Backing Up Your Data
Bad things happen to all people, not just good people. One of the bad things that happens is data loss
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Hardware firewalls
If you have an “always on” Internet connection, then consider using a hardware firewall. A hardware firewall protects all of
Read moreProtecting Your Computer with a Firewall
Windows computers can be attacked in many ways — and not just with viruses, worms, or Trojan horses. Another popular
Read moreScrutinizing Security Patches
Before you go grab and install a security patch, you may want to get to know a few basic facts
Read moreFiguring Out Why You Need Security Patches
The big software programs that run on PCs today consist of thousands — and sometimes even millions — of lines
Read moreScanning Virus after an Update
If suddenly the realization hits that it’s been more than a week since you updated your virus-signature file, you better
Read moreUpdating Antivirus Software(Getting Updates)
Signature updates are your antivirus program’s ammunition. Without regular signature updates, your antivirus program quickly becomes dependent on unreliable ammo
Read moreFinding Quarantined Files
Because computer viruses behave like viruses in the organic world (in the way that they infect and spread), it’s no
Read moreWarnings about incoming e-mail
Different antivirus programs have different ways of showing you when a virus is detected in an e-mail message. Some slip
Read moreInterpreting Warning Messages
You may have seen a warning message that appeared to come from your antivirus program — and said it found
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