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Why Block Spyware?

by Barbara J. Feldman December 12, 2009

Spyware has become a dangerous part of the online world; a software that is downloaded onto your computer to track your habits and activities without your knowledge. So what’s the harm in that? What’s so dangerous about spyware? This article will show you some of the most important reasons why you should block spyware. Why [...]

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Spyware 101: What It Is, Why It’s Harmful and How To Rid Your Computer of It

by Barbara J. Feldman July 13, 2009

Spyware may be found on the computers of anyone who accesses the internet with any frequency and, while most spyware programs are relatively harmless, some of them can cause major damage to your system, including crashing hard drive, rendering your computer inoperable. If you have never had an encounter with spyware, let this article serve [...]

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Adware and Your Computer: Why You should Remove It and How To Rid Your Computer of It

by Barbara J. Feldman July 3, 2009

If you use the internet you know that adware and spyware are two of the most common problems plaguing the internet world today. Many computer users find their computer systems infected with spyware and adware, some of which may have done extensive damage by the time the user realizes their machine is infected. Adware can [...]

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YouTube: What Is It and Why Use It?

by Barbara J. Feldman October 15, 2007

What is YouTube? YouTube is an online public communications site. The site allows for registered users to upload and have available for the public their videos for viewing. Anyone who goes to the site can view the videos that are posted on this site. The videos are anything from beginner videos to more professional videos. [...]

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Cyber Feud: MySpace Vs. Facebook

by Barbara J. Feldman October 15, 2007

Which is better, Facebook or Myspace, and why? Wow, that is a question that has many debates occurring out there in the cyber world. The reason that there are so many debates is because there are reasons that one or the other is different and therefore better than the other one of these online communities [...]

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Five Reasons You Need To Know About Firewalls

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

If you have never heard of a firewall, you are probably unaware of what it does or why you need it. Maybe you have heard of a firewall but simply do not know what it is. A firewall is intended to provide you with a protective barrier to your computer when you are online. A [...]

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