Posts tagged Software
How to: Secure Your New Computer
Feb 18th
It has been proven that you can take a brand new computer right out of the box, get on the internet, and get a virus within 30 seconds. This article will aim to show you how to prevent this from happening, how to install good-quality anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall programs quickly and safely, and it should only take you about 10 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »
Should I Upgrade to Windows 7?
Feb 17th
Since about two weeks before the release of Windows 7, when all the hype was rolling around the internet about it, I’ve had at least one person every single day ask me, ‘Should I upgrade to this new Windows 7?’. The answer to this question is not quite as simple as it would seem. If it were up to me, every computer in the world that can handle it would be upgraded. I used the release candidate for quite a few months, and am actually about to finally purchase the full version (if you’re curious, I’ll be getting the OEM Ultimate). You have to take a few things into consideration when you think about upgrading. Let’s take a look at what they are. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s Talk Anti-Virus’
Feb 16th
One of the most common questions I get from nearly everyone who knows I’m into computers is ‘What is the best anti-virus program out there?’. Unfortunately, this is not as simple of a response as people usually want. Besides the fact that there are two major categories, it usually depends on what you’re looking to get out of your anti-virus software.
For the most part, you basically have two main categories; free and commercial. I am a big advocate of the phrase ‘You get what you pay for’ with anti-virus programs, however the couple good free programs there are out there are fairly decent.