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  • 11 July 2009

  • How-Tos: How to: Explaining 8 stupid IT buzzwords

    The computer industry is fond of little more than making up baffling technology buzzwords. So you can tell your paradigm shift from your cloud, and succinctly define Web 3.0, we explain eight of the best/worst.

  • 28 May 2009

  • How-Tos: How to remove Mikeyy and Conficker

    Malware is increasing exponentially, but nobody does it for fun. Getting into your PC is big business and, when a virus starts to make headlines, it’s time to sit up and take note. That’s exactly the case with Conficker (aka Downadup).

  • 02 May 2009

  • How-Tos: How to beat 22 latest web threats

    Forewarned is forearmed. PC Advisor investigates the latest and most deadly tech dangers, and explains how to fight back.

  • 15 April 2009

  • How-Tos: How to stop 'Mikeyy', the Twitter worm

    The 'Mikeyy' worm is set to wreak havoc across the Twitter network: here's how to keep safe.

  • 28 March 2009

  • How-Tos: How to protect your privacy on LinkedIn

    When it comes to the business social network LinkedIn, adjusting your privacy settings is as important as it is on other networks such as Facebook. We've rounded up some important points to consider when altering your privacy settings on LinkedIn.

  • 07 January 2009

  • How-Tos: How to safely dispose of an old PC

    It is terrifyingly easy to give up your personal data – regardless of whether or not you’re a gin-sodden civil servant with a laptop full of national secrets.

  • 13 November 2008

  • How-Tos: How to set up a secure home network

    A wireless connection isn’t just handy when you’re out and about. There are more options for going wireless at home, whether it’s so you can enjoy catch-up TV you’ve downloaded on your actual telly (rather than the PC screen) or so you can work in a peaceful corner of the house.

  • 17 September 2008

  • How-Tos: How to protect your laptop and data from thieves

    As various civil servants know only too well, thousands of laptops are lost and stolen each year. Here, we'll show you how to enhance your chances of being reunited with a nicked notebook, and how to limit the damage by securing your data.

  • 04 August 2008

  • How-Tos: How to boost Firefox 3.0 security

    Firefox 3.0 has gone down in history, with a Guinness World Record Certificate for ‘the largest number of software downloads in 24 hours’. One of the chief reasons for such interest in the browser is its security credentials.

  • 07 July 2008

  • How-Tos: How to locate the source of an email

    There are many aspects to web security. You can hardly move for apps that automate online protection and safeguard your identity, for instance. But one area that gets less attention is IP-address tracing.

  • 07 June 2008

  • How-Tos: How to avoid viruses, phishing and email scams

    Follow PC Advisor's simple advice to beat even the most cunning cybercriminals.

  • 07 May 2008

  • How-Tos: How to install and configure NetTrooper

    The widespread use of wireless to connect multiple home PCs to the internet is a blessing for convenience, but can be a nightmare in terms of security. Here, we look at how to auto secure your home network.

  • 19 April 2008

  • How-Tos: How to spot, and stop a spy stealing your data

    Corporate espionage is a bigger concern than most of us think. In the US alone, as much as £150bn a year is lost to hacking, cracking, physical security breaches and other criminal activity. Here's our round-up of steps you can take to make sure its much harder for spies to do any damage.

  • 09 April 2008

  • How-Tos: How to protect documents from plagiarism

    Knowledge is valuable, and no one likes a cheat. Why let someone else get their hands on your hours of research for free?

  • 15 March 2008

  • How-Tos: How to stay safe while shopping online

    The risk of card-not-present fraud now accounts for half of all credit-card crime, according to Apacs. Taking steps to protect ourselves while shopping online is essential.

  • 02 February 2008

  • How-Tos: How to stop your laptop being stolen

    PC Advisor's ultimate guide to laptop-theft prevention, full of smart, simple ways to secure your portable PC, and return it if it gets lost.

  • 12 January 2008

  • How-Tos: How to beat the cyberbullies

    Violence among teenagers may be grabbing the headlines, but for many concerned with child protection it's virtual aggression that's the biggest emerging threat.

  • How-Tos: How to secure your laptop from thieves

    It can happen in a moment. You’re in a café, minding your own business. You take your eye off your laptop for a second and suddenly it’s gone.

  • 12 November 2007

  • How-Tos: How to lock down sensitive data on your laptop

    If you keep valuable files on your laptop, you probably know that you ought to protect your data. But knowing you should do something isn't the same as actually doing it, as evidenced by the steady stream of incidents where sensitive information gets lost or stolen from corporate laptops. However, locking down data isn't hard or expensive. We show you how.

  • How-Tos: How to rid your PC of spyware and rootkits

    It may sometimes seem as though the traditional short list of perils one cannot avoid ought to be expanded to: 'death, taxes, and spyware'. But all you need to get rid of spyware are the right free tools, some time, and a little know-how - which is where PC Advisor comes in, with our step-by-step guide to getting spyware and rootkits off your PC.

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