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We are sorry to announce that due to declining membership, we had to make the difficult decision to discontinue classes and allow the Ocean County Library to use our reserved time for other groups who could fill the room.
We did our best to keep the classes interesting and informative and hope those who came were able to learn something from each session. If there is enough interest and we can get some volunteers to help lead classes, we may startup again in the fall. Until then, if you have any computer issues you need help with, please feel free to contact the instructors using the links at the bottom of this page.
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PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE DISABLE 3rd PARTY COOKIES While you are in Internet Explorer, click on 'Tools' then
select 'Internet Options' and click the 'Privacy' tab. Then click the 'Advanced...'button.
In the smaller window that pops up, check the box next to "Override automatic
cookie handling" then click to select 'Block' under 'Third party Cookies'.  SUGGESTED LINKSClick on the red words below to get to their websites.
This site has online tutorials for various software applications including Microsoft Word,
Windows XP, PowerPoint and more:
Online Help Tutorials
Here is a great site with details about what spyware is, what it can do to your computer
(and your life!) and comparisons of the programs (also called tools) to remove it.
Everything you wanted to know about spyware
Suggested Spyware Removal tools:
Spyware Doctor
Ad-Aware SE
Spy Sweeper
CW Shredder (Cool Web Shredder)
Best all-inclusive internet protection:
Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 7
These free programs will quickly clean up your browser by removing the temporary files,
cookies and history.
Free Internet Eraser
Clean Cache
Although trojans, viruses and spyware are certainly a serious concern there are many
hoaxes that fill the internet with scary stories of viruses that can wipe out your computer. If you get
a pop up window when visiting a site ot forum warning you that you have a bug, worm, or virus,
and they are offering to "clean" or "fix" it for you, DO NOT CLICK on the OK or Clean button! Also remember
to never, ever open an attachment on any email unless it is from a trusted source and you are expecting it!
Please get into the habit of verifying these hoaxes when you get emails before sending them out
to your friends and families. And please remember,
Before you panic, check with 'Snopes' or 'Truth or Fiction'.
Snopes.com
TruthOrFiction.com
Here are two other sites with the latest virus and trojan horse threats and removal instructions:
Norton Security - Common Threats
McAfee AVERT - Newly Discovered Threats
Microsoft updates this site the first Tuesday of each month.
Click below for their online scanner and removal tool:
Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool
In summary, this will explain what no text book or website can:
Why Computers Crash
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED! If you are computer literate and would like to help us,
we'd love to have you join our team!
The rewards (and pay) are priceless!
Please contact any of the leaders below. 
Click on the names below to send an email: Email Joe
Email Sal
Email Margo Please email any errors or suggestions to
Webmaster 
Notes from January 22 Class 'Upgrade or Buy a New Computer?'
Notes from November 6 Class 'Facebook - How-to Video'
Notes from November 6 Class 'Facebook - Instructions'
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