What is Spyware?Written by John Mussi
The most frustrating part of having Spyware on your computer is sheer feeling of helplessness that is invoked. Your computer slows down, it no longer does what you instructed it to, it seems to have a mind of its own. You effectively have lost control of your computer. Spyware (also referred to as Adware or Malware) is software that is installed on your computer without your consent. Spyware software monitors or controls your computer use. It may be used to send you pop-up ads, redirect your computer to websites, monitor your Internet surfing, or record your keystrokes, which, in turn, could lead to identity theft.Here are some of symptoms that indicate Spyware is on a computer: •a barrage of pop-up ads •a hijacked browser — that is, a browser that takes you to sites other than those you type into address box •a sudden or repeated change in your computer’s Internet home page •new and unexpected toolbars •new and unexpected icons on system tray at bottom of your computer screen •keys that don’t work (for example, “Tab” key that might not work when you try to move to next field in a Web form) •random error messages •sluggish or downright slow performance when opening programs or saving files Follow these precautions in order to help prevent Spyware installation: •Update your operating system and Web browser software. Your operating system (like Windows or Linux) may offer free software “patches” to close holes in system that Spyware could exploit.
| | 5 Things You Need To Know Before Deciding On A Certification TrainingWritten by Michael Smoke
The right certification trainingTrainings vary a lot when it comes to quality. It's essential to choose your certification training provider based on things such as quality of materials, trainers' competence and skills, counseling facilities, track record etc. A good trainer is essential because you can learn from his real life's experience. Cost Usually, cost of training is a big issue for people, sometimes even a deciding factor. But price shouldn't be your only factor for choosing a certification training or institution. Always think about present and future opportunities and not costs involved to get there. It's not wise to save money by choosing an inferior training. But, remember that not always high cost means high quality. Commitment and motivation Keep in mind that best instructors in world or world class facilities cannot learn for you. You have to be committed to learning. Lack of commitment is a big problem and usually arises due to lack of motivation. In most of cases, this will 'help' you become one of those persons that pay training fee just to collect certificate. By becoming one of those persons, you just waste time and money. The certificate won't help you as much as knowledge gained during training through classes and exercises. So, keep in mind reasons you are there (this helps you stay motivated) and be prepared to learn and to apply what you have learned. The right training model Your skill and motivation level are two important factors that need to be take into consideration when choosing your certification training solution. Also consider financial constraints and available study time. All these factors are used to find right training model for you. Instructor-led trainings are considered most effective means of acquiring skills and knowledge, because they seem to achieve more for students than any other training options, especially when it comes to more difficult exercises. However, if you already have some practical skills and/or you don't have time to attend instructor-led training, other learning options are available to you (books, practice tests, computer based training and even online learning). If you find yourself in this situation, a blend of learning on your own and classroom learning might be right thing for you.
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