Category Archives for "Online Security"

As the story goes, Linux was invented in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, which spawned a veritable computer revolution. Instead of having to rely on the most popular software manufacturers at the time, namely Apple and Microsoft, users could take advantage of free and open source software. At that time, the GNU license was still in […]

There are so many security and antivirus solutions on the market that the average user doesn’t know what they all do. And many of these software solutions use a lot of technical terms whose true meaning have eroded due to colloquial speech. For example, some people use the word “virus” as an umbrella term that […]

AVG is a 17-year old company that has been providing solid home PC protection on a consistent basis with each release of antivirus protection products. In this article we will be doing a comprehensive AVG Antivirus review for those interested in giving it a try, but not sure if its worth it. The 2014 version […]

Norton AntiVirus has been in existence since the pre-Windows phase when most PCs operated on the MS-DOS system. Although viruses were much simpler then, Norton still continues to meet the modern PC user’s expectations with comprehensive antivirus and Internet security protection. If you are in the market for a PC protection program, Norton is an […]

McAfee antivirus programs have been around for several decades and still provide relatively decent home PC protection at a reasonable cost. McAfee produces a series of PC protection products, including an Internet Security Suite and Total Protection program. In this review, we will take a look at the most recent antivirus program produced by McAfee […]

If you’re serious about gaming, then you likely already know how to build your own gaming rig. Though it can be an expensive endeavor, nothing is quite as fun as looking up the latest graphic card technologies and building your own Frankenstein computer with all the latest and greatest parts. But even if you use […]

How well do you know antivirus and antimalware providers? If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard some of the big names in the industry, like Norton, AVG, Spybot, and Malwarebytes anti virus scanning programs and software. However, if you’re like most people, you have no idea which provider scan tool will actually protect your […]

Even with all the latest advancements in social media platforms and messaging applications, most people still use email on a daily basis. And although many businesses have transitioned to real-time messaging platforms like Slack, it doesn’t look like email is going to die anytime soon. Instead, it looks like email is going to be around […]

Aren’t you happy to live in a world where hackers, spies, and thieves craft malicious software to invade your computer without your knowledge? Well me neither, but viruses and malware are simply an inherent part of the Internet that doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. As such, it’s necessary to use sophisticated security […]

If you’re aware that you need antivirus and antimalware software to prevent hackers and online threats from thrashing your computer and personal information, you deserve a genuine pat on the back. Too many average users forgo antimalware protection because they live life thinking that “It will never happen to me.” But the honest truth is […]