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Computer And Internet Security Emphasized After Cyberattack On Spamhaus

A spotlight has been placed on the need for computer and Internet security after a large-scale cyberattack on an anti-spam group affected perhaps millions of Internet users throughout the world. The attack began in March 2013. The cyberattack targeted Spamhaus, which is a volunteer organization that provides lists of spammers to email providers. These lists help the providers determine which email to mark as spam. The cyberattack appeared to be an attempt to prevent Spamhaus from updating its lists. This could result in email customers receiving more spam than usual. … Continue reading

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EyeVerify Shows Future Of Computer and Internet Security

The next needed step in computer and Internet security will soon be here, thanks to technology being developed and tested by EyeVerify. This company has developed a way to identify people by the whites of their eyes. It is technology that was previously only seen in science fiction movies, such as “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” In this movie, Admiral Jim Kirk asks the computer for top secret information on Project Genesis. To confirm his identity, and those of his fellow officers he wants to see the secret … Continue reading

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Signs That You Need A Virus And Spyware Removal Service

Having a computer infected with a virus or spyware can be devastating to it. Getting virus and spyware removal services may be the only way to avoid replacing the computer. If a computer just doesn’t work, it’s pretty easy to see that something is wrong with it. However, sometimes the symptoms of a computer infection are subtle and not so easy to detect. You need to be able to recognize the signs of infection before you lose important files or have important information stolen.

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Browser Support Often Needed To Keep Browsers Secure

Browser security is often critical  to keep computers and servers free from malware, so you need to ensure that you or your browser support team regularly check on the security of your Web browsers. A Web browser is the software used to surf the Internet. It can become a security issue because it accesses the Internet and interacts with numerous websites. Some of these websites could be harboring malware that can be loaded unto your computer by a website’s script.

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Microsoft Windows Support Not Needed To Add Start Menu, Button

If you don’t like the lack of a Start Button and Start Menu on Windows 8, you shouldn’t need to contact Microsoft Windows Support to bring back these familiar friends from Windows 7 and previous Windows operating systems. A number of apps are available to add a Start Menu and Button for you. Classic Shell is a free program that was first developed to address complaints about the Start Menu for Windows Vista. Classic Shell has since been updated so it can be used with Windows 8.

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Some Simple Ways To Speed-Up And Optimize Your Computer

A slow computer is frustrating and unproductive. However, you don’t have to contact a computer tech support company to speed-up and optimize your computer. There some things you can try yourself first. If your computer is more than five years old, it probably is time to consider getting a new one. It probably just doesn’t have enough memory and RAM to be able to work fast enough to satisfy you. If the computer is for business purposes, you probably will want to upgrade every few years. Whenever you are experiencing … Continue reading

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Computer Tech Support Not Needed To Stress-Test CPU

If you’re wanting to test the capabilities of a new CPU or one that has been overclocked, you don’t need to get computer tech support services. You can do it yourself with some software and a lot of time. To test a CPU, you will want to do what is called a stress test or torture test. This is just like it sounds. It puts the CPU through an extreme workload to see if it will fail at some point. The harder a CPU works, the more heat it generates. … Continue reading

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Email Support Might Be Required If Security Not Taken Seriously

While people go to great lengths to protect their computers and networks, they often forget the importance of email support and security. This came into focus on Feb. 6, 2013, when email accounts belonging to former presidents George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush were hacked, according to an article that appeared on The Smoking Gun website. Accounts for other members of the Bush family also were hacked. A website also was hacked and was used to host photos and personal correspondence that were stolen by the person … Continue reading

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Browser Support May Be Needed To Ensure Plugins Are Secure

Most browser support experts agree that one of the most common threats to security with your Web browser are the plugins that are added to them. These are programs that are added to your browsers to enhance your browsing experience and run things like audio or video right in your browser window. The problem is that as the browsers have become more difficult for malware to breach, those trying to gain access to your information have begun exploiting opportunities that are more readily available with plugins. These plugins include things … Continue reading

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Learn Windows 8 Basics To Avoid Calling Microsoft Windows Support

Many people have discovered that upgrading to Windows 8 is not as simple as previous upgrades. Before calling for Microsoft Windows support, try to learn some basics to help speed up the transition for you. One of the first things new users of Windows 8 notice is that it is missing the traditional Start button. Windows 7 just used a logo in the lower-left corner, but it functioned much in the same way as the previous versions of Windows. In Windows 8, there is no “Start button,” but instead you … Continue reading

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