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Don’t Let Web Sites Track You

In: Security

13 May 2009

Cookies are small files that web sites store on your computer’s disk. They allow web sites to store information about your interaction with them. For example, they might store the data required for you to purchase items across the several web pages this involves.
However, cookies – originally called tracking cookies – can also be used [...]

Basic Computer Security Tips

In: Security

12 May 2009

•Back up your documents. It doesn’t matter if you use a USB drive, a CD, a ZIP disk, a floppy disk, or even another computer. Important data should be backed up on something, so if your computer crashes you won’t loose it.
•Make sure you have a firewall, especially on wireless connections at public [...]

Adware, Spyware, and Virus Removal

In: Security

7 May 2009

Documentation in this section covers adware, spyware, virus, and other malware removal. When removing hostile programs, there are two basic types of removal methods which are.
* Automatic Malware Removal
* Manual Malware Removal
Whether you remove the malware automatically or manually, caution is strongly advised and you should follow a set procedure in doing this.
Cautions and Recommended [...]

What is “Phishing”?

In: Security

18 Apr 2009

It is like fishing in the sense that criminals send out mass emails “bait” hoping someone bites. The bait is an e-mail out falsely claiming to be a legitimate organization like a bank, credit card company, online payment service, or any service, company or website they think people will trust in an attempt to trick [...]

10 tips for securing your computer

In: Security

18 Apr 2009

1. Update / patch ALL your software every now and then!
2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since they ARENT by default!
3. Use firewall, like ZoneAlarm!
4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months atleast!
5. Get a good antivirus [...]

How to Change Column Settings in Windows Explorer

In: Microsoft Word| SEO| Security| Windows XP

23 Mar 2009

This article describes how to change the column settings in Windows Explorer. To change which columns are displayed, or change the width or order of the windows and folders in Windows Explorer:
· In Windows Explorer, click the folder, and then click Choose Details on the View menu.
· Click to select the check box of each [...]

Slow Start-up When Using Norton Internet Security 2002

In: Security

23 Mar 2009

If you are using Norton Internet Security 2002, and are experiencing slow start-up of XP, (i.e. you can see the desktop with icons etc. but it takes 30-60sec before you can start using the computer), this fix might help:
· Click on Start button.
· Select Control Panel.
· Open “Network Connections”.
· Under “LAN and High-Speed Internet”, right-click [...]


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