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Comment by FrancesMC on Telcos Pulling the Plug on Landlines? (December 13, 2024 05:18 AM)
I live in Toronto, Canada. I have a Bell landline and a DSL internet connection with a small ISP. The landline has gotten very expensive but I'm kee...
Comment by Susan on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 09:09 PM)
So Microsoft waited until many Win10 users made the switch, maybe trashing their computer and buying a new one with Win11 before making their feeble a...
Comment by Ernie F. on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 09:06 PM)
To Ray Thompson: Which version/distro of Linux are you using? Thanks....
Comment by Frederick on Telcos Pulling the Plug on Landlines? (December 12, 2024 05:00 PM)
When I switched cable companies to ATT, without notifying me, they also switched me to VOIP. I only found out about it when we had a very rare power o...
Comment by hifi5000 on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 02:56 PM)
I never heard of Wubuntu Linux,but I am familiar with Ubuntu as I have been using it and its brethren for many years.Until I check it out,I would rath...
Comment by OC on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 01:28 PM)
Linux is an excellent replacement for Windows however there are some programs that don't come in Linux packages so, because we've drank the Windows co...
Comment by Desmond on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 12:17 PM)
Is this for America only? I have everything except Direct X 12, but my dxdiag.exe says I have Direct X 12 - What gives? Can't find a link anywhere to ...
Comment by Michael on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 04:19 AM)
A couple of years back I got Linux installed on my old laptop and it has been running quite well. The only disadvantage is the installation which isn'...
Comment by Doc on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 12, 2024 12:33 AM)
re: Wubuntu --> I run World Community Grid 24/7 on every computer I have and it's backbone is/(was?) BOINC. I THINK I read that WCG is going to be d...
Comment by Otto on Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11? (December 11, 2024 09:42 PM)
Bengt wrote - "I have run Windows 11 on Dell 6220 from 2011,..." Win 11 has been around since 2011? Where is Win 12 then?...
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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