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Security Tips: Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your PC Closing the gates to these threats before they infect your system.   |
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September 2003
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Internet Tips: Play It Safe With the Right Browser Security Settings Select the appropriate browser settings; improve wireless-network security with WPA. |
PC World
February 2004
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Privacy Watch: Gain Extra Protection With Adware Scanner Secrets Put the extra features of Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware to work for you. |
PC World
May 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
PC World
January 24, 2007
Scott Spanbauer |
Thwart the Three Biggest Internet Threats of 2007 Protect yourself against the three gravest Web dangers: Internet Explorer, phishing attacks, and malware. |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
PC World
October 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Send Browser Pop-Ups to Their Deserved Demise Prevent pop-up browser windows, sharpen AOL graphics, capture a Shockwave animation... |
PC World
April 2005
Mary Landesman |
Spyware Stoppers Renegade programs can slip onto your system in an instant -- and they can be maddeningly difficult to banish. Our tests reveal the most powerful tools for fighting back. |
BusinessWeek
February 7, 2005
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Fighting Spyware: Microsoft To The Rescue? Independent players that have made Windows more secure could suffer |
PC World
December 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Poor Defenders Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their $20-$60 products are less effective than free competitors. |
PC World
September 2004
Steve Bass |
A Two-Pronged Spyware Defense Keep the torrent of snooping software off your PC -- before and after it strikes. |
PC World
January 24, 2007
Andrew Brandt |
Internet Explorer 7 Is Still Not Safe Enough IE 7 is definitely more secure, but phishing and malicious scripting attacks remain a problem. |
AskMen.com
Phil Helm |
How To: Protect Your Computer Protecting your computer is easier than you might think. Here is a list of protection software that will keep your computer clean as a whistle and virus-free. |
PC World
January 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Better Browsing: Add-Ons, Plug-Ins, and Extensions Free Web image tool for Internet Explorer... Managing bookmarks in Mozilla... The best way to remove an add-on... etc. |
PC World
June 2004
Mary Landesman |
Bigger Threats, Better Defense Tests of 16 security tools, including firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware programs, that aim to foil worms, viruses, spies, and hackers. |
BusinessWeek
October 4, 2004
Toddi Gutner |
What's Lurking in Your PC? Because it's so new and still evolving, many computer users don't understand spyware. Here's a quick tutorial to bring you up to date on this insidious problem. |
PC Magazine
July 9, 2004
Matthew D. Sarrel |
Time to Find an IE Alternative? Thinking about leaving Internet Explorer? Here's a list of alternative and the pros and cons for each. |
PC World
October 24, 2006
Erik Larkin, PC World |
Radically New IE 7 or Updated Mozilla Firefox 2--Which Browser is Better? We extensively test drive both to find your best browser experience. |
PC Magazine
September 16, 2003
Neil J. Rubenking |
Put Google in IE's Search Bar There's a quicker way if you want to make Google your default. |
PC World
July 25, 2006
Robert Luhn |
78 Ways to Make Software Do More With these tips and tools, your everyday applications -- from Office to IE, Firefox to ZoneAlarm -- can become faster, more powerful, and easier to use. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2004
Janet Rubenking |
Identity Theft: What, Me Worry? There are ways to minimize the risk of ID theft. If you have time to balance your checkbook, shop online, or apply for a passport, you have time to check up on your personal information and take action if something's amiss. |
PC World
August 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Think Before You Click to Avoid Viruses and Scams Just a bit of caution will keep your PC and your personal data safe... How good is an anti-spyware tool marketed through spam?... Reduce Long Downloads... |
PC Magazine
January 31, 2007 |
Internet Explorer Sluggish at Start Adjust IE to avoid looking for Proxy settings. |
PC World
March 2006
Andrew Sullivan |
Programs in Peril Popular applications have more security flaws than Windows does. |
BusinessWeek
April 5, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
How To Stymie The Snoop In Your PC Besides viruses, now you have to watch out for spyware. This software snoops on your online activities and sends the info to third parties without your knowledge. Learn how to protect yourself from these sneaky programs. |
PC World
July 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Pest Zappers More utilities than ever claim to vanquish viruses and smash spyware. Our tests prove they're not all created equal. |
PC World
November 2005
Mary Landesman |
Best Defenders No, you don't need to put up with PC-clogging, privacy-invading spyware. New and potent tools for killing it dead. Spy Sweeper 4.0... Platinum Internet Security 2005... McAfee AntiSpyware 2006... CounterSpy 1.029... Interview with Gregor Freund on the future of spyware... |
PC World
August 2003
Anne Kandra |
You May Be Using the Wrong Browser Sick of pop-ups and patches for IE? Try a different window on the Web. |
PC Magazine
September 16, 2003
Konstantinos Karagiannis |
Sweeping for Spies, Improved Adware, key loggers, and other spyware can send personal information about you out to the wired world, as well as make your machine run sluggishly. |
BusinessWeek
July 12, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Why I'm Staying Away From Internet Explorer The browser's endless security woes make it dangerous to use. |
PC World
March 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Get That Spyware Off My Computer! Prevent spyware from installing on your PC, remove spyware already installed, and switch browsers at will... |
PC World
January 2002 |
Quick and Simple Searches With Explorer Make Google your default search engine in Internet Explorer, enhance AOL with PowerTools... |
PC World
October 26, 2006
Narasu Rebbapragada |
Gotcha: Security Software Wars Beware of running multiple antispyware applications in tandem. |
PC World
April 2001
Yael Li-Ron |
Power Browsing A Web browser alone can do only so much. To make the most of your online adventuring, equip your PC with these must-have plug-ins and add-ons. Plus, browse like a pro with our tips from Web experts... |
PC World
May 2004
Steve Bass |
Super Browser Outdoes Internet Explorer Save time and boost your productivity with this high-powered IE replacement. |
PC World
November 2003
Kandra & Brandt |
The Great American Privacy Makeover An exclusive PC World survey reveals that even savvy Web users can do more to safeguard their privacy and data. Take the quiz and find out how vulnerable you are; then use our tips to improve your score. |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Is It Time to Ditch IE? Even the Feds are advising IT to eschew the troubled browser. But will abandoning IE really help? |
PC World
May 2003
Andrew Brandt |
What Your Antivirus Software Won't Tell You Some security apps ignore surveillance programs. |
PC Magazine
August 17, 2004
Larry J. Seltzer |
Disinfecting Your PC If malware knocks your Windows computer off-line, you can still turn the tables on it. These steps may not be a cure-all, but they should be enough to get you back up and running and online. |
ONLINE
July 2001
Greg R. Notess |
On the Net, Browser Diversity For the information professional, there are still a number of reasons to be aware of -- and use -- a variety of browsers... |
PC World
September 2005
Steve Bass |
Hassle-Free PC: Four Tips to Make IE More Secure Add a layer of protection against spyware and other malicious code. |
BusinessWeek
March 20, 2006
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Finally, A Safer Explorer Splitting Internet Explorer from Windows means less convenience. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2004
Neil J. Rubenking |
Internet Options Blocked By Spybot I recently read the item "Blocked by Phantom Administrator" in your issue of October 1, 2003. Earlier this year, I had the same problem discussed in the item, but I found a different solution. |
PC World
September 2003
Steve Bass |
Must-Have Free Utilities Catalog 2003 This year's collection of the ten best no-cost tools delivers PC speed and safety. |
InternetNews
June 29, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
US-CERT: Beware of IE The U.S. government's cybersecurity unit recommends ditching Internet Explorer in favor of other, safer browsers. |
PC World
July 24, 2006
Andrew Brandt |
Privacy Watch: How to Make Sure Your Security Software Is Working These tools can help you check your anti-malware applications. |
BusinessWeek
November 13, 2006
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Explorer's Long-Awaited Update Most of IE 7's new features are already available on Firefox. |
PC World
November 2003
Anne Kandra |
How to Save on Software -- Safely Shareware can save you a bundle if you avoid the downside of downloading. |
PC World
August 21, 2001
Sam Costello |
Norton AntiVirus 2002 to Fight E-Mail Worms Symantec's latest antivirus tool scans e-mail attachments for unwanted viruses... |
