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The Intruders of Your Internet Life

Internet Intruders

Sadly, the Internet and the Web are filled with dishonest people who know more than you. Don't let them take advantage of you and your computer. About.com offers suggestions to prevent identity theft and loss of your computer functionality...

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Stop Cyberbullying in Three Steps

Tuesday November 24, 2009
One of the dark sides of the World Wide Web is cyberbullying: when a cruel youngster follows someone online, and repeatedly posts hurtful and disparaging remarks to publicly or privately cause that person grief. The psychological pain of cyberbullying is every bit as real as regular bullying. About.com suggests three steps to combat cyberbullies... (photo by Getty Images)

The Best Free Antivirus Software

Monday November 23, 2009

Antivirus and antispyware software is a must-have. No self-respecting user should be surfing the Internet or checking email without having a trusted defender against computer viruses. But which antivirus software should a person choose? There are so many choices, both free and paid. Well, friends, there are a few choices that stand out. And of the free antivirus products out there, About.com writers are really fond of one in particular...

Hack Into Your Own PC

Monday November 23, 2009

Forget your Windows password? Don't worry - several very effective tools exist to help you get back into your PC easily. No matter which free password cracking tool you use, you'll usually be able to regain access to your PC in just a few minutes. About.com explains how...
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Human-Powered Search Engines

Sunday November 22, 2009
"Human-powered" search engines are known as "directories". The search results in a directory are hand-picked by an editorial team. The results are not nearly as voluminous as Google results, but the idea is quality over quantity. Here are some high-quality directories worth trying...
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