Computer Flu - Good Links

This page contains links to things we think you will find useful

Helpful information about safety online

Expert UK advice for everyone from various sponsors
Similar advice with a USA slant
Avoid tech support phone scams from Microsoft

Fight Back

Malware Complaints Report malicious software

Helpful information on Viruses

How do I remove a virus? from Microsoft
What is a computer virus? from Microsoft
Who Writes Malicious Programs and Why? from TechRepublic

Individual Virus Removal Tools

Helpful information on Spyware

What is Spyware from AskBruce on BBC.co.uk
What is spyware? from Microsoft
What is spyware? from Wikipedia
Are your kids exposing you to spyware? from Microsoft

Individual Spyware Removal Tools

Instructions from PC Hell

Keep Your Computer and Anti Virus Software Up-To-Date

Update Microsoft Windows from Microsoft
Norton Anti Virus Definition files from Symantec may require subscription
McAfee Anti Virus Definition files from McAfee may require subscription
AVG Anti Virus Definition files from AVG

Laptop Reliability Survey

SquareTrade Company data on Laptop Reliability
Most reliable.. Asus, Toshiba, Sony, Apple, Dell, with HP Last

Broadband Related

Help Find Madeleine

Want To Buy a Really Cheap Computer?

As many of you know, I don't sell computers. If you want the latest greatest computer, then there are plenty of places to buy them from. If you're after an second hand laptop/computer then consider ebay (but buyer beware!)

ebay.

Let us know if you have any good links to recommend

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