Security Tips

If your computer is slowing, acting funny, or taking you to web sites all by itself, you probably have spyware. Spyware can range from annoying to dangerous, but it is ALWAYS a security threat.

Be careful about "free" programs that offer to remove spyware from your system. Many of them install their own spyware while removing others! The tools below are tested and recommended. Use both of these two free programs to find and fix most common issues. Most first-time users discovers hundreds of possible security weaknesses.

• AdAware
• Spybot Search & Destroy

If you do not already have anti-virus protection: Grisoft offers free self-updating AVG Anti-Virus protection in addition to premium services

Learn more: Security is not expensive. Read 15 Great, Free Security Programs (PC World Magazine)

Other useful links

• Test your Internet connection speed using the free speakeasy.net site
• SpamBayes is free spam-filtering software (download the Outlook add-in here)
• How to choose good passwords (Carnegie-Mellon School of Computer Science)