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Comment by MINOO on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 18, 2025 02:58 AM)
Thank you for such an eye opening article.You saved me from wrong doing by converting from Windows 10 to 11, as my Dell All-in-one P.C.was not designe...
Comment by Wild Bill 99 on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 18, 2025 02:39 AM)
Nice article, Bob, thanks and thanks for some peace of mind. We bought a couple of NUC-style boxes running Win 11 but I plan on running a couple older...
Comment by Wolf on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 11:57 PM)
Another great article! I'm glad that you are presenting that facts regarding whether one should or should not "upgrade" to Windows 11. In my case, I w...
Comment by Mike on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 11:34 PM)
Windows 11 came with my new PC. (I was moving, and tariffs were on the horizon, so I bought my first pre-built - going from an i5 1060 to an i9 4090)....
Comment by BRUCE on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 10:59 PM)
Although I'm still looking to add Lenix, I have installed 0Patch, which updates Window 10. It works great?...
Comment by Mark on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 10:13 PM)
I have a subscription to Photoshop. Will their updates work with Windows 10?...
Comment by Cork on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 10:06 PM)
I purchased a new HP for my wife a couple of years ago; it came with Win 11. Frankly, I find it no worse and no better than Win 10. It's a little di...
Comment by Bob D on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 09:27 PM)
I purchased a laptop 2 years ago and it had windows 11 installed I hated it after a few weeks and made up my mind then never to upgrade....
Comment by bb on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 09:22 PM)
It's especially annoying that Microsoft is still creating and issuing monthly updates for Windows 10 but now *charging* people for them. Charging peo...
Comment by Otto on Windows 10 is Obsolete, And I Feel Fine! (October 17, 2025 09:00 PM)
On the 16th Oct I checked for updates on my win 10 laptop. It downloaded and installed the Malicious tool Removal..., the Windows Defender (which will...
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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