How do you know if you have bad programs on your computer?

Here is a list of stuff I have cleaned off of student computers in the LAST MONTH!

Bearshare

Babylon Toolbar

Dealcabby

DefaultTab

Searchqu Toolbar

RebateInformer

Funmoods

Savepath Deals

DownTango Launcher

PC Optimizer Pro

Free Download Manager

PriceGong

GamingWonderland Toolbar

Genieo

Win7 Defender Plus 2013

Inbox Toolbar

Protected Search

PC Power Speed

Smart PC Cleaner

Speeditup Free

Unfriendapp 

Strongvault Online Backup

These are all bad, Bad, BAD! If you have any of these you need to either clean your computer or bring it to Mr. V. 

If they are not actively destroying your data and openign your computer to more of their "bad friends" they are, at least, sending your personal information out into the World where it WILL be used by bad folks.

Now you know. 

And, why the robot picture: Because he is famous amongst many as saying "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson". So now you've been warned!!!!

 

How Can Parents Control the Internet?

I know that many of the students will not be happy with this post, but you have to know that protecting you from yourself is one of the jobs that parents sign up for when they start the whole family process!

Parents want to know how to control your computer and I have to give them the answer. It's:

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

It's free for personal use and here are its traits:

Block web sites in more than 70 categories, including pornography, gambling, drugs, violence/hate/racism, malware/spyware, phishing

Force SafeSearch on all major search engines

Set time restrictions to block web access during designated times

Configure custom lists for "always allow" and "always block"

Override a web page block with password

Trust the enhanced anti-tampering, even children can't break

View easy reports to monitor and control web activity

Real-time categorization of new adult and malicious sites

Best free parental controls software/internet filter available

Compatible with Windows or Mac machines

So, STUDENTS, choose wisely so your parents do not have to choose for you!