PDA Anti Virus - Do We Really Need Them And How To Find The Most Suitable? (05 Dec 2006) The PDA world has advanced in leaps and bounds during the last few years. This advancement has brought some negative phenomena such as the viruses and Trojan horses that are now as wide spread with PDA's as they are with PC's. Read all about the safety measures you need to take.
Is "Spyware" Watching You? (28 Nov 2006) Imagine my surprise when I received a phone call from a friend who told me he'd been the victim of a "spyware" attack that left him shaking at his loss of privacy.
How To Remove Winfixer 2005 Plus Unwanted Spyware And Adware (28 Nov 2006) Spyware and Adware are annoying many Internet users, slowing down their computers and invading their privacy. Some applications such as Winfixer spawn many pop-up windows. Some spyware programs can track a persons Internet habits, the amount of time spent surfing, record private passwords, etc. Spyware on a computer is an increasing threat as well as a serious intrusion of privacy that needs to be dealt with.
Parental Control Software Buyer's Guide (28 Nov 2006) This article discusses Parental Control Software: what it is, whether it's necessary, the features that should be present in it and what one would expect to pay for it.
Not All Spyware Is Malicious But Must Be Removed (17 Nov 2006) Though not all Spyware is malicious they must be removed all the same. The reason being that they will ultimately expand the registry of the system and stall the programs and generally make the system unstable.
Spyware Detection and Removal Options (17 Nov 2006) Though Spyware is somewhat similar to a computer virus, the focus is typically not to wreak havoc. Rather, it Detects Cookies, Files, Directories, Registry Entries, Index Files and other personal information on your system and sends that information over the Internet to it's designer. Some Spyware is software designed to take control of your computer without your consent. Home Page Re-direction is one way it will mess with you and your computer system. If you notice that your home page has been changed to an unfamiliar page, Spyware is mostly likely the cause.
How to Remove Spyware for Good! (07 Nov 2006) Adware and spyware are malicious, yet extremely common computer afflictions that come from the internet. What is the worst part of both of these is that they often come included in downloaded programs you find on the internet, without you even knowing they are there.
The Hidden Dangers of Adware (29 Oct 2006) Most internet users have experienced pop-up ads that never seem to go away, the frustration of a browser home page that keeps changing to a different website, or extremely slow computer performance. These are some of the symptoms of adware and/or spyware. In addition to being very annoying, adware is often considered an invasion of privacy because of the personal information it gathers about you.
