Taking Care Of Your Computer – 7 Useful Tips
There are many reasons why you should take care of your computer. Number one, is that it’s a major investment for most people and you would probably like to keep it running for as long as possible.
There are various things that you can do to help prolong the life of your PC, both hardware and software wise. It’s always a good idea to keep your computer clean. A clean computer runs faster and lasts longer.
Here are some ways to clean and maintain the software (your operating system) on your pc.
1. Run the defragmenter utility, at least once every month or two. In Windows XP this can be done by going to your Start menu, then All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then select Disk Defragmenter. The defragmenter will help ensure that your files are located at the right place on the hard drive and should boost the overall speed of
Click here to continue readingClickjacking Affects All Browsers
ZDnet and other technical news sites have reported that clickjacking — a potentially serious threat — can affect any browser.
Clickjacking from the Layperson’s Perspective
In a nutshell, clickjacking is accomplished by a malicious page that hides behind a seemingly safe page. When you click an item on the supposedly safe page, your computer is clickjacked by malicious code which then hijacks your pc’s accessories or other components.This happens without your knowledge.
Generally, webcams are hijacked, but clickjacking is not limited to affecting a cam. Your microphone or sound system can be exploited, for example, or your computer can be taken over in other ways.
Adobe’s Flash Player was especially vulnerable to clickjacking, but Adobe has come out with a fix to address the issue.
Is This Only an Explorer or Firefox Problem?
Clickjacking is a cross-browser threat, meaning that the malicious code can affect Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or any other Internet borwser.
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