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If you are new to the internet, or
just don't pay attention, please make yourself aware of
Nigerian E-Mail Scams,
eBay
and PayPal Scams, Online Car Buying Scams,
Phishing,
Hoaxes, Hackers, Viruses, Trojan Horses, and Corporate Spyware.
Never, ever click any link provided in an e-mail
message and never, ever
give out private information over the internet!
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Other Software Resources
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QUESTION: Where can I get free upgrades and the
latest software patches for my Microsoft operating system and other Microsoft software
(like MS Office)? |
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ANSWER: The most important thing you can do for your PC is to check the Microsoft website for updates for your
operating system as well as any other Microsoft products that you may be using.
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QUESTION: Where can I find a good, inexpensive
firewall to protect my personal computer from hackers and spyware? |
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ANSWER: We like ZoneAlarm as it is updated regularly, works very well and is easy to install and maintain. Best of all, you can download
ZoneAlarm Personal Addition for free from their website! |
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QUESTION: How do I find out if I have accidentally downloaded or installed
software that is providing my personal information to strangers over the internet? |
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ANSWER: A very good adware/spyware detection program is
ad-ware by Lavasoft. This program safely detects and removes unauthorized programs that
may be sending your personal information and surfing
habits back to advertisers. |
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QUESTION: I don't have
anti-virus software, or my anti-virus has expired or is no longer working. Can you suggest a good anti-virus software for me? |
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ANSWER: If you do not
want to buy an anti-virus product, we have had good
luck with AVG by Grisoft
and
AVAST by Alwil Software. These both seem to be good anti-virus programs with prompt updates and an easy to use interface. Currently,
both of these companies offer a basic version that is free for home users! |
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QUESTION: I don't
have $200 to spend on
word-processing software. Are there
any alternatives to using Microsoft Office products,
like Word? |
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ANSWER: One
of the first free office packages to come out was
from the
Open Office
project. Since then, Sun Microsystems has come out
with
Star Office, based on Open Office and, more
recently, IBM has jumped back in the picture with
Lotus Symphony. All three are free! |
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