Ron Schenone
Computer Viruses – Protection You Can Control
We have all heard the warning about email, ‘if you don’t know who it is from, don’t open it.’ Then why do people continue to have problems with virus infections? Simple. They are tricked into taking a action they normally would not do. Virus Tricks – What to watch out For: You may receive a [...]
What is the Difference Between Spyware & A Virus?
What’s the difference between spyware and a virus? Confused? Most people are. · Spyware and adware collect information about you without appropriate notice and consent. · A computer virus spreads software, usually malicious in nature, from computer to computer. There is a misconception on exactly what a PC user needs to protect their computer systems. [...]
Completely Remove Norton Software Using Tool From Symantec – For FREE
I was reading a post in the lockergnome.com forum, in which someone was requesting help with uninstalling Norton. Seemed they did the standard uninstall through the add/remove icon in control panel, but each time they tried to reinstall and update the software, they would get a message that Norton was still installed. I have seen [...]
My First Week With Vista's Final Release
Well it’s been a little over a week since I installed the final release of Microsoft’s new operating system Vista on my dual boot test computer. The RTM [Release To Manufacture] version of Vista installed automatically on my system and required very little user intervention. I had to install new Vista compliant drivers for my [...]
Create Your System Recovery Disks BEFORE You Need Computer Repair Assistance
I recall a service call I once made to a couples home that was experiencing PC problems, that I later determined to be a combination of viruses and spyware. I asked the couple for the original CD’s that had come with the system, and they stated that they never received any disks. After some investigating [...]
Install Backup on Windows XP Home Edition
Are you using Windows XP Home edition? You may have noticed that No Backup icon is present on the Start menu in Windows XP Home Edition, nor is Backup listed in Add Remove Programs. You must do a manual install to use the utility. You must have the original Windows XP CD in order for [...]
FREE SOfTWARE – Another Great Freeware Site – Check It Out
See for yourself. I definitely like the neat layout and appearance of this website. All of the Free software is clearly labeled and makes it easy to find. Some of the software listed such as AVG anti-virus and Windows Defender are the same free software products I use to protect my own computers with.The author [...]
Kurzweil: Computers Will Enable People To Live Forever
This is a very interesting article and what may happen in 15 to 30 years. And though it may see far out, just look how fast technology has improved just in the past 10 years. I think you may find this article very enlightening and entertaining as well. I sure did. “The inventor, author, and [...]
Microsoft’s Vista and Office 2007: bad news for pirates
It should be interesting to see how will Microsoft will be able to keep pirates in their place with their new technology. But the bad guys are pretty smart and Microsoft will have their hands full. Only time will tell how. This article covers most of what Microsoft is trying to do. “Can Microsoft’s latest [...]
Why free security software is your best bet
If you dislike spending $70 on a drab product like antivirus software or bristle at the intrusiveness of security software suites, this story’s for you. Washington Post personal technology columnist Rob Pegoraro has just reviewed the major security packages from the likes of McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro, and he doesn’t really like any of [...]
