September 11th, 2008 — Computer Spyware
With the proliferation of Internet, the threats of online security are increasing day by day. More and more spyware, virus, trojans and worms are being created each day. With them, more and more programs to counter these online threats are being developed. Some are feature-rich, some are trialware, some are free and some charge hefty price to clean your PC.
In such a situation, sometimes it becomes very difficult for an average computer user to choose the best spyware removal tool. Here we give you five tips, which will help you to choose the best tool for your need.
1. Don’t go for FREE: Nothing in this world is FREE. It is very obvious. Software development requires lots of efforts, time and money spend. And this is not a one time-activity. Anti-spyware tools require constant updation of the definition to detect and remove latest spyware threats. Why would somebody give it free to you. It is always good to invest a few 20-30 bucks in a good quality Anti-spyware, instead of rely on so-called free software and repent later.
2. Choose a full-featured spyware removal tool: Look for the features. And remember “more” is not always “better”. Two of the most important features are “Auto-update” and “Undo” features. Look for the frequency at which the files and spyware definitions get updated. Undo features allows you to recover some of the files which you wrongly deleted.
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January 14th, 2007 — Computer Spyware
With all of the different media sources and opinions that are available at everyone’s fingertips, it seems that the term “Adware” has been misconceived into something it is not. Some people may feel confident that they know exactly what adware is while others may not even know how to pronounce the word. To help set the record straight, below are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about adware.
1. Adware (also known as “ad ware”) Causes Harm To Your Computer.
On the contrary, adware was actually designed to benefit the users who install it. While some (well, probably most) people may think this is absolutely absurd, adware was designed with two goals in mind: First, to cut down expenses from advertising groups and second, to bring targeted ads that users would find relevant. Initially, it was never supposed to harm or infect your computer in any manner.
2. Adware Installs Itself Automatically
This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions. Whether you want to believe it or not, you usually give adware permission to install itself on your computer. This is because adware is usually attached to programs that are freely available to download and use from the Internet. In fact, adware is usually responsible for making these downloads free for you. Next time you download something, make sure to read the entire use agreement and see if you can find anything regarding any additional software being bundled with the download.
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