There are so many kinds of software out there in the world. You may have heard of peer to peer systems, patches, and internet relay chat programs. There is also something out there today called adware. You may be wondering what adware is. What is adware anyway? Adware is basically any kind of software that automatically downloads advertisements and displays them on your computer. A lot of companies use this in order to promote their products. For example, if a company wants t…
Home Business PC Security for Dummies
The Internet is a powerful tool for home-based businesses. If used effectively, it can be your best friend; but if you dont secure your computer, it can be your worst enemy. Im sure youve had your fill of warnings about the latest killer computer virus. So Im not going to harp on about the latest threat, or the potential for damage. What I WILL do is provide some protection tips and links for the layperson.
Virus Protection not enough to keep your system safe
Many people believe that they are protected because they have anti-virus protection. Sadly, this is not the case. There are many threats that your anti-virus software will not protect you against. If you are surfing the Internet with just anti-virus protection then you may already have malicious programs running in your computer background, unknown to you and doing irreparable harm.