Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Spring Cleanin
Did any results surprise you? Why or why not?
-The results didn’t so much surprise me because I do utilize the web quite a lot. Many of the sites I go to require some sort of password or ID for access so naturally a large amount of cookie files would be saved. In addition, some of the sites have pop-ups which would also take up a fair amount of space considering I haven’t cleaned this computer since I got it.
Which do you think is more dangerous to have on your PC, spyware or adware? Why?
-I have always been of the mindset that spyware is more dangerous than adware. While adware is quite annoying and almost infectious, spyware can access more hidden information and files on your computer. Anything that can access personal information without the user’s knowledge should be considered very dangerous and should be deleted immediately.
What are the most common ways for your computer to get adware and spyware?
-To my knowledge the main way of getting adware and spyware is through clicking pop-ups, spam email, and special interest websites.
Why do you think some software contains spyware or adware in the first place? Who has the potential to gain from it?
-I think some software includes spyware and adware as marketing strategy. The companies featured in these ads and programs can target internet users at an increasing rate due to the tendencies of spyware and adware. Companies hope that all of their ads will develop more product familiarity which should in turn lead to increased sales.
-The results didn’t so much surprise me because I do utilize the web quite a lot. Many of the sites I go to require some sort of password or ID for access so naturally a large amount of cookie files would be saved. In addition, some of the sites have pop-ups which would also take up a fair amount of space considering I haven’t cleaned this computer since I got it.
Which do you think is more dangerous to have on your PC, spyware or adware? Why?
-I have always been of the mindset that spyware is more dangerous than adware. While adware is quite annoying and almost infectious, spyware can access more hidden information and files on your computer. Anything that can access personal information without the user’s knowledge should be considered very dangerous and should be deleted immediately.
What are the most common ways for your computer to get adware and spyware?
-To my knowledge the main way of getting adware and spyware is through clicking pop-ups, spam email, and special interest websites.
Why do you think some software contains spyware or adware in the first place? Who has the potential to gain from it?
-I think some software includes spyware and adware as marketing strategy. The companies featured in these ads and programs can target internet users at an increasing rate due to the tendencies of spyware and adware. Companies hope that all of their ads will develop more product familiarity which should in turn lead to increased sales.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Deal
I have officially found the illest place on the planet to get some solid munchies on Sunday or Monday; John Brewers Tavern. The place is close to school and has 10 cent wings for all college students sundays and mondays. I have been going for the past two weeks and it has no doubt been the best food around these days. My favorite kind are honey buffalo because the sauce is so good. If there was a spice named delicious, then they definately sprinkled some of that on those wings because they were so bomb. The wings are done and so is this blog. Peace
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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