Take Control of Your DNS If you have set up your Internet to automatically assign a DNS (Domain Name Service) – and most of you do – then you’re allowing your ISP to control what you can view online, what sites you can visit, and so on. When you allow your ISP to control what you can view… Read More »
Jerry’s Chrome has been bitten by malware My google chrome has been taken over by a program called vosteran.com. I can’t figure out how to delete it. Any suggestions? Our answer Hi Jerry. We want to remind you first that the easiest way to get rid of malware is not to get it in the first place. Emsisoft… Read More »
Tis the Season to Be Scammed Your merry spirit, coupled with an uptick in purchasing and festive phishing emails, could increase your risk of being scammed during the holidays. Con artists are getting craftier, using high-tech tricks to get your financial data, and it’s nothing to ho-ho-ho about. “The holidays are used as a hook for the same… Read More »
You Don’t Need a Firewall We started debating this issue a long time ago — and we told our readers then not to waste money or 3rd-party firewalls or buying security software that had a firewall. We became more and more suspicious as companies who make anti-virus suites started making outrageous claims as to what the firewall contained… Read More »
When Emsisoft blogs something we think is important and/or interesting, we like to share it with you. And today’s Emsisoft blog is important and interesting – even if a little sarcasm seeps through. It’s pointed stuff we think you should read so we’re passing it on to you. Good read! Darcy & TC 40 Reasons Why You DON’T… Read More »
How to Prevent People from Stealing your Wi-Fi Network Are neighbors piggybacking on your Wi-Fi network? Learn about simple ways to prevent neighbors from using your wireless Internet without permission. The data LED of your wireless router is constantly blinking and none of the family members are using the Internet at home. This might indicate that someone outside… Read More »