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More Enjoyment, Less Spam
Fed up with spam? You’re not alone, so is everyone else. Spend a couple of days without checking e-mail or emptying your junk mail folder, and you often return to an inbox bulging with irritating spam messages.Read more
Safer Social Networking
Would you tell a complete stranger all about your family, work, love life, hobbies and interests? And give them some personal photos to look at too? Most people approached on the street would probably answer ‘no’ to the above questions. But on the Internet, that’s exactly what millions of us are doing on the hugely popular social networking sites and chat rooms.Read more
Safer Online Shopping
Shopping has never been easier and more fun. In just a few clicks, we can jump from bazaars to boutiques to shopping malls across the continents. The Internet has become the world’s biggest marketplace and revolutionized our age-old activity of buying and selling things.Read more
Parenting the Digital Natives
There’s no doubt that most kids and teenagers love the Internet. Today’s youngsters have grown up with the World Wide Web, and many have spent a lot of time online. They are the first generation of digital natives. They have a more accepting and open-minded relationship with the information technology that is rapidly reshaping the world, while the rest of us are usually playing catch-up trying to work out what is really going on.Read more
Safer Online Holidays
Travel plans and the Internet were clearly made for each other. There’s no better way of researching different destinations, comparing prices, and contemplating delicious holiday alternatives than the Internet. Whether it’s a trekking adventure through the rainforest, relaxing cruise or a fly-drive holiday you are looking for, the Internet provides a wealth of information at your fingertips.Read more
Wellbeing in a Mobile World
As a style statement and useful communication device, the mobile phone is perhaps the most sought-after gadget of our times. It has also become a vital part of daily life for billions of people around the world. Whether used for keeping tabs on children or running a business, the mobile phone has made a huge difference in how we do things today.Read more
How to Tweet Safely
An August distributed denial of service attack targeting a Georgian blogger shut Twitter down for hours and made international news. Malware, worms and now botnets are all continuing security concerns for the site. Eventually every annoying trick, trap and spam that snuck in your email box will find its way into a Tweet.Read more
What You Need to Remember Whenever You Open a Web Browser
It makes perfect sense that online shopping and cybercrime both peak during the holidays. That’s why the U.S. Department of Homeland Security calls October “Cyber Security Awareness Month.” It’s a friendly way of saying, “Hey! Take a look at your PC security before time speeds up and your holiday parties begin.”Read more
Tricks That Will Help You Protect the Treats on Your Computer
You need complex, unique passwords for every account you have. But how can you keep track of them all? Write your passwords down and keep them in your wallet. Just come up with a code to identify each site each password is for and DON’T write down your login name. Then change your passwords at least once every six months.Read more
10 Ways to Protect Yourself While Holiday Shopping Online
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You’re on the ball. You’ve got your Internet security software, anti-spyware and firewall up and running. You update your software all the time, patching any security holes as they come up. Still, you know that is not enough. To avoid unnecessary expenses this holiday season, keep the following tips in mind as you search out the best deals online.
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