Subscriber Fran wrote recently about a problem she was having:
When i go to control panel. Then i click on network internet connections. It just flickers. I can’t change any of the settings,or my home page. Also when i click on tools then i click internet option. It just flickers. what can [...]
Archive for the 'Anti-spyware' Category
A Probable Adware/Spyware Infection
Friday, June 27th, 2008Posted in Anti-adware, Anti-spyware, Anti-virus, HowTo, Security, Software, Terry's Computer Tips | No Comments »
My Anti-virus, Firewall and Anti-Spyware/Anti-Adware Choices
Friday, September 14th, 2007A lot of people choose one of the big-name security software packages from Norton, McAfee and such to protect their computers.
I’m not one of them. I tried them in the past, but I learned that I didn’t like relying on a “it will do everything” security package — sure they were cheaper, but I [...]
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Fighting Against Spyware & Malware
Thursday, November 9th, 2006Spyware is software that enables a third-party to track where you go on the Internet. Usually this does NOT involve specific tracking cookies and companies that specialize in tracking your visits to advertiser sites. Spyware is usually software installed on your computer that monitors what you do and reports it — not cookies that [...]
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Safe Web Browsing with Your New Computer
Monday, October 30th, 2006One of the best ways to get adware and spyware installed on your computer — especially your new computer, your first computer — is to go web surfing with Internet Explorer.
If you properly prepare IE, you can prevent some of the problems. If you have your anti-virus program installed and running, you can prevent [...]
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