200 Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware Tips to Help Increase Computer Security and Privacy

Released on = July 27, 2005, 6:02 am

Press Release Author = MalekTips

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = MalekTips expands its computer tips library to cover the latest information on removing spyware and adware to help save time and money.

Press Release Body = Knoxville, TN -- Computer help Web site MalekTips (http://malektips.com/spyware/) today announced the expansion of its adware and
spyware removal tips, now numbering over 200. The collection includes spyware terminology definitions, a description of problems adware and spyware can cause, tips on installing and using various anti-spyware applications, prevention advice, and more.

Thousands of viewers utilize the MalekTips computer help library each month for computer and technology tips. With this new addition, MalekTips now offers over 2,600 tips in categories such as removing spyware, getting more out of the Windows (c) operating system, digital photography, word processing, spreadsheets, and searching the Internet.

"Recent reports and the creation of a new coalition to battle spyware emphasize that the problem of adware and spyware is not going away," said Andrew Malek, owner of MalekTips. "Both types of malware can wreck your privacy, slow down your computer to a crawl, repeatedly pop up intrusive ads, add rogue icons to your desktop, and cost you time and money. Our expanded information library hopes to shed more light on this problem, plus offer more advice on what can be done to curtail this menace."

Some of the latest advice on MalekTips includes:

* Further information on utilities that scan for and remove spyware from your machine
* What are "drive-by downloads" and how they can reduce your privacy and security
* Keeping popular anti-spyware software up-to-date with the latest malware definitions
* Links to third-party Web sites that can further help determine if adware or spyware is on your machine

About MalekTips
MalekTips is a computer information Web site run by Envision Programming, a software company based in Knoxville, TN. Online since 1998, MalekTips maintains and follows its mission statement by "offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." MalekTips can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.malektips.com .

NOTE: Software programs mentioned in this release are copyrights or trademarks of their respective companies.

Web Site = http://malektips.com/spyware/

Contact Details = Andrew Malek
Envision Programming
865-691-0783
http://www.malektips.com/