June 11, 2006
Parental Control Software
The Internet gives us the world at our fingertips. Unfortunately, sometimes those fingers belong to a child. While innocently surfing 'the net', children can be exposed to inappropriate material. They may accidentally reveal personal information, their own or their parents' credit card data, for example.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 11:35 AM | Comments (0)
June 10, 2006
Home Network Security
PC Security - Home Network Security, Simplified
Many home users have unknowingly become computer geeks. Not too long ago using the terms 'router' or 'wireless' signaled the presence of the enthusiast or professional. No longer. Now, routers, hubs, switches, Ethernet cards, firewalls and a bewildering array of other network related buzzwords have entered the home.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 11:24 AM | Comments (0)
June 09, 2006
Firewalls — Part Two
Fighting Fire With Firewalls
Personal firewalls offer a selection of protection levels depending on whether they're connecting to a private network or the Internet. Computers in a home network, for example, will usually be allowed to share files and access common resources like printers without restriction. In this case, the firewall will allow more access than when connecting to the Internet.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 10:20 PM | Comments (0)
June 08, 2006
Firewalls - Part One
Network firewalls get the name from physical firewalls which prevent fire spreading from one section of a building to another. Firewalls are structures which strictly control access from one side to another.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 10:18 PM | Comments (0)
June 07, 2006
Fighting Spam, Part II
PC Security — Fighting Spam, Part II: Webmaster Strategies
Fighting spam — like countering any illegitimate activity — is a battle fought best on multiple fronts. There are simple steps end-users can take to minimize the impact of junk mail (outlined in Part I), but the webmaster or e-mail provider has even more tools available.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 10:13 PM | Comments (0)
June 06, 2006
Trojan Horse Viruses
PC Security - Trojan Horse Viruses, Not A Myth
Most people are familiar with the legend of the Trojan horse. During the siege of Troy, the Greeks left a large wooden horse outside the gates, allegedly as a peace offering. The Trojans brought the horse inside the city walls only to discover it was full of Greek soldiers who quickly sacked the city.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 09:20 PM | Comments (0)
June 05, 2006
eMail Security
PC Security - Email Security
E-mail has become an essential mode of communication in the modern world. Unfortunately, that means it's also one of the most common routes for virus infection and fraud. Protecting yourself from these kinds of threats is necessary for everyone.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 09:17 PM | Comments (0)
June 04, 2006
Fighting Spam
PC Security - Fighting Spam, Part I: User Strategies
Fighting spam - like countering any illegitimate activity - is a never-ending battle. You devise a strategy and there's a counter-response. But taking low-effort steps that make spammers actions ineffective or difficult puts you at an advantage.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 10:04 PM | Comments (0)
June 03, 2006
Data Backups
Data Backups - Why Bother?
For many people, computers have become a daily necessity. We use them for work, for correspondence and for entertainment. Many of the files are important documents and losing them would cost us time and money. Backups are the best way to prevent their permanent loss.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 09:15 PM | Comments (0)
June 02, 2006
Common Spam Scams
PC Security - Common Spam Scams
Along with spam advertisements hawking prescription medicines, 'cheap' mortgage rates and online gambling sites, there are a number of common scams whose sole goal is to separate you from your money.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 09:11 PM | Comments (0)
June 01, 2006
Spyware Removal
PC Security — Combating Spyware
Spyware can be more than an annoyance. Poorly programmed spyware can interfere with other programs and can even cause system instability. Privacy issues are at stake as well.
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Posted by SpywareSolutions at 09:07 PM | Comments (0)
