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Comment by David Adams on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 21, 2025 05:02 AM)
For Apple uses, there's Hide My Email. Those addresses are quite random and do not identify the originating address....
Comment by Joyce Baskind on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 21, 2025 03:29 AM)
Is there a solution for AOL Mail that doesn’t require a third party company?...
Comment by Jos on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 09:11 PM)
I created quite a number of gmail accounts, which I use as aliases. I have set up these accounts to forward all incoming mail to my primary e-mail acc...
Comment by Doug W. on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:49 PM)
My real primary email address is already being used for roughly 450 sites (I've had the same email address forever). I'm not sure it is worth my time ...
Comment by Dave McC on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:48 PM)
Bad Link - The "Firefox Relay" link goes to a "we couldn't find the file you asked for. . ."...
Comment by Greybeard on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:11 PM)
What Sam said. For 25+ years I've owned a domain and used a global forwarder to one of my mailboxes, and specific forwards to others. My domain provi...
Comment by Sam on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 06:00 PM)
I don't understand how the Gmail aliases are effective. Since the algorithm is known, anyone can simply delete the +keyword and know your address. I ...
Comment by michael on Does Your Inbox Need an Alias? (November 20, 2025 05:51 PM)
I use outlook, so if I use an alias, does that mean I have to go to all the sites and subscriptions and delete my real address and then change all my ...
Comment by Misterfish on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 08:28 PM)
A few months ago a Windows 10 update royally screwed up my OS (thank you MS) so my options were reset or spend hours rebuilding the OS - or install a ...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on Hit the Windows RESET Button? Read this first... (November 13, 2025 06:02 PM)
I like to experiment with my computers, so I've taken steps to protect myself from me. I use a cloud service to sync my files off-premise, and I have ...
Spyware Articles
Geekly Update - 19 February 2014
What would you do if your laptop or smartphone suddenly became 1000 times faster? Why are neighborhood dogs protesting a new technology that improves Internet security? And why are robots generating 60 percent of all Web traffic? Get answers to these burning questions, and the scoop on the latest tech news, in this edition of the Geekly Update. It's guaranteed to make you 146% smarter. Read, think and comment!
...Fake Anti-Spyware Programs
Browsing the web for free anti-spyware programs can get you into more trouble than an accidental spyware infection. Bad guys are actually disguising their malware as beneficial anti-malware utilities, and inducing the gullible to not only install their malware, but even pay them for it! Here's how to tell the difference...
...Top 10 Spyware Blockers
A good spyware blocker program protects you from online marketers who want to know where you go online; identity thieves who want to steal your usernames, passwords, and sensitive personal information; and hackers who want to seize control of your computer and Internet connection to distribute spam and more spyware. Which spyware blocker is best for you?
...Best Spyware Protection
Spyware is a type of malicious software, distinct from viruses, Trojan horses, and other cybernasties. Spyware does no damage to your computer and does not bombard you with annoyances like popup advertisements, generally speaking. Spyware is designed to go totally unnoticed, in fact. But in the background, spyware is spying on you and reporting back to its master. Here's how to protect and defend against spyware...
...Google Toolbar is Spyware?
I just got a new computer at work. On my last one I had downloaded the google toolbar. The tech people here have now blocked it because they say it contains spyware. Is this true? It was so convenient to have the toolbar. Thanks for your help!
...Malware Scanners
There are so many malware scanners to choose from, when trying to protect against adware, spyware and other online threats. Which one(s) do you recommend?
...Removing Winfixer Popups
I've been getting those very annoying Winfixer popups. My popup blocker is set to High. I have Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy and even Microsoft AntiSpyware. But no matter what I try they keep coming back. I’ve searched for help on removing Winfixer, but all the info I found is too technical for me. Can you help?
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