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Excerpt: Home Business PC Security for Dummies. The Internet is a powerful tool for home-based businesses. If used effectively, it can be your best friend; but if you don’t secure your computer, it can be your worst enemy. I’m sure you’ve had your fill of warnings about the latest killer computer virus. So I’m not going to harp on about the latest threat, or the potential for damage. What I WILL do is provide some protection tips and links for the layperson. (And now for the obligatory disclaimer: I’m no tech-head – I’m an advertising copywriter and website copywriter. So this…

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Excerpt: Nowadays, it’s a sad but true fact that spyware and adware programs are a far greater threat to your internet security than the dreaded computer viruses. Indeed, spyware, adware and other so-called malware (such as key loggers and trojan horses) actually constitute the biggest single online threat to your privacy and the security of your data. It’s also a major reason for system slowdowns on computers, as these types of programs generally use up precious system resources including RAM (memory) and hard drive space. So, let’s look at some basic facts about spyware and adware, where these programs come from,…

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Excerpt: Prior to trying the Avast 4.6 Home Edition, I was very much a Norton user. I knew there were a lot of free antivirus software out there but I wanted to be on the safe side and use something tried and true. However, with the increase of spyware and virus attacks, my computer was not always spared and there were times I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it. That’s when I thought that it was time to try something new – and free. Installation is very easy. Just download the software from the Avast website, free of charge. The…