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Sneaky Apps Attack More-aggressive applications are creeping onto your hard drive, serving you endless ads or resetting your browser. |
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April 2005
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November 2, 2005
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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
June 2004
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Cut Off Instant Messaging Spam How to avoid 'spim' with the major IM packages. |
PC Magazine
June 21, 2005 |
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 The latest Spybot version is still free and removes a decent level of spyware from your computer, but it is not good at preventing spyware installation. |
BusinessWeek
October 4, 2004
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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 World
May 2004
Steve Bass |
Super Browser Outdoes Internet Explorer Save time and boost your productivity with this high-powered IE replacement. |
PC World
April 2003
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New Ad-aware Goes Pro Version 6 of the ad-busting software comes in paid editions that promise real-time protection. |
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
March 16, 2004
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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
June 2003
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Internet Tips The Knock-Down Pop-Ups 2003 Compendium... Kill a sticky anticopy utility... create and view PDFs for free... update your software apps. |
PC Magazine
September 28, 2005
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Free Software: Good, For Nothing Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06... Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware... Spybot Search & Destroy... |
PC World
April 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Fight Back Against Surveillance Software Detect and disable keyloggers; reject e-mail return receipts; and use hardware and software firewalls. |
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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. |
AskMen.com
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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. |
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April 20, 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
Mend Your E-Mail's Broken Links Mend broken links in e-mail, unmask disguised Web page advertising, check browser security settings, catalog your MP3s... |
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November 2001
Tom Spring |
Consumer Alert: Stealth Ad Invasion Don't look now, but your computer may be harboring software that lets unwanted advertising in... |
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
December 2004
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Poor Defenders Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their $20-$60 products are less effective than free competitors. |
PC Magazine
August 17, 2004 |
Degunking Your PC Here are five ways to rid your PC of digital "gunk" and make it run faster and better. |
PC World
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 Magazine
March 2, 2004
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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
April 2004
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Bye-Bye, Pop-Ups. Hello...? Pop-up ads, those reviled windows that intrude on your Web surfing, seem to be on the decline. But don't celebrate yet: New forms of advertising that may be just as annoying and even more intrusive are likely to replace them. |
BusinessWeek
February 7, 2005
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Fighting Spyware: Microsoft To The Rescue? Independent players that have made Windows more secure could suffer |
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February 2004
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Slam Dunk or Scam Junk? The truth about browser-based keyword advertising |
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March 2002
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Yet Another Word From Our Sponsor The new, annoying, unavoidable world of online ads... |
PC World
November 2005
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The Hidden Money Trail Those programs that pelt you with ads and bog down your PC are financed by some of America's largest companies. |
PC Magazine
November 14, 2007
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Stay Secure on a Public PC A few quick clicks and keystrokes will keep you safe when using a public terminal. |
PC Magazine
June 19, 2005 |
Weeding Out Spies When it comes to antispyware, the ability to clean those nasty programs out of your system is priority number one. Here are some reviews of antispy software: Spy Sweeper... Spyware Doctor... etc. |
PC World
September 2005
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Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
PC World
October 2001
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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 2003
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Internet Fixes Sneakier spam, wilier worms, more aggravating ads... no wonder it feels like your PC is under assault. Fight back with these simple steps for keeping the latest pests at bay. |
PC World
August 25, 2006
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Spyware Fighters Five antispyware programs focus on tackling the latest threats: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.0, Spyware Doctor 3.8, CounterSpy 2.0, Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06, and Spybot. |
BusinessWeek
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Grow & Helm |
Your Ad Here. And Here. And Here How a web of middlemen is hijacking the placement of online ads - and cashing in. |
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July 24, 2006
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Step by Step: Get Any PC, New or Old, Ready for Everyday Use Customize your system settings, update drivers, get rid of built-in software you don't want, and more. |
InternetNews
February 10, 2004
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Advertising Beyond The Browser The desktop comes into its own as an ad medium. |
PC World
June 14, 2002
Tom Spring |
Has Your Browser Been Hijacked Lately? Lop.com's drive-by download marketing tactics irk some surfers. |
PC World
October 3, 2001
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Office XP Tips: Selecting Text, Find and Replace XP has some handy editing tricks up its sleeve... |
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August 10, 2004
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FTC Settles with Pop-up Ad Operators Scheme involved exploiting Windows Messenger Service to barrage consumers with ads. |
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August 2004
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The Best Free Software 94 tools and sites that help you work smarter, communicate better, and have more fun--all great, and all gratis. |
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August 28, 2001
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First Look at Microsoft IE 6.0 Microsoft's updated browser eats cookies and sings a slightly new tune by adopting open standards... |
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Don't Click That Ad . . . or Even Look at It When you go to a Web site, you have to trust everyone it's in bed with. |
PC World
April 2, 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Three Minutes With Spybot's Patrick Kolla The author of Search & Destroy wages war against ever-sneakier spyware and competitors who poach on his name and reputation. |
PC Magazine
July 11, 2007
Helen Bradley |
Make Your Own Browser Designing Web browser aren't just for professionals in Silicon Valley. Custom-build your own right now. |
InternetNews
April 4, 2006
David Miller |
Spitzer Files Spyware Suit New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is suing an Internet advertising firm he claims surreptitiously installed millions of pop-up ad producing programs on individuals' computers. |
BusinessWeek
June 28, 2004 |
Avi Naider, Adware Crusader The chief exec of WhenU says he hates spyware as much as anyone, but his product is different. Here he explains |
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 World
September 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Simple Instant Messaging With a Universal Client Use a universal client for instant messaging, crumble cookies selectively, de-brand Outlook Express... |
PC World
September 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
IE Alternatives: Three New Contenders Mozilla 1, Netscape 7, and RapidBrowser XP try to turn up the heat on Internet Explorer. |
