How to Do Everything to Fight Spam, Viruses, Pop-Ups, and Spyware

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0072264292 · 9780072264296
Swat spam, vanquish viruses, knock down pop-ups, and expose spyware with help from this one-of-a-kind resource. Loaded with insightful advice, practical tips, and trial software, this book-and-CD defense will help you rid your computer of the perils … Read More
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PART I: Fight Spam

Chapter: 1 Avoid Spam

Chapter: 2 Using Spam-Filtering Software

Chapter: 3 Advanced Spam-Fighting Techniques

PART II: Fight Viruses

Chapter: 4 Avoid Viruses

Chapter: 5 Use Antivirus Software

Chapter: 6 Treat a Virus Infection

PART III: Fighting Spyware and Adware

Chapter: 7 Avoid Spyware and Adware

Chapter: 8 Use Spyware-Removal Utilities and Firewalls

Chapter: 9 Remove Spyware

PART IV: Fight Pop-Ups

Chapter: 10 Avoid Pop-Ups

Chapter: 11 Use Pop-Up Blocking Software

PART V: Appendixes

Appendix: A Windows XP Service Pack 2

Appendix: B What’s on the CD

Swat spam, vanquish viruses, knock down pop-ups, and expose spyware with help from this one-of-a-kind resource. Loaded with insightful advice, practical tips, and trial software, this book-and-CD defense will help you rid your computer of the perils and nuisances of Web surfing once and for all. Author and tech expert Ken Feinstein gives easy-to-understand explanations of the technologies at work, and just exactly what steps you can take to take back your e-mail, your surfing enjoyment, your privacy, and your computer.