Introduction Installing a firewall on your computer is like putting locks on the door to your house. By doing so you are protecting yourself from people who may want to look through your personal belongings and even steal some of …[Continue]
How To Safely Perform Searches Online
Introduction The Internet opens up worlds of information and new ways to interact with the world. It is a vast source of information and knowledge, but there are also many threats and things to be aware of when searching online. …[Continue]
Two Things Everyone Should Know About ID Theft
When it comes to online identity theft, everyone should know two main things. The first is that nobody is immune to identity theft; you don’t even have to have a checking account or be an adult to fall prey to …[Continue]
Keeping Your Computer Safe From Malware, Spyware and Adware
If you are reading this, you are almost certainly online. If you are online, you are almost certainly at risk for unwanted computer problems. The least of these problems set you up for annoying and unsolicited advertising. The worst of …[Continue]
Protect Your Computer From Spyware and Malware
Many people do not know what sort of dangers to look out for when they are in a chat room. The truth of the matter is that there are several hazardous programs that you need to be aware of in …[Continue]
Virus-Free and Carefree on MySpace
It’s fun to go online, but it is no fun to suffer with an annoying computer virus. Even less fun is trying to resurrect a dead hard drive. Especially when the paper due tomorrow is only saved on the dead …[Continue]
How to Protect Your Computer from Music Download and Attachment Viruses
One common question about Internet safety is, “How do I protect my computer while enjoying email attachments and downloading music?” The answer is that by following a few simple rules, it is easy to protect your computer while doing both. …[Continue]
What Kids Need to Know about Internet Safety
Kids are learning to use the Internet at very early ages. Most elementary classrooms have computers with Internet connections and some students know how to type before they know how to write. While kids are growing up on the Internet, …[Continue]
