Category Archives: Computer Help
Recipes Extension
Recipes Extension is one of the browser extensions out there that might cause you more trouble than do any good. Of course, it is not a malicious infection because it does not enter your computer surreptitiously, but if this extension is there in your browser, and you did not intend to have it on-board, it is the right time to remove it. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for the manual removal instructions. If you do not want to do it on your own, you can also remove Recipes Extension automatically with a licensed antispyware tool, which will make the task a lot easier. ...
Two Click Search
Two Click Search promises easier searching online, but fails to deliver as it is mostly useless. Still, it is promoted as the next best thing since sliced bread. We regard it as a potentially unwanted program because of the fact that it is almost useless and also because it can collect information about you for what seems to be advertising purposes as well due to the fact that its developers use deceptive distribution tactics to get it on your browser. You should consider removing it from your PC altogether, but before you do, you may want to find out more about it. Please read this whole article to find out more. ...
Spider Sally Ads
Spider Sally Ads is a browser extension for Google Chrome that we have classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) because it is not malicious per se, but it can show promotional links in its search results because it replaces the homepage, new tab page, and search provider to its featured search engine Home.spidersally.com. Note that this search engine can feature ads in its search results that can be misleading as you may think that they are legitimate search results. In this short article, we will discuss this browser extension’s features, distribution methods, and removal because you may want to get rid of it after you see what it is all about. ...
My1tab Extension
You have to be very selective when it comes to new programs and extensions because most of them are useless or even malicious. My1tab Extension might not be the most dangerous and malicious program you will face in your lifetime, but it certainly is not reliable, and you would be making a mistake by trusting it. So, what is so bad about this seemingly harmless extension? For one, it can spy on you and leak private, personally identifiable information to unknown third parties. Does that make you feel comfortable and safe? If it does not, it is high time you deleted My1tab Extension from your Google Chrome browser. ...
TheTabSearch
There are a number of dubious programs roaming the web nowadays. Once such application goes by the name of TheTabSearch. After its extensive research, our malware experts have classified this piece of software as one more potentially unwanted program. Such categorization has been made for few reasons. One of them is the fact that this application is fully capable of making unauthorized changes to your web browser's default settings, which in turn makes surfing the web a much more annoying and frustrating experience. ...
Your mini Truetest
Your mini Truetest is a browser extension and a potentially unwanted program. According to the software’s developers, the tool can help users save time by opening a mini version of a particular site faster. The description given on the Chrome Web Store does not say the mentioned website's name, but our researchers who tested the application noticed that there might be not just one, but a few of web pages provided by the plugin and these sites could be created for showing advertisements. The biggest problem is there is a chance the displayed advertisements could be dangerous as they may redirect to harmful websites. ...
Simple Restore Closed Tabs Button
Simple Restore Closed Tabs Button is a browser extension, and it does not look like something dangerous. However, we would not be writing about it if the extension was absolutely safe. The problem with such browser extensions is that users tend to add them to their browser accidentally, and then they think their system security has been compromised. Your computer should still be OK, but it would be for the best to remove Simple Restore Closed Tabs Button from your system right now. The amount of similar browser extensions seems to be increasing, so they clearly bring in a financial profit for their developers. ...
Incognito Start Button
Incognito Start Button is one of those potentially unwanted programs that might seem like a pretty good deal, but in fact, they should be terminated at once. Some may argue that these programs are not direct computer security threats, and they would be right. However, if you did not intend to have this application on-board, and yet somehow it is there running on your computer, it is the first sign that something is off. Therefore, you will do yourself a favor if you remove Incognito Start Button from your PC right now. Please refer to the manual removal instructions right below this article. ...
Chill Tab NewTab
You should never install programs and extensions just because they are introduced to you in an attractive manner. Chill Tab NewTab might seem like an attractive and useful tool, but, in reality, it is a browser hijacker that deserves removal! Have you installed this suspicious extension onto your Google Chrome browser? If you have, you already know that chill-tab.com has taken over your homepage, default search provider, and even the New Tab page. In fact, you will face search.chill-tab.com/?q=, and it is represented as a normal search engine. Unfortunately, there is nothing normal about it, and you might be doing yourself a great disservice by interacting with it in any way. ...
Diranalyze Disk
If you think that Diranalyze Disk is a genuine and useful program, you have to think again. Our research has shown that this suspicious piece of software does not offer beneficial services, and, instead, leaks data without your permission. At the time of research, the data was encrypted before leaking it, and so it is unknown what kind of information is at risk, but, of course, we have to think about the worst case scenario, which is that the potentially unwanted program (PUP) is leaking private data. So, if you are still thinking about whether or not to install this program, we recommend against it. ...
