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How to: How to Secure Your System From Cyber Attacks With No Expense
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 … Continue reading
Choosing the Best Free Anti-Virus for Windows 7
Windows 7 is subject to intrusive viruses, spyware, and malicious software that can cripple a computer’s system or target the user’s online information. Most viruses out on the web are capable of infecting a computer using Windows 7. In this … Continue reading
How to Enable the E-Mail Shield in Avast Free Antivirus
One of the many features offered to all users of the Avast Free Antivirus software is a fully functional e-mail shield. When enabled, the program will scan all incoming messages and outgoing messages for viruses and other types of malware … Continue reading
How to Enable the AutoSandbox in Avast Free Antivirus
The AutoSandbox is a feature of Avast’s free antivirus software that relates to malicious programs. Any program that is thought by Avast to be malicious will be placed into the AutoSandbox as it tries to start on your machine. Avast … Continue reading
Using Avast Free Antivirus to Scan an External Hard Drive
Computer viruses and other types of malware don´t just affect your computer´s primary hard drive. They can also get into devices like flash drives or external hard drives if you´re not careful. You can use Avast Free Antivirus to perform … Continue reading
How to Use Avast Free Antivirus Software
Running and maintaining an antivirus program is an unfortunate but necessary expense for many computer users. The problem comes from the fact that you have to buy not just the program itself but also a subscription package that updates the … Continue reading