en-us 2008 Leo A. Notenboom and Puget Sound Software, LLC Thu, 17 May 2012 14:26:49 -08:00 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:26:49 -08:00 720 http://img.askleomedia.com/altile144.jpg http://ask-leo.com 140 140 Tech Questions? Get Answers! Ask Leo! http://ask-leo.com/will_turning_off_programs_save_me_from_hackers_when_i_get_online.html Many computers are online all the time, receiving no additional threat from hackers. It's your browsing habits that matter. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 17 May 2012 14:26:49 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/why_are_my_two_antivirus_tools_giving_different_results.html It comes as no surprise that different computer protection tools operate differently. Here's a short rundown on my recommendation. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 17 May 2012 08:36:29 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/is_it_safe_to_leave_programs_opened_on_my_computer_when_i_go_onto_the_internet.html Basic internet safety is about protecting your computer from viruses and malware. Once that is in place, it's safe to browse the internet. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Mon, 07 May 2012 10:58:53 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/can_a_virus_be_transferred_into_our_system_or_our_router_from_our_granddaughters_smart_phone.html For a virus to infect a smart phone, it would have to be written specifically for that smart phone and poses little danger to your network system. But what kind of protection do you need for (and from) her laptop? leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_safely_get_security_software_onto_my_newly_reinstalled_machine.html How do you safely install virus protection - when you don't yet have virus protection? A firewall is very good security. That plus one other practice should keep you safe. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:37:00 -08:00 Technology