First, welcome to the beginning of the 24th year of my technology articles. No, I cannot believe it either. I hear from many of you that enjoy it and learn, which is my goal. I am sure someone may enjoy lining their birdcage with it. But either way thanks for noticing! Next, as every year…
I had an interesting email from Jim a couple of weeks ago regarding a column I wrote about my personal computer getting hit by malware. He said that I mentioned Malwarbytes (malwarebytes.com) but he would like to know more about it. Well as sometimes happens with emails like this I chuckle to myself and think,…
Before I start today I will tell you that I run all the security software you normally would on a computer. I also only run software that I recommend to you when you ask or when I write. That way I know what you can do for free and how well it works. I have…
Last week I told you about my situation after installation of a program I was testing to possibly recommend to you. After the test it failed to perform as advertised. I then uninstalled the app, went on about my business and realized it had put malware into my computer. This week…the aftershock. I dug…
Last week I mentioned a friend whose computer was struggling through a major malware and viral infection. I had several readers write to ask, what was done to resolve it and even more importantly how to stop a reoccurrence of the same problems. To resolve it I installed Avast! for antivirus protection and Malwarebytes to…
I regularly receive questions concerning readers buying new computers. They will usually ask what antivirus software they should install to keep everything protected. I usually suggest one or two good antivirus applications. Keep in mind I am only referencing Windows machines and, due to my frugal nature, free applications. If you have a Windows 7…
I regularly receive questions concerning readers buying new computers. They will usually ask what antivirus software they should install to keep everything protected. I usually suggest one or two good antivirus applications. Keep in mind I am only referencing Windows machines and, due to my frugal nature, free applications. If you have a Windows 7…
This week I will continue with the second half of the links we talked about last year at DoubleClicks.info. Remember, if the site addresses are too long to type I have shortened them with bit.ly. Here they are in their order of appearance with short descriptions of each. CNet and Download (both part of CBS…
Last week I told you about Ninite.com for your new computer. I received several emails asking what other applications I would install on a new Windows computer. My first "have to have" application is anti-virus software. I suggest initially what probably comes free with your new computer. However, after the free six or twelve month…
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