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When You Think It’s Too Late, AVG is There
An increasing trend in malware is the “fake anti-virus” program. There are hundreds of names for these programs, but the story is always the same. You are essentially locked out of your computer by a...
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Protect Yourself – Strong Password Tips and Tricks
Passwords are a necessary evil that we cannot escape and, as we have pointed out again and again, you are responsible for creating and remembering/storing all of the passwords you use. As recently as...
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Are Your Photos and Important Documents Safe.. Backed Up?
Every week 140,000 hard drives crash in the United States. That fact alone should be enough to frighten every computer owner on the planet. We all have photographs, movies, important documents,...
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Stuff Breaks & People Steal! – The Guide to Gift Protection
Christmas is here and in just a few days millions of people will begin opening their presents from one another. Many of us will unwrap gadgets and/or electronics, but very few of us will be prepared...
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Should You Change Your Password? YES, Like Now!
Over recent months, hackers have been busy exposing security flaws in some very well known organizations. In most cases, the information stolen from these high profile breaches was then immediately...
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7 Computer Security Resolutions for 2012
It’s a new year and you need to make some changes. You’ve started back at the gym, started eating like a rabbit and quit ________________ (fill in the blank as you see fit), but you haven’t made any...
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Did You Forget Your Password AGAIN – Time for a Super Password
For years now, I’ve preached to people about the importance of using strong passwords. My posts have included tips like: make it complex, make sure it is lengthy and change out common letters for...
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Pinterest Users Beware – Scammers Crashing the Party
The new social media phenomenon Pinterest has seen an unprecedented rise over the last few months and, based on the numbers, 1 in 5 of the women reading this article are already using the service to...
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Gmail Spam Folder – New and Improved
Gmail users rejoice – there’s something new waiting for you the next time you log into your account. Spam now comes with an explanation. What? Did you even remember that there is a Spam folder? If...
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RePost: Free WiFi Could Be an Open Door for Hackers
RePost: It’s been over a year since this article was first published here on JumpstartMyPC, but the subject matter is still as relevant (if not more) as it was the day it was first posted. If you EVER...
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