The Real Threat Posed by Viruses

This article looks at the real threat of viruses and what you can do to protect yourself.

Where do computer virus myths come from? It’s hard to say. One minute you think you know how they work, and the next you’re being told you can get viruses from cookies, Javascript on Web pages, viewing GIF files, and so on. All nonsense of course, but it’s understandable to feel concerned. And it’s a lot healthier than completely assuming you’re safe from computer viruses, because unless you get rid of your PC that certainly isn’t true.

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The Importance of Clearing Windows Recent Files

There is indeed a risk when you maintain Windows recent files on your Recent Documents list or History folder? Here are some methods on how to get rid of such easily.

Windows recent files can be found as you click on the Start Menu and selectively click the recent document section. In this section folder, you may find the list of recently opened files. You may find the folder to be convenient whenever you find the need to edit or re-evaluate the documents that you have recently opened without having to extensively browse the files in the My Documents folders or other folders of software programs. But there are security risks entailed when keeping your list of recent files.

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