
Protect your computer from viruses!
Unfortunately, one of the most common problems that home users experience is virus and spyware infections. Getting rid of these infections can be a pain in the behind, but rest assured there’s lots of ammunition for you to use.
The best way to remove an infection is to not get one in the first place. Read up on how to protect your computer from viruses and spyware.
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Computer DIY, Computer Optimisation, Security
Your computer keeps track of everywhere you go. It keeps a history of every webpage you visit, and if you visit lots of webpages it can severely impact your computer’s performance.
Whether you want to clear your browsing history because it’s causing your computer to run slowly, or because you’ve been looking at wedding rings – it’s a task easily achieved in most browsers.
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Browsers, Computer DIY, Computer Optimisation, Security
Research says that nine out of ten emails sent are probably spam. If you don’t receive any – consider it a miracle that will likely end.
Spam is a serious problem that can become quite frustrating for those receiving it. In this post we’re going to discuss what spam actually is, and the four lines of defense against spam.
So, what is SPAM?
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Security, Spam
If you’re unable to remove Norton security products, there’s a useful tool made available by Norton that will scan your computer for anything Norton related and obliterate it!
We know how annoying it can be when you can’t download a file from an FTP server, so we’ve made the tool downloadable from our domain to save you the bother of hunting down a reliable download. Click here to download it.
You can also click here to go to Norton’s webpage relating to the tool, if you need more information.
As a side note, you might consider switching to the free edition of AVG when you’re done.
Security
Getting the right backup software to back up your documents is something you shouldn’t put off doing. Losing documents is a feeling best not experienced. It’s important to realise that losing documents doesn’t come down to luck – it comes down to being prepared. Every electrical device is eventually going to die, don’t make the mistake of believing that your computer is somehow invincible.
There’s lots of online backup software available, but Windows XP has its own backup software included. If you’re using XP Home Edition then you might need to download the package and install it. If so, you can follow this link to do so and then come back here when you’re ready.
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Backups, Computer DIY, Security
Microsoft provide a backup utility with all versions of XP. Except in Home Edition it isn’t automatically installed, you have to find it on your XP disc and install it. Unfortunately, many people either don’t have an XP disc or have mislaid it! So here’s a download for you:
www.eyeonsilicon.com/downloads/ntbackup.msi
Follow the wizard to install the application.
Backups, Security