by: Chet Childers
Are you concerned about protecting your privacy regarding your computer
activities? With today’s personal computers and operating systems insuring your
privacy on your personal computer requires much more than simply performing the
history deletion functions.
Today’s computers and operating systems are powerful recorders that trace, track
and record everything you do down to the single keystroke from your Internet
search and browsing activity to the files you access and modify. If you want to
insure your privacy from other individual’s snooping then you should consider
getting a privacy control software application.
Privacy control software applications focus on eliminating all traces of your
computer activity and insuring deleted files are destroyed and unrecoverable by
data recovery software. A complete privacy control application should satisfy
four key functional requirements.
The first key functional requirement is the privacy control application should
be easy to install, easy to use and not disturb normal computer operation. The
software application’s install program should be driven by an installation
wizard with limited configuration questions presented to the user. Once
installed, the program should be easy to use with a simple and intuitive
interface that steps the user through the actions required to operate the
program. In addition, there should be only one screen for any configuration
settings that are required to operate the program. The configuration settings
should be explained in a straight forward, easy to understand description.
Operation of the privacy control program should not disturb the operation of
other application programs that are currently running.
The second key functional requirement is the privacy control application should
have a comprehensive list of computer activities to scan for possible cleaning
and deletion. Typical areas to include for scanning are:
* Temporary internet files
* Search and browse history files
* Internet cache files
* Internet cookies files
* Peer to Peer (P2P) activity files
* Media player activity files
* Instant messaging and chat history files
* Online shopping and financial transaction history files
* File access and retrieval history files
In conjunction with the multiple scanning categories, the privacy control
software should provide multiple inclusion and exclusion options for scanning
and cleaning at the scan category, sub-category and individual item level.
The third key functional requirement is the privacy control software should
provide multiple file deleting and shredding options that meet government and
military standards. Typically, these standards involve the number of passes
performed in the overwriting process to insure the file is unrecoverable by file
recovery software applications. A complete privacy control application will
provide one, three or seven overwriting passes, one of which meets DOD 5220.22-M
standards.
The fourth and final key functional requirement is the software must include
“help” information and 24/7 customer support. Despite how easy the software may
be to use, there will come a time when you have a question that needs to be
answered for proper operation of the software. The privacy control software
should provide one key access to help information and troubleshooting tips. If
the help information is not sufficient to resolve your problem, the software
developer should provide 24 hour, seven day support in the form of Internet
access for frequently asked questions (FAQ), searchable knowledge bases and
email communication. Email communication should be responded to in less than 48
hours.
There are many privacy control applications available for your selection and
purchase. As you make your evaluation look for how well the privacy control
software supports these four key requirements. If your selected privacy control
program meets these key requirements, you can feel confident that your privacy
and confidentiality will be secure after the purchase and use of your chosen
privacy control software.
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Internet Erasers is an independent review site helping you make informed
decisions about Internet privacy and security software. Our trusted reviews are
created with knowledge and passion for the subject.
Each product featured on our website is compared with its competitors for
functionality, performance and value providing you with the knowledge to make an
informed selection and buying decision. In addition to our in-depth product
reviews we offer other helpful tips and advice to improve your computer's
performance, privacy and security.
About The Author
Chet Childers is the author of this article and the publisher of http://www.InternetErasers.net.
Internet Erasers mission is to eliminate the hype and confusion for Internet
privacy and security software and permit you to make an informed and intelligent
purchase decision that will accomplish your privacy and security objectives
without fear or worry about selecting the wrong product.
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