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Why should I get Kaspersky Internet Security?
Do you feel insecure when you are on the internet? Do you trust your current antivirus or firewall software? We all have that sense of insecurity and I have been there too. I have suffered a great deal because of incompetent antivirus programs and wasted many hours of unproductive time trying to get my computer back to its original state before my mishap.
After some time, I decided to start looking for something that could give me the peace of mind when I am on the internet. I tested many antivirus and internet security software programs and I finally landed upon something that I could really rely on, something that I could bet the security of my computer on.Kaspersky Internet Security Software, once I tested Kaspersky my hunt was over as I have not found any program that can live up to its capabilities.
While I consider myself semi tech savvy, I am by no means an expert but I know for sure this software has something more than most. Just a few of the features that stand out are as follows:
Kaspersky has something called Integrated Virus Protection with hourly anti-virus database updates. I have tested all the top Internet Security programs and nothing compares to this. It also has preliminary and ongoing behavior analysis so it analyzes new software on your computer and then checks it ongoing to ensure no malicious activity will occur.
Mobile Security it keeps y our Smart Phone safe with all the same great Kaspersky software but on your mobile smart phone. But here is the best part. Not only does it protect you from viruses but also theft! If your phone is stolen you can protect your data through the Kaspersky Mobile software by letting you block applications and files. It will also alert you as to who the new owner is.
It has parental control features that allow you to create blacklists of sites as well as select questionable content topics and Kaspersky will block them from being seen.
Outlook Integration Kaspersky integrates into Outlook with Anti Spam buttons to allow you to mark email as spam or not spam.
There are a lot more features to this amazing software but all I can say is from all the top Internet Security programs I have tried, nothing comes close to Kaspersky. So If you are looking for a reliable Internet Security Program, Kaspersky is the right choice for you.
A new racing game will give you control over the most extreme muscle cars in the world!
Raging thunder is a gut-churning, tyre burning racing game that gives you control over the most extreme muscle cars in the world. It has three exciting game modes, where you can race against time, CPU controlled opponents, or against other players over the internet. Raging thunder features, state-of-the-art 3D graphics, internet cross-platform multiplayer racing, and customizable controls. It is based on tried and true arcade values, and trumps the limitations imposed by so called ‘real world physics’. In the world of Raging thunder there are no such things as ‘too narrow turns’ or ‘impossible overtakes’.
The three game modes available in Raging thunder are: Arcade, Time attacks and Championship. In Arcade mode, you have to race through all levels and reach checkpoints before time expires. In Time Attack mode you race for fastest time with any car on any unlocked track. In Championship mode you must race through all levels to finish the game. You can upgrade your car or even buy a new one between tracks. You can also select ‘Quick race’, where you can race instantly without selecting a car or profile.
Raging thunder has a simple user interface, and customizable controls. You can control the direction of your car and the speed, by simply swiping your finger across the screen. To accelerate your car, swipe your finger upwards, and to brake, swipe it downwards.
Boosting and tackling are two interesting features found in Raging thunder. Tap and hold the left side of the screen to use boost. Boost is active as long as you hold, or until it runs out. Follow close behind an opponent to fill up the tackle-bar. Once it is filled tap the right side of the screen and smash into them from behind to send them spinning.
You can race against other players connected to the same wireless router or against other players over the internet. Create a game room for others to join, or join a game room that already exists. There are also several collectibles found on the racing track, that will give you points or additional power. Ex: Collect the Lightning bolt, to fill up a portion of your boost bar. The dollar sign appears in championship mode, and gives you $50 each when collected. However, beware of the Laughing skull, as it drains a portion of your boost bar. If there is no boost left it makes your car slow to a crawl for a few seconds. Raging thunder has immersive gameplay mechanics, precise controls, and beautiful graphics that make this game challenging and fun. Strap yourself in and prepare for the most fast paced, exhilarating, hardcore racing experience of your life.
Features:
* State-of-the-art 3D graphics
* Boost, draft and tackling physics
* Based on tried and true arcade values
* Immersive gameplay mechanics and responsive, precise controls
* Internet cross-platform multiplayer racing
Is My PC Vulnerable on the Internet? (Page 1 of 2)
Think about this: Is a simple antivirus application enough to protect your PC against all threats?
No longer are viruses the only threat on the internet. In recent years other threats have evolved which include spyware, adware, hacking, identity theft, information theft, pop-ups and the loss of information.
Lets begin with the basics. We all need to protect our PC in the same way we protect our home, car and bank account. We wouldnt give a stranger the keys to our car, home or bank account now would we. If you dont protect your PC it is like giving the keys to a stranger and letting him/her have full access to your PC. Once the stranger has the keys they can snoop around and take whatever they want. I know, your thinking how can they do this, my computer is in my house and my doors are locked. Well, today you can be anywhere in the world and access someones computer via the internet. Since the introduction of cable modems and DSL everyones PC is online all the time and accessible.
Why do I need to protect my PC, I dont keep any important information on it? Ask yourself a couple of questions.
1. Do I bank online? 2. Do I shop online? 3. Do I create documents, spreadsheets? 4. Do I let other people use my PC? 5. Do I download music, files onto my PC?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then your PC is vulnerable. If you bank online then you are sending personal confidential information to your bank via the Internet. For Example: Lets say you are infected with spyware and you are typing in your account number plus password. A spyware installation can record key strokes and then send them off to a site on the internet. Now the person who setup the site has your account number and password to your bank. Here is one more example, if you answered yes to I let other people use my pc, here is what happens. The other person decides that they like this new cool piece of software. They download and double click on the exe, msi or whatever installs the software. The adware, spyware or virus installs. Now the infection is installed and now it can start stealing confidential information or cause havoc on your PC. You get onto the PC as always, since you dont know this has happened and start doing what you always do, type documents, go to chat rooms, do your banking online, reconcile your banking with quicken and all this time your confidential information is stolen and you are completely unaware that this occurred.
The million dollar question, what do I do? Well, you can follow this approach. 1. Install a Spyware application and install and configure correctly. If you already have spyware application installed make sure it is up to date and make sure that is configured properly. 2. Install an Adware application and install and configure properly. If you already have adware application installed make sure it is up to date and make sure that is configured properly. 3. Install an AntiVirus application and install and configure properly. If you already have antivirus application installed make sure it is up to date and make sure that is configured properly. 4. Install backup software, why because if something does get through your defenses or delete something by accident you always have a way of retrieving the information. You should try to backup your system at least every other day. 5. Install Encryption software. This software will encrypt files like word docs, spreadsheets, banking file on quicken. This way if someone does steal your information they will not be able to read it. 6. Install a Firewall. The Firewall can either be software or hardware based. I would install both especially if you bring your laptop with you and connect to the internet at different locations. The Firewall will block hackers trying to scan your system while you are on the Internet.