Desktop toolbars are less prevalent than internet browser toolbars but they can be just as annoying. Some of these are legitimate tools, and some are just an excuse for software manufacturers to collect data about your habits. These can be the result of spyware or adware, or might have been stealthily packaged with another piece of software you installed. How to Hide a Desktop Toolbar in Windows XP and 2000…
Have you noticed your internet window getting smaller and smaller over time as more and more tool bars magically appear along the top? Most of these extra tool bars get installed along with other software, and most of the time you may not even be aware that it happened until you go to surf the net and find yet another tool bar clogging up the top of your internet window.…
Your computer is slower than usual, windows are popping up all over the place, and your internet browser has more toolbars than a hardware store with a liquor license. Sounds like you picked up a computer virus. Don’t panic. While frustrating, most pc viruses aren’t dangerous so long as they’re dealt with quickly. By following the tips below, your computer will be free of viruses in a flash. If you’re…
Computers are wonderful; you would be hard-pressed to find any professional who thinks otherwise. They let you get your job done, pay your bills, and do your taxes (well, the computation part, at least). For the students, the computer is an indispensable part of studying. With it, they are able to do research, make school presentations, and print out research projects. Even small kids barely into their preschool days are…
1. What Are Pop Ups? The words “pop up” refer to any internet browser window that is launched without your specific permission – they are almost always flashy advertisements trying to either sell you something, or get you to type in information, such as your email address or zip code. They have become the Las Vegas of the internet. Pop-up’s come in a variety of flavors, depending on how they…
