Spring has sprung! Goodbye cold, miserable winter days. Hello warm(er), spring weather! It’s that time of the year where you start dusting away those winter blues and take charge of organizing your household. Why not use the same idea to your computer too? Spring cleaning your computer makes the system run faster and lets you to work more efficiently.
There are few very simple tips you can take and utilities you can use to clean up the ‘debris’ that may be cluttering up your system:
What can you do to stop the spread of rogues and save your hard-earned cash for genuine programs that protect your PC and personal information? Armed with a little knowledge and awareness of the problem, users will be able to stop falling for these fakes and help to make sure that rogue software vendors stop profiting from their unscrupulous business.
Never pay for malware! Here’s how you can tell what's real and what's not when it comes to security software, so you can keep from buying bogus products.
Over time, your computer's registry, the database containing information about programs installed on your PC, can become bogged down with corrupt and unused data. You can increase your computer's speed and stability with a registry scanner and repair tool. A clean registry ensures a good run of the system, fewer to none errors as well as better performance. With just one click, Registry Tuner lets you increase your computer speed and stability by identifying, cleaning and correcting errors in the Windows registry.
By: Andrew Browne, leader of Lavasoft Malware Labs Team
Pop-up windows are a common form of online advertising and often appear so quickly that users are caught off-guard. However, some pop-ups, when clicked, trigger spyware that can cause serious damage to computers. That's why it's important to never click "agree" or "OK" to close a pop-up window, and only click on the red "X" in the corner or Alt + F4 to close it safely.
We have added a few sections under our malware lab blogs! This means that you will have more helpful tips, insights, facts and figures about all things malware!
Here are the new sections:
It’s not just our Ad-Aware Free that has gone through major improvements; we have also included Ad-Aware Pro in the transition too. Starting this April, Ad-Aware Pro will now be known as Ad-Aware Pro Security. It is a paid upgrade of our Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ version. Enjoy a complete line-of-defense against the most extreme forms of malware and cyber threats for only $3/month.
It is lavasoft's best software upgrade that brings all the privacy and security features you know and trust to a whole new level. Experience faster scans, better protection and powerful new features!
When it comes to online security, Lavasoft continuously strives to be the best antimalware provider out there. We understand your different needs and that’s why we have designed a new Ad-Aware 10 product. We are proud to present you the latest addition of our legendary Ad-Aware 10 family! The Ad-Aware Personal Security.
With over 400 million downloads worldwide, Ad-Aware FREE has been delivering proven antispyware and antivirus technologies that are both trusted and used by more people than any other online security products. That’s why in conjunction of the new Ad-Aware 10 launch, we have decided to highlight its powerful antivirus components by renaming it to Ad-Aware Free Antivirus +.
With Over 400 Million Downloads, Lavasoft's Ad-Aware is The World’s Most Trusted Anti-Malware Software
Montreal – March 29, 2012 – Lavasoft, the original anti-malware company, today released Ad-Aware 10, a complete redesign of its free, award-winning anti-malware software. Ad-Aware 10 gives consumers peace of mind while using their computers at work or at play by protecting their private data and cyber files against all forms of online threats including viruses, spyware and adware.
March is often associated with tax season. It is probably the most dreaded season for millions of taxpayers. For many, the thought of tax season often leave them feeling overwhelmed but it doesn’t have to be. Proper preparation is the key to escape from the dreadful ordeal that we frequently associate it with. Making sure that you fill in the correct tax forms, keeping your paperwork in order and filing your taxes on time will save you from the nightmare.
Let’s be honest, no one wants to own a computer that is infected with malicious programs. Therefore, it is imperative to practice safe computing habits. You can avoid most malware just by staying away from a few common traps.
Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new vulnerabilities to exploit. As a result, new threats are emerging every day on the web. To stay protected, it is important to ensure that your antivirus program is up-to-date.
February has always been looked upon as the month of love and romance where friends become lovers and lovers become soul mates.
As February 14th approaches, whether you’re a devotee or a hater of this day, people are busy seeking and buying gifts from flowers, chocolates to an endless array of everything red and heart shaped items. It’s easy to get caught up in moment… Well, guess what… Cyber criminals are also taking their part in the hysteria.
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