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		<title>Software Firewall and Hardware Firewall</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have an antivirus firewall software program running on your computer, you most likely have a software firewall also installed.  There is another kind of protective wall that you can use: a hardware firewall.
 A firewall is used to refer to a system created to prevent illegal access with a personal computer or a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have an antivirus firewall software program running on your computer, you most likely have a software firewall also installed.  There is another kind of protective wall that you can use: a hardware firewall.</p>
<p> A firewall is used to refer to a system created to prevent illegal access with a personal computer or a network of computers. Its installation is advisable especially if you have your computer connected to the Internet. Since the Internet is a portal that opens connections to the World Wide Web, this firewall will help protect your computer from malicious and unwanted hacking and spying acts of other people. It is comparable to the firewalls used in houses. It filters everything from the Internet that go into your personal computer or network of computers. Firewalls can be put into operation in your hardware, software or in both.</p>
<p> Hardware firewalls can be bought individually, unlike the software firewall that goes with a computer or with the system. The firewall found in hardware is easier to arrange within a local area network or LAN since it can be contained by a router or broadband routers. Basically, hardware firewalls are used to protect several computers connected together (like in an office set-up), while a software firewall is used for protection for an individual unit (for a personal desktop computer, for example).</p>
<p> A hardware firewall filters all the information that goes inside and outside the network. It uses the packet filtering mechanism. In here, the source and destination of information is checked whether it has been validated or not by the user or administrator of the network. In contrast, a software firewall contains user-controlled protection features like file safety set-ups, printer sharing, application blocking, and the most common anti-virus scanning. It complements the functions of your antivirus firewall software.</p>
<p> There are several kinds and brands of hardware and software firewalls to choose from. It is a must to test the product first before purchasing it. And, to assure quality of the firewall, it is better to purchase from trusted and proven effective brands. Never compromise the price over the quality of the product, as it will dictate the functionality of your network or personal computer.</p>
<p> It is also possible to compound the benefits of the two by installing both hardware and software firewall at the same time. This will strengthen the protection of your network or personal unit. Also, never forget to upgrade, update and maintain your antivirus firewall software systems so that you can ensure maximum protection.</p>
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		<title>Protecting Your Computer with a Firewall</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do you need to protect your computer with a firewall? Does a firewall really help?  A firewall is a program or hardware that provides your computer protection from anonymous hackers, worms, and viruses that try to invade your computer through the Internet. It is a barrier that protects your computer. The firewall scans the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do you need to protect your computer with a firewall? Does a firewall really help?  A firewall is a program or hardware that provides your computer protection from anonymous hackers, worms, and viruses that try to invade your computer through the Internet. It is a barrier that protects your computer. The firewall scans the things that go through your Internet access point to filter your computer from anomalies based on how you customized the settings.  If you are lucky, your antivirus firewall software program may already have an integrated firewall solution.</p>
<p>A firewall&#8217;s task is tantamount to an actual, physical firewall which keeps fire from spreading to other areas or even your home.</p>
<p>When using your computer at home, or you have a network of computers, or you are using your computer for business, it is essentially important to turn on your firewall.  The firewall has two variations. One is hardware and the other is a software program. The hardware firewall is a piece of electronic device which is usually used by businesses handling large networks. Computers used at home usually use the software firewall.</p>
<p>The firewall is needed especially if you have a DSL service or a cable modem for Internet connection. But, having your firewall turned on does not mean you are completely and fully protected from hackers, worms, and viruses.  The firewall will not always block virus in emails or malwares from attacking and infiltrating your computer.  You also need to have updated antivirus software installed in your computer to double the security and increase the protection.</p>
<p>Firewalls use different combinations of the three ways to control the inflow and outflow of traffic in the network:</p>
<p>Packet filtering refers to the analysis of small chunks of data. The firewall scrutinizes the header information which holds the source, destination IP addresses, and the ports.  Packets or small bits of data that pass through the filters are sent to the requesting system while all the other data are rejected.</p>
<p>Proxy service. In the proxy service, the information or data from the Internet is reclaimed by the firewall and launched to the requesting system and from the requesting system to the firewall.</p>
<p>Stateful Inspection does not scrutinize the insides of the packets, rather, it evaluates key parts of the packet to the information in the trusted database.</p>
<p>Make sure that your computer runs with a firewall.  If you can, you should also try using an all-in-one security suite such as an antivirus firewall software program that works both as virus protection and firewall.</p>
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		<title>Sunbelt Personal Firewall</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunbelt&#8217;s Personal Firewall is our top choice again this year as the best stand-alone personal firewall. It&#8217;s simple but powerful.
Make no mistake, this is a serious firewall software suitable for the most demanding uses. But Sunbelt has made it accessible even for novice users.
Sunbelt keeps up their record of delivering strong, easy to use software [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunbelt&#8217;s Personal Firewall is our top choice again this year as the best stand-alone personal firewall. It&#8217;s simple but powerful.</p>
<p>Make no mistake, this is a serious firewall software suitable for the most demanding uses. But Sunbelt has made it accessible even for novice users.</p>
<p>Sunbelt keeps up their record of delivering strong, easy to use software with this release of their Personal Firewall. </p>
<p>In our many test installations, we didn&#8217;t encounter any snags, although it&#8217;s important to note the Personal Firewall isn&#8217;t yet compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows. </p>
<p>The user interface is well set up to for both novices and advanced users. You can either set-it-and-forget-it or fully customize it to suit your needs. </p>
<p>Resource usage was excellent. For such a strong and fully active bi-directional firewall, we found little to no effect on system load, even under the high volume network attacks we threw at our test PCs in our labs. </p>
<p>It should be noted that while this is and excellent software firewall, a firewall alone doesn&#8217;t mean your PC is protected. For Sunbelt, that comes in the VIPRE Antivirus Premium firewall combo. </p>
<p>By upgrading to VIPRE Antivirus Premium, your PC has protection against all types of viruses, worms, trojans, and other attacks. </p>
<p>Alone, Sunbelt Personal Firewall is powerful in its own right, but VIPRE Antivirus Premium offers a high-performance, high-value antivirus firewall software to help protect your PC online.</p>
<p>Sunbelt Personal Firewall Features</p>
<p>Solid Two-way Firewall <br />Filters ingoing and outgoing traffic. All incoming traffic is stopped and scanned for threats until you let it through. Outgoing traffic is stopped and scanned to prevent hidden programs from reporting back to their makers.<br />
Improved Network Performance <br />More quickly and efficiently allows connections to and from the Internet while filtering for malicious activity.<br />
Excellent Packet Filtering <br />Traffic inbound and outbound is inspected for malicious activity. <br />
Prevents Process Injection Attempts<br />Prevents many malicious trojans and other malware from injecting into other good programs running and pretending to be them.<br />
Improved Stability <br />Software performs well even under high-volume network attacks and other load.<br />
Updated Translations Files <br />Spanish, French, and several other languages now have improved support.<br />
Seamless Integration with VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware <br />The Sunbelt Personal Firewall pairs with VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware for complete antivirus firewall software protection </p>
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		<title>How to Ensure Data Security by Using an Effective Firewall?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Data security is extremely important for every person that uses a computer system. One of the best ways that you can ensure data security is by using a firewall. A firewall is a program that is built in to most computer systems. It can also be a hardware device that helps to block intrusions from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Data security is extremely important for every person that uses a computer system. One of the best ways that you can ensure data security is by using a firewall. A firewall is a program that is built in to most computer systems. It can also be a hardware device that helps to block intrusions from worms, hackers, and even viruses.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The intrusions that the firewall blocks are those that try to reach the system through the internet. While you can ensure data security by way of a firewall, it is essential to understand that it needs to be supplemented with a decent program that focuses on eliminating viruses and spyware. This will ensure maximum protection.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you are on a network, whether it is in the home or at a business, it is absolutely essential that you ensure that you activate a firewall on each and every single system in that network. Many feel if they have a router, which is a firewall that is hardware based, that is enough. However, it is not. Every computer should have an active firewall on the system.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>You may find that choosing a firewall for your system is a challenge. There are three basic types of firewalls that can be selected. First, you have the standard firewall that is a software program. Next, you have the firewall that is an actual piece of hardware. Then, you have a firewall that is automatically built in to the wireless routers that you find on many types of networks.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In order to determine which type of firewall is most appropriate for your particular situation, there are a few things that you must consider. These considerations are as follows:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1. How many computers will this particular firewall be responsible for handling?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2. What types of operating systems do these computers implement? An operating system is represented by Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Macintosh.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you have a Microsoft Windows operating system that has XP with the Service Pack 2 or the Vista version, you may benefit from using the firewall that is built in to Windows. This firewall is built in to the system and it automatically turned on to ensure data security.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Many individuals who have Windows XP have elected to not download Service Pack 2. If you are one of these individuals, you may be wondering if it is possible to benefit from a firewall that is built into Windows. The answer is &#8220;yes&#8221;. You can enjoy protection through the Internet Connection Firewall, but it is important that you turn this function on in order to benefit from the protection that it offers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There are many different types of firewalls that you can purchase as standalone software for your computer system if you elect to. These types of firewalls are extremely beneficial for individuals who have the operating system of Windows 98, ME, 200, and even Linux, and Macintosh. The only real downfall to these types of programs is that they can prove to be costly and it may prove to be challenging when it comes to the initial installation and configuration.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The latest version of Windows is Windows 7 which was released sometime in October 2009. This version has proved to be the best among all earlier Windows operating systems in terms of functionality, built-in security features and ease of use. I would strongly suggest that you upgrade your computer&#8217;s operating systems to Windows 7 at your earliest.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you have a network in your home, or at your business, it may be best to have the firewall of a hardware router. These pieces of hardware can connect many different computers at once. This security is supplemental to any firewall that is already installed on the computer systems. It does require a little wiring when it comes to setup. This is a minor complication compared to the dangers that hackers, worms, and viruses can pose to your system.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you have a wireless network in your home, it is important to ensure that you have a wireless router. Not only does this router assist in establishing an internet connection, it is also beneficial in acting as a firewall. The downfall to these types of firewalls is that it broadcasts a signal via radio waves that can be accessed by someone outside of the network if they know how to do so.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you use a wireless router, it is important that it is equipped with a proper password. It may take some money to purchase the additional equipment, but it is well worth the safety and security that is offered to your network. This is essential to ensuring the protection of your data. If you want to ensure the data security on your computers, a good firewall, or a multiple firewall is an absolute must.</p>
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		<title>SMSS.exe- Beware of the Malicious Version</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have heard of viruses, you must be very scared of them. They are very malicious and they will normally bring down your system killing your precious files and folders. They can even damage important programs that you may have which would be assisting you run your business. You have to be careful with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have heard of viruses, you must be very scared of them. They are very malicious and they will normally bring down your system killing your precious files and folders. They can even damage important programs that you may have which would be assisting you run your business. You have to be careful with them. These malicious files are also getting smarter. They have discovered that there are antiviruses that block them and so they come in different styles.</p>
<p>You can lose important data and files that mean your business and it may not be so easy to retrieve it. You may not have backed up that data but you would need it. So, even though you may want to back it up, it is still just important that you take care of what you already have. You need the <a href="http://www.rolo.org/smssexe.html">SMSS.exe</a> file but you have to be sure it is not a virus you are getting.</p>
<p>You really need to be keen because the malicious programs now hide to appear as the legitimate computer process and you may just find yourself being a victim. There is a way you can check that you are getting a legitimate file. It is through checking the folder where the file is located. The path name just has to be right.</p>
<p>If the <a href="http://www.tech-faq.com/smss-exe.html">SMSS.exe</a> is not in the system32 folder, then you definitely have to label it as malicious. It could be anything between a virus, spyware, Trojan or a worm and this is not what you need after all. When you find it, you need to use MacAfee or Norton of any other recommended application to get it off your system completely.</p>
<p>Because you value your devices and you would not want to lose them to viruses, you have to be keen and swift to take note of malicious versions of the execution files. In as much as you need to have the file to make your management and session starts and launching trouble free, it would be good that you just take precaution that you never harm your system and network unnecessarily.</p>
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		<title>Protecting your LAN is no longer Optional</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the tech</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ever-increasing threat presented by viruses and crackers necessitates a hard-line approach to controlling access to your data.
 
Your LAN is one of your most precious assets. In fact, all the information on it and all the information that passes through it can be thought of as the blood of your company. Not too long ago, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ever-increasing threat presented by viruses and crackers necessitates a hard-line approach to controlling access to your data.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Your LAN is one of your most precious assets. In fact, all the information on it and all the information that passes through it can be thought of as the blood of your company. Not too long ago, your only method of protecting it was to make sure that any disks brought into the company weren&#8217;t infected with viruses and to ensure that any disks leaving the company were safeguarded against your competitors.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Then came the Internet – a vast resource and an excellent medium for trading and communicating – and with it a populace of competitors, brazen crackers and people who enjoyed defacing property. Now that you&#8217;re connected, there&#8217;s a whole new game to play – a game that involves controlling who accesses what data. In short, you&#8217;re looking at firewalls. So what exactly is a firewall and why do you need one?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The main function of a firewall is to keep out all the vandals and pirates while you get your work done. Quite simply, it is a system that enforces an access control policy between two networks, most notably the Internet and your LAN. Most companies, particularly large ones, should already have some sort of security in place. And if those organizations are connected to the Internet, then a firewall should be functioning as an important aspect of that security policy as a whole.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Although many companies considering Internet access are concerned about the violation of data and decreased employee productivity, there are ways to prevent this. And a firewall, developed as it is around concept of filtering your Internet traffic, is the best way to do this.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A firewall probably is best described as a two-way filtering system that controls which resources are permitted on your network and which are denied. For instance, you may not want to block external access to your web server where you perform advertising tasks and online commerce, and you probably don&#8217;t want to block email as a resource. But, you do want to prevent unauthorized interactive logins from outside, and you may well want to prevent people on your network from browsing pornographic and gaming sites. Ultimately, your firewall controls the traffic coming in and the traffic going out.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In addition to that, your firewall provides you with an auditing tool, by which you can monitor all the traffic moving in and out of your network. The firewall should be able to provide the administrator with summaries of data including information such as the number of break-in attempts and from where they appear to come from. Essentially, your firewall is the last outpost on your network, and should anything go wrong, you should simply be able to pull the power and stop all network traffic between your LAN and the outside world.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Ground Work</p>
<p> </p>
<p>While all this may sound very neat and easy to implement, there are a number of considerations that should be taken into account before you kill the budget on a package that isn&#8217;t really designed to meet your needs. Among these are firewall objectives which will help clarify what you need and how much you&#8217;re willing to spend to meet that need.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is to outline your level of paranoia. Are you going to permit only mission critical Internet connections and deny all other services, or are you looking for a method of auditing and monitoring your connections? This should be seen as a method of establishing the risk factor involved in giving your LAN Internet connectivity. Once you have established this, you&#8217;re in a position to draw up an implementation checklist that will outline which services you&#8217;re going to permit and which you&#8217;re going to deny.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>You can also identify which services you&#8217;re going to monitor and which will help you to clarify the focus of your network traffic. When this is done, you can develop a risk assessment of your policy with which your management should be happy. Finally, you need to establish the amount of control, monitoring, and maintenance that you&#8217;re looking for, and with that down, you&#8217;re ready to start browsing the marketplace for appropriate software.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Unfortunately, it&#8217;s not as simple as browsing through a couple of boxes with pretty logos and then selecting the one with the gold-embossed brand name.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Firewalls</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Today, you&#8217;re looking at two types of firewall. The first is the Network Layer Firewall which deals mostly with routing rules. In other words, when a packet of data arrives at the firewall it checks to see where it came from, where it is going, what it is used for, and then decides whether or not it is authorized.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The second is the Application Layer Firewall, which consists of proxy servers that prevent direct traffic between networks. Proxies tend to perform elaborate logging and auditing of all the network traffic intended to pass between the LAN and the Internet, and then cache information so that the client accesses it internally rather than directly from the source. Outgoing data is received from the proxy and not from the actual machine inside the network that is providing the information. Basically, an Application Layer Firewall acts as an ambassador for your LAN to the Internet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Although the two firewalls are conceptually different, in an effort to provide a thorough product, many modern firewall packages do attempt to integrate the two. Obviously, there are pros and cons associated with each type of firewall.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A simple firewall exists in the form of a router on the network layer. However, actual routers don&#8217;t tend to make particularly sophisticated decisions about the content or source of a data packet. Recently, firewalls of this nature have become far more complex, and now many attempt to monitor the actual content of data streams and the services they make use of, while also checking for IP or DNS (Domain Name Service) spoofing.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The most distinguishable feature of a Network Layer firewall is its ability to allow IP traffic to pass through it. Unfortunately, that your network is probably going to need an assigned IP address block which can be difficult to obtain. Fortunately, Network Layer Firewalls are almost completely transparent and anyone using your LAN will not even be aware of its presence.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>From here, you can look at connecting various subnets all behind the firewall. And the only configuration that is going to take place is at the actual firewall itself. Since they are performing routing tasks rather than actually reading or writing data, or running services, the system requirements are minimal and they tend to run very fast.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A proxy server or Application Layer Firewall will be the only Internet connected machine on your LAN. For the rest of the machines connected to the proxy server, Internet connectivity is just simulated. There are several benefits to this; you can for instance, limit internal access to the Internet, identifying which sites your LAN may and may not visit, and what services your LAN can actually use. The caching service provided by the proxy also means that you&#8217;re saving on bandwidth. Subsequently browsing popular web sites becomes a lot quicker.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As mentioned, proxies provide more than adequate logs. And because no other machines on the network are effectively connected to the Internet, you don&#8217;t need valid IP addresses for every machine. So, Application Layer Firewalls are very effective for small office environments that are not connected with a leased line and have allocated IP address blocks. In fact, your proxy server can even perform dial-up connections on behalf of your LAN, and manage all your LAN&#8217;s email and any other Internet requests.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The downside is quite dramatic, though. Since no traffic is allowed on to the Internet, any machine on the network that requires Internet access needs to be configured for the proxy. A proxy server hardly ever functions at a level completely transparent to your users. Furthermore, a proxy has to provide all the services that a user on the LAN uses, which means that you&#8217;ve got a lot of server-type software running for each request. This results in a slower performance than you would get out of a Network Layer Firewall. You&#8217;re also looking at lots of RAM to match the system requirements. Furthermore, because proxy servers do not provide the same kind of flexibility as a Network Layer Firewall, they tend to enforce a relatively conservative security policy on your network.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Systems Management</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Unix-based operating systems have always been the favorite for firewall implementation, chiefly because their system requirements are relatively low (therefore freeing up resources for the firewall itself). Unix platforms also support routing facilities and there have been significant developments in the production of high quality material on the network layer. And, a lot of it is free.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>However, Unix systems are not particularly user-friendly, and configuring a firewall is not an easy task to undertake. If you&#8217;re looking at this option you&#8217;re also going to be looking for an experienced Unix technician.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Remember that to be really effective, your firewall needs to form part of both a comprehensive and integrated security policy. After all, it&#8217;s no good having an iron door to a wooden house.</p>
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		<title>Do I need to purchase antivirus firewall software?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Disappointingly  it is essential you download <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.antivirus-buyability.co.uk" title="antivirus software">antivirus software</a> to protect your PC. The threat of computer viruses continue to increase and you must guard your PC if you do not want to become a victim of identity theft or some internet scam. <br />There is however some security measures you can take to improve your machines security. Follow these steps to see how you can help keep the cyber criminals away.<br /><strong>Keep Your Computer Updated</strong><br />Computer hackers often use security loopholes in your computers operating system. Your computer has built in protection and Microsoft is always updating the software to reduce any risks that hackers may be able to profit from. Ensure you always update your computer with the latest from Microsoft. <br />You can view the Microsoft website for the latest updates but it is far superior to set your computer to update automatically this way you know you will always be up to date. You can set automatic updates via your Control Panel in the Security area.<br /><strong>Disconnect From the Internet</strong><br />Reduce the risk of getting a computer virus and disconnect from the Internet when you are not using it. After you have been online malware can automatically execute on your machine when you have finished using your computer it is always best to disconnect from the Internet and turn your machine off. <br /><strong>Beware of Emails</strong><br />Computer viruses are often spread via attachments and links in emails. If you do not know who an email is from then delete it. Not only can emails carry malicious code but they can be part of massive fraud scams or phishing attacks where the email is used to collect your personal identity for fraud.<br /><strong>Be Careful What You Download </strong> <br />The Internet is all about sharing information and downloading files is a regular occurrence. But you should be careful when you download files onto your computer. Make sure you trust the source as malicious code could be present on the download. <br /><strong>Vary Your Passwords</strong><br />You should change the passwords you use to login to different sites this is because if a hacker does get one of your passwords this is one of the primary things they will try. It is much easier to remember only one password than many, so many people use the same password for every site. But it is also a big security risk, so try adding numbers of using a mixture of upper and lower case. <br />Performing these tasks will help with reducing the rick of infection but you need to buy antivirus software to get total protection from the latest viruses. <br />Keep <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.antivirus-buyability.co.uk" title="internet security">internet security</a> in mind when you view the web. The best antivirus software will protect you from the latest security issues.</p>
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		<title>Firewall to protect your affiliate income with picmoney and jobslover</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Click here to Start Your Home Based Business</p>
<p> &lt;a rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);&#8221; href=&#8221;http://www.picmoney.com&#8221;&gt; Easy Jobs Online to Make Money Part Time&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);&#8221; href=&#8221;http://www.bigplanners.com&#8221;&gt; Work from Home Business Australia &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);&#8221; href=&#8221;http://www.ebookslover.com&#8221;&gt; Free Money Making Ebooks&lt;/a&gt;</p>
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<p> </p>
<p>Since there are already lots of people getting into affiliate marketing, it is no wonder that the competition is getting stiff. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to be able to attain this.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There are also many tips and techniques being taught to these affiliate in order to best plan their strategy for their program to work effectively so that more earnings will be achieved.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>What better way to wow your prospects and customers than to record and publish top notch, full motion and streaming screen-captured videos. Nothing like feeling your hard work getting paid by having your customers jumping up excitedly in great anticipation to buy your product right there and then.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is Camtasia in action. It is a proven fact; giving your customers something they can actually see can explode your online sales instantly.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>You do not need to have trainings and education to be able to know how this system can work for your affiliate program. Anyone can create stunning videos, from multimedia tutorials and step-by-step presentations available online. The process is like having your customers seated next to you and looking at your desktop, as you show them the things they need to see and hear. All this done step by step.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For those who does not know it yet, how does Camtasia works?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1. It can record your desktop activity in a single click. No need to have to save and compile all your files because it is recorded right there and then.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2. Can easily convert your videos into web pages. Once converted you can have your customers visiting that certain page. Videos are easier to understand and take in unlike reading texts which oftentimes is a trying thing to do.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3. Upload your pages. Publish them through blogs, RSS feed and podcasts. You may want your Camtasis videos to get around and reach out to other people that may be potential customers in the future. Nothing like being visible in many sites and pages to advertise yourself and get your message through.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There are other things you can do with your affiliate program using Camtasia. You can…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Create stunning multimedia presentations that are proven to increase sales because all the senses are engaged. This also has the tendency to reduce skepticism among hard-to-please customers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Reduce refunds and other customer issues by demonstrating visually how to use your product and how to do it properly. Complaints will also be minimized because all the facts and the presentation are there for the customers to just see and hear about.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Promote affiliate products and services using visual presentations. This is an effective way of redirecting your viewers straight to your affiliate website after they are finished with the video. Make the most of the presentation by putting your site location in the end and make them go there directly if they want more information.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Multiple your online auction bids exponentially when you give your readers a feel of what you have to offer. Based from reports, auctions that includes pictures increases bidding percentage by 400%.  Imagine how much higher it will be if it were videos.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Publish valuable infoproducts that you can sell for a much higher price. It will be all worth the price because of the full colored graphics menu and templates that you will be using.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Minimize miscommunication with your customers. Instantly showing them what you want they wanted in the first place is making them understand clearly the essence of your affiliate program. The good thing about multimedia is, nothing much can go wrong. It is there already.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>These are just some of the things you can do with Camtasia that can be very helpful in your chosen affiliate program.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Note that the main purpose of using Camtasia is to boost the income that is generated from your affiliate program. Although it can be used for entertainment and enjoyment purposes, which is not really a valid reason why you choose to get all through that trouble.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Try to focus on the goal that you have set upon yourself to and achieve that with the use of the things that may be quite a lot of help in increasing your earnings.</p>
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		<title>Remove Anti Virus Pro Complete!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Though Anti Virus Pro is named like a security suite, you should not count on it to work as an anti-spyware or anti-Anti Virus Program. As a matter of fact, this rogue program is a pure hoax, and you should remove Anti Virus Pro as soon as possible.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anti Virus Pro Description</p>
<p>Though Anti Virus Pro is named like a security suite, you should not count on it to work as an anti-spyware or anti-Anti Virus Program. As a matter of fact, this rogue program is a pure hoax, and you should <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.uninstallhelp.com/Uninstall-Microsoft-Office-01003.html">remove Anti Virus Pro as soon as possible</a>.</p>
<p>Why is Anti Virus Pro a pure hoax?</p>
<p>Trojan, hijacker and popup techniques are three main ways to introduce<strong>Anti Virus Pro</strong>into the working stations. And then Anti Virus Pro will fabricate scan reports, security warnings and system alerts to make an image of badly infected PC so as to intimidate people and make them interested in the paid version. Do not trust or download this fake program and Keep in mind that notifications loaded by it are just smokes and mirrors. Anti Virus Pro is not able to actually detect or remove spyware. Furthermore, Anti Virus Pro itself is spyware. It may hijack web browser and block regular program as if annoying pop-ups weren&#8217;t enough trouble. So remove Anti Virus Pro once you find it.</p>
<p>Anti Virus Pro Removal</p>
<p>To get rid of Anti Virus Pro from your computer, one can either perform a manual removal process, which is only recommended for tech savvy individuals, or simply free download an powerful, up-to-date and legitimate spyware remover program, to ensure Anti Virus Pro and all associated threats is deleted by a few simply clicks.</p>
<p>Anti Virus Pro Manual Removal</p>
<p>If you want to remove Anti Virus Pro manually, please follow the instructions below. Noted to back up your registry and system, and set a restore point before this removal in case of a mistake.</p>
<p>1. Stop Anti Virus Pro Processes through Task Manager</p>
<p>2. Remove all the files associated with Anti Virus Pro</p>
<p>3. Search all the files associated with Anti Virus Pro files with Resource Manager and delete them.</p>
<p>4. Remove the registry entries generated by Anti Virus Pro.</p>
<p>Anti Virus Pro Automatic Removal</p>
<p>However, if any mistakes are made during the process such a manual activity can permanently damage your system, so we strongly recommend you to use spyware remover to track Anti Virus Pro and<a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.uninstallhelp.com/Uninstall-Microsoft-Office-01003.html"> <strong>automatically remove Anti Virus Pro</strong> </a>processes, registries and files as well as other spyware threats.</p>
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		<title>Will Omabacare Eat Into Your Retirement? Create a Firewall</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a tough question because none of us will know the answer until it becomes fact. The healthcare bill is roaring along like a runaway freight train, yet no one in government can say with certainty if will create jobs…or take them away. No one in government can say with certainty if it will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a tough question because none of us will know the answer until it becomes fact. The healthcare bill is roaring along like a runaway freight train, yet no one in government can say with certainty if will create jobs…or take them away. No one in government can say with certainty if it will eventually bankrupt this country…or it will promote a new wave of prosperity. No one in government can say with certainty if the new taxes imposed upon us to pay for it will bankrupt us taxpayers…or put extra money in our pockets. It’s all a speculation. No one knows for certain what the outcome will be.</p>
<p><strong>I&#8217;m Paying Now For Bad Career Decisions</strong></p>
<p>Hello, I am an old codger, 73, who made too many bad career decisions over my lifetime—decisions that left me without a cushy pension. I still work a part time job and depend on Social Security and Medicare—but all of these are in jeopardy. If you are one of those fortunate folks that made the right career decisions and are living comfortably, then this article probably won’t be of much benefit for you. This article is directed at those out there that are genuinely concerned about what our government is doing and what you can do to offset some of the consequences.</p>
<p><strong>This Has Nothing To Do About Politics</strong></p>
<p>Please understand that I’m not some wild-eyed political activist. I’m not talking about politics at all. I’m talking about survival during some very uncertain times. I’ve been characterized as a survivor most of my adult life. Most of my friends, relatives and former classmates who are my age have been retired for years. For me personally, retirement sounds like a scary situation—I’d be bored to death. As long as I have some semblance of good health I must keep occupied. In a little bit I’ll tell you what I’m doing to maintain my sanity, and help out with the monthly bills.</p>
<p>I’ve lived through the same economic downturns and recessions as you did. I learned that if you leave it alone, the economy will rebound on its own—it always has, and it always will if government would stop meddling with it. Meanwhile each of us has established a lifestyle that may be sufficient—but could always use improvement. So what are the options?</p>
<p><strong>Some College</strong></p>
<p>I have a part time job that pays well for a high school graduate with about one year of college behind him. But at times I wonder whether it’s worth the cost. I commute 42 miles round-trip each working day. Factor in the cost of maintaining a car, insurance and the wear and tear on the car and me, and I question the value of the income it produces. On the other hand, could I stand retirement if it meant scaling back the lifestyle I’ve become accustomed to?</p>
<p>A couple of months ago I had an idea—why not look into some sort of activity that I could pursue from home. My job is writing complex technical articles for a manufacturer of crime scene investigation equipment. There was a time when I had a lot of first-hand experience in using that CSI stuff. I asked my employer about “out-sourcing” this work—I could do it from home. No deal, no comment. So I looked into finding something else I could do that didn’t involve a commute. What I stepped into at first was like falling into an open cesspool.</p>
<p><strong>The Retail Store Is Close To Extinction</strong></p>
<p>Internet marketing has become a serious threat to the “retail store” way of life we know. Chances are buy things you need over the Internet—most of us do. It saves time, avoids the crowds (and the swine flu they may be carrying with them), and it saves on gasoline!</p>
<p>I wondered if there might be a way I could get involved in Internet marketing in some fashion. I soon learned that I can—but you know the old saying, “Let the Buyer Beware.” I started clicking on those pesky little ads that are plastered all over the websites I visit. “Start Your Own Home Business,” “Make Big Money On The Internet,” “I Made Over $10,000 Last Month On The Internet.” You’ve seen them and maybe you were tempted to click on them.</p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s Not A Get Rich Quick Scam</strong></p>
<p>The most successful “experts” in Internet marketing will tell you that over 90% of these “Get-Rich-Quick” schemes are bogus, pure garbage, and the only ones getting rich quick are the scum-bags selling them. After a couple of miss-starts, and a little over $100 spent on crap, I decided to find the 10% that were genuine, honest plans that could help me to get started and not wipe out the little bit of savings I had left.</p>
<p><strong>Begin Your Home-Based Business In three Easy Steps</strong></p>
<p>What I decided to try was “affiliate marketing.” It works like this:<br />1.    I signed up (at no cost) as an affiliate with ClickBank (CB). This 10-year-old company has paid out over $1.4 Billion in affiliate commissions. CB carries 10s of thousands of electronic books (e-books) covering virtually any topic you can think of.  All products carry a 100% money back guarantee.<br />2.    Next, I opened the CB Marketplace and searched for products I know a little bit about. I started with Digital Photography and Weddings (mostly because I still photograph weddings occasionally). I contacted the authors of these e-books and signed on (again at no cost). They gave me a “Hop Link,” that people searching for information on these two subjects would click on to purchase the e-book. <br />3.    CB takes the credit card information and immediately sends the e-book to the buyer.  And every two weeks CB sends the affiliate a check. Commissions average 50%-75%. It’s all done on autopilot. I can be at home asleep or walking the dog when orders are processed.</p>
<p>Now, how do I get people to click on the Hop Link. The method I use is “Article Marketing.” You are reading an example. Below is the Hop Link to ClickBank. I write articles and post them on article directories like this one (once again at no cost to me).</p>
<p>The only problem was, I had no idea how to write articles. My forte was technical manuals—stuff like how to develop latent fingerprints, test for illegal narcotics, how to search and photograph a crime scene, and so forth. Once again I turned to the Internet and sure enough, I found an e-book that taught me—step-by-step—in language I could understand, how to write articles and how and where to post them. The $39.00 I spent on this e-book renewed my faith in the free market and in my own ability to supplement my income. It will do the same for you!</p>
<p>Don Penven (Treefern) is a freelance writer with locations in Raleigh and Morehead City, NC. He is an affiliate marketer representing nearly a dozen different e-books and downloadable software. His articles appear on many of the top-rated article directories.</p>
<p>Did this article answer some of your questions? Did it start you thinking that starting your own home business may be a very good idea? If you are ready to look at a new venture with minimal cost, minimal risk, then Click Below for more information. This e-book is sold with a 100% Money Back Guarantee!</p>
<p>Don strongly recommends the purchase of “Turn Words Into Traffic,” the e-book that gave him the knowledge to supplement his income. For more information:<br />Click ===&gt; <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://pinebaron07.tripod.com">HERE.</a></p>
<p>One last thought, nearly 90% of the newcomers to Internet marketing fail in the first year&#8211;mostly because they just give up. Let&#8217;s face it, if it was truly that EASY, a few more million people would be trying it! So if you are just a tire-kicker looking for a fast buck, you won&#8217;t find it here.</p>
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