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Computer Security

How Installing a Firewall Protects Your Computer

by Carolyn

When it comes to computer security, navigating the complicated realm of computer security software can be extremely confusing. There are hundreds of products that are advertised as being able to make your computer “hacker-proof”, or to protect your personal information. However, other security software aside, having a firewall installed on your computer is perhaps one of the most important ways to ensure that your computer is secure. What is a Firewall? A Firewall is a program that helps to prevent…

Safe Internet Browsing Tips

by Carolyn

The internet is an extremely valuable tool, which can be used for social networking, informative research, and keeping up with current world events. However, just like all tools, browsing the internet does require a measure of caution. There are many things that you can do to improve the safety and security of your internet browsing, which can help to protect your computer against malicious software. Viruses, malware and spyware can disable your computer, which may require it to undergo expensive…

Protect Yourself Against Computer Viruses

by Rose

A computer virus is a small program that is injected into your computer when you open or run an infected file. It is important to protect your computer from viruses as they can crash your computer, prevent your computer from booting up and in the worst cases can delete critical system files from Windows. Symptoms of a Virus Infection: When computers become infected by a virus they exhibit common symptoms much like a high-tech version if a runny nose or…

Instant Messaging – How it Affects Your Child

by Carolyn

As children become increasingly computer literate, keeping your child off of the internet is no longer an option. The internet is an extremely valuable tool, which children can use for research, entertainment and other activities. However, with this type of freedom also comes some significant risks. Instant messaging is not in itself dangerous to children, though it may potentially expose your child to very dangerous situations. Here is some general information about how you can protect your child, without banning them…

Keeping your Children Safe Online

by Carolyn

The internet is a valuable tool, being the source for information, news, entertainment and obtaining new knowledge. Today’s children have access to the internet at an earlier age than ever before, with some elementary schools even having programs designed to familiarize children with using the internet’s resources. However, responsibility browsing the internet can be difficult, especially for young children. With this in mind, how can you help keep your children safe online? Is it possible to give your children enough…

Publishing Personal Information Online

by Lyndsi

If a stranger approached you and asked for your address, phone number, and birthday, you wouldn’t give it to him. You don’t want him to have your personal information. You don’t want any stranger to have information like that. Yet, what do you publish online for thousands of strangers to look at? In a world where we depend on email, Facebook, blogs, and MySpace to keep in touch with friends, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is our friend.…

Passwords Please

by Lyndsi

How many different passwords do you have and use every day? There are passwords to log into your computer, passwords to get on your email, passwords to check your Facebook page, and passwords to use your debit card. Unfortunately, “Open Sesame” isn’t enough of a password. Your passwords need to be confidential and difficult, because passwords are the only thing blocking a hacker from finding your information. You may be wondering why a hacker would want to break into your…

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