Hints & Tips
SPYWARE SOFTWARE
Spyware, is rogue software that
installs in the background of your system, and you may not
know it is even there until
strange things start happening,
like pop-ups, and a slow system that once was running
smoothly.
This software, gathers information
about you, your online habits, pc usage, credit card details
and other personal details, and sends it off to internet
related fraud groups. This is where a lot of your spam comes
from!
There are ways to
combat this, the most effective being spyware software,
which can scan and detect known issues, and resolve these
with a simple click.
Below are some links
to applications that I feel do a very good job at keeping your
system clean.
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Below is a link for a Free Anti-Virus application Microsoft Security Essentials - If you do not have one protecting your system then download this free today!
CLEAN UP SOFTWARE
CCleaner clears out all the unused files from your computer, and keeps the system running smoothly.
Click the above links to download the software, then install each one. Once they are installed, follow the on-screen instructions each shows you to update, scan and fix your system.
PDF READER SOFTWARE (Alternative to Adobe Reader)
Foxit Reader is a FREE alternative to Adobe PDF Reader, which loads quicker, uses less memory, and disc space. Ideal for netbooks or if you just want to speed up opening .pdf files on your computer.
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