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Comment by Simon on [ALERT] Gadget Insurance and Extended Warranty Scams (December 12, 2025 10:46 PM)
A Correction: I have the Costco Visa card. I used it for everything, because of the cash-rebate benefits, and extended warranty benefit. However, on ...
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I used to buy extended warranties before the prices got crazy years ago. But I only used 1 and that was a refurbished VCR and it was worth it then. No...
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Thanks for today's newsletter! I have two phones insured through T-Mobile and mine is through Best Buy. I'm going to get the bundle plan through Squar...
Comment by Cork on Is NOW the Best Time to Buy a Car? (December 9, 2025 07:15 PM)
Used cars at new car dealerships: Yes, you will pay more than at to a private party for an equivalent car, as Bob says. But if you have time to shop,...
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I have an old laptop that is not suited for Win 11 upgrade. So I installed Big Linux on it and it seems just fine. Still learning how to use it but it...
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For Apple email users, the more effective way than the one you mentioned is creating your own: https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/add-and-manage-...
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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