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		<title>Review: Microsoft Security Essentials</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/05/01/review-microsoft-security-essentials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 21:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer viruses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is free, powerful and stable anti-virus software that works on PCs running Windows XP through Windows 7.  It&#8217;s even going to be integral to Windows 8 as a built-in security solution.  I&#8217;ve been recommending MSE to clients for their home and small business PCs as a robust alternative to the expensive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t believe the hype! Macs can get malware, too.</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/04/25/dont-believe-the-hype-macs-can-get-malware-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years Apple advertisements and sales people would boast that Macs were invulnerable to malware.  Unfortunately for Mac users, we&#8217;re finding out that&#8217;s simply not the case.  For every operating system, there are vulnerabilities that can be exploited in order to install malware.  OS X is no exception to this rule. Lately there&#8217;s been a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five online behaviors that increase the risk of a virus infection</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/03/15/five-online-behaviors-that-increase-the-risk-of-a-virus-infection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer problems]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/?p=403</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes simple missteps can result in devastating malware problems. Here are the top five ways that virus infections can spread online. 1) Downloading pirated content, such as music, movies and software.  Not only is it illegal, but it also poses great risk to your computer as a lot of this content comes bundled with hidden [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is malware and why is it attacking my PC?</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/10/20/what-is-malware-and-why-is-it-attacking-my-pc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer viruses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anti-virus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hacking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[information security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spyware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trojan]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/?p=333</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Malware is a broad term used to describe a variety of malicious software, ranging from trojans, spyware and worms to conventional viruses.  Today&#8217;s modern malware is much more dangerous than the similar programs of yesteryear.  It used to be that malware was more of a nuisance, slowing down performance, spreading to other computers, but relatively [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NoScript for Android-based devices released</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/10/19/noscript-for-android-based-devices-released/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Android]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[NoScript Anywhere has arrived, supporting Firefox mobile on Android-based smart phones and tablets.  The plug-in, which protects against click jacking, Javascript highjacking and other browser security risks, would be the first of its kind for Android.  As tablets and smart phones are increasingly  attacked by malicious hackers, this development should significantly increase security for web surfers that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Computer repair can be a money saver</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/09/18/computer-repair-can-be-a-money-saver/</link>
		<comments>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/09/18/computer-repair-can-be-a-money-saver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer problems]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/?p=248</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are older computers worth repairing?  The answer is often yes.  Many computer problems cost less to resolve than buying a new system.  It&#8217;s important to have a diagnostic performed first to ensure that there aren&#8217;t any other problems, but if the system only has one or two major problems and they aren&#8217;t cost prohibitive to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Securing Mac OS X from malware and more</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/09/15/securing-mac-os-x/</link>
		<comments>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/09/15/securing-mac-os-x/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/?p=243</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Often times Macs are touted as being immune to viruses, hackers and other security threats.  The truth is that out of the box Macs are quite insecure, with no firewall enabled, no anti-virus software installed, a web browser that can be compromised by Javascript attacks and bluetooth enabled and discoverable by other parties. While Macs [...]]]></description>
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