LINKS - Computers
Protect Your Computer
Knowledge - Keep up-to-date on what's out there!
McAfee Security - Virus Information
Current information on virus'.
Personal Technology
Walt Mossberg's flagship column in The Wall Street Journal is Personal Technology, which appears every Thursday on the Marketplace Page. The column reviews and explains new products and technologies in plain English, with a strong pro-consumer point of view.
Secure Password Generator
The WinGuides.com Password Generator allows you to create random passwords that are highly secure and extremely difficult to crack or guess due to an optional combination of lower and upper case letters, numbers and punctuation symbols.
(added November 23, 2005)
Definitions!
Broadband Glossary
The Complete List of Broadband Terms
(added February 17, 2006)
eMarketing Glossary
This glossary provides a basic overview of online advertising and eMarketing terms.
(added February 17, 2006)
IT Terms with Links Glossary
Welcome to this glossary, which provides definitions and links to further information on IT and Computer related terms.
(added February 17, 2006)
Microsoft Security Glossary
This document helps to explain the core concepts and technologies associated with computer security.
(added February 17, 2006)
Security Glossary
A list of definitions, by no means complete, of the various terms used when discussing Security, Spyware, Adware, Viruses, etc
(added February 17, 2006)
Tribal Justice Information Sharing System
This glossary defines common terms used by justice communities regarding information technology, networking, and Internet usage.
(added February 17, 2006)
UK Orbit
Computer Glossary
(added February 17, 2006)
Web Hosting Terms
Please scroll down to the bottom of this site for the glossary.
(added February 17, 2006)
Security
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Test Your Computer Security
Phishing
How it Works - What to look for - How to protect yourself - How to report it - What to do if you are a victim
(added June 11, 2005)
Steve Gibson's Security Test
AVG Free Edition is the well-known anti-virus protection tool. AVG Free is available free-of-charge to home users for the life of the product!
Symantec
latest virus threats - security advisories - virus definitions - security updates - virus removal tools - top virus threats - reference area (hoaxes, virus encyclopedia, virus calendar, etc.)
Urban Legends Reference Pages
Rumour has it ...
(added December 20, 2005)
Vmyths
Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them. You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes & virus hysteria.
Windows Forum
Keep up-to-date with news and information in the computer world.
Zone Labs
Smarter Security
(added February 4, 2005)
Spyware Programs
Waging the war against spyware
Very complicated read but hopefully something can be learned from reading it through.
Spyware Guide
The Spyware Guide was created to provide an all inclusive and updated resource on spy ware applications, what they do and how they’re used. These resources include: which software applications can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database of all known spy software and adware applications and contact information as well as other privacy related products.
Comparisons of Top Spyware Removers
Spyware, Adware, Viruses and Trojans are currently the #1 threat to computer and internet security. These programs can cause your computer to crash and send devious companies your personal info (including your credit card #.) If you are pestered by those horrible Popup ads or your computer is running slow, it is almost certain that Spyware is installed on your computer. In fact, simply being online puts you at risk. CNN reported that over 90% of ALL computers connected to the internet are infected with these Spyware programs.
Fortunately, there are good Spyware and Adware removers available to you. We have tested dozens of these products and made an easy to read chart of the best ones available - Our Top 5 Choices are listed below. These products have been proven to get rid of Spyware, Adware, Viruses, Popup ads, Trojans, and Web Bugs from your computer. Best of all, each of these sites offers a FREE Download.
(added November 23, 2005)
Ad-aware
This is a spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware components and lets you remove them.
SpywareGuard
A real-time protection solution against spyware! (Freeware)
Spyware Blaster
Prevent spyware from installing in the first place! (Freeware)
Fix Your Computer
ComputerProblems.com
ComputerProblems.com was created as an information site as well as an intern program in conjunction with Community Colleges, Technical Schools and Universities nationwide. Information Technology students that attend the schools are given an opportunity to get involved in helping others with their computer problems and in turn gain invaluable experience in troubleshooting and researching computer issues.
Boomspeed's Bandwidth Speed Test
Check the speed of your computer's downloads. (free)
(added November 23, 2005)
Shopping Online
How to shop online more safely
Microsoft - Should you trust that online store?
Tips on what to look for when you shop online
(added November 23, 2005)
Windows XP
The Elder Geek on Windows XP
Windows XP Home and Professional Information and Forum
(added August 27, 2005)
Updated: December 31, 2007
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