List of Various types of Viruses

Computer Virus is harmful program which enter in computer without user's permission or knowledge. It has the ability to replicate itself, thus continuing to spread. Virus affect the program and performance of system.

Today there are various types of Viruses available, let us have a look on few of them.

Memory resident Virus

These Virus fix themselves in computer memory and get activated whenever the OS runs and infects all the files that are then opened. This types of Virus hide in the RAM. It gets control over the system memory and allocate memory blocks through which it runs own code when the function is executed.

Protection- Install an antivirus program.

Direct Action Viruses

The main purpose of this Virus is to replicate and take action when it is excuted. When a specific condition is met, this virus will start to spread infection in Files, Directory or Folder that

are specified in the AUTOEXEC.BAT ( AUTOEXEC.BAT is a system file) file path. The Virus keep changing their location to a new file whenever the code executed, but are generally found in the hard drive's root directory.

Protection- Install an antivirus scanner. However this virus has minimal effect on computer's performance.

Overwrite Virus

This kind of Virus deletes the information contained in the files that it infects, corrupt them partially or totally useless once they have been infected. The virus replace the files content however, it does not change the file size.

Protection- Install the best antivirus program for your computers, If Virus enter in to your computer The only way to clean a file to delete the file completely.

Boot Sector Virus

This type of Virus affect the boot sector of a hard drive. This is crucial part of the disk, in which booting information stored which helps to boot computer system. It hides in the memory until dos accesses the floppy disc or CD/DVD disc, and whichever boot data is accessed Virus infects it.

Protection- The best way of avoiding boot sector Viruses is to ensure that Floppy Discs or CD/DVD Discs are write protected. Also never start your computer with unknown Floppy or CD/DVD.

Macro Virus

Macro Virus infect files that are created certain applications or programs that contain macros, like .doc, .Xls , .pps, .mdb etc. These mini programs make it possible to automate series of operations so that they are performed as a single action thereby saving the user from having to carry them out one by one. These hide in a document that are shared Via e-mail or networks.

Protection- The best technical of protection is t avoid opening e-mails from unknown senders. Also disabling Macros can help you.

Directory Viruses

Directory Viruses infect the directory of your computer by changing the path that indicates the location of file by changing the path that indicates the location of file. When you execute a program file with an extension .EXE or .COM that has been infected by a virus, you are unknowingly running the virus program, while the original file already moved by virus.

Protection- You can reinstall all the files from the backup that are infected after formatting the disk.

Polymorphic Virus

This type of viruses encrypt or encode themselves in a different way every time they infect a system. This makes impossible for antivirus program to identify them using string or signature searches. The virus then goes on to create large number of copies.

Protection- Install a high-end antivirus as the normal ones are incapable of detecting this type of Virus. For purchasing antivirus, Kindly contact Solution For Tech (WWW.SolutionForTech.Com).

FAT Virus

The file allocation table (FAT) is the part of disk used to store all the information about the locations of files, available space, usable space, etc. FAT virus attacks the FAT section and may damage crucial information. Damage caused can result in loss of information from individual files or even entire directories.

Protection- Locate all the files that are actually needed on the hard drive, and then delete the ones that are not needed. They may be files created by virus.

Multipartite Virus-

These viruses spread in multiple ways possible. It may vary in its action depending upon the operating system installed and the presence of certain files. In the initial phase these viruses tried to hide the memory like resident viruses, then they infect the hard drive.

Protection- you need to clean the boot sector and also the disk to get rid of the virus, an the reload all the data in it. 

Web Scripting Viruses

Many web pages includes complex code in order to create an interesting and attractive content. This code is often exploited to bring about undesirable actions. The main source of this virus are the web browsers or infected web pages.

Protection- Install the Microsoft application that is default feature in Windows7 and Windows Vista. Scan the computer with this application.

Worms

A worm is a program very similar to virus, it has the ability to self replicate and can lead to negative effects on to your computer. But they can be detected and eliminated by an antivirus program. These generally spread through e-mails o networks. They do not infect files and damage them, but they replicate so fast that the entire network may collapse.

Protection- Installed an updated version of antivirus program.

Trojans

Another unsavory breed malicious code are Trojan or Trojan horses, which unlike viruses, do not reproduce by infecting other files, nor do they self replicate like worms. In fact it is a program which disguises it self as a useful program or application. This viruses copy files into your computer that can damage your data, and even delete it.

Protection- Installed an antivirus which suggested by qualified technician.

The Most Hateful Computer Viruses of Year 2011- 2012

There were various types of Viruses, which came in Year 2012 but here we discuss most hateful

viruses. It's starting from Stuxnet, Ram nit, Webmoner and several other type of viruses. Below it the brief about all that Viruses.

Stuxnet

This Virus effect is quite real, It create large junk files that continues to Excellently. Due to this Hard drive disk free space it too low and you are getting “Low disk space alert message”. 

 

Ram nit 

This is one of the most dangerous virus that have successfully replaced the role of Sality (One family of viruses called Sality) in year 2011 in the computer and infects excutable files (A file format that the computer can directly execute). In addition Ram nit other Viruses spread in year 2011 that is Webmoner and Font agent. 

 

 

 Webmoner 

Webmoner is a Virus that has similarities with Ram nit its creates 4 files, but instead target the Virus file has the file extension Sys Mso.Sys. That virus Steal a sensitive information and attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine. 

Kolab 
  Facebook chat is quite excited because it has metamorphic abilities. Any malware that spread through FB chat, despite having the same size and name. Various harmful effects can be noticed while Kolab capture your system. Some of the common harmful effects includes:

 * Several pop ups and warning messages.

* Record tracking of internet browsing history.

* Unexpected boot ups etc. 

Note:- Never open a link on facebook chat from unknown person.

  Flame

It spread in year 2012, it's the most powerful computer virus in a history. Flame can spread to other systems over a LAN or via USB stick. It can record audio, screen shots, key board activity and network traffic. The program also record skype conversation and can turned infected computer into a Bluetooth device which attempt to download contact information nearby bluetooth enabled devices. 

 

Belgian Computer Crime Virus

This Virus worked by locking down your computer and falsely claiming to be the police department. Then asked to pay 100 euros or pounds to unlock your data. It claims that your IP address is suspectd of visiting child pornography websites, and will only unlock after payment of a fine. It spread in year 2012. This kind of viruses also known as ransom-ware.

Google redirect Virus

Google redirect Virus is a back door Trojan. It's central function of redirecting you to unrelated websites from Google, that why its name is Google redirect Virus. It have many different secondary functions downloading other malicious programs, creating a back door in your PC security and creating advertisements.

    

Shamoon

It discovered in year 2012 that attacks computer running the Microsoft Windows. Shamoon is capable of spreading to other computers on the network, through shared hard drives.Once a system is infected, the virus continues to compile a list of files from specific locations on the system, erase and then send information about these files attacker. Finally the virus will over write the master boot record of the system to prevent it from booting. 

 

Nine ball/ Gumblar/ DNS Changer

A trojan that can affect personal computers, network devices and computers on a network. It used to redirect users to fake websites in attempt to generate fraud as revenue, sell fake services or to steal personal financial information. That kind of virus found in year 2012.

 Alureon/TDL/TDSS

This was used as a major part of DNS changer infection. Alureon is a rootkit type trojan virus. It attempts to gain administrative access to victim's computer system so that it may disable security features and further infect the system.

Zeus and Spy Eye

This is the most prevalent banking fraud virus and malware. It usually installs when user clicks on emailed phishing scam email that then direct them to website infected with an exploit kit. So never enter your Bank info in mail which you receive from unknown Person , before doing so kindly confirm with your bank.

 Blackhole

This is in the family of malware and computer viruses known as exploit kits. As the name implies this virus will scan and probe the victim computer for security holes in applications, software, browsers and add-ons. Once the security successfully breached and a hole is created it will proceed with rootkit to take over the machine.

Fake AV

One of the viruses are quite famous since 2 year ago also didn't want to lose this year. It's a virus that uses fake security application methods to trick computer users with notifications and messages that the computer has been infected with virus and asking computer users to activate the fake antivirus is a way to pay online.

Slugin

It is a file infector that inserts part of its virus code at the entry point of the file. It also copies the rest of its code and the original entry point code to the end of file. It infects .EXE and .DLL files. 

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Disk Antivirus Professional

Disk Antivirus Professional is a dangerous new rogue antivirus program, which is used to get money from you. You can get it from pretty much everywhere, including spam e-mail attachments, p2p connections and malicious links in various websites. Once you get it, it will reedit your registry and make sure it starts together with your computer. From then on, it will proceed to hide from your antivirus and appear as a legitimate program. It will constantly flood you with fake warnings of threats, which are supposed to scare you. In order to clear them, you will be asked to buy its official version, although this is a complete lie. For this reason, you should find and remove this threat immediately.


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4 ways to work fast when your internet connection is slow

There are many situations in which a slow connection is a problem. You might be using a computer in another part of the world, or trying to connect wireless while traveling. Your computer’s health can contribute to a slow connection too: spyware and viruses, add-on programs, and the amount of memory and hard disk space the computer has can all affect your connection speed.

Know a few tricks to keep you productive when your internet connection is slow:

1. Compress your e-mail
Reducing your e-mail file sizes can help you send them more quickly. When sending large or multiple files, use a compression tool like WinZip. And if you’re sending an e-mail to multiple people, try creating a distribution list instead of listing each recipient separately – this is faster and more efficient. Finally, you can reduce your e-mail file size by ensuring your e-mail signature doesn’t contain any graphics, videos, stylised fonts or other content.

2. Work offline if you can
Working offline can help spare you the pain and frustration of a slow connection. If there is a web page you frequently reference for information, you can save it to your computer rather than load it over and over again. Here’s how to save a web page in Internet Explorer:
1. Go to the Web page you want to save.
2. On the File menu, click Save As.
3. In the Save As type drop-down menu, select Web page, complete.
4.  Click Save.

3. Block or disable unnecessary content
Web pages that contain heavy graphics or videos take longer to load, so turning them offcan speed your Internet browsing. Here’s how to disable these elements in Internet Explorer:
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options dialogue box, click the Advanced tab.
3. In the Settings box, scroll down to the Multimedia section. Clear the following boxes:
a. Play animations in Web pages
b. Play sounds in Web pages
c. Play videos in Web pages
Also Turn On the popup blocker that blocks annoying, bandwidth-consuming ads that make pages load more slowly.

4. Use tabbed browsing
Tabbed browsing doesn’t just reduce clutter on your desktop, it also helps you work more efficiently with a slow connection. When browsing through multiple pages, Open up each page in a new tab. This allows you to read one page while waiting for others to load, saving you time. You can also open a number of pages in multiple tabs, then disconnect and read offline.
While a slow connection can be annoying, you can help reduce frustration – and boost productivity – by knowing how to make your online activities more efficient. These tips should help you get more done, even when the Internet doesn’t move as fast as you do!

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New Year Resolution For Computer Users

The start of a new year is always a good time to reflect and make new resolutions. While most people vow to exercise more often, quit smoking, and make other self-improvements, few people actually make computer-related resolutions. So why not make 2013 the year you make the effort to improve your computer habits?

Back up your data

In order to protect your important files photos, music, videos, and work documents  it’s vital that you back up your data on a regular basis.As a general rule, you should back up your data on a weekly basis.If you have a physical copy of your files, way to save data include USB flash drives and external hard drives.

Delete unnecessary files

If you’re like most people, you may have a whole slew of files and programs on your computer that you no longer need or want. It might take a chunk out of your day, but turn on some tunes and take the time to delete these files. Your computer will thank you for it since you’ll also have more space and a speedier PC as a result.

Organize files

Once you’ve deleted all of your unnecessary files, try sorting through the ones you have left and organizing them by year. This way, you’ll be able to find important photos and files much more quickly and easily. 

Defrag 

In order to make your computer run faster and smoother, it’s a good idea to defrag the computer. If you’re using a computer running Windows Vista or later, or Mac OS X, your computer is already defragmenting itself automatically. If you’re not using one of these operating systems, then you need to defrag manually.

Clean out your inbox

Email inboxes can easily become cluttered and disorganized. In addition to cleaning out files on a computer, cleaning out unnecessary emails should also be near the top of your New Year’s to-do list. If you’re using Gmail, you can easily create filters and organize emails into folders. For example, you can create a filter for anything shopping related and have those emails automatically added to your Shopping folder when they arrive. The same goes for work emails, personal emails, emails from your running group, etc.

Protect your computer against viruses

There’s always a chance your computer will get infected with a virus, which is why it’s important to install – and use – anti-malware software. Not only will this software protect your computer against viruses, it also protects your computer or laptop against potential hackers, spyware, and malicious phishing attempts. You should update this your antivirus software, as well as your operating system, Web browsers, and other crucial software, regularly.

Make sure your wireless network is secure 

Nowadays, we often take wireless Internet for granted. However, as a New Year’s resolution, you should take the time to make sure that your wireless network is indeed secure. Why? Hackers can easily infiltrate an unsecure network and gain access to your bank account and other confidential information.

 Keep your computer cool

In order to help keep your computer running smoothly, it is essential to keep your computer cool. To do so, you should be sure that there is adequate ventilation around your computer. If you’re using a laptop, you can use a special stand to keep air flowing, some of which come with built-in fans. As dust can keep your computer warm, you should periodically remove dust from your computer using a vacuum cleaner and/or a can of compressed air.

 Try something new

The New Year is an excellent time to jump into fresh experiences, so why not try something new on the computer?  For instance, if you’re still using Internet Explorer, why not give another browser a try like Google Chrome or Firefox? Or if you’re a Pandora user, try out Spotify.

 

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• Automated Notification :-  We configured automated notification, which notify one day prior to service due. This feature can help improve your computer's performance and help make your computer run faster and also increase computers life. This would happen automatically every quarter of the year.

• One Service For unregistered users:- We will provide one time free health checkup to all our existing customers from qualified technicians although their contract expired with us but still they are eligible for one free health checkup. Or they can use this free service on their Relatives Computer

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8 Simple Things that Every Computer User Should Know

1. Keep Your Personal Information Safe and Secure :- Unfortunately, the internet isn't always a safe place, which means everyone needs to make sure they're keeping their personal information safe. Make sure you use strong passwords, remove personal information from photos and other files, and never use open public Wi-Fi networks without protection. 

2. Instantly Share a File Between Two Computers :- So you've got some files you want to give to your friend sitting next to you, but your flash drive has mysteriously gone missing. Well guess what? You don't need it! It's very easy to transfer a file between two computers over your wireless (or wired) network, whether it's between you and a friend or between multiple computers you own. Here are our favorite ways to share files with a nearby computer, but if you want to share them between multiple computers in your house, Windows 7's Homegroup feature is a great option. Of course, this is where the aforementioned Dropbox app can come in handy, too. And if you're sharing larger files over the internet, there are great ways to do that too.

3. Keep Your Computer in Tip Top Shape with Regular Maintenance :-Computer maintenance has gotten really confusing over the years. Between defragging, cleaning up temporary files, and other tasks, it's almost like trying to maintain a car. Now it's just a phone call away, call us we are providing one time free health checkup of your computer from qualified technicians.

4. Access Your Home Computer From Anywhere :- Ever go out with your laptop and realize you left something important on your computer at home? One way to solve this problem is to use a service like Dropbox, so your files are with you everywhere you go. However, it's also handy to know how to use your home computer from anywhere. With a simple app, you can log into your home computer from another machine and use it as if you were sitting right at your desk—whether you just need to grab a quick file or access a program you don't have elsewhere.

5. Keep Your Batteries Lasting as Long as Possible :- Running out of battery on your phone or laptop can be pretty frustrating, but luckily, you can do a lot of things to keep it lasting longer. Your laptop has a lot of built-in power settings that can come in really handy, and there are a few tricks on both Android and the iPhone that will eke some extra time out of your battery. And, if you want your battery to retain that life, make sure you know how often to charge it to keep it alive in the years ahead.

6. Protect Yourself From Viruses :- Windows users have long known the pain of viruses and other malware, but the good news is it's pretty easy to avoid. First, we recommend learning the difference between viruses, trojans, and other kinds of attacks, as well as the myths surrounding them. Then, install some good antivirus software to protect yourself (Microsoft Security Essentials is our favorite—you won't even know it's there). You can even get antivirus for your Android phone, if you so choose. But in the end, the best way to avoid viruses is to use common sense: don't open links that look suspicious, don't install programs from untrusted sources, and if a window pops up saying your computer's infected, make sure it's actually your antivirus software saying that and not a fake web page.

7. Do Everything Faster with Shortcuts :- The great thing about computers is that they can do a lot of things much faster than a human. Say you're looking for a specific word on a web page. Instead of scanning it yourself, all you need to do is press Ctrl+F and type the word you're looking for. There are mountains of shortcut like this, from pressing Ctrl+S to instantly save the file you're working on, Ctrl+P to print it out, or Ctrl+T to open a new tab in your web browser. It may seem like more trouble than its worth at first, but after you use a shortcut one or two times, you'll wonder why you ever did anything with the mouse.

8. Set Up a Simple Backup System :-  We all know we should back up our computers, but it's always one of those things that you'll set up "one day". Setting up a backup only takes minutes to do, though, so you can do it right now and forget about it until you need it—and when you do need it, you'll be glad you set it up. If you're just backing up to an external drive, you can just use the simple tools built in to your computer, like Windows Backup or Apple's Time Machine. However, that'll only keep you safe if your computer fails. If you lose your home in a fire, get all your gear stolen, or experience any other kind of disaster (God forbid), you'll have lost all those important documents, family photos, and other files forever. So, we recommend using a service like CrashPlan to back up your computer online. That way, it can back up no matter where you are, and that data will be safe no matter what happens to your hardware.

 

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Best Computers 2012

When we need to buy a computer, besides the price, there are a few other things that need to be taken into consideration. Nevertheless, if you are looking for information on the best computers that have come out this year, then this article is the perfect read.

1. Apple iMac (27 inches)

Right at the top of the chart is the Apple iMac which pioneered the change in the very way we perceived computers, transforming them from huge bulky ugly things to almost an ornamental piece of envy in every home. Their latest offering, the new 27" iMac, is powered by the next generation Intel Core i5 processor (3.1 GHz), with the options to choose among 4 or 16GB of RAM. It comes with 1TB storage to easily save away tons of images, videos, games, documents, and still have room for loads more. HD games and movies run like a dream, thanks to the 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics card ticking away inside. It also runs the latest apple OS, MAC OS X 10.7 Lion. It comes with the standard Apple USB and FireWire ports, along with their super fast proprietary Thunderbolt ports. With a price tag of $1,999 on the Apple Store webpage, this one is for serious gamers and people into high-end designing.

Pros
- With a stunning 27" display and a very impressive tech sheet, this beast packs quite a punch.

Cons
- A very high price tag, and the feature set makes it almost an overkill for standard users.

Price Range
- $1,900 - $2,000

2. HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite

HP is a brand one tends to associate with quality products and on the forefront of new innovative technology. They haven't disappointed with their latest offering, the HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite. Powered by the second generation Intel processors, it is available in the i3, i5 and i7 variants, as per the user requirement. You could also opt for the blazing fast 3.4GHz version of the same, which is amongst the best offered in its class, complemented by the huge 8GB of RAM which it comes with. It has a reasonably sized 23" screen, which has a very impressive display with a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, making it Full HD. Graphics and images look crisp and run smooth with the 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 425M graphics card on board. There's plenty of storage space available on the 1TB hard drive that it comes with. It is a high-end computer targeted mainly at businesses and hardcore gamers. Running on a 64-bit version (to make full use of the RAM available) of Windows 7 Professional, it is available for about $1,400.

Pros
- Fantastic display.
- One of the fastest processors available.
- Very good design and construction.
- Cheaper than other all-in-ones offering similar of lesser features.
- Good customer after-sales service.

Cons
- Is a very heavy unit.
- Is aimed mainly at corporates and high-end users.
- Is still pricey for a standard customer.

Price Range
- $950 - $2,300

3. Acer All-in-One Z5

Acer has taken the computer industry by storm, offering really nice products at very reasonable rates. The new Acer All-in-One Z5 takes this USP of the company forward with good features and smart pricing. It comes with a standard screen of 23 inches, and is powered by an Intel i5-650 processor clocking at 3.2GHz, and the graphics are supported by a powerful Intel HD Graphics with 1.7GB of video RAM. All the operations are supported by the 4GB RAM provided, and it comes with a very generous 1.5TB of storage space. It ships with a wireless keyboard and mouse as part of the standard package. Priced at around $1000, this is quite a steal.

Pros
- Loads of video RAM to run heavy graphics smoothly.
- More than generous storage space.
- Ships with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
- Very smart pricing.

Cons
- Has only 2 USB ports.
- Comes with a dual core i5 processor.

Price Range
- $1,000 - $1,050

4. Samsung Series 7 All-in-One

Samsung, best known for its computer screens and mobile technology, ventures into the already crowded all-in-one PC domain with the model Series 7 All-in-One. The beautiful screen is a clear give-away of what is definitely one of the strengths of Samsung, the display. It can best be described as a piece of art and looks beautiful even when it's switched off, so much so that one can almost forgive the lack of processing power on board. It packs a 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-2390T as compared to the competition, which has processors clocking up to 3.4GHz. With just a 64MB Intel HD Graphics 1000, it is definitely not for the gamers out there, but then again, this PC is targeted at the general public, and has a price tag of $1,200 to justify it. 1TB makes sure that you aren't going to be short of storage space for all your data, in a hurry.

Pros
- A fantastic looking screen and a beautiful design.
- Smart pricing.
- Simple and easy-to-use touch interface.

Cons
- Comparatively slower processor.
- Lack of Blu Ray drive.

Price Range
- $950 - $1,200

5. Lenovo IdeaCentre B520

With the all-in-one PC race heating up, Lenovo were not the ones to be left behind. Their latest offering, the IdeaCenter B520, boasts of some more than decent specs, but its real USP is its 3D viewing capability. The PC runs on a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-2600 processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM for fast process, and an almost over-the-top 2TB storage space for all the 3D content. The 23" Full HD screen has a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, which displays 3D content on demand, thanks to its 2GB Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics card supporting Nvidia's 3D vision technology. All in all, it's a great computer for just above average users, but would not be ideal for hardcore gamers. Priced at $1,200, it is a decent buy for someone looking to have a taste of 3D, and not wanting to spend upwards of $2,400 for the same.

Pros
- Good processing speed.
- Only computer in the price range offering 3D viewing.

Cons
- The 3D viewing setup is complicated for first-time users.
- Not for hardcore gamers.

Price Range
- $1,000 - $1,200

6. Viewsonic VPC191 All-in-One

Viewsonic, till now, has been known for its monitors and desktop PCs. Making its entry into the race for the company is VPC 191 All-in-One. This is more of a budget PC really, with a less-than-spectacular spec sheet. Powered by a single core Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, it has a smallish 18.5" display, a 160GB hard drive, and 1GB RAM. If you overlook the spec sheet, the monitor itself is very eye-catchy and remarkably thin. The same cannot however be said about its peripherals, which come across as rather cheap and leaves a lot to be desired. With a price tag of around $600, this is a very simple and minimalistic computer in terms of its specs.

Pros
- Really high quality and sleek screen.
- Compact design.
- Low pricing.

Cons
- The peripherals look very ordinary and substandard.
- Very basic computer, not for gamers or even average users with large storage needs.

Price Range
- $575 - $600

Note: Prices are approximate and vary as per location and offers available.

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How to Create a New Yahoo account and how to protect it from hackers?

Yahoo! like always has been reinventing itself and also providing their much talked email services for ages now. Although newer email services such as Gmail and Hotmail has proved to be a huge competitor for Yahoo. In any case if you want to Create Yahoo Account then follow these easy steps:

1)    Go to http://mail.yahoo.com

2)    Click on Create New Account

3)    Fill in your personal details such as your Full name, sex, Birthday, Country..

4)    Now type in your desired Yahoo id, you can simply type in your full name and click on check, if it is available then it’s yours. If not it will suggest you similar available Yahoo ids.

5)    Now type in your desired password for your Yahoo account twice in the given 2 boxes.

6)    Alternate email field is optional so you can skip it as of now.

7)    But don’t forget to enter the code (captcha) which is shown on the page. If you can’t figure out the jumbled up code then hit “try a new code” at the bottom of the image.

8)    That’s it! Now hit on ‘Create My account’ and you are good to go!
You do not have to create multiple Yahoo ID to access many of the services that it offers. All you need to do is use the same username and password to access your Yahoo mail, Yahoo Games, Yahoo domains, Yahoo weather and many of the other wonderful stuffs that Yahoo offers.


Protect your Yahoo mail from Hackers.

Second Sign-In verification is an awesome feature from yahoo to protect your Yahoo account from others. Ofcourse Google Gmail and Facebook have these feature now Yahoo also launched this type of verification feature. But till now it is a beta version availble to some selected countries, it is expected to be this feature was availble all over the world by March 2012.

If you enable Second Sign-in verification you have to enter a verification code (sent onyour mobile) or Security answer after entering your password.This addtional step is required only if your login from a new computer or mobile.

Lets see how to enable it.

• Login in to your Yahoo Account
• Go to Account Information in Top Left of your browser

• In the Sing-In and Security section select Second Sign-In Verification and click.

• Turn on the Second-Sign-In verification by checking the box .

•  Now a pop-up window will open, enter the mobile number on which you want to receive the verification code and click Receive sms.

• You will receive Confirmation Code on your mobile, enter this code and click on Verify button.

 After completion of verification process whenever you will login from a new location ( like internet cafe) you will receive a confirmation code on your mobile and without this code your account can not be accessed.

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How to Create a New Gmail account and how to protect it from hackers?

Gmail is an  email service provided by search engine giant Google. When Gmail was first created, users could only create a Gmail account ID if they were invited by someone else that already had Gmail, but as its popularity has increased, Gmail opened its doors to all comers. Now you can make a new Gmail email address at any time, even if you already have an existing Gmail account.

Instructions

1. Launch your Web browser and navigate to gmail.com

2. Click on the "Create an Account" button. You can also click "About Gmail" and "New Features" to find additional information about the Gmail service.  

3. Fill out the information on the "Create a New Google Account" page as accurately as possible. You will have to provide your first and last name, your gender and your birthday. 

4. Choose your desired Gmail account ID, a password, a security question for the password and the answer for it.

5 Enter a user verification code that consists of both text and numerals and agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. 

6. Click "Next." If the username you have chosen is not available, Google will prompt you to enter another ID.

7. You will then be asked to verify your account. After doing this, your account will be created. 

How To Protect Gmail Account From Hackers

Email account is one of the important for all of us. we use email each day. Also for all other log-in’s we use our email address so all the important passwords and other details will be stored only on our account. So everything is controlled by only our email account. if it is hacked means hackers will get all the information. so it is a biggest loss for us. So beware of hackers is best. so Protect your gmail account before getting hacked. 

1. Dont Sign in At Public Places -This is very important. In some public browsing centers they may use Key Logger software, which is used to track what you are typing in the keyboard.The Keylogger records your keystrokes, saves them in a simple text file and sends it to an email address or to an FTP server.You cant know this. So hackers will hack using this. 

2. Monitor Your Gmail Account Activity- You can monitor the IP addresses of the computers used to log in to your Gmail account. To find the IP addresses, log in to Gmail, scroll down to Bottom and click account activity details link

Now it Open “Activity Information” in a new Tab, It should mention your IP. If it is varies or if you have any unknown IP. Click “Sign Out all other sessions”.

3. Do Not Click On Unwanted Spam Mails- There are so many reasons for the spam mails in your inbox. So if you get any spam mail, or a mail like click and earn, Online Survey from unknown ID, You won some money means Dont click on the links. Immediately delete such mails. It will Turn your account to hackers hand. So you must care of this reason.  

4. Choose a Strong Password- Choosing a strong password is the important matter. So dont use a single password for all accounts. and use symbols, numbers, name. Don't use your loved ones name, your date of birth, you college or school name, or mobile number. 

5. How To Use Google 2-step verification ? 

(You will be asked for a code whenever you sign in from an unrecognized computer or device.)

Goto your account setting page from any of Google account.  In the Account Overview Page, If you are a Google Plus user Click edit on  “Using 2-step verification”, or Click On “Using 2-step verification”

Click On Start In The Next Page, 

Now in the “Set Up Your Phone” page choose your country and enter your mobile number with country code. and choose a Code receiving method. 

After entering Code, Click Verify. Then Click Next. 

In the next page, if you want to remember current computer for 30 click remember. or unclick that. and click next.  

Now  Click “Turn On 2-Step Verification” and enter your password. Now you will get in to the new page. Here you have to separate passwords for some application. 

• AdWords Editor
• Apps on smartphones such as Android, BlackBerry or iPhone
• Chrome Sync
• Mail clients such as Microsoft Outlook
• Chat clients such as Google Talk or AIM 

So in the generate password area name the application and generate a password. And create separate passwords for the above application.

*Here the Application password will be not easy to remember. so if you want to log-in to Specific Application log-in to your account and come to 2-Step Verification page. Then revoke access of previous password and generate a new password. Or save it in your mobile or in email with a different name.   Without these password you cant use the above application. 

If you want to Turn Off This “2-Step Verification“ . Goto account settings click on “Using 2-Step Verification” Then Click “Turn Off 2-Step Verification”. you will get a pop-up window click OK. All your application passwords will be removed.

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How to create email account on hotmail? Why hotmail and how to protect account from hackers?

How to Create a Hotmail Account?

Microsoft Hotmail is a great way to keep up with your email, instant messaging, Xbox LIVE, and other Microsoft services—all with one Windows Live ID. Plus, their new SkyDrive lets you access your files in your inbox, across PCs, on you Macs, iPads, and smart phones. We'll show you how, with this step-by-step guide.

1. Go to the Hotmail website: www.hotmail.com. There, you'll be given the option to sign in, or to sign up with Windows Live and a Hotmail address. If you already have a Windows Live account, all you need to do is sign in, using the fields on the right. If you do not have a Windows Live account, click on the Sign Up button, circled below.

2. Fill out the sign up page. This is where you'll decide what your email address will be, as well as entering personal and security information.

3. Enter your personal information. Fill in how how you would like to sign in. This is the easy part: name, birthday, and gender. Note: this information doesn't have to be factual. However, if you do choose to use false information, write it down somewhere so that you'll remember it.

• Create your account name. Enter in a unique name in the Microsoft account name field, and make sure @hotmail.com is selected. Note: you can use an existing email address if you like, but for our example we'll stick to a Hotmail address.
• Create a password. Use at least 8 characters, case sensitive. Numbers are recommended for greatest security. To create a strong password, use all 16 characters and include at least one capitalized letter, as well as one number.

4. Fill in contact information. In case you lose your password, you must enter in at least two methods of contact, including phone and alternate email.

   You can also select a security question from the options below. Note the answer must be at least 5    characters.

5. Tell them who you are. Pick any country from Afghanistan to Monaco to Zimbabwe, and your zip code.

6. Make sure you're not a robot. Perhaps they're taking the thread of Androids seriously, or maybe Microsoft is just keeping spam at bay. Either way, they ask you to enter one of those garbled Captcha lines before you can accept the user agreements and get your account.

7. Agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. At the bottom of the page, there are two blue links to Microsoft's terms of service and privacy policy documents. You don't have to read these to set up an account, but you do have to agree to them. Click "I agree" at the bottom of the page to complete the process.

8. Log into your email account. Visit the Hotmail website again to log into the email account you just created.

Why Hotmail Account?

1. One of the best reason is that in Hotmail, you can attach and share hundreds of photos (or other files) without cluttering the Inbox. This is possible because of its online storage integration with SkyDrive. You can share up to 200, 50 MB files (10 GB) in a single email using SkyDrive.

2. Hotmail, using the Office Web apps, lets you view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents – without leaving your inbox – for free

3. Hotmail has raised the level of controlling Spam with its SmartScreen filtering technology.  Apart from reducing the actual Spam levels drastically, it now provides the users complete control over Graymail. Newsletters, social updates and such mails (called Graymail), which though are not Spam, but clutter our Inbox can be completely swept to keep your Inbox clean.  It can also automatically file away or delete messages you receive by scheduling,  with its features of Sweep and Scheduled Clean up.

4. Hotmail provides a great mobile experience on all major smartphones globally including Windows Phone, iOS and Android by providing a  two-way sync not only with email, but also complete calendar and contact sync. The Hotmail App has been provided on various mobile platforms, like Android, and very recently on Kindle Fire too. The Hotmail App provides a better experience than the Gmail App available on iOS.

5. Hotmail provides chatting capabilities with Facebook’s members also - apart from its own chat in the Inbox. Thus you can update your Facebook status, chat, view updates of your Facebook friends right from your Hotmail inbox. This is not possible in Gmail.

6. Many award-winning Security features makes Hotmail leader in email protection. Features like “Single Use Code”, where a one-time password is sent to your cell phone, so that you don’t have to reveal your true password on public machines. “My Friend’s Been Hacked” feature lets you report that your friend as being “hacked”, when you notice dubious mails from your friend account, which Hotmail will then investigate.  

 

How to Protect Hotmail Account from Hackers?

 

1. Use Stronger Password.

This is a first step that should be taken by which is must and mandatory step that one must take. You must use a stronger password to protect from brute force methods and guess your password. Here is an example on what makes password stronger and secure.

• Use special characters in password like $, #, @, *, Etc and numbers.
• Include both capital letters and small letters.
• Set your password to minimum or more than 10 characters.
• Do not use your contact number, birthday, dear one’s name, favorite dish, Etc

2. Reset or Change Hotmail Password Every 72 days.

Changing password every 72 days is recommended for certain security reasons. This will keep your credential information more secured. Hotmail will remind you every 72 days to change or rest password, unless you enable them. To enable it follow these simple steps:

• Login to your Hotmail account.
• Navigate to account settings.
• Below account information click “change” on password tab.
• Check the box to make your password expire every 72 days.

3. Always Use HTTPS to Connect with Hotmail

Using HTTPS connection to login Hotmail is highly recommended to stay secure from hackers. What happens if you use HTTPS? If a hacker makes a connection with your computer during communication, connection will be broken and hacker will not be able to get any information about the communication. If you’ve not yet enabled HTTPS connection now is the time to do it. Follow these simple steps:

• Navigate to account settings.
• On other options select “Connect with HTTPS”.
• Enable “Use HTTPS automatically”.
• Click Save and you’re done.

4. Don’t Use Same Password for Every Account.

To easily remember password this has become a common habit of users who set the same password for every account they use and thus increasing the chance for hackers to hack your account. To kill this habit set different passwords for different accounts. Write it down on your diary and keep it safe (Note: Do not carry your dairy everywhere). In case you forget open your dairy any time.

5. Using Hotmail on Public Computer.

While accessing Hotmail on a public computer use single code to sign in making sure that you don’t need to enter your password. Enabled HTTPS connection makes your Hotmail account already secured to access from public computer; to be on safer side always use single code to sign in because your email is your business. To use single code you need to enter select the country you live and your mobile number and Single code will be sent to your mobile phone with a text message. Use this code to sign in to your Hotmail account from public computers.

6. Subscribed With Software Warranty 

  By now you have taken all the precautions however you still have a doubt, call Solution For Tech Ltd. First Computer Scan is absolutely have no cost. And if you are subscribed with the Software Warranty with them, you can get 12 scans in an year for free

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How to protect your computer from Hackers and Viruses?

This article has been inspired by the situation of one of my cousin’s computer. I’m Sr.Technical Support Engineer with Solution For Tech, he asked me to take a look at his computer since it was acting “funny”. The “funny” act was that the computer would automatically restart whenever you tried to install ANY software onto it or download any program from the Internet.
First thing I noticed was that there was no anti-virus software installed on the computer, so my first goal was to install Microsoft Security Essential and check for viruses. But of course, the virus that was already on the computer would not let me install or download anything! So first I ran a scan of combofix, after completion, Microsoft Security Essential installed and computer scanned. There were 2256 viruses on the computer and 110 instances of spyware.

So I gave my cousin a serious lesson on how to protect from Hackers and viruses.
Below is the same, will helpful for everyone.

1. Install Anti-virus software - If you don't have anti-virus installed on your computer then you are asking for a trouble! And if your reason for not installing is because it's too expensive. Then Microsoft resolved your problem by introducing “Microsoft Security Essential” it's a free anti-virus.
   
   
2.  Update All Software – Installing an anti-virus program by itself is not enough. There are hundreds of new threats found daily and anti-virus release updated regularly to combat the new threats. Set automatic update option in anti-virus so that you don't have to rely on your memory. The most important software to keep up to date is your windows operating system. It is essential to have Automatic Updates turned on and set to download and install updates automatically.
   
   
3. Install Only Trusted Software -If you’re not sure what a piece of software does from it’s name, then don’t install it. Sometimes programs will ask you to install other programs during the install of the first application. Be careful of that because it’s usually spy-ware. Install software from big names sites only, such as Microsoft or Adobe.
   
   
4. Avoid P2P File Sharing Software - If used with great caution, P2P software is quite useful for movies, songs and software, but if you’re not very technical, you might end up downloading a song that has a keystroke logger attached to it that will send anything you type to some other computer over the Internet. It’s almost impossible to tell that this is occurring unless your anti-virus or anti-spy ware programs pick it up in their scans.
   
   
5. Delete Unknown Emails - If you receive emails from random people’s names, do not bother to open the email, just delete it. If you have any doubts after reading the name and the subject, it’s probably not someone you know. Never download or open attachments unless you are sure it’s from someone you know. Most large companies that you create online accounts with will not send you attachments unless you specifically ask for them through their web site. Also, be wary of any emails from sites pretending to be banks, auction sites, etc asking for you to verify bank account info or address info. No bank ever does that.
   
   
6. Do not click on Ads - Avoid clicking on ads if you can. Especially those ads where something is flying around and if you shoot the duck, you win some prize! Ads have become more sophisticated in that they try to make the ad interactive so that you’ll be tempted to play it like a game.
   
   
7. Run Virus Scans Regularly - If you don't have the time to scan every day, at least run a scan once a week. Actually, setup a schedule for your computer in your anti-virus software to run a scan late at night or whenever you don’t use your computer and that way you won’t be bothered with a slow computer.
   
   
8. Be careful what you attach to your computer - This is a more common way to transfer viruses than you might think. Everyone now has a USB flash stick, ready to snap into any computer. But who knows what your viruses are on your friends computers and what accidentally got transferred to their USB stick. A lot of virus programs will auto launch right when the USB stick is put into the computer, so you don’t even have to open or download any of the files to be infected.
   
   
9. Avoid Porn Web sites - If you need to look at porn, then make sure you do it in a virtual environment. You are DEFINITELY going to get some virus or spyware if you browse porn sites on your computer. Virtualization basically allows you to run programs like Internet Explorer in a virtual environment that does not effect your current operating system.
   
   
10. Turn On or Install a Firewall - If you’re running Windows XP, make sure Windows Firewall is turned on. A firewall prevents hackers from gaining access to your computer by limiting the number of ports that are open to the public. Also, when buying a wireless router, make sure it has a built in firewall. Having a software and hardware firewall is better than just having one or the other.
    
    
11. Secure Your Wireless Network - Most wireless routers are set to no security when you install them. Be sure to log into the router and at least set the basic security that requires a password. There are stronger encryption options, but if you don’t understand those, then simply set a password on the router, otherwise anyone can connect to your home network and access everything.
    
    
12. Use a Complex Password for Login - This means that you should already have a password to login to your computer. Not having a password at all is not a good idea. Create a password for all user accounts and make sure it’s complex. Complex means it should have numbers, upper case characters, lower case characters, and symbols. This makes it way more difficult for a hacker to get into your computer.                                                                                                                       
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