Computer Advice FAQ by Myrddin

Spyware is the most common problem Dotnet customers face. Spyware can get on your computer in many ways, and cause any kind of problem. There are many tools that will help you get the spyware back off as well.

To learn more, or get tools to clean spyware, visit the Spyware section.

More people know how to protect their computer and keep themselves safe than in the past. Viruses are still a problem, and are still common on the Internet, but if you keep your virus protection current you should be Ok.

If you suspect you may have a virus, or for more information, visit my Virus section.

Junkmail makes up over half of the volume of email that traverses the Internet today, and that percentage is only rising. There are many ways spammers can get your email address, and no real way of getting 'off the list' once you get on.

For more information on ways to lessen or eliminate the spam you get, I created the Spam section to help.

Does it take ages to fetch simple web pages? When you visit Dotnet's Homepage, does it take longer than 30 seconds to load? A working, stable modem connection should load our homepage in 10 to 15 seconds.

There are some things you can do, discussed on my Connection section. It's special because it rhymes!

Older computers, particularly ones purchased before 2000, can slow you down just by being... slow. Lack of memory (RAM) or storage (Hard Drive space) can cause problems even when everything is working.

I have recommendations on ways to patch up an old computer, including some fixes for Windows 95, in my Old Computer section.