With more and more people gaining access to the Internet every day, the importance of ensuring that you and your information remain secure while using the Internet for personal or business reasons cannot be stressed enough. Cyber attacks, viruses, malware, and unwanted intrusions into “secure” computing systems occur frequently and these issues cannot be completely […]
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By: Tim O’Dell Any PC or laptop running Windows software can be open to cyber attack if they access the Internet. From spyware, to viruses, worms and malware, there are bewildering arrays of cyber attacks that can be used against the unwary surfer. The only way to protect your hardware from these attacks is by […]
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In the volatile digital world that we live in today, computer security is not only a convenience, it is a necessity. Wireless networks have made Internet connection much less restricting, but in turn, they have opened computers up to new potential threats. A wireless network set up in your home has the advantage of being […]
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Windows 8 comes with a built-in firewall that is similar to the one found in Windows 7. This firewall, usually known as the Windows Firewall, allows you to stay protected even if do not have third-party application firewalls installed.
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Online shopping is a popular way to save time and money, with most major retail chains now offering the option to buy their products online. Unfortunately, there are also many unscrupulous fraudsters looking for ways to con people out of their money.
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Windows Firewall is a network security program that comes natively installed on the Windows operating system. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a third-party firewall program, you can just turn on the one you already have and accomplish essentially the same thing. This article looks at how to configure the Windows Firewall to properly […]
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Choosing the anti-virus software that is right for you can be easier said than done. This is especially true for individuals who have had bad luck with anti-virus software in the past and are looking to find a program that they can settle on for the foreseeable future. The fact is, there are a variety […]
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There are so many viruses, spyware and malware infections on the internet, it’s hard to feel safe even just checking your email. Clicking on one wrong link can cause your computer to start running incredibly slow, lead to losing important files or even cause you to have to reinstall your operating system. Many people think […]
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Any computer that is used in a network and connects to the internet requires the protection of a firewall to guard against hackers and online attackers. ZoneAlarm Firewall, has proven to be very effective in protecting computers, even the free version adequately protects and prevents attacks. Among the common threats of this type is the […]
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Hacking issues is probably the biggest problem that can happen online. It is a process where the hacker, a person who hacks into a network, makes use of the weakness associated with a particular system to gather important information. It is the activity where important and sensitive information are compromised. Credit card hacking is quite […]
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The world is at your fingertips when you access the Internet, but so is a lot of danger. If you’re not careful, you will put your computer as well as your identity and privacy at risk. Following these guidelines will protect your personal information and keep your computer safe from attack from viruses and other […]
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McAfee antivirus is an old name in the computer defense industry. Founded in 1989 in California, the company has continued to protect and amaze with their product developments. It offers proactive computer security that acts to prevent malicious attacks. With such protection, one can confidently surf the internet, read mails and download files without the […]
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If you are a regular internet user, you need to be very cautious about the web pages and the websites you visit. There are so many unknown online threats. Your computer may be affected by viruses which are nothing but programs which will affect your computer. There are many kinds of viruses like Trojan and […]
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New viruses are being developed all the time and they keep creeping into your system. Another virus is added to the ever growing list, and this the Windows firewall unit virus, which make way into your system by installing itself and then results into various damages to your system. The technical world this virus is […]
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Creating a secure networking environment in Windows 7 is pretty easy. At least it is easy as far as setting up a network goes. In the past it used to be very difficult to set up a home network. You needed average people to have to do the work of network administrators to get things […]
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If you use the internet regularly, then you might surely have faced a malware attack. However, the threat does not end here, as different malwares are written everyday and your computer is at risk from many new malware, you might not even know about. So just, make sure that you do your homework on malware […]
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Temporary files take a lot of unnecessary computer space. It is required to take care of the temporary files in order to ensure that the computer operates in an efficient manner. Temporary file can be created due to a number of reasons. The speed of a computer system can considerably slow down if there are […]
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Internet has become an integral part of our life as we make use of it for numerous purposes. It really hampers our workflow or other tasks if the computer suffers from virus attacks. We must know how to defend our system against different kinds of online attacks. As the technology is progressing, the malice-makers and […]
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When you get a new computer system, you must always plan for its security also. Every computer which is connected to the internet or the World Wide Web is prone to the virus attacks. Any programme which does not allow the computer to work effectively is called the computer virus. There are many types if […]
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In order to communicate over the internet, Windows Remote Assistance makes use of port 3389. It is necessary to configure the Norton program by simply facilitating Remote Assistance connections. Many individuals face an immense problem to carry out remote assistance between two Vista Computers. It is possible to fix the problem by following the under […]
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