The McGeeks

Hi, we're Sean and Heather, the dynamic duo known as "The McGeeks" to our friends. This is our blog for sharing thoughts and insights on fun and safe computing. More...

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Nov
19th

All About Protecting Yourself From Online Scams

Author: Heather | Files under Internet Safety

We all like to think we’re smart or savvy enough to not get caught up in one of those silly sounding Internet scams we hear about on the news or TV shows all the time. But if we’re all so smart then why are scammers still running these schemes?
Simple, because most of us, while feeling [...]


Nov
18th

Can You DIY on Spyware Removal?

Author: Sean | Files under software

We’re always looking for good, reliable and affordable solutions to safe and secure computing online and off, so I was pretty impressed with an article I just came across from Tim Brendel on DIY spyware removal for Windows users.
It doesn’t take you through a step-by-step process, but provides the basic foundation knowledge you would need [...]


Nov
17th

Are Hackers After Your Passwords?

Author: Sean | Files under Internet Safety

Yes they are! There’s no doubt about it, if your PC is connected to the Internet then right now one or more hackers is working on ways to access your passwords and other sensitive information.
It’s a fact of life online and there’s no way around it unfortunately.
However, there are some basic steps we can all [...]


Nov
14th

Protecting Your Children from Online Pornography

Author: Heather | Files under Internet Safety

Our primary goal on this blog is to help people enjoy a safer and more productive computing experience. Whether we’re talking about ways to block or fix spyware and adware, or dangers on the web that should be avoided it is always with that primary goal in mind.
Today I came across a fantastic article about [...]


Nov
13th

Spyware Removal Guide

Author: Sean | Files under software

I found this article online and thought it worth republishing (with full permission) for readers here because it’s a pretty good guide for getting rid of spyware from your PC.
How Remove Spyware Removal Guide for Increased Computer Security
Spyware is a type of software that gets installed on your computer that collects information about you and [...]