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Find a more secure method for your grandma to browse the web.

Find a more secure method for your grandma to browse the web.

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NervousDemon
Member
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11-16-2025, 02:44 AM
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I'm here to help with your grandma's PC situation. She needs a way to stay safe from viruses and ads, especially since she's been downloading things without checking. I've cleaned her system, but now she needs guidance on recognizing safe sites and avoiding bad ones. Since she's resistant to changes, I recommend setting up simple warnings or a trusted list of safe websites. Let me know if you'd like some tips on how to explain this in a gentle way. Thanks for your patience!
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NervousDemon
11-16-2025, 02:44 AM #1

I'm here to help with your grandma's PC situation. She needs a way to stay safe from viruses and ads, especially since she's been downloading things without checking. I've cleaned her system, but now she needs guidance on recognizing safe sites and avoiding bad ones. Since she's resistant to changes, I recommend setting up simple warnings or a trusted list of safe websites. Let me know if you'd like some tips on how to explain this in a gentle way. Thanks for your patience!

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martino_borito
Junior Member
4
11-16-2025, 03:43 AM
#2
Firefox, adblock plus, enhanced privacy features, don’t track me, element hider extension for adblock. Install all available add-ons such as Comodo firewall, advanced system care, cleaner, disk defragmenter. Schedule them to activate automatically around midnight.
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martino_borito
11-16-2025, 03:43 AM #2

Firefox, adblock plus, enhanced privacy features, don’t track me, element hider extension for adblock. Install all available add-ons such as Comodo firewall, advanced system care, cleaner, disk defragmenter. Schedule them to activate automatically around midnight.

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CaptainWenie
Member
136
11-22-2025, 11:15 PM
#3
Choose an extremely powerful antivirus solution with customizable limits. Incorporate addblock for extra control, and consider a site security plugin that verifies safe sites before you browse. Use a safe search extension in your browser to filter out harmful content automatically.
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CaptainWenie
11-22-2025, 11:15 PM #3

Choose an extremely powerful antivirus solution with customizable limits. Incorporate addblock for extra control, and consider a site security plugin that verifies safe sites before you browse. Use a safe search extension in your browser to filter out harmful content automatically.

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iasdd177
Member
136
12-14-2025, 10:39 PM
#4
Adblock can provide significant assistance.
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iasdd177
12-14-2025, 10:39 PM #4

Adblock can provide significant assistance.

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MaryLove
Junior Member
15
12-19-2025, 04:03 AM
#5
Set up ad-block tools, guide her through checking boxes and reading during installations. A bit of learning makes a big difference and is the best approach to prevent these issues.
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MaryLove
12-19-2025, 04:03 AM #5

Set up ad-block tools, guide her through checking boxes and reading during installations. A bit of learning makes a big difference and is the best approach to prevent these issues.

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Cosmium
Member
58
12-21-2025, 02:25 AM
#6
Ignore the firewall and install bluehell. It's a Firefox add-on. Remove Internet Explorer and Chrome. Disconnect is an alternative to donottrackme for tracking. It also offers additional security features. Https everywhere adds an extension that enforces HTTPS when possible, helping with safety.
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Cosmium
12-21-2025, 02:25 AM #6

Ignore the firewall and install bluehell. It's a Firefox add-on. Remove Internet Explorer and Chrome. Disconnect is an alternative to donottrackme for tracking. It also offers additional security features. Https everywhere adds an extension that enforces HTTPS when possible, helping with safety.

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Mandi_64
Member
202
12-22-2025, 06:44 AM
#7
Launch Kaspersky Internet Security in automatic mode. It will filter advertisements (likely anti-banner is off by default) and safeguard against all threats automatically, including blocking harmful downloads and websites.
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Mandi_64
12-22-2025, 06:44 AM #7

Launch Kaspersky Internet Security in automatic mode. It will filter advertisements (likely anti-banner is off by default) and safeguard against all threats automatically, including blocking harmful downloads and websites.

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HitTheKodak
Member
201
12-22-2025, 08:22 AM
#8
Thank you all for your responses. I'll be reviewing them carefully.
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HitTheKodak
12-22-2025, 08:22 AM #8

Thank you all for your responses. I'll be reviewing them carefully.

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BROKENCAPSLOCK
Junior Member
11
12-22-2025, 12:05 PM
#9
Bluehell Firefox firewall is quite simple yet contains powerful hard-coded rules. Combined with disconnect and adblock features, it enhances your web browsing security compared to many sites. Using HTTPS also contributes to this protection.
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BROKENCAPSLOCK
12-22-2025, 12:05 PM #9

Bluehell Firefox firewall is quite simple yet contains powerful hard-coded rules. Combined with disconnect and adblock features, it enhances your web browsing security compared to many sites. Using HTTPS also contributes to this protection.

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AKprince
Junior Member
40
12-22-2025, 07:05 PM
#10
Grab her a new iMac, haha!
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AKprince
12-22-2025, 07:05 PM #10

Grab her a new iMac, haha!

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