If your computer becomes infected with malware, it is very difficult to get it back to full working order again. The reason being that malware hides itself in your system files, which you cannot simply delete as your computer needs them to start-up and run. So then, what options are open to you?

Leaving the malware on your computer should not be considered an option. In addition to slowing… Continue reading

Is your PC slow? Is it acting weird, like its possessed? Well, it could be affected with Spyware. Spyware is a widespread term for files which are installed in your system without your permission. It allows companies to observe your Internet activity. Believe it or not, Spyware is currently the most important danger to our computers, and our internet privacy.

Spyware applications work in the background, gathering and transmitting the… Continue reading

A firewall is another method of computer security that puts a safe barrier between your system and Internet network connections.

It is a protective barrier that blocks certain connections to bad activity which can put your computer at risk.  Computer firewalls block hackers from infiltrating your system and hide your computer from unsolicited network traffic.

A computer firewall is NOT to be used as a replacement for anti… Continue reading

I, like many out there, always thought that Norton Anti Virus was the best computer security product available. Unfortunately for me, this turned out to be a big fat lie. I used Norton for several months on my computer. It ran regular scans and virus database updates and consistently returned clean scan results.

At one point my computer started running quite slow and I suspected that something may be… Continue reading

There are so much viruses and malware out there that can downloaded to your computer without you even knowing it, referred to as “drive-by” malware that all you have to do is visit a website and if it is infected that virus will infect your computer as well.

I have been infected twice in the past by these  “drive-by” downloads and they had completely damaged my computers when Trojan… Continue reading

Some of the best anti virus software is from PC Tools. PC Tools is an Industry leader in Internet Security with several award winning programs including both a free and paid version that delivers excellent Malware and virus protection. It is a best anti virus software because it provides protection for viruses, Trojans and worms, which are some of the most harmful… Continue reading

Getting to know adware and spyware, and what their potential is for screwing up your computer, is excellent knowledge to have. While there are very dangerous viruses out there that can destroy the computer often times even the best anti virus software has difficulty blocking spyware and adware and it is best to have a separate software to protect against these nuisances. Free spyware removal is available from many manufacturers… Continue reading