Al Lustie's Tips and Tricks

All of us who have occasion to download shareware have probably been directed to CNET.  At one time is was respectable.  Today is is loaded with legitimate programs which also download crawpare  to  your computer.  Even for the Mac OS/X.  Check out this link:

http://www.howtogeek.com/210589/mac-os-x-isn’t-safe-anymore-the-crapware-malware-epidemic-has-begun/

The crapware downloads stuff that hogs memory and worse:  it spies on your computer, on your browsing and makes pathways for malware (malicious software that can take over your computer, hold your data for ransom and even steal your identity!)

So:  what does the PC Guy advise?

If you are ever directed to CNET, hit the "back arrow" or delete the tab on your browser.  NEVER, never download anything from CNET.  Ever.

If you are a MAC user, download ONLY from the App Store.  Sorry, a lot of useful stuff is not sold via the app store, but -- unless you want hassles galore, don't take any chances.  When you get that message before you begin downloading that notifies you that you are downloading from the internet, CANCEL.  STOP!  DON'T DO IT!!!

OK?