Top 10 Anti Spyware Download Software

Technology is everything. Technology is a double edged sword. With the advent of technology, there have been many good developments. At the same time it led to destruction too. PC and Internet were the top inventions but their security is at stake.

Spyware Attack is common for every PC user. On a global scale, this problem affects almost everyone, and thus the development of a huge anti spyware industry. They have come up with various products to deal with the threat. These anti spyware software products remove or disable existing spyware on the computers they are installed on and prevent their further installation.

Many commercial firms have started conducting research on spyware and adware programs and designed anti spyware products to remove or block them. The following list shows some of the top anti spyware download software that are quiet popular in the anti spyware market.

1. Webroot’s Spy Sweeper sweeps away spyware. This anti spyware download software has received a number of PC Magazine Editors' Choice awards for spyware protection. Spy Sweeper has an extensive spyware database and currently scans for over 150,000 spyware components.

2. NoAdware anti spyware is constantly updated to identify the latest threats to your privacy. The software will scan your PC for different Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and Web Bug traces.

3. PC Tools’ Spyware Doctor has consistently been awarded Editors' Choice, by leading PC magazines and testing laboratories around the world. Recently its Starter Edition was included in Google Pack.

4. CA’s AntiSpyware has a free 30-day demo which has a full working version; however, you're asked to provide a lot of personal information.

5. Trend Micro which has excellent Anti Virus features has recently developed Anti spyware that acts as the first line of defense against threats like spyware, grayware, viruses, and phishing.

6. Lavasoft’s Adware SE is a free anti spyware download software, however it does not offer real time online protection . Moreover it is not extremely aggressive in detecting and removing certain adware.

7. Microsoft’s Windows Defender is an anti spyware download software program designed to prevent, remove and quarantine spyware in Microsoft Windows. So Linux based systems cannot use it.

8. Spybot - Search & Destroy is currently released as freeware. However, the fine print of the license indicates a commercial distribution. It has been applauded for its ease of use and installation, free support and updates but it suffers from having a small spyware database.

9. Counter Spy: Besides acting as an anti spyware software, it also gives privacy protection by erasing files and clearing your web browsing history.

10. McAfee is a spectacular anti virus product and yet to develop its anti spyware software features.

Whatever may be the anti spyware software, one should download it from a reliable source. Otherwise in the name of anti spyware download, a bogus program gets downloaded that is harmful as the spyware and adware itself.

Cher K Markov is an Internet Marketer. In her quest to protect her own PC, she has researched into PC security resources. To ensure high protection for your PC, you can get the details about the most suitable Anti Spyware Download at http://antispyware.onlinedownloads.org

8 Tips for Great E-Mail Etiquette

As a Virtual Assistant, I send and receive a large amount of e-mail on a daily basis. I can always tell when someone is either in a rush or simply doesn’t like to type. Their messages come through with misspelled words, with little regard for punctuation and grammar. What’s worse is when the tone or meaning of the message isn’t clear.

Here are some easy rules of thumb to keep in mind when you are sending and receiving e-mail, especially for business purposes:

1) Always include a subject. If you are replying to someone else’s message, it’s okay to use what is already in the subject line. If you are the one initiating the e-mail however, you should always include a subject, even if it’s one word or a simple phrase such as “May 1 Meeting” or “Follow-up from Meeting.”

2) Pay attention to punctuation and proper grammar. You may not be the fastest typist in the world, but adding those periods and question marks where they belong will clarify the message you are sending. And don’t forget about using capitalization where needed. Proper grammar goes a long way in helping your message recipient to understand exactly what you’re trying to say.

3) Never use all capital letters. “HOW ARE YOU?” makes it seem as if you are shouting at the person. It’s okay to use caps for things like “ABC Oil Company,” but using them for anything else is not a good idea.

4) Get to the point. Your message should be short and concise. The fewer words you use, the better. No one has time to read long, drawn-out messages.

5) Be careful with attachments. If you attach a huge file to an e-mail, the person on the receiving end may have a hard time opening it or get frustrated when the message takes a long time to download to their e-mail program. Pay attention to the size of the documents you are attaching, and scale them down if necessary.

6) Use plain text in messages. Sure, HTML messages may look pretty, but everyone can relate much better to plain text, no matter which e-mail program they are using.

7) Whenever possible, reply below the message you receive. When you are replying to someone’s question in an e-mail you received, scroll down to the question they are asking or information they are inquiring about, and post your reply there. For example:

Original e-mail: “James, what is the name of that restaurant you took your client to last week?” Reply: “The Bedford Village Inn”

is much easier to read than:

Reply: “The Bedford Village Inn” Original e-mail: “James, what is the name of that restaurant you took your client to last week?”

8) Check your spelling. Remember that the spell-check feature doesn’t always work in this case, so scan your message visually before sending it.

Keeping these tips in mind when you are both sending and receiving e-mail will help your online conversations run a lot more smoothly. You’ll also be more productive and save time in the long run. Happy e-mailing!

Cynthia Morse CAP is a Virtual Assistant, and the owner of Virtually At Your Service, http://www.virtuallyatyourservice.biz. She offers top-notch administrative support to small business owners and other busy professionals from her home office, allowing them the time to focus on what they love and do best. Visit her blog, 'Virtual Biz Connection', http://virtuallyatyourservice.typepad.com/virtualbizconnection. It's full of tips, helpful articles and resources for your small business!

What To Do When Your Spouse Is Diagnosed With Skin Cancer - First 5 Things You Should Do

When you get a call, like I did, from your spouse telling you his dermatologists thinks he has melanoma, the first 5 things you should do are:

1. LISTEN

Your spouse will tell you everything you need to know initially. What the doctor thinks the stage is (Melanoma is gauged in stages 1,2,3,4). No one will know for sure without a biopsy, but they have a pretty good idea.

No matter what the stage, it will have an initial distressing effect. In my case, my husband’s doctor thought it was Stage 4.

After you have the facts, there are things you yourself can do. Even if it’s a speck, melanoma is a very serious, sometimes life-threatening disease, so you will want to consider No. 2. If it is a disturbing diagnosis, you will definitely want to go to No. 2.

2. CALL ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS HAD SKIN CANCER OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD SKIN

CANCER

If your friend has experienced it first hand (in the family), you will get valuable answers to the question “What do I do?”

The answers I got ranged from the hospital where the individual got treatment, the doctor who oversaw the treatment, the opinion of that treatment, where else the person got treated, the doctor who oversaw that treatment the opinion of that treatment, and any cancer organizations and/or websites you can go to learn about this disease.

3. RESEARCH

This is the most important single task you will do. And you are just beginning. You want to learn everything you can learn, because you never know what you will find that may help.

American Cancer Society AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) Institutes of Health – Skin Cancer

From one of these sources … friends, cancer organizations, internet, you will find treatment centers near where you live.

4. AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED

At some point, you’re going to join your spouse at the doctor’s office. At this point, you will ask for a recommended Oncologist (preferably an expert in skin Cancer, but not absolutely necessary).

After a course of action has been suggested, immediately find another top

medical center and doctor for a Second Opinion. And there is nothing in the

world wrong with getting a third.

Your spouse and you consider options. Sometimes there will be more

than one option. This can be extremely anxiety provoking. There is no easy

way to deal with this. You can pray, you can ask advice, but ultimately you and

your spouse (or if your spouse is comfortable, he’ll make his own decision) will

have to come to a decision.

No matter which way you go, who decides what, sometimes there is no sure

answer.

5. AFTER THE TREATMENT

As long as there’s another day of life, and when life is at stake, you must continue researching. Researching will be your best friend.

And if you don’t like the way your doctor is handling things, or maybe he’s not showing enough interest with your spouse’s questions, or your questions, or what to do next, or anything that doesn’t feel right to you, get another doctor!

Difficult as it is, we changed doctors 3 or more times. His second dermatologist overlooked missed something so staggeringly major, I almost fainted when I discovered it. At least ten serious actions came to my mind regarding that doctor, but time and energy was needing for taking the next step.

I honestly don’t remember through what source … the paper, a person, a friend, told me about a doctor back east who, when appropriate, imported a drug from France that was going through trials that matched my husband’s circumstances. The doctor back east studied our “case”, and agreed to send the drug.

In the end, I lost my husband to the disease. And we don’t know for sure that the

drug from France helped, but we think it gave him 3 more years.

LYNN ROSE is the founder of Soleil Chic UV Umbrellas. After a long career as a pianist-vocalist-composer and award-winning screenwriter, Lynn changed her career after losing her husband to malignant melanoma. SOLEIL CHIC umbrellas have been seen on THE TODAY SHOW as well as in the hands of celebrities like Cate Blanchett. Soleil Chic umbrellas are endorsed by top doctors including a dermatologist, rheumatologist, plastic surgeon and professor of anatomy and neurobiology. The Mayo Clinc recommends Lynn Rose's umbrellas as well. Top resort/spas such as the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, and The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, carry her products. Soleil Chic's worldwide customer base continues to increase every day.

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