When is a virus not a virus?

On September 13, 2007, in Internet Safety, by admin

When is a virus not a virus? The answer is very simple and so can be the solution. A virus is not a virus when one overlooks the more simple steps (which are usually the least time consuming) involved in troubleshooting Internet connectivity anomalies before diving into the much more interesting and complex intricacies of operating system files, program mutations, obscure strains of viruses, spyware and malware.

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TIP: Avoiding Spyware and Viruses

On July 31, 2007, in Tips, by admin

Avoiding spyware and viruses is a must for good computer health and a decent computing experience. With spyware and viruses, you’ll experience many problems ranging from simple annoyances (e.g. constant pop-up windows covering your desktop as you work) to destruction of or stealing important data.

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