Computers can do a lot these days, but have you ever wondered what they would say if they could really talk? Some people keep the PC’s updated, run the recommended checks, and keep it nice and shiny as the first day the got it, while others do the exact opposite. The screen is dirty, there are crumbs between the keys, and it’s just a mess inside and out. Well, if the computers of this second group of users could talk, they’d probably say “Help I’m Being Attacked by BHO.ajm adware.”

When you neglect your computer – not doing recommended updates, not cleaning up old files, and carelessly downloading programs from unknown sources, you are putting your computer at risk. Most of us work hard and we value every dollar we make, so we want to make sure that items we purchase will last, but not everyone.

If you are one of those people who slack on computer maintenance, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Adware can track your browsing activities – the different types of ads you click on, the searches you performed, even the bookmarks you make.

More aggressive types of adware force you to look at websites and other advertisements because it diverts your searches to specific web pages.

If you have never bothered to find out what adware is, here are a few signs:

When you open your web browser to perform a search and something else comes up, this is a sign that you have adware on your computer.
If you notice new shortcuts or icons that you did not create, this is a sign that you have adware on your computer.
If your searches make no sense, i.e. the results are not what you wanted; this is yet another sign that you have adware on your computer.
If new pages open by themselves, yes, it’s another sign that you may have adware on your computer.

Regardless of what category you fall into, if ignore the problem now, eventually you will have to do something because your PC will be unable to perform any actions. Will you wait until that happens or will you correct the problem now?