Reader Harold wrote to ask: I am have problems finding it but I just know that you have dealt with the problem of a computer dialing the internet and how to track down the program that is causing it. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks, Harold I responded to Harold: First, do [...]
Security Programs for Average Users
In every issue of my online newsletter, I have my current security software recommendations — and it’s even available as this web page My Computer Security Recommendations. In that article, I write about the programs that I choose for antivirus, antispyware/antiadware, firewall and antispam. I also include a paragraph in the article on using a [...]
Problem Using Online Antivirus Scanners
Reader Scott wrote me recently to ask: I agree with you about free on-line scanners. I used to use Trend Micro’s about every 2-3 weeks — just in case. But, now I can’t get it working at all! I tried both ways to run it and it won’t. Any ideas? I’ll appreciate any insight you [...]
Popups and Popup Blockers
Subscriber Russ Alor wrote me recently about popup problems: Terry: I have been very satisfied with my virus protections but still struggle with pop-ups even when Google has implied “protection” running. Is there available a popup guard? Russ Allor I wrote back to say that I’m assuming he meant popups from specific web sites. In [...]
Is your computer slow?
If your anti-virus and anti-spyware are up to date (your ARE running both, aren’t you?), the problem usually falls into one or both of these categories: There are too many slightly-valuable programs running all the time Not enough RAM — not enough physical memory in your computer WinPatrol and WinPatrol Plus can help you control [...]
Malware Presents in This Week’s Emails
Unless you have your mail sanitized for spam before you ever see it, you probably noticed a huge reduction in spam in 2009. The shutdown of a major web hosting firm is reported to have resulted in a forty to sixty percent decrease in daily spam — for a few weeks. Two Internet Service Providers [...]
Internet Security for Normal Users – Followup
Following up on my Internet Security for Normal Users article i, subscriber John in California wrote to say: Hi Terry! In your Nov. 9 Newsletter, you stated that you didn’t know of any free Anti-Spyware app that offered real time protection. I know of one that you may want to tell your readers about. It [...]
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