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C is for Clean

by patndoris on Oct.30, 2008, under Computers

I've been wondering when it would happen, and wondering what was amassing n the meantime. I've had it for ages now - and who was cleaning up after it? Wondering what it is yet? No, no - it's not a new pet my almost fourteen year old male offspring has f… more »
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Clean Up Those Junk Files First!

by patndoris on Aug.30, 2008, under Computers

One of the most frustrating things about doing spyware and virus scans is the amount of time it takes to run the many different programs. I realize you may not choose to run them all every week, as I do, but still it is a big time investment to do them.… more »
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The Big S

by patndoris on Jul.21, 2008, under Computers

No doubt, by now you've realized the importance of spyware and malware protection. If you haven't (imagine a wagging finger) shame on you! Still, I'm going to persevere in my quest to make you spyware free (at least for a few minutes in time). I'm trying… more »
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Antivirus Protection - Go for AVG Free

by patndoris on Jun.25, 2008, under Computers

Edit: Somehow I kinda messed up my previous post…..well I kinda deleted it somehow messing with moving around LiveWriter files. Sorry for the inconvenience and all comments were lost I think, but reposting to get it back out there. Second only to the f… more »
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Vulnerabilities, Spyware, Malware, Spam & Phishing

by patndoris on Jun.18, 2008, under Computers

This write up was done by my new friend George on Multiply. I was impressed with the simplicity and clarity he used to describe various types of spyware, malware etc., how it attacks, how it hides, what it does, how you know you've got it, and what yo… more »
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Introduction to a Clean Machine

by patndoris on Jun.17, 2008, under Computers

So often, I hear of people with odd behaviour problems on their computers, and I just know it's related to their maintenance (or lack thereof). I can't blame them really. With the endless list of all-in-one products that claim to protect you from everyth… more »
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Defragging

by patndoris on Jun.10, 2008, under Computers

I'm sure you don't give it much thought...I don't. You open programs and files, and close them again all day long. What you may not realize is what your computer does with them. Every time you save a file your computer says "Hmmm...where is there so… more »
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