Chapter 7 : Research And Learn More

Does everyone hate that word, research? 

Don’t worry, this isn’t a complicated process. 

If you are looking for an anti spyware or anti adware product, do your research.  The fact is that through a bit of research you’ll find the best possible program for your needs and not get taken by something that does more harm to your computer then it will do good to your computer.

Get Started

Take a few minutes to find several programs that interest you.  Remember, you’ll want to pay attention to the details.  The best possible choice is a program that will detect and remove spyware but also features real time monitoring of your computer to stop spyware from being downloaded in the process.

So, your first task is to look for several programs to learn more about.  Even if you think you know the provider, you should learn more about the actual anti spyware program before going on.

Learn About Them

With a list in hand, you’ll want to do some investigating.  Here is a list of things that you must learn before you can choose the right anti spyware program.

  • Who makes the program?  This information is available when you purchase the product.  Obviously, if you know Microsoft makes something, you know the company.  Yet, there are plenty of great tools out there for anti spyware that are not associated with well known brand names.  Therefore, don’t assume that well known brands are the best choice for you. 
  • Who is the manufacturer, really?  Take some time to do some research on the manufacturer.  Do they provide other software products?  Do a search for them. What do you learn?  Even better, what can you find about the company’s history?  The more you can uncover about the manufacturer, the better.
  • Visit the website of the Better Business Bureau.  Look for both the product name and the company that manufacture’s it.  There, you’ll learn if there are any complaints about the product or company that have gone unresolved.  Not all companies will be listed, there, though.  Nevertheless, learning the company’s rating at the BBB is a good step and decision to make now.
  • Look for software reviews.  Many websites provide detailed reviews that are left by consumers that have used the product in the past.  You may be one of these after you select and use the anti spyware product of your choice.  You can often use their information to make the right decision. 
  • Visit forums and message boards to learn more.  Just a search for anti spyware programs online will lead you to many discussions.  That’s because it is such a large topic with lots of resources.  You can learn what others are using as well as get expert advice about one product or the other. 

It really does pay to use other’s experiences to help you to make the right decision about your own product.  There are countless times, though, when you can make this decision on your own.  What you should know is that using anti spyware and anti adware doesn’t have to be a decision that you make and never change your mind about. 

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