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  • 13 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure Google Android phones against malware and hackers

    In just over two years Google's Android operating system has become ubiquitous among smartphone users, and it's on track to become the most popular mobile operating system in the US.

  • 11 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to get rid of Webtrends Live

    Webtrends Live pops up whenever I bank online. The firm's website claims that it only gathers information and isn't malicious, yet several sites claim to remove it if you download their software. Spybot and Norton seem to ignore it, and banning third-party cookies in Firefox makes no difference.

  • 03 November 2010

  • How-Tos: How to respond to an unexpected log on request

    For the past three days I've been getting a 'Windows Security' pop-up that says 'Logon to UKOnline.co.uk' (my ISP). It requests the username and password among other information, but nothing happens.

  • How-Tos: How to clean an infected email address book

    People in my address book are receiving emails from me, but I'm not sending them. Each message contains a link to what I believe is a malicious website. Can you help?

  • 27 October 2010

  • How-Tos: How to protect against Firesheep attacks

    Security experts are advising Firefox users on how to protect themselves against Firesheep, the new browser add-on that lets amateurs hijack users' access to Facebook, Twitter and other popular services.

  • 06 October 2010

  • How-Tos: How to keep your children safe on Facebook

    Your children are probably spending more time on Facebook than you are. Here's how to protect them from predators, their peers, and themselves.

  • 29 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure a new PC

    The excitement of discovering the capabilities of a new PC can lead you to forget the importance of security. Our new PC safety guide offers step-by-step instructions for protecting your machine.

  • 09 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to delete a quarantined file

    Microsoft Security Essentials has quarantined ‘VIR Tool:JS/Obfuscator.P'. The program advises me to 'Remove this software immediately'. How do I do this?

  • 08 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to clean a virus off a USB stick

    As a regular speaker at conferences, I carry my presentations on a USB memory key and plug it into the organiser's laptop to access them. In doing so, I believe my USB drive has picked up some malware. In Windows it appears on the desktop as a green icon with 'Keygen' written on it. It also creates a message box saying 'UpdateNetFramework'. If I delete the file it simply reappears. Norton Antivirus 2009 hasn't managed to eradicate it, and I now have the same message on all the USB drives I use.

  • 02 September 2010

  • How-Tos: How to disregard an IE 'false positive'

    QUESTION You've previously recommended Unlocker, but Internet Explorer (IE) 8.0 won't let me download it. I managed to obtain the file using Google Chrome, but Security Essentials then blocked it and said it was a Trojan.

  • 13 August 2010

  • How-Tos: How to run multiple security software products

    I've been told that I shouldn't have more than one antivirus program running on my PC. Can I use both McAfee and Microsoft Antispyware (or another spyware application), for example? I want to be extra safe online, and I know that security suites are often good in some areas but not in all. Is there a list that will tell me what I can and can't use together?

  • 13 July 2010

  • How-Tos: How to create and manage System Restore points

    PC Advisor explains how to roll back your PC to a ‘happier’ time when things go wrong.

  • 12 July 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Windows XP SP2 safely after Microsoft stops updates

    Tomorrow marks the end of patches for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). However, if you're still running the nearly-six-year-old edition of the Microsoft OS, what should you do?

  • 21 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to use Gmail to safely access email from abroad

    If you can't bear to be parted from your email inbox when you venture abroad, it's important to ensure that the wireless connection you're using to get online is secure.

  • 12 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure your mobile phone

    Smartphones have grown in popularity, and now it seems no-one can do their job properly without one. However, keeping malware off your handset is one of the biggest headaches for smartphone users. We spoke to five experts to get their top tips for securing mobile phones.

  • 10 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to delete fake antivirus

    Our son's laptop has started throwing up virus alerts for Antivirus 7.0. We've searched online for a solution, but can't differentiate between genuine advice and yet more scareware.

  • 09 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to deal with a malware false positive

    Kaspersky is reporting that an ‘action similar to a PDM.Keylogger has been detected’. A virus scan finds nothing, but Detected Threats reports: ‘Type Path Name Criticality F C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apmsgfwd.exe Medium’.

  • 03 June 2010

  • How-Tos: How to fix Backup & Restore when it won't start

    QUESTION When I try to start the Backup & Restore utility on my new hard drive I get the error message: ‘The backup application could not start due to an internal error – Server execution failed (0x800800005)’.

  • 11 May 2010

  • How-Tos: How to secure your network to beat copyright fines

    With the government cracking down on illegal filesharing, PC Advisor explains why securing your wireless network can help you avoid a £500 fine.

  • 17 April 2010

  • How-Tos: How to surf safely when using public Wi-Fi

    Public Wi-Fi hotspots are brilliant for ensuring you can check your email and surf the web while on the go. However, using public wireless internet can also leave you wide open to attack. We show you the proper precautions you'll need to take to ensure you're not inviting your coffee colleagues to partake in confidential information.

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