What is spy ware? Simple. spy ware is just what it says SPYWARE. Spyware is used buy a lot of hackers today to infiltrate you computer system. Spyware wants to get in and spy around. What does spy ware want? Spyware wants you. Spyware gathers any information about you that can be used by a third party for personal gain of some kind.

Spyware could enter your network by auto-download software that automatically downloaded to your network, even without user’s acknowledgement. It could also enter with software, which is downloaded by user that includes Spyware program. Most common entry of this software is pop-ups, which appears while opening any site. The pop-ups are very attractively designed to allure users to click it.

Spyware is quickly becoming one of the biggest threats to Internet security. It is reported ninty percent of all computers are currently infected with spyware, adware or both. Most people don’t even realize it’s there because spyware and adware is programmed to run silently. Microsoft estimates that spyware is responsible for fifty percent of all PC crashes.

You can detect spyware online using free spyware cleaners and by installing spyware protection software on your computer. It’s a good idea to use free spyware cleaners because these free programs will remove any spyware programs currently running on your computer.

It’s imperative to detect spyware online and get rid of the malicious code in your computer files. This will protect your confidential information and also insure the performance of your PC. Once you see how many of these programs are running silently on your computer you will most likely be surprised.

After you scan your computer with one of the free spyware cleaners I recommended you purchase the full spyware software program from a reputable manufacturer. The software puts up an anti spyware shield for your computer. Professional spyware software not only removes spyware but stops spyware from getting in your files in the first place.

Spyware is a major predator on the internet today. Spyware is harmful to you and your computer system. To find out more about spyware and how to protect yourself from it go to. http://spywarefreez.com Robert Emler

Microsoft Outlook is one of the most widely used software programs for email, but if you’re only using it for email, you’re missing out on a great productivity tool! This month’s column looks at a few ways you can use the Outlook calendar to make scheduling easier.

* Add public holidays to your calendar automatically.

On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Calendar Options. Under Calendar options, click Add Holidays. Select the check box next to each country/region whose holidays you want to add to your Calendar, and then click OK. Your own country/region is automatically selected. Color code your appointments.

* When you select a label for each appointment, Outlook will assign it a color, drawing attention to your most important activities and allowing you to see at a glance how you are spending your time. The available labels are:

* Turn a message into an appointment or task.

What’s the quickest way to deal with an email inviting you to a meeting or event?

Drag the message onto your Calendar and a new appointment will be created. The entire message will appear in the details section - all you need to do is edit the subject line, location, date and time! Send an RSVP if necessary, and now you can delete the email!

Not sure if you’re going to attend? Set "Show time as" to "Tentative" and the appointment will display with a dashed border rather than a solid one. In this case you should also drag the message onto your Task Pad and a new task will be created. Edit the subject line to be a reminder to register for the event, and set the due date early enough that you won’t miss out if you decide to go.

* Print pages for your paper planner.

If you like the idea of using the Outlook calendar, but are more comfortable using a paper planner, Outlook allows you to print pages in daily, weekly or monthly layouts, formatted to fit a variety of commercial planners. Print the whole year, or just today’s schedule!

* It’s not just about work.

There are many websites that allow you to download schedules right into your Outlook calendar, including sports teams and TV stations, among many others. You’ll never have to miss your favorite team or show, and just think of the time you’ll save!

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