometimes these programs are designed to suck you into paying for a spyware removal program.

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. ... It is important to remember that the firewall is only part of your computer security and does not negate the need for a good anti virus solution, a spyware removal tool and a degree of caution / common on sense on the type of websites a user visits.

3 Simple Ways To Save A Bunch Of Money When Buying A New Computer! by Kris Bickell
Looking to buy a new computer? Overwhelmed by all of the options available to you? Stressed by the high cost of computers today? For most people, buying a new computer does not have to be as stressful as buying a new car. Nor does it have to be as expensive. ... You can often find better deals by shopping around separately for your own software extras (such as a word processor, anti-virus, popup blocker, spyware removal, games, etc). ... 2) Install your own “extras” Many computers you will find in a store have a lot of extra software already installed.

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... Free screensavers or screensaver samples are often loaded with spyware, adware, and who knows what other insidious files that lurks within. ... Having this or other hijack removal files on disk will be your first line of defense.

Best Place For Downloading Music And Videos For An iPod by Michael Gierasimiuk
Have you got an iPod? Do you want to pack it with your favorite music and videos? Are you unsure where to go for unlimited iPod music and video downloads? This is a short comparison of the two best unlimited iPod download centers on the internet. This review is similar to the one I wrote up a... My iPod Downloads probably beats iPod Blender is this category as they also provide you with free Spyware removal software - I have no idea why or how this is related to the iPod, but it's a great bonus!

Viruses and Malicious Software - How to Protect Your Computer by Eldon Martin
Malicious software, or malware, is likely the most widespread problem faced by computer users today. As a computer technician, I find that about three out of four jobs I do for home computer users are to remove malware in one form or another. Malware programs come in several forms: Spyware and... Be skeptical of free software There are many free software programs available on the Internet. ... You should also be skeptical of spyware removal tools and pop-up blocker programs. ... Some parents have found it necessary to forbid their children from downloading any software without permission.

Computer Safety for Kids by Rob Pirozzi
Start With the Basics - Protect Your PC Guarding Access to Your PC - Get a Firewall Beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, which was in the 11th century BC, construction was begun on what was to become the Great Wall of China. For 2,700 years, culminating in the mid-1600s, construction continued on... Adware and spyware removal software, or anti-spyware software, is software that is installed on your computer to combat the threats of adware and spyware. ... Safe Surfing Installing firewall software and antivirus software, and running anti-spyware software and privacy software should go a...

The Key To A Quicker And Happier Computer by Terry Brazil II
I am sure that you and most everybody you know that has a computer has gotten errors. That error that you see on startup or when you are doing just about anything else is most likely caused by a registry problem. Even though you do all of your uninstalling, virus checks and regular spyware /... If you are having a problem that the above did not fix or if you are scared of messing your computer up I suggest you use a software utility to do this for you. ... But don't delete it yet. ... If you look over on the left you should be able to tell what directory it is in.