If your a beginner or an intermediate computer user and would like to get a better understanding about many aspects of a computer and computing then this 24 part videos training series is a good place to start.
Part 1: Introduction to understanding your computer
Choosing the right Anti-virus software which does a good job of cleaning and keeping your computer running fast is a challenge. It is not always the best idea to choose a household name like, McAffee or Norton, because even though they do a good job of cleaning, they also do a good job of slowing your computer down, due to the extent of resources that they require to run. BeYourOwnIt released great Video about downloading and running a very good and Free Anti-virus program called AVG.
Spybot Search & Destroy is the best free anti-spyware tool available online today. However, one of its most useful features is hidden from view and not enabled by default!
The main features of Spybot Search & Destroy are the removal of Spyware and Malware. However, Spybot can also protect you from the following types of malicious websites: * Websites that host malicious ActiveX controls * Websites that host malicious JavaScript * So-called “Phishing” websites that try to collect your personal data
Network security experts explain and demonstrate spyware for a non-technical audience. Hosted by D. Scott Pinzon, CISSP. Guests include … all ยป noted Black Hat teacher Saumil Shah; Haroon Meer of Sensepost; and Corey Nachreiner, CISSP, who shows what a “drive-by download” does to a computer. Excellent for corporate security awareness programs. Produced by the LiveSecurity Service for WatchGuard Technologies.