5 things I wish some people wouldn’t install on their PCs
My Clippings June 23rd, 2009 by System
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Our readers are a pretty savvy bunch. You’re up to speed on what software is and isn’t worth downloading, and you’re likely the “friend that knows about computers” to a lot of people. Wouldn’t it be nice if some of those people started paying attention to our advice – and quit downloading things like…
1. A second (or third…or fourth) antivirus program. Despite what we tell them, some people think “more is always better” when it comes to PC protection. Inevitably, those people end up bringing their computers in for service saying “it just slowed right down” and – here’s the kicker – “maybe it has a virus.”
So wait…You installed Norton, AVG, Spyware Doctor, and Ad-Aware because you thought it would keep out all the badness and you still think it’s a virus slowing down your machine? /facepalm
2. Just…one…more…toolbar (thank you J-Walk blog for the image). Apparently a lot of people love to search. So much, in fact, that they need dedicated toolbars for Google, Yahoo, Ask, Live, MyWebSearch, and a handful of others. They wind up with less browser real estate than an iPhone on their 22″ LCD.
I launch their browser to download something, and it’s like a punch in the face. Enough is enough, people. Use your browser’s search box already.
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