Laptops vs. Desktops, Catch a Keylogger
By Roman Loyola - Posted Apr 12, 2004
Call No. 1: laptops vs. desktops
Gloria in Fallston, Md., is shopping for a computer. She wants to know the pros and cons of desktop and laptop computers.
Desktop computer pros: best bang (performance) for the buck; good variety of models; easily add or upgrade components; more modding options.
Desktop computer cons: lacks portability; takes up desk space.
Laptop pros: portable; all-in-one design.
Laptop cons: higher prices relative to desktop PCs; difficult to upgrade or add components; limited selection of models.
Base your computer selection on your needs. If you have limited space or want to be able to take you computer with you, get a laptop. If you do graphic- or video-intensive work, you should consider a desktop machine.
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Call No. 2: keylogger software
Anthony in Cicero, Ill., thinks he has a keylogger on his system. His new messages on Yahoo! email are often marked as read before he's even had a chance to read them. He's tried Ad-aware, Spybot, and Norton Anti-Virus, but he can't find the keylogger. He also has a Wi-Fi router. How can he stop the keylogger?
A keylogger is an application that records the keys you press on your keyboard. It can be used to see what you're writing, or what you use as passwords.
Patrick and Kevin recommend the following.
Discuss this topic and offer your tech advice.
Gloria in Fallston, Md., is shopping for a computer. She wants to know the pros and cons of desktop and laptop computers.
Desktop computer pros: best bang (performance) for the buck; good variety of models; easily add or upgrade components; more modding options.
Desktop computer cons: lacks portability; takes up desk space.
Laptop pros: portable; all-in-one design.
Laptop cons: higher prices relative to desktop PCs; difficult to upgrade or add components; limited selection of models.
Base your computer selection on your needs. If you have limited space or want to be able to take you computer with you, get a laptop. If you do graphic- or video-intensive work, you should consider a desktop machine.
Discuss this topic and offer your tech advice.
Call No. 2: keylogger software
Anthony in Cicero, Ill., thinks he has a keylogger on his system. His new messages on Yahoo! email are often marked as read before he's even had a chance to read them. He's tried Ad-aware, Spybot, and Norton Anti-Virus, but he can't find the keylogger. He also has a Wi-Fi router. How can he stop the keylogger?
A keylogger is an application that records the keys you press on your keyboard. It can be used to see what you're writing, or what you use as passwords.
Patrick and Kevin recommend the following.
- The next time you use Yahoo! mail, use the secure login.
- Change the passwords to your routers.
- Try using McAfee AntiSpyware. Kevin likes it because it's always on and can detect keylogger activity if it's happening on your PC.
Discuss this topic and offer your tech advice.
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