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Computer Security
If you use your computer online you should take a few steps to make your computer more secure. If you haven't taken precautions against spyware and are using Windows, your computer probably has some spyware on it. Make sure your computer has protection by getting some free tools on the computer security tools page.
Note: Be careful about programs that are advertised to remove spyware. The only programs you need to combat spyware are the free tools listed on this site: Lavasoft's AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy.
Spyware and Virus Information
Understanding Spyware -- an article from BleepingComputer.com.
Firewalls -- An article from pcmag.com.
Spyware -- "Your PC may be less secure than you think" -- An article from pcmag.com.
"Poor Defenders" -- An article from pcmag.com that warns against certain spyware removal programs. Note: generally the only tools you need to remove spyware are free: Lavasoft's AdAware and Spybot S&D.
PChell.com -- Spyware links. It gives detailed instructions on how to get rid of specific spyware software that you might have on your computer.
PBS article -- Interesting article about dangers in the computer world.
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