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Help! I Think My Computer Has a Virus!
S. Bailey Few things are as panic-inducing as the thought of some unknown prowler – human or computer code – in your personal PC. How can you tell if your computer has a problem? And what should you do if … Continue reading
How to Create a Disk Partition in Windows Vista/7
With so much of our lives stored on hard drives these days, the backing up of information has become a necessity for all computer users. Anyone who has experienced the heartbreaking moment of hearing clicks and whirrs from their desktop … Continue reading
How to Restore Your System in Windows
Microsoft Windows has a built in program called “System Restore” that is designed to help you recover your computer in the event of a catastrophe. If you get a virus or experience other issues that are playing havoc with the … Continue reading
How to Run a Full System Scan in Norton Internet Security
Running a quick scan of your computer’s hard drive using Norton Internet Security will check only the directories on your computer where viruses are most likely to be. While these quick scans are capable of weeding out a lot of … Continue reading
How to Perform a Full System Scan in McAfee Total Protection
It’s always important to perform a full scan of your computer system for viruses and other malware types on a frequent basis. Doing so checks every last file on your computer for traces of malicious software. McAfee Total Protection will … Continue reading
Tips and Tricks for Freeing Up Memory and Improve Performance in Windows 7
All Computers require free memory to run faster and operate efficiently. The amount of free random access memory or RAM, virtual memory or virtual RAM (made up of free hard drive space called page file) and Graphics Memory can affect … Continue reading
How to Scan and Repair Your Windows Registry Using CCleaner
One of the many worthwhile functions available in the free CCleaner utility is the ability to scan and repair your Windows registry. The Windows registry is like a giant instructional database for your computer. Windows uses the information in the … Continue reading
How to Update Your Virus Definitions in McAfee Total Protection
The importance of having updated virus definitions cannot be overstated enough. A program like McAfee Total Protection doesn’t just use these definitions during scans of your hard drive, but it also uses them as you browse the Internet under regular … Continue reading
How to Manage Your Internet Security Settings in Internet Explorer
An antivirus program isn´t the only thing you´ll need to make sure your computer is secure while you browse the Internet. Making sure that your browser´s security settings are in order is one of the first things you should do … Continue reading
What is Keylogger Software?
Keyloggers are programs which record each keystroke on the computer they are installed on. This provides a complete log of text entered such as passwords, emails sent and websites visited. This log can then be automatically sent over a remote … Continue reading