Is my computer infected?

2026-06-26T14:49:44-07:00August 7th, 2012|

You keep hearing it, reading it, and if you've been unfortunate, you have seen it. Malware is malicious software with a few other names, such as: Adware, Spyware, Scare-ware, and Fake-ware (such as a Fake Antivirus or Fake AV). It's not always easy to know if your computer is infected by a virus, Trojan Horse, or some malware. Have a quick read to see if any of these items ring true.

Surf Securely

2026-06-26T14:49:44-07:00May 24th, 2012|

Happy Thursday! If you use Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Opera,  check out Web of Trust.  What it does is protect you from visiting websites, when performing searches, [...]

Too Much Malware

2026-06-26T14:49:44-07:00January 11th, 2012|

Don't believe that a pop-up is just a pop-up. Websites can have malicious code that will infect your computer without your assistance.

What Antivirus Program to Choose?

2026-06-26T14:49:44-07:00June 26th, 2011|

In today's land of viruses, malware, adware, trojans, worms, hackers, crackers (no, not the racial slur), and companies that do not keep up on their own security you need [...]

Not your 90’s 1-900 line.

2026-06-26T14:49:44-07:00March 1st, 2011|

You are sitting at your computer and a strange window pops up saying that your computer is infected. The idea of clicking on it scares you because it says [...]

Child Safety on the Internet and more.

2026-06-26T14:49:45-07:00February 11th, 2011|

Protecting children from the negative parts of the Internet isn't easy and a program alone won't do it but it is a start. Read on about implementing a free Family Safety program and how to create a 'contract' with your children about the use of the Internet, games, and more.

Why not install more than one Anti-Virus?

2026-06-26T14:49:45-07:00February 7th, 2011|

The question is not so much as to why - as I have never been on the crap end of the ten foot long virus stick - but why not? If the programs will get along, and there are few that do, then why not have yourself some extra protection at a low cost? Surf safe.

How much did you pay for your computer?

2026-06-26T14:49:45-07:00February 5th, 2011|

It doesn't matter if you just bought your computer or if you've had your computer for some time; you need to keep it protected, keep your data protected, and your personal information protected. Did I mention protection? Here's a checklist in no certain order:

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