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)

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...

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 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...