‘Computer Tip of the Week’ Category
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Ratings for 2012 Antivirus and Internet Security Suites
0March 15, 2012 by Wes Eckles
Tip 1 – PCMag has posted their test results of the latest 2012 anti-malware products. Two separate test results are available. One is for 14 antivirus programs and the other is for 14 internet security programs. In previous Tips of The Week, I pointed out the difference between the two. Antivirus pro- grams are less expensive and lack extra fea- tures included in suites. These programs are not free. The antivirus programs cost from $28 to $70, while the suites cost from $70 to $80. Most of these programs allow installation on three or four computers for one year. The top rated antivirus program and Editor’s Choice is a tie: Norton AntiVi- rus 2012 and Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus. Go here to see the charts and reviews for the 14 products. Again Norton Internet Security 2012 and Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete tied for top rated and Editor’s choice for the Internet Security Suites. Go here to see the test results for the 14 programs. Tip 2 – The latest hoax spreading by Facebook users concerns a picture of a sick boy in intensive care. The hoax claims that sharing a picture of a sick boy will grant him a heart transplant. Tip …
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Make Your Computer Screen Easier to Read
0November 8, 2011 by wcobserver
Tip 1 – One way to make your computer screen easier to read is to slightly reduce the monitors recommended resolution. This will make the images, text, and icons on the screen larger in all versions of Windows. Once you find a setting that makes it easier to read, save the setting. To change the resolution, place the curser on a empty spot on your desktop and right click. Select “Screen resolution.”
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Hurricane Irene Still Causing Problems … for Web Users
0October 2, 2011 by wcobserver
Tip 1 – Clickjacking scam on Facebook: You see a video box to click on. It says “VIDEO SHOCK – Hurricane Irene New York kills All.” If you click on it you are a victim. You are asked to share a link to the Facebook page. After you have watched the video the scammers want you to take an online survey.
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Want to Work On Your Home Computer While Traveling?
0September 1, 2011 by wcobserver
You are away from home and you want to do some tasks on your home computer: You can do it by downloading a free version of LogMeIn.
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Tips for Avoiding Scams
0August 20, 2011 by wcobserver
Don’t fall for the clickjacking scam on Facebook claiming Lady Gaga was found dead. Clickjacking is a malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous web pages.
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