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Comment by Judy L. on [LEGAL?] Digital Snitching On Police (February 20, 2019 02:45 AM)
You think these rinky dink tickets are a scam? How about cops who "arrest" your cash because it might be "drug" money? They take your cash and you h...
Comment by Judy L. on [LEGAL?] Digital Snitching On Police (February 20, 2019 02:45 AM)
You think these rinky dink tickets are a scam? How about cops who "arrest" your cash because it might be "drug" money? They take your cash and you h...
Comment by Gordy on Why Backup? Here Are NINE Good Reasons (and ANSWERS to YOUR backup questions) (February 20, 2019 02:34 AM)
Famous last words: "You can trust the 'cloud'". It has 256 bit encryption, halon fire extinguishers, armed guards and barbed wire,etc. Bob, really,...
Comment by Anthony DeVor on [LEGAL?] Digital Snitching On Police (February 19, 2019 05:51 PM)
I don't think that they will do much about waze because if they ban that people can still go out & buy radar detectors or cb radios...
Comment by RandiO on What is YOUR Backup Strategy? (I'll show you mine...) (February 19, 2019 05:48 PM)
*Recently, I came across an article which recommended that any data should be 'replicated' (backed-up, imaged, clones, copied and/or archived) at/in T...
Comment by Tony on Locast - Free Local TV (February 19, 2019 03:45 AM)
You talk about recording Locast for later viewing. Can you recommend a simple method for recording Locast programs?...
Comment by Mark Lindemann on What is YOUR Backup Strategy? (I'll show you mine...) (February 19, 2019 02:12 AM)
Greetings Bob! I was given a client's computer to fix. It was infected, with what - I don't remember. I immediately made a Full backup and tried my...
Comment by Jeannie on What is YOUR Backup Strategy? (I'll show you mine...) (February 18, 2019 11:29 PM)
@Bob Rankin First, you are to be applauded for preaching the Gospel of Backups. Seriously, it's a subject that cannot be emphasized enough. Computer...
Comment by Jeannie on What is YOUR Backup Strategy? (I'll show you mine...) (February 18, 2019 08:55 PM)
@JimP You do not need to partition your external drive to store images from two different computers. Just have a separate folder for each computer on ...
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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