The Bottom Line
Preston Galla's book "PC Pest Control - Protect Your Computers From Malicious Internet Invaders" is probably one of the best books I've read on the issue of PC and Web surfing security. This book is a great introduction to the dangers of unguarded computer systems for anyone who is not sure about why PC preventative measures are even needed - it will really open their eyes.
Pros
- Great information for novice PC users
- Jam-packed with practical tips on how to clean up your system
- Makes the importance of PC security easy to understand
Cons
- None
Description
- Great introduction to online security issues
- Presents technical information in an easy to understand fashion
- Excellent and useful content for dealing with online security threats
Guide Review - Review of "PC Pest Control", by Preston Galla
If you have a computer and you use it to go online, you will eventually encounter some sort of threat to your system's security; whether that is a virus, a phishing scam, or adware that crashes your browser. Online security has become a huge problem, but there are definitely ways to protect yourself - and Preston Galla, the author of "PC Pest Control", has done a stellar job of making online PC security accessable to the average PC user.
Galla covers such topics as:
- Where You're Vulnerable (this is a "yikes!" chapter)
- Adware, Spyware, and Home Page Hijackers
- Protecting Your Identity and Kids Online
- Throw Internet Explorer Out The Window (yep, you read that right - this is a Windows-based PC pest control book, and Internet Explorer is infamous for its ability to inundate your computer system with unwanted junk)
PC Pest Control would be a great book to give to friends and family who still do not grasp why it's good to have a firewall, virus protection, or basic online safety procedures. It'll save you some valuable explanation time.




