by Jaime Hernandez | May 5, 2011 | Computer and Internet Security, DIY - Do It Yourself, Tech Blog
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...
by Jaime Hernandez | May 3, 2011 | Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog
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...
by Jaime Hernandez | May 2, 2011 | Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog
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...
by Jaime Hernandez | May 1, 2011 | Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog
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...
by Jaime Hernandez | Mar 20, 2011 | Computer and Internet Security, Tech Blog, Tech News
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...
