2010

Ask Leo: How do I block people from finding information about me on the internet?

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By Leo Notenboom

How do I block people from finding me and information about me on
the internet? I want to erase myself from the internet. How do I stop
my name and my information from showing when people google me or search
for me on the internet?

This is, sadly, an extremely common question. I say sadly, because
the answer is both disappointingly complex, and ultimately
unattainable.

The short answer is very, very simple…

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BrowserWars Fall 2010

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My last look at the browser wars was back in April of this year. At that time I noted that big changes were underway. The slow and steady growth of Firefox had stopped. Firefox and Internet Explorer were both starting to fade and the sole contender to gain in market share was Google Chrome.

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Bits from Bill Pytlovany: McAfee Continues to Harm WinPatrol Users

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By Bill Pytlovany

In the security industry it’s especially nice that many companies get along and often help each other. WinPatrol may not be considered competition but I still have great relationships with folks at SunBelt Software(now part of GFI Software), MalwareBytes, Kaspersky, ESET, Microsoft and even Symantec. One company who apparently has no interest in working together is McAfee now owned by Intel.

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PC Matic Used to Recover Stolen Laptops

The figures are staggering. Close to 1 million laptops stolen each year. More than 12,000 laptops are left in airports each year. Our, always on, mobile lifestyle is causing those figures to skyrocket.

Loosing a device costing close to $2,000.00 can be a jolting experience, but the loss of data and identity can be devastating, even life changing. 97% are never recovered.

Recover your laptop or netbook now, with PC Matic.

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PC Pitstop Newsletter – October 2010

  • A Target for Zero Day Attacks
  • Mom is Back!
  • Can I Be Traced by My Email?
  • Office Copier Shares Your Secrets
  • What is “Cloud” Computing
  • Best & Worst Web Hosting
  • Oh Bass, What Did You Do
  • NFL in 3D TV
  • Connect with Us on Facebook
  • Tekzilla Tip- PhoneCalls with Gmail
  • Tip 1 – What is my PC Doing?
  • Tip 2 – Backup Your Drivers Easily
  • Tip 3 – Disable Touchpad When Typing
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