You got a new computer, and a new Internet connection. But the very next week, your computer is slow and irresponsive. Why? Although there are several other reasons, one important reason is your surfing habits that make your computer vulnerable to adwares and spywares. Not only these tiny but harmful pieces of these softwares make your computer slow, but also they compromise your privacy and security. Here are a few tips I have learned to keep my computer spyware free. 1) Always keep your Address bar enabled. It is a good idea to use Maxthon , Netcaptor etc. instead of Internet Explorer as these have better pop-up blockers and also, you have a clean desktop. You can even find out the address of any pop-up when using these softwares. Addresses in your address bar: Make sure you keep an eye on the first part of your address, especially when visiting websites involving transactions, e-commerce, etc. You can always avoid being spoofed by fake websites if you do that. The address is always