By Janet Vargas - Owner Of This Website
IN THE INTEREST OF HAVING A BETTER INTERNET EXPERIENCE AND PASSING ON WHAT I'VE LEARNED, I HAVE WRITTEN THIS ARTICLE TO HELP MY READERS. THERE'S SO MUCH TO AVOID THESE DAYS, IT'S GOOD TO KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO THAT'S OK.
Safer PC Experience, Less Stress On The Net, Do Be Protected, Watch For Scams!
THE ADVICE IN THIS POST IS TO HELP YOU TOWARDS LESS STRESSFUL INTERNET AND COMPUTING. THESE DAYS WE NEED TO TAKE STEPS TOWARDS THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF OUR LAPTOPS AND PCs SO THIS POST IS IN THE INTEREST OF HAPPIER COMPUTING and NERVOUS SYSTEM…..MAYBE EVEN YOUR POCKET.
Computers can be stressful with so many unscrupulous vandals out there these days who have nothing better to do than stress us out by upsetting the running of our PC.
Sometimes they put spyware on it to track our activities on the Net – this could be with theft in mind. Other times, they just like to make our PC crash or run haywire for the sake of it – just some sense of warped satisfaction they get out of it.
I have often said that they could put their talents to better use and get a lot of praise for coming up with some good things that everyone’s happy about. That would be so much more rewarding!
Nowadays, there is more than viruses to contend with, there are Trogens, pesky repetitive News items and advanced Adware that keeps popping up on your screen, and hijack browsers that take over your Internet Explorer, Firefox and/or Chrome browsers.
That means you can no longer get your usual Google search engine to show up for Searching on the Net. The most difficult to deal with can be Bing or Conduit.
Be very careful when you download any program/software. Make sure it is reputable first.
A good way of doing this can be to run a check on the program, software or sale item on google first. You check the quality of an item by placing the name of it (in google) + reviews.
And the integrity of an item that could be suspect by placing the name of it (in google) + scams.
If you do this, they will usually show up. Don’t be too trusting. If you don’t know an item, check it – better safe than sorry. There are so many convincing power-words out there and their main marketing ploy these days is to sound genuine.
Under no circumstances should you download Tool Bars with any downloadable program.
Always watch for the tick in the box and untick it! So do be advised!
Also be advised that Agreement Contracts we can’t be bothered reading because of the laborious length of them often state that you give them and various third parties permission to watch and record your internet activities. Do you want that? Please check.
Over the last few years, there are a few really well reputed programs to help Protect your computer that many of us do not know about.
YOU NEED THE GOOD GUYS TO FIGHT THE BAD GUYS IN THE WORLD OF INVADERS AND MASCERADORS BE SURE TO EMPLOY THEM!
Please be careful not to click on ads for so called anti-spyware programs that are not mentioned here and/or ads to make your PC run faster. These programs when installed are notorious for containing spyware and messing up the performance of your computer.
Even with a good program, you need to be careful where you install it from.
The programs in this Info-Post are trusted buy experts who know what’s best.
HitmanPro
Try a free 30 day trial with a HitmanPro malware scanner that works alongside of your Anti-virus software without clashing with it because it is cloud assisted. It works like this:
Second Opinion Malware Scanner
If you have a child with a virus and a GP/MD says to you that they cannot find it, you go to another GP/MD who can don’t you?
HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.).
Why A Second Opinion?
Research shows that computers are still run a chance of getting infected because the existing anti-virus program is not giving you a 100% protection. "32% of computers infected, despite presence of anti-virus program." Read more...
Just relying on a single vendor is not sufficient to completely protect you. You do need a second source to make sure you are secure. But in most cases, installing a second anti virus program is not a viable solution. Two programs are effecting the performance of the computer dramatically, and sometimes even conflict causing the computer to crash.
HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer (except for the few minutes it is scanning). HitmanPro does not need to be installed. It can be run straight from a USB flash drive, a CD/DVD, local or network attached hard drive.
HitmanPro offers you a Free Scan for a second opinion. It is designed to check if your security measures work. If nothing is found (and we sincerely hope so), then you will never need a license. When a virus is found, then you will receive a free 30-day license to remove the threat.
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
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We need to have a good Anti-Spyware program running on our computer – one that is reputable and effective.
It is actually advisable to have two of them because they pick up different ones they have been working on with their skills and research.
The following – according to three competent technicians I am fortunate to know are Malware Bytes Anti-Malware and also Super Anti-Spyware. Their performance is brilliant!
Cyber crime is rampant!
Trojans, worms, malware, exploit kits—they lurk everywhere, even on websites you trust, attacking countless people every day. They give cyber criminals access to your PC, without you even knowing.
Malwarebytes to the rescue!
Today's cyber criminals build software designed to slip past antivirus programs undetected. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium crushes these threats with innovative technologies designed to defend you while keeping your online experience fast and hassle free.
How Malwarebytes works for you:
Defends from malware that antivirus can't detect
Protects itself against malware’s attempt to disable it
Blocks sites that try to steal your personal information.
NEW! SUPERAntiSpyware Version 6.0
Advanced Detection and Removal
Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware and Remove Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products and many other types of threats.
Light on System Resources and designed not to slow down your computer like many other anti-spyware products. Designed not to conflict with your existing anti-spyware or anti-virus solution!
Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System!
Real-Time Protection
Real-Time Blocking of threats! Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing!
E-mail Notifications: Configure SUPERAntiSpyware to send you an e-mail with the results from specific actions. Monitor the health of PCs remotely (family members, computers in a small office, etc.)
Schedule either Quick, Complete or Custom Scans Daily or Weekly to ensure your computer is free from harmful software. Remove spyware automatically.
http://www.superantispyware.com
Revo UninstallerRevo Uninstaller Pro
Helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer easily! Even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Programs and Features (Add or Remove Programs)" control panel applet. Revo Uninstaller is a much faster and more powerful alternative to "Windows Programs and Features (Add or Remove Programs)" applet! It has very powerful features to uninstall and remove programs. The Uninstaller tool lists the installed programs and components for all and current user. With a choice of views, as well as a context menu, information on program components is available: program properties, their registry entries and links to manufacturer's web site, for a start. The "Search" option finds installed applications just by typing the first few letters of their name. Revo Uninstaller Pro scans for leftovers with even more advanced algorithms that are so precise, fast and very effective in search for leftovers of Windows Services, Drivers, File associations, Shell Extensions, COM components, Windows Installer components, program settings and more!
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html
Every computer ought to have a safe and reputable PC cleaner to cut down on unnecessary fragment files and cancel surfing history etc (select what tasks you would like it to perform). The following program works a bit like defragging your computer and deleting the history on different browsers you may have on your PC.
CCleaner
CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your PC.
It protects your privacy and makes your computer faster and more secure!
Award-winning PC Optimization
Trusted by millions and critically acclaimed. There’s a reason why CCleaner is the world’s favorite PC optimization tool! Easy to use, one click cleaning so beginners can optimize their computers in seconds and packed with advanced features for power users.
Faster Computer
Is your computer running slow? As it gets older it collects unused files and settings which take up hard drive space making it slower and slower. CCleaner cleans up these files and makes it faster instantly.
Safer Browsing
Advertisers and websites track your behavior online with cookies that stay on your computer. CCleaner erases your browser search history and cookies so any internet browsing you do stays confidential and your identity remains anonymous.
Over time your registry can become cluttered with errors and broken settings which lead to crashes. CCleaner’s patented registry cleaner clears out this clutter to make your PC more stable.
Quicker Startup
Many programs run silently in the background when you start up your computer. CCleaner helps you get to work, or play faster by letting you disable unneeded programs.
Highly recommended by PC Adviser and PC World!
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
Do Not Use Spybot SearchandDestroy
It Is Now Corrupted
Do Not Use Adaware Program
It Is Now Corrupted
Stay Away From AGV and AVAST Antivirus Programs
They Are Now Corrupted
Kapersky No Longer Good
Makes PCs Behave Strangely
Is Your Computer Running Slow?
Always Avoid Free Speed Tests On The Internet
And Programs That Claim To Make Your PC Run Faster
(Most Of Them Are Traps To Infect Your PC (Computer)
Instead, Try These:
All my websites come up quickly at all times as I am with two excellent Webhosting companies. So yes, the problem would be your end. Sometimes we need to Clear Browsing History and Cache on the browsers we use aka Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera etc - the one you are using when performance is slow. It is good to Defrag your computer regularly. If you have Windows 10 you can set this on Auto. I find that Firefox tends to load slow sometimes. There is a very good Antispy and Adware program you can run at regular intervals called SUPERAntiSpyWare I find that helps me because I do a lot of research browsing. Malwarebytes is also good, my Technician uses it.
HOPEFULLY, THE ADVICE IN THIS POST HELPS YOU TOWARDS LESS STRESSFUL INTERNET AND COMPUTING. ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU.
Disclaimer: These are things I am aware of from 20 Yrs experience on the Net and advice from Technicians. I just care about people having stressful experiences and would like to spare you from some of them.