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Comment by Marvin L. on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 25, 2026 10:30 PM)
The U.S. government labor statistics are incorrect. When they list the unemployment rate they leave out all the scammers. Scamming is a real job for...
Comment by J Crawford on Send it Later! The Power of Scheduled Messages (March 24, 2026 05:09 PM)
I have been using the send later feature on my iPhone for quite some time. Wish there was a way to send a delayed message from my iPhone to an Android...
Comment by Lynn on Send it Later! The Power of Scheduled Messages (March 24, 2026 01:49 PM)
I had a dear friend who passed away in October, years ago. The following December, I received a Christmas greeting from him. It was very moving....
Comment by Marcy on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 24, 2026 12:28 PM)
Regarding scams when selling, you can also call the usps or american express or whomever to see if the check you received is counterfeit. It worked fo...
Comment by Carole Taylor on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 10:52 PM)
I am in Australia. I posted a motorcycle for sale on marketplace. Within minutes I received 2 queries, both saying they were only interested if I coul...
Comment by pdsterling on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 08:23 PM)
do you think the offers on facebook, that claim to sell 100 forever stamps for $9.99, is a scam?...
Comment by Jerry on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 07:55 PM)
Bob, why is Zelle not safe? I have sold items and been paid via Zelle with no problem. I understand that once the money is in your account the other...
Comment by Ray on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 07:41 PM)
Bob. Great article but... oops, it appears that Schmeckpeper is a real last name. The surname Schmeckpeper is of German origin and is derived from ...
Comment by Binjamin Man on Sluggish, Cluttered Computer? Here's Your Cleanup Cheat Sheet (March 14, 2026 03:29 PM)
I use Directory Report for cleaning up my hard drive. Easy to use. Finds duplicate files....
Comment by John on Sluggish, Cluttered Computer? Here's Your Cleanup Cheat Sheet (March 13, 2026 10:20 PM)
Two programs that I use are TreeSize (free version) and PrivaZer. TreeSize analyzes will analyze a whole drive or a directory, and give a visual 'tree...
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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