30 Sep
The software purveyor behind AntiVirus XP, a fake anti-virus package, has been sued and will hopefully be put out of business. There has been plenty of information available on this organization for some time, yet unsuspecting consumers continue to hand over their own money for what amounts…
Posted in Antivirus News by: antivirus Blog posts | ZDNet
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27 Sep
EJ wrote to ask about backing up his computer:
Terry, what program do you use to back up your files
I use two programs routinely.
First, every evening, I use Karen’s Replicator (www.karenware.com, free for personal, non-business use) to copy my data files to another computer across my home network. Not only does [...]
Posted in Backup, Software, Storage, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized by: terry
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17 Sep
If you don’t already have a home computer network and want to set up one, it’s easy. In fact, it’s so easy that I recommend that ANYONE using a high-speed Internet connection should use a router for the added security that it gives their computer.
A wired or wireless router (wireless routers normally have 4 wired [...]
Posted in Broadband, Communications, Network Security, Tips & Tricks, Vista, Windows Xp by: terry
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03 Sep
I got a call from a vendor yesterday offering me a full suite of client and server antivirus tools, for the low, low price of only $1.79 per client. I just couldn’t get excited over it, though. Their services seemed robust, included regular updates, tech support, and slick…
Posted in Antivirus, Christopher Dawson, Clamwin, Client, Cyberthreats, Firewalls, Linux, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms by: antivirus Blog posts | ZDNet
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