Visited Porn? Web Browser flaw secretly bares all

LOL. Apparently, a team of computer scientists found out that Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox/and older versions of Chrome and Safari have a glitch that reveals the internet history. So don't go around hunting for porn unless you want all the ad companies on the internet to know. Or make sure you use Safari/Chrome.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101205/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_internet_visits_exposed

- Comfy Pillow

A Simple Method of Clearing out Weaker Viruses

Ok. Your computer's been infected with a virus. What do you do?
#1. You can search Youtube for a specific guide on the virus you have (usually works pretty well)

#2. My method

1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from another computer onto a USB/storage device (preferably 500mb or larger)
Download @ : http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol;1
(Linked to Download.com, has been verified to be safe.)

2. Run setup and install Malwarebytes on the storage device/USB. It would be a good idea to activate the program if you can - through a serial key found off Youtube. But it seems as though most of those videos have been removed, but maybe you'll get lucky? (make sure to not use Keygens or any of those videos that require you to download a file to get the serial key. They are usually viruses) If you can't find any, it'll still work fine.

3. Update the Malwarebytes program

4. Start up the infected computer in Safe Mode.

5. Connect the USB/Storage Device containing Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on it.

6. Run a full scan with the device. And delete the viruses after it's done.

If you have any questions or comments... don't hestitate to use the comment feature? It's what it's there for... haha

- Comfy Pillow

A Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning Your PC

Before I start, I know there are billions of websites explaining how to clean your computer on the internet - however they usually only teach you one method, or try to get you to buy some "repair" program and can often turn out to be a scam. Also, this guide will be the compilation of the best methods I have discovered for cleaning a computer, but I don't guarantee it IS the best. If there is anything you would like to add on, feel free to do so in the comments. And this guide is written specifically for cleaning the PC (and not for a completely virus infected computer. That's a different topic altogether.)

Alright, let's get started.

1. You will want to delete all your extra and unnecessary programs, files, etc. (Should be very self explanatory.)

2. Download both CCleaner and Advanced SystemCare Pro

CCleaner : http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/?tag=mncol;1

Advanced SystemCare Pro : http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Pro/3000-2086_4-10399324.html?tag=mncol;3

The links are from Download.com and I have verified that they are safe to use.

3. Activate Advanced SystemCare Pro by going on Youtube and searching for "Advanced SystemCare Pro Serial key" or the similar until you find a video that shows you how. Make sure you don't use one of the keys that require you to download a "keygen" or any file off the internet (those are most likely viruses)

Or you can use these keys - But I haven't verified if they are still functionable.

serials for advanced system care pro

name: DiG

Key: 1534-1534-1534-1534

Name: commentsthetruth

7485-7485-ZREX-UU0E

Name: commentsthetruth

7485-7485-ZQTV-5WPR

disconnect from internet before you enter the key and activate your program.

4. Once you have activated the program and finished the setup, run CCleaner's fullscan and go into the ASCpro's tools area and run "disk cleanup" and "smart defrag". One of the tools requires an alternate download but it's safe. Then go back to ASCpro and hit the big button in the middle labeled "Care!" and click "ok" or "continue" (I forgot what the exact prompt was).

5. Make sure that you delete and clean up all the broken registries, etc. found in CCleaner (creating a backup restore point would be a good idea - it'll prompt you to do so). In Advanced System Care pro, make sure to hit the "Fix Problems" after the scan is done. The Smart Defrag should be self-explanatory, you just let it run, and Disk Cleanup should be also, you basically just hit "next", let it scan, and then hit "next", and hit "Back up and Delete". Or "delete permanently " if you're feeling brave.

That should be the end of it. Note* I would highly suggest changing the setting in Advanced System Care Pro so that it does not turn on at start up.

If you have any questions or things to add in - please don't hestitate to comment. I also don't mind constructive criticism, but please, no flaming.

- Comfy Pillow