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Ratings for 2012 Antivirus and Internet Security Suites

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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.…

Make Your Computer Screen Easier to Read

Make Your Computer Screen Easier to Read

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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…

Hurricane Irene Still Causing Problems … for Web Users

Hurricane Irene Still Causing Problems … for Web Users

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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…

Want to Work On Your Home Computer While Traveling?

Want to Work On Your Home  Computer While Traveling?

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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. …

Tips for Avoiding Scams

Tips for Avoiding Scams

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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. …

Are Your Kids Safe Using The Internet?

Are Your Kids Safe Using  The Internet?

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Like Monk said on his TV program, “There is evil out there!” This is very true for the Internet. Your kids are going places that are serious risks for kids. …

Beware Of Offers To Speed Up Your PC

Beware Of Offers To Speed Up Your PC

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These speed-up offers are from a class of vendors who often infect your computer with a virus that causes weird stuff to pop up and then a message appears, “Warning -- your computer is infected! System detected virus activities. They may cause critical system failure. Click here to get available…