Disk partitioning is one of those topics that generates conflicting opinions.

Some swear that proper partitioning aids performance, makes backing up easier, and is just generally “better”.

Others opt to let Windows sort it all out, believing that improper partitioning might prevent the file system — already optimized for both safety and performance — from operating in the best way.

While I'm certain the truth is somewhere in between, I tend to fall into the latter camp.

I'll look at some of the pros and cons to partitioning your hard drive, and make a recommendation if, after all is said and done, you're still not sure.

To the best of my knowledge, SUPERAntiSpyware is alive and well.

However, the approach you took to contact them is worth reviewing. Sometimes, finding appropriate contact information can be confusing. In some situations, it can lead to very questionable territory.

First, good on you for terminating that call. While it may have obviously been a scam to you and me, I continue to hear that many people fall for it.

But the big question is, you let a stranger with malicious intent use your machine remotely. How worried should you be?

Unfortunately, there's no clear answer.

There's a common misconception that it's easy to trace an IP address to the computer to which it's assigned, and be able to identify the computer's location.

It's certainly not easy, and depending on who you are, it may not even be possible.