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Sep 2018
5m 6s

Easy Ways to Avoid Malware

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Is your computer showing pop-up ads, hijacked search results or just running slow? It could be malware. Here are some easy ways to get rid of unwanted programs on your computer and avoid them in the future.Links to the tools... 
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