Sunday, June 21, 2009
McAfee AntiSpyware.
Spyware installed in your computer without any information or knowledge. It is a illegal program, which is automatically installed when you search any websites or from Internet browsing.
Like the recent plague virus still not bad enough, the Internet inundated with spyware and adware - programs that hijack your browser and unwanted software on your PC places. Reason for McAfee for its own antispam program it.
McAfee AntiSpyware encourages spyware removal and remove unwanted software from your system. In our tests it works great, although it - like other similar packages - but against spyware that it can not remove. We have a preference for Spy Sweeper, which help more features and better know with cookies.
If we visit sites or software to install our test PC with spyware trying to infect, it antispyware able to immediately recognize the threat. Some other programs recognize spyware only when you examine your system - if there actually may be too late.
Unfortunately, McAfee AntiSpyware no information on the suspect's program it finds, so it is difficult to decide what to delete and what not. Spy Sweeper and Pest Patrol score in this area better. And AntiSpyware is not up against stubborn spyware such as Cydoor RedV and after each restart again arise.
When an on-demand scan starts, you get a list of all suspect products. But if you click further into the details, you get only one hope unreadable data as Registry keys. This information is only useful for experts and not for the average user.
We would like a clear threat level and a clear description of each piece of spyware. McAfee states that this is the next on the agenda.
Please note that McAfee AntiSpyware is not the same application as Spam Killer Home - including McAfee - but itself be seamlessly with other products in the same house integrates. This seems also the main reason for McAfee AntiSpyware choice if you are looking for a separate package, you are better off with an application such as Spy Sweeper.
Go for antispyware support services which is common among computer enthusiasts in case you face any kind of problems with your computer.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
iYogi Acquires Clean Machine Inc.
Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine appointed as President Global Channel Sales at iYogi
New York, NY, May 11th, 2009 : iYogi, a global direct to consumer and small business remote technical support provider, today announced it’s acquisition of Clean Machine Inc, a provider of remotely administered PC security and performance management services. Clean Machine will operate as a separate brand under the iYogi services umbrella along with the recently lunched Support Dock (www.supportdock.com) and its comprehensive range of 24/7 technical support services for computers, printers, MP3 players, digital camera, routers, servers and more than 100 software applications. Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine is appointed as the President of Global Channel Sales for iYogi.
iYogi will integrate technology and innovation that Clean Machine Inc. has developed for delivering an enhanced service experience by proactively managing the health and security for PC's and Apple Computers. This acquisition also broadens iYogi's access to key markets through Clean Machine's existing partnerships. Larry Gordon's past experience and successful track record will accelerate iYogi's expansion through his focus on global alliances.
Commenting on the acquisition of Clean Machine Inc., Uday Challu, CEO & Co-founder of iYogi, said,
"This acquisition will help iYogi to enhance our customer experience and extend our market reach to the millions of consumers that are challenged by the increasingly complex technology environment. Clean Machine's proactive maintenance and management of PCs in home and small business environment will be our launch platform for building the next generation of managed services for consumers."
"We are delighted to have Larry spearheading partnerships and global alliances for iYogi. His incredible experience in marketing, sales and building global alliances will help forge partnerships with retailers, multiple service operators, software publishers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other such companies that are at the frontlines for managing tech support issues for consumers and small businesses",added Challu.
With more than 20 years of experience, Larry Gordon has played a variety of strategic roles in marketing, sales and building alliances. Larry was the Executive Vice President at Capgemini and Kanbay. He was also VP of Global Marketing for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leader in global IT services and Director of Marketing for New York based Information Builders.
"I am excited to join a company that shares a common mission to Clean Machine in creating a global brand for delivering the best technical support to consumers and small businesses. We also share a common approach of utilizing highly skilled talent with leading edge tools, thereby delivering services at incredible price-points, with high margins for our partners",said Larry Gordon, the newly appointed President of Global Channel Sales at iYogi.
ABOUT IYOGI
Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, USA, iYogi provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. IYogi's 24/7 phone and remote technical assistance, spans across a comprehensive range of technologies we use every day from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing its proprietary technology iMantra , and highly qualified technicians, iYogi delivers amongst the highest benchmarks for resolution and customer satisfaction. iYogi is privately held and funded by SAP Ventures, Canaan Partners, and SVB India Capital Partners. iYogi was recently awarded the Red Herring Global 100 Award, recognizing it as one of the 100 most innovative private companies driving the future of technology. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.net.
ABOUT CLEAN MACHINE
Clean Machine Inc. is a NJ-based and incorporated company that helps consumers and small business owners easily manage and protect their computing environments safely and cost effectively. The company is has a unique, powerful and inexpensive PC concierge service. Specifically, each customer is assigned a highly-trained tech concierge who remotely examines their computer system on a scheduled and very secure basis. The PC concierge will immediately fix software-based problems and prevent new threats to the customer's computing environment including offensive pop-ups, browser redirects and slow performance, and then provides a detailed report. Clean Machine's proprietary Radar(TM) technology (Remote Access Detection Audit and Repair) allows its expert technicians to remotely resolve any problems, eliminating the need for customers to go through the frustrating process of speaking with a tech support expert, and still having to do the work themselves. In other words, the Clean Machine PC concierges do it all. For more information on Clean Machine please visit www.pccleanmachine.com.