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  • October 29, 2008

    How to Protect your computer from malware with a USB Drive

    Is your computer running slow and acting funny? Does odd stuff keep popping up in your web browser?

    how-to-do-something How to Protect your computer from malware with a USB DriveThis is almost always a sign that your computer is infected by some kind of malware (viruses, adware, rootkits, etc.). What if you could just plug in your flash (USB) drive and get rid of those problems?

    Well now you can and best of all you can build it yourself. Maximillian_x of “Confessions of a Freeware Junkie” shows you how to build a rescue-drive stocked with free malware-fighting utilities.

    All you need is a 1GB-or-larger flash (USB) drive and a few virus/malware programs like Clamwin Portable, a virus scanner; Panda Anti-Rootkit; and Glary Utilities.

    Of course, having the right tools is only half the battle. If you’re not sure how to combat malware, read his related post on combating malware…

    Filed under: How To, Viruses — Tags: , , , — John @ 4:32 am


     

    October 27, 2008

    Need Help with your broken printer? Get Help Now!

    broken-printer Need Help with your broken printer? Get Help Now!Having printer problems?  Has it started making squeaky noises and spraying ink everywhere?  Not working the way it did, when it was brand new?  Is your printer not printing at all?

    Get help with your printers problems today by visiting FixYourOwnPrinter.com

    If you’re having printer problems and you’re not technically savvy or don’t want to spend a small fortune on a repair call, FixYourOwnPrinter.com is the place to go. This site may be able to help you self diagnose your printer problems.

    Here’s how the process works:
    1. Visit FixYourOwnPrinter.com
    2. Just type in the make and model number of your printer.
    3. The site will provide tips or possible solutions on how you might fix the problem; such as “How to fix a paper jam.

    I tried it out with with my Brother HL 1440 laser printer I have had for several years. I just typed in the phrase “Brother HL 1440″ and the site provided me with the repair solutions, tips and other items as regarding my query for printer model: brother HL 1440.

    Why not give FixYourOwnPrinter.com a try today…

    Filed under: How To, printers — Tags: , , , , , , , — John @ 2:36 am


     

    October 17, 2008

    Beware of bogus virus fixes (30 Million Ripped-off Already)

    pc-virus-1 Beware of bogus virus fixes (30 Million Ripped-off Already)More than 30 million Internet users have fallen victim to fake antivirus programs that snatch up people’s money and personal information, security research firm PandaLabs has announced.

    The phenomenon may not be a new one, but it’s growing more and more popular as the scammers are getting more crafty.

    There are now over 7,000 variants of this type of adware, says PandaLabs, and the number of infections caused by it is increasing rapidly…More about Bogus Virus

    Also worth reading: How I lost $5,500 on the Internet!

    Filed under: In the News, Scams and Ripoffs, Viruses — Tags: , , , , — John @ 2:01 pm


     

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