Here are tips and best practices on keeping PC secured. Read More »
Trojan horse is program that tries to fool user by appearing to be a useful program while actually doing damage to the computer. Unlike Virus, Trojan does not replicate itself. It can perform destructive activities such as allowing backdoor entries to other malwares, monitoring and sending activities to third parties, infecting files, and even allowing complete remote access to someone else. Read More »
Spyware is software that gets installed on computer without users consent. Spyware can cause harm by taking partial control of computer and by compromising privacy. Spyware can collect personal information such as browsing habits (primarily for marketing purposes) and sensitive information such as credit card number. Spyware can also take control of computer and install additional software, redirect to malicious website and install virus. Read More »
Firewall is a software application that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic for computer. Personal firewall is targeted for End users and typically protects one computer.
Here are key benefits of using a personal firewall Read More »
Are you looking to send fax but do not want to invest in Fax machine and Software? You don’t have to. You can send fax from PC. Most of us don’t realize that we have a powerful fax machine built into our PC. Read More »
February 12, 2008 – 10:13 pm
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By Gatt
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Posted in Computer
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If you are using a program in windows Vista that saves new files in Program files folder, you will not be able to find your files. The reason is that certain folders in Vista are writing protected. ‘Program files’ folder is one of such folders. Vista stores such files in a virtual folder and then maps these files to Program files folder. Read More »
February 11, 2008 – 11:13 pm
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By Gatt
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Posted in Computer
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If you blocked some start-up programs using MSCONFIG utility, you might get popup every time you start your PC. The reason is system is starting in Selective mode (Experimental mode).
Here is how you can switch off this popup Read More »
If it takes long time for your PC to boot up, chances are that you have large number of programs in your start up folder. There are two ways to handle the issue. Read More »
