Seems I am not the only one that has been dealing with more PC’s inundated with Spyware and Adware. I explained in earlier articles that my kids computers are loaded with all the software to fight the intruders. Unfortunately I usually have to slick the drive every 90 days or so because they click on something that gets through the digital blockade I have erected. Thank God for Norton Ghost as it makes recovers real easy.
So what are you using to protect yourself. [New York Times]
First I want to share a Tech Support case I dealt with last week. I had to help some friends figure out why they couldn’t get to Comcast.net homepage to check email. Now my friend is computer literate, and I thought savvy, but I ended up installing Adware and removing 1100 plus critical apps, reg entries, and others. I was kindof amazed, but that might be the clueless side of me.
I personally use Firefox plus Adaware for my needs, plus not installing bundles, or if I must install them, I do as much as I can to remove the unwanted items.