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With over 600,000 laptops stolen or lost each year (at airports alone), it is important to take the following steps to protect confidential data on your laptop. Laptop Theft Prevention Of course, what you really want is to not have your laptop stolen in the first place. Here are some preventative measures you can take to deter someone . . . → Read More: Computer Security 101: Laptop Security Choosing a secure password and keeping it private is one of the most basic rules for good computer security, and you’ve probably heard it over and over. But what is a good password, anyway and how should you keep it safe? Creating A Strong Password A good password is one that’s not easily guessed and can not be . . . → Read More: Computer Security 101: Password Security I have to say up front that Firefox is already a more secure browser than Internet Explorer. However, the add-ons below can add even more security and privacy, and some other cool functionality, to your browsing experience. NoScript - NoScript prevents untrusted Javascript code from being executed on your system without your permission. It also blocks Flash, . . . → Read More: Six Firefox Security Add-Ons You Should Consider Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/tattoodjay/ Instant messaging is common these days. We all use it to keep in touch with friends, associates, and employees. But there is a danger in using the free instant messaging tools like Yahoo, AIM, or Live Messenger. The Danger of Instant Messaging These tools all use the public Internet for exchanging messages and the messages . . . → Read More: Instant Messaging Security Today I’ve created a Top Ten list (in David Letterman style) for the best ways to ensure your computer gets infected with some type of malicious software. 10) Click on every link you get in email messages and instant messages, whether you know who the messages are from or not. 9) Download lots of free applications over file . . . → Read More: Top 10 Ways To Get Your Computer Infected |
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