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Removing Spyware From Your Computer

11 June, 2010 (13:27) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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You might have read a lot about anti spywares online. Several software options claim to help you in this regard. They come as free or paid downloads online. Some of them also claim to make your computer perform faster and better. However, they hardly are interested in telling why one needs there program. So [...]

Three Free Ways to Stop Spyware

13 April, 2010 (05:31) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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Spyware is and is not against the law. How so? On the one hand, U.S. states and the federal government alike have passed anti-spyware laws—federal law in fact prohibits it. On the other hand, alas, when you sign the user agreements for many software applications, there is some fine print therein that grants agreement [...]

About School Proxy Servers

30 March, 2010 (06:47) | Security, System Tools | By: Chris Neumann

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Computers and laptops are often used in schools. Eventually each child will likely have one at their desk and perform most of their work on it. Benefits of this include the opportunity for equal access to the same education for all children, more mobility and increased awareness beyond their home and school, [...]

Adware Alert

6 February, 2010 (11:10) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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Chances are that, if you use the internet regularly, you are probably familiar with spyware, as well as the resultant programs that are meant to seek out any adware or spyware and clean it from your computer system. There are many different programs that offer to perform this task; some are freeware while others [...]

The Primary Features of the Proxy Browser

11 December, 2009 (14:18) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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Whether you are a student, a homemaker or a busy executive, whether you work for a real profit making company or a nonprofit organization, you should take the time to learn about the proxy browser. If you worry that someone who oversees your computer use might learn about your interest in the proxy web [...]

How To Detect Spyware On Your Computer

29 October, 2009 (14:33) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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Spyware is a constant and real threat to computer users around the world. Having an understanding of, and being able to detect spyware, is a skill that every person that owns a computer should have. The term spyware usually refers to software that is installed on your computer without your knowledge and runs in [...]

A New MS Antivirus Release

29 September, 2009 (05:30) | Security | By: Chris Neumann

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A few months ago, Microsoft unveiled a new Beta software package called “Microsoft Security Essentials”. Up until now, Microsoft has had a package called Windows Live Onecare, that has performed a similar task for the home computer user. Onecare was a lot more involved, however, giving the added options of firewall, automated backup of [...]