computerHELP! - Security

Dont Pay Monthly Fees for Computer Protection

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:47:00 -0400

Some internet service providers (ISPs) also offer different forms of internet protection, for an additional monthly fee. Here's why it's not necessary to hook yourself into a monthly fee for such protection. [More]

Are two antivirus programs better than one?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:14:00 -0400

More is better ... two heads are better than one ... the more the merrier ... These proverbs would seem to back up the idea that two antivirus programs are better than one. However, the proverb most applicable to such a scenario is: The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. [More]

Most Secure Way to Transfer Files

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:25:00 -0400

The safest, most secure way to transfer files over the internet is FTP. The acronym FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. And it's easy to use [More]

Who's Been Googling My Google?

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:39:00 -0400

Google has released a new feature that helps track unauthorized access of your Gmail account. [More]

Phishing? Vishing?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:05:00 -0400

You may already be familiar with phishing, the practice of directing unsuspecting victims, via email or text message, to enter personal information in what appears to be a valid website. But vishing, another identity theft technique, is not as well known. [More]

Can Hackers See Your Computer?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:47:00 -0400

Here's an online utility that will answer this question for you. [More]

Know What Your Children Are Doing on MySpace

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:43:00 -0400

As outlined in previous articles on this blog, pedophiles love MySpace. And often, kids just don't fully appreciate the dangers especially teens. That's why you owe to your kids to look at their MySpace activity. [More]

Pedophiles Love MySpace - Part 2

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:24:00 -0400

Today I stumbled on an interesting but heavily depressing website that documents known uses of MySpace by pedophiles. If your kids are online, and they're old enough to comprehend the content, you need to show them this site. Here's why. [More]

Did You Know? Pedophiles Love MySpace!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:07:00 -0400

If you've been watching the news over the past several months, then you know that sexual predators use MySpace to target kids online. While there's no way to completely eliminate your children's access to this nefarious website, there are steps you can take to make it hard to access. [More]

SPAM Unsubscribe Links: To Click or Not to Click

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:37:00 -0400

When a SPAM email message hits your inbox, if you can resist the urge to hit the delete key long enough you may notice an unsubscribe link at the bottom of it. If you click that link, will these people really leave you alone? [More]

Don't Invite SPAM

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:18:00 -0400

Do you have a web page? Posting your email address thereon is a bad idea. [More]

Better Than a SPAM Filter

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:52:00 -0400

One question I'm often asked is how much SPAM email I receive. People are always surprised when I respond, "almost none." And I don't use SPAM filtering software on my email. [More]

Keep the Neighbors Off Your Home Network

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:45:00 -0400

According to Harris Interactive, one in five American adults have setup a home computer network consisting of two or more computers. Most people who setup a home computer network take no steps to secure it, allowing neighbors or even war drivers to access their home network. An unauthorized user of your computer network can use your Internet connection to do whatever they want, and perhaps access files on your computer. [More]

Happy Holiday Shopping

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Gas prices are in the ridiculous zone and everyone is too busy to shop the old-fashioned way. As a result, many people may find it necessary to do their Christmas shopping online. But before you hit the 'net, here are a few pointers for safe shopping. [More]

Practice Safe (Internet) Surfing

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:03:00 -0400

I am amazed at how many times I have someone ask me how to get a virus or other malicious program off their computer. Nine times out of ten, the person with this problem wasn't running any kind of virus or firewall software on their computer. [More]