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Being safe when it comes to your children.



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The Internet is full of shady characters soliciting pornography. Without some sort of protection like a computer monitoring or blocking program, online sexually explicit material is everywhere. It can easily find it's way to your, or your child's computer screen even if you were not actively looking for it. Realizing that the online porn industry is... Read More

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Dating site scams: What are they and who are the scammers?

Dating site scams: What are they and who are the scammers?


Author: Admin, Posted on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Of course, it’s flattering to be the focus of a beautiful woman’s attention. But is she really who she says she is? And, is she really attracted to you … or your money?

A quick search of the internet will pull up... Read More

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What is the purpous of a computer virus?



Why do people create computer viruses?

As a computer technician, my clients frequently ask me “Why do people create computer viruses?”, especially after I have been called out to remove a virus from their computer. This is what I tell them.

There are hundreds of thousands of viruses out there (if not millions) and they often designed for different objectives. Most of them... Read More

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Email Breach: 8 Ways to Protect Yourself

by Jane Bryant Quinn
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Opt out of marketing data bases! Do it now! And don't give out any personal information in response to an email, even if it appears to come from your bank or favorite store.

Another major hacker attack last week exposed the names and emails of millions of consumers to cyber criminals — and... Read More

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The Lifelock Scam And Why You Should Avoid Their Hard Sell



Learning From The Todd Davis Social Security Affair.
January 21st, 2011


When Todd Davis waved his social security number in front of the cameras to show his ‘total belief’ in the Lifelock service at least 13 identity thieves said “thank you very much” and promptly stole the Lifelock CEO’s identity.

Loans, cell phone and utility accounts up and down the country were opened up... Read More

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Computer running slow these days?, Do something nice for it by adding more RAM.



Does adding more RAM to your computer make it faster?


One topic you might hear people discussing when they're talking shop about computers is how much random access memory (RAM) they need to add to their computer. Up to a point, adding RAM will normally cause your computer to seem faster on certain types of operations. RAM is important because it eliminates the need to... Read More

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Where do we draw the line to the 1st amendment.



Family Sues Facebook Over Photos Of Slain Daughter



The parents of a woman killed in New York are suing Facebook, after a paramedic took pictures of their daughter's corpse and posted them on the social networking site.

CBS News reports that on the second anniversary of Caroline Wimmer's murder, her parents say they are still trying to get by a day at a time.... Read More

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An " Apple" a day keeps the virus away!.



Mac OS X doesn’t get PC viruses. And its built-in defenses help keep you safe from other malware without the hassle of constant alerts and sweeps.


Defense against viruses and other malware.

House Lock

With virtually no effort on your part, Mac OS X offers a multilayered system of defenses against viruses and other malicious applications, or malware. For example, it prevents hackers... Read More

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Facebook is the new frontier for fraud




Biggest Facebook Security Threats

by Kathy Kristof
Friday, March 18, 2011

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Forget those phishing emails that attempt to get your credit card or bank sign-in information. When crooks want to know how to get into your bank account, they post a message on Facebook. These messages appear so innocuous and so appropriate in the Facebook setting that you are likely to not only get... Read More

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Play it safe when gambling online.




Is it safe to play online casinos

Probably the most asked online gambling question by players new to the Internet entertainment is whether it is safe to play at the online casinos. Unfortunately, there is no one word answer to this question, it could be safe and it could be quite dangerous. The first thing you should know about gambling online is the best place to find the... Read More

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A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.




Hardware Tips: Complete PC Preventive Maintenance Guide

Illustration: Tavis Coburn"Take good care of your PC, and it will take good care of you."

It's a nice sentiment, but reality is more like "Take good care of your PC, and it won't crash, lose your data, and cost you your job--probably." Follow these steps to... Read More

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Be smart when giving donations.




By Matt Liebowitz
SecurityNewsDaily
updated 3/11/2011 4:56:00 PM ET

Tips to avoid Japanese earthquake phishing scams
Cybercrooks drool over natural disasters, so be smart when giving donation


In the wake of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan Friday, the global online community is banding together to offer support and donations through charities’ websites... Read More
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10 tips to make you a safer shopper online.




Watch out for these 10 common scams


On Tuesday March 1, 2011, 3:00 am EST

Whether it’s fake checks, bogus products and services, or identity theft, it seems as if there’s always someone out there trying to make suckers out of us. In the first six months of 2010, scams reported to the fraud center at the National Consumers League cost victims an average of $810.

It’s not always... Read More

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credit card safety online and you



Is It Safe To Use Credit Cards Online?

credit card safety online You wouldn't give your credit card info to just any stranger who asked for it, would you? But you do - every time you hand over your plastic to a waitress or store employee. How do you know that person isn't selling your info to some guy in a dark alley? Furthermore, dozens of strangers you never even meet get to see your credit card info as... Read More

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How to boost your malware defense and protect your PC

To help secure your computer against malware:

Build up your malware defenses

Install antivirus and antispyware programs from a trusted source

  • Never download anything in response to a warning from a program you didn't install or don't recognize that... Read More

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Internet safety and your children


August 2009

Fact: 86 % of the girls polled said they could chat online without their parents' knowledge, 57% could read their parents email, and 54% could conduct a cyber relationship (Girl Scout Research Institute 2002)



June 2009

Fact: Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit card number or other... Read More

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Online gaming safety and your children.



Online gaming safety

Basic safety tips
About online gaming safety

Andrew is a fourteen-year-old gamer. He loves playing computer games and, like most of the other preteens and teens, seems to have been born with a controller in his hand. Until recently, though, gaming was a solitary experience. He could play against the computer, or with a friend sitting next to him.... Read More

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The Internet Today; Has it become a curse or a blessing?.


Internet Addiction and Internet Sex

By: Michael G. Conner, Psy.D


We are living in exponential times. Over one billion people in the world have access to the Internet. The population of the United States in 2006 was 299 million. Approximately 220 million Americans now have access the Internet and 40% have high speed access. Children go to the Internet for information,... Read More

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Ohio Man Gets 25 Years For Hacking Into Webcams, Recording Minors

A U.S. Attorney calls the Dayton man, who also distributed some of the recordings, a 'high-tech video voyeur.'

By Sharon Gaudin, Information Week
July 12, 2007 12:40 PM

Mark Wayne Miller, 47, of Dayton, had pled guilty in January 2006 to one count of computer intrusion, as well as to one count of sexual... Read More

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A Clean Computer is a happy Computer.



How to clean your computer

I have a dirty secret. I've never cleaned my computer. Sure, I've dusted my monitor, but I haven't taken off the cover or tried to reach the crumbs lurking inside my keyboard. And I honestly don't know the difference between pressurized air dusters and compressed air cleaners.

clean your computer

"Your computer could fry if you don't keep it clean," says... Read More

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