Malware / Adware / Spyware – Tips To Prevent Computer Infection
Posted by Jaime Hernandez on May 5, 2011 in Computer and Internet Security, DIY - Do It Yourself, Tech Blog | 0 comments
Malware, adware, spyware…we have heard about this type of software but what is it really and how do we keep our computers from becoming infected? Basically, this type of software hacks its way into your computer and makes unwanted changes that make you vulnerable to a wide range of problems from computer crashes to identity theft. The key to avoiding such...
Read MoreK9 Web Protection – Internet Filter / Parental Control Software
Posted by Jaime Hernandez on May 3, 2011 in Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog | 0 comments
K9 Web Protection by Blue Coat is a free internet filter and parental control software for your home Windows or Mac computer. What K9 does: - Blocks web sites in various categories including pornography, gambling, drugs, violence/hate/racism, malware/spyware and phishing. - K9 forces your browser into a SafeSearch mode on all major search engines. - K9 allows...
Read MoreAvast! AutoSandbox – How it Works
Posted by Jaime Hernandez on May 2, 2011 in Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog | 0 comments
The Avast! AutoSandbox is a feature built into Avast! Antivirus software that allows people to “demo” any suspicious software on their computer without doing any real harm. The demo of the software takes place inside a protected zone of the hard drive. This is beneficial for trying out unknown and potentially malicious software or malware. If the user...
Read MoreAvast! Free Antivirus Software
Posted by Jaime Hernandez on May 1, 2011 in Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog | 0 comments
Norton Security, McAfee and other old school antivirus programs all have one major thing in common…they are system hogs. Antivirus programs like the aforementioned use up your RAM and processor power in an effort to halt virus invasions. Once installed, your computer will behave like it is being dragged through molasses. Die hard computer enthusiasts may...
Read MoreComputer Viruses in 2011
Posted by Jaime Hernandez on Mar 20, 2011 in Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog, Tech News | 0 comments
After 11 years of working with computers I am often asked how I keep up with the constantly changing world of computers. Personally, I find myself reading tech blogs and computer books on a daily basis during any free minute I have. While this does help me keep in touch with the changes, I find that the majority of my knowledge comes from my hands on experience...
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