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Comment by gene on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 13, 2022 10:28 PM)
I use Vivaldi as my preferred browser have for several years, Firefox as second and Brave as third. I use Chrome only to update it, I still don't trus...
Comment by Ron on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 13, 2022 07:04 PM)
Bob,interesting article on browsers. I have been using AOL Gold for some time now and find that it works OK most of the time. Have you tried it out l...
Comment by RandiO on Hard Drive Partitioning Myths, Mistakes, and My Advice... (August 13, 2022 06:40 PM)
The following is NOT a brag post. I have learned a lot about hw/sw failure modes in Windows since Windows3.1. I have also learned to adapt to newer s...
Comment by mike on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 13, 2022 06:05 PM)
Like others here, I do not use Chrome nor Edge. Yet, I am not surprised Chrome is the dominant used browser. I think this speaks to the uneducated mas...
Comment by Bob K on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 13, 2022 03:57 AM)
What browser isn't watching and taking note of everything you do? They all have gone to the "omnibox", where they look at, approve, and maybe make su...
Comment by Jeanine on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 13, 2022 02:55 AM)
Also don't use Chrome or Edge. I don't know if this happens with Edge, but when I've used Chrome in the past I get this really creepy feeling that it'...
Comment by Will on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 12, 2022 11:27 PM)
I use Vavaldi so it was quite a shock to see pdf's open in Edge. I never use Edge....
Comment by snert on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 12, 2022 10:53 PM)
just like rad, i won't use those browsers, i also use brave. not to mention i won't use google too. in fact if there's a good alternative, i won't use...
Comment by Rad on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 12, 2022 10:38 PM)
I don't use Chrome and I don't use Edge. I use Brave and do not understand why most people do not use it. It, too, is a Chrome based browser and can d...
Comment by Will on Tips and Tricks For Chrome (and Edge) Browsers (August 12, 2022 10:29 PM)
I also had pdf's start opening in Edge but it began just yesterday. MS abuse again. I resolved it by setting my default back to what it was before. ...
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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