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Comment by William Harvey on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 4, 2025 10:56 PM)
I put my three day old Samsung down while gardening so it didn't fall out of my pocket accidentally. It was turned on. Forgetting the phone I turned ...
Comment by Mike Davies on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 3, 2025 09:00 PM)
Tesco (a UK supermarket chain) sell own-brand polyethylene "resealable snack bags". The seal is of the "pinch" type where you slide your fingers along...
Comment by cropduster on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 3, 2025 08:58 PM)
FORGET all those time-consuming "solutions." Instead, do 2 things: (1) refrain from loading your phone with important financial information and photo...
Comment by Ryan James on Wontons, Slush and Wet Phones (November 3, 2025 07:56 PM)
You seem to be a walking, swimming, sailing hazard for mobile phones. Thanks for the heads up....
Comment by Mike Davies on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (November 3, 2025 03:27 PM)
Bob, have you been hacked? I keep getting spam emails from you promoting a browser called Comet. Best wishes in appreciation of your good work....
Comment by David Y. on Review: PC Matic Gets a Zero! (November 2, 2025 06:45 PM)
I just sent a question to PC Matic and they no longer offer the Evergreen purchase option. Pricing is vague at best. I see "$50 for first year". No...
Comment by Charles on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (November 1, 2025 03:24 AM)
Good timely info. I got a message from my uncle's name of facebook. The picture was missing and so I thought maybe he got a new account. When I looked...
Comment by Hugh Gautier on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 11:14 PM)
Just in time Bob, one good reason that I do not allow my 4G AO3s cell phone to go out onto the internet. Whereas my sisterr has everything on her phon...
Comment by Hubert Brochard on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 07:12 PM)
I thought I was smart... I got caught with a fake deposit text. It is true that I would probably receive one, but this was not confirmed. OF COURSE, t...
Comment by Wolf on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 12:18 AM)
Thank you for this most recent update regarding phishing! I always get a laugh when I receive those type of phony texts from banks that I do not do bu...
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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