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Anti-virus & Internet Security suggestions 2011
04/10/11
Anti-virus & Internet Security suggestions 2011
Based on my interpretation of the consensus of reviews of the 2012 software I have seen, BitDefender Internet Security comes out top.
The silver rosette is shared by
If you can't afford the above suites, the best of the free alternatives will give you less protection, but you can't beat the price. I recommend AVG.
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Contents
- I'm still here !
- Online Privacy Guide: How To Stay Safe On The Web
- Ransomware - an ounce of prevention...
- Printers - cleaning, maintaining, & buying
- WannaCrypt ransomware worm attack
- Why a private domain ?
- Considerations when buying a laptop computer.
- Unsolicited/scam callers
- Another phone scam
- How to sit correctly
- Spam & Scam email
- What is Ransomware?
- How To Check If A Link Is Safe To Click
- Lost network connection ? Reset your stack missus.
- Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Spam - how to deal with incorrectly labeled junk mail
- Email to BTinternet and broadband speed
- Ransomware grows up
- WIndows 10 free upgrade lives on
- Buying from PC World or a specialist custom builder
- Broadband interference - REIN & SHINE
- Windows 10 - the clock ticks louder
- WIndows Live Mail bites the dust when coupled with Microsoft domains.
- Adblockers - are they worth having ?
- Cloud backup - Google Drives Microsoft's OneDrive down the road.
- 10 Windows 10 tips
- Backing up emails and browser accounts
- Backups - a salutary tale
- Buying a monitor screen
- Abrupt shutdowns
- Should Apple Mac owners install security protection ?
- Driver update utilities
- Femtocells boost mobile coverage
- Wireless signal strength variability
- FreedomPop - free mobile phone use
- Insecure email clients
- Upgrading to Windows 10
- Windows 10 Came - first impressions after general release
- Printer failures and blocked nozzles
- Windows 10 commeth
- Why didn't I receive an email message ?
- Non-standard Internet connections
- Laptop power adapter replacement
- Surge protectors
- Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Copying data
- Email netiquette
- Google Earth now free
- Monitoring broadband internet connections
- Network interface priority
- Printing without computer and USB cable.
- Virtualisation & virtual desktops
- Sharing, sending and transferring large files
- Internet speed performance problems
- Spoofing e-mail sender's address
- Computing safely while travelling overseas
- Why are my messages rejected ?
- Share your password
- Facebook security
- Speed problems and slow performance
- How anti-virus suggestions are formed
- Fault resolution and Migration of ISP to BT
- Backups Aide Memoir
- Security ? why bother ?
- What caused my computer to fail ?
- Protect your privacy
- What do those router lights mean ?
- Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
- CryptoLocker protection
- Windows XP & Office 2003 - time to retire
- Updating to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8
- Removing viruses and other malware
- Record your product keys
- Your Digital Last Will and Testament
- Linked logins
- Privacy and tracking
- Backup software
- Virus infection - how to tell if you're a carrier
- When Windows starts to misbehave
- Fake mail
- ISP Modems & Routers
- Backup validation & verification
- Precautions for loss or theft of tablets and mobile devices.
- Uninstalling hidden device drivers
- Disaster Recovery Plans
- Disk & Windows repairs
- Password Security & Managers
- Anti-Virus and Internet Security recommendations for the year
- Warranties, insurance and guarentees
- Preparing a Windows 8 PC for first use.
- Windows 8 - the benefits
- Broadband Internet connection speeds
- Disposal and recycling of old PCs and monitors
- Windows 8 tips & tricks
- Keyboard shortcuts - principally for Windows 8
- Social Media and Facebook security scams
- Search, learn the syntax
- Microsoft Windows support end dates
- Broadband speed measurement
- Femtocells to boost mobile signals
- domain names and e-mail addresses
- Don't trust links in e-mails - a true story
- Reader discount
- Multiple passwords
- Router security - admin passwords and wireless encryption
- Windows 8 upgrade for £14.99
- 10 tips to help weight loss
- Buying software without media
- Uninstalling files by simply deleting bits.
- How to stay safe
- Modem/Routers and broadband speed
- Hybrid disk drives
- Windows 8 preview
- QR Codes
- Secure erasing of hard disk drives
- Minimum hardware specifications
- Anti-virus protection - free or paid ?
- Problem steps recorder
- Online backup
- Microsoft Office academic offer ending
- Security - Android & Phishing
- Tech to watch for in the coming year
- Migrating to Solid State Disks (SSDs).
- Speeding up web browsing by faster DNS lookups
- IP address conflicts
- Address theft and mass mailing
- Anti-virus & Internet Security suggestions 2011
- Colour calibration for monitors and printers
- Notebook video display problems
- Free and out-dated virus protection.
- Wi-Fi wireless connections
- Broadband internet service providers (ISPs)
- Broadband Internet connection problems
- Disaster recovery plans
- Care for your monitor screen
- Cheap software
- Windows 7 Upgrade paths
- Anti-Virus and Internet Security suggestions for the year
- Bad broadband signal ? Invest in a quality splitter aka microfilter.
- Dual booting
- Overlay install or Repairing Windows XP
- Custom built or off-the-shelf PCs - the cost of convenience
- Solid State Disks (SSDs)
- Buying cheap
- Letting the computer settle down.
- phishing and reliance on tooltips or the status bar
- Microsoft Office 2010 Beta
- Uninstalling old Antivirus & Internet security products
- Repairing Windows - repair DVDs available
- New Years Resolutions
- Causes of performance degradation
- Disposing of old equipment - recycling WEEE
- Netbook or laptop - which to buy ?
- Anti-Virus suggestions
- Password resetting
- E-mails and Netiquette
- Laptop or Notebook handling tips
- Patience Pays
- Bad Blocks exposed
- Third party disk management tools ? beware
- Router Failures
- Patience is needed with Vista when no display is seen
- RAID in shop bought computers
- Working online rather than on documents held locally.
- Reduced VAT on computer equipment for disabled people
- I-Plate or iPlate filters DSL lines to increase broadband speed
- Greener environmentally aware printing
- Watt a waste of money
- Transferring big files
- Notebook / laptop battery life
- Sending SMS text messages via e-mail
- Mouse not waking after hibernation, standby or sleep
- Power Supply Units (PSU)
- Catch all spam from automated bots
- Anti Virus and Internet Security suggestions for the year.
- Registry cleaners - avoid them
- Buy With Confidence Award Presentation Ceremony
- Updating drivers and installing software
- Help for old programs running under Vista
- Auto complete in Word 2007
- Enlarge fonts to make type larger
- Abrupt power loss - the effects of hitting the big red switch
- Spam - origin, causes and cures.
- Hotplugging eSATA disks
- Politeness, manners and netiquette
- Eugene's new PC
- Resetting Epson ink cartridges
- Urgent graphics / motherboard conflict warning
- Hoax virus mails & spoof mass mailings
- Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) tread lightly warning
- Powerdown not happening at shutdown time
- PC power consumption
- Protection from electrical surges and power fluctuations
- On-line backup repositories
- Encrypting data and mail messages
- Cookies and their selective removal
- Anti-virus & Internet Security suggestions
- Buying computers off-the-shelf cf. bespoke
- Employee of the month award
- Right click to resize pictures and much more
- Digitise your LP/33/45/78 record collection to CD or DVD
- Microsoft Office 2003 >> 2007 equivalent command mapping
- Hard disk drive manufacturers' diagnostic tests
- 56k dialup account
- Wireless connection lost on resumption from Standby or Hibernation
- Optical Character recognition - OCR
- Recording Internet radio sound streams
- Component metrics for specifying new computers
- Optical drives invisible
- Off-the-shelf PCs & DIY fault repair
- Save money when shopping
- AppleMac converts this way
- Stopping auto reboot nag message
- E-mails not being received ? Check spam man.
- Selecting multiple files in Vista
- What is a Woosh test ?
- Double up to avoid problems
- Call me first !!
- Vista ShutDown button
- Water cooled computers
- Cheap phone calls
- Old Newsletters
- Which ISP for broadband ?
- Microsoft Office 2007 Editions
- Broadband Prices
- Vist sleep button
- Avoid Win XP Re-activation
- Dispute resolution
- Set up remote connection NOW
- This is a test - please ignore immediately
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