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Just buy a Mac.
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Switched 6 months ago after using Microsoft since the early 90's and have not looked back. No blue screens, no hiccups, no glitches, no anti-virus software, no de-frags, no re-formats. I don't miss any of it. Liked the MacBook so well that I bought the iMac for the mrs. Windows is a failed architecture.
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The reason there are no viruses for Macs is because they are not important or popular enough to waste time writing viruses for
![]() Besides Apples are for EATING not computing... Don't forget that Apple also plagued us with Quicktime and Ipods (those things are definitely draining brain cells... like the "Game" in Star Trek TNG) ![]() |
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Apart from Zonealarm there are other good free firewalls around.
I've used Sunbelt's Kerio Personal Firewall for a long time. http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/home-...onal-firewall/ It does require some tech knowledge, though, to configure it optimally. |
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I recommend Comodo or PCTools firewall, both have free versions which have exceptional blocking capabilities. I personally like PCTools better as it seems less resource-heavy.
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/ Comodo fireall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ I don't recommend zonealarm as they track your useage patterns and send that info back to their servers. AVG is good, but I also recommend Avira AntiVirus http://www.free-av.com/ FireFox 3 with the adblock plus extension is also a must. http://www.mozilla.com/ http://adblockplus.org/en/ |
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HI ALL
SuperAntiSpyware free is good to I run AVG n SuperAntiSpyware both together n have no problems. Plus i also use FIREFOX tis better than EXPLORER Hoss E G M |
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EXPLORER is a virus
![]() Also this is a good time to point out if you run more than one firewall at the same time or more than one anti virus active you will get issues. Last edited by zorgon; 10-20-2008 at 08:03 PM. |
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This thread is to help people to protect themselves, not argue about computer architectures.
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Firefox and AVG =
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For Windows users...
Jetico Personal firewall is a free (version 1.0) and is infinitely(!) less leaky than the Windows firewall and compatible for use on a LAN. Spybot uses a Hosts file to re-link malicious sites to home (127.0.0.1), however if you can follow some straight forward instructions you can maintain your own by following the guides at MVPS. Google "MVPS HOSTS FILE" Peerguardian2, developed to protect p2p is a good choice with updated IP filter lists from Bluetack (BISS). Recommended if using any p2p app like uTorrent. Firefox browser doesn't use Browser Helper Objects (BHO's) or any ActiveX components which are the general methods used by virus's/trojans. Noscript and Adblock plugins for Firefox enable per site allowing of scripts which are the ways that malicious code can be executed on the host machine. |
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The virus we pay for ... http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/...cle5006025.ece
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Super-interesting thread, for me.
I've been paying for and running McAfee "Security Suite" for the last four years. Lately, I have been receiving NOT FULLY PROTECTED security alerts (for the last eight months), with an auto-fix button. It does not work, virtual technician does not work. Removing the whole McAfee show, getting the 'final removal' tool and using it; then reloading the whole suite from the McAfee site, lasts afew days then the error comes up again. I finally learned McAfee "Security Suite" shut's down 2/3 of my overhaul protection if by chance I have competition loaded on my PCs (which I do Mal ware detection). I spent hours and hours to learn that. McAfee's a GONNER. Right after it expires early next year. Thanks guys for telling us where to find the best antivirus/malware -- Tip Of The Hat !! RSF |
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Try PC Tools Threatfire a free download. A general all in one protection program. Runs in the background and full scans can be done manually.
I also use Kaspersky internet security - one of the best - and Ad-Aware 2007 for general clean ups. Macros |
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