Tech Tips

July 2007

E-Card Spam

by Barbara J. Feldman July 31, 2007

In recent months, e-card spam infected with a virulent computer worm has increased. How do you tell the difference between a valid e-card and a virus? Never open a greeting card sent from an unnamed friend, neighbor, classmate, schoolmate, partner or family member. Two things to look for are whether you know the sender, and [...]

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What Teens Need To Know About Internet Safety

by Barbara J. Feldman July 28, 2007

Young people are generally innocent, free spirited and trusting of others. Children do not assume the worst of people like adults often do. Whether or not you think naivete is a good thing or not, it is important to take measures to secure the safety of our children. If you are a teen concerned about [...]

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What Info Should Be Shared On MySpace?

by Barbara J. Feldman July 28, 2007

MySpace.com is a website where users register by entering personal information and a photo and then proceed to post more information and chat with others. In the course of carrying on what may seem like harmless conversations, many teens share valuable personal information that, in the wrong hands, is potentially very dangerous. This danger is [...]

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How To Post Photos And Profiles Safely On The Internet

by Barbara J. Feldman July 28, 2007

Most everyone knows that there are dangers to posting photos, profiles and other personal information on the Internet. This is such a hazard because anyone who wishes can take a look at your personal information. In the wrong hands even the simplest clues to your identity can be stolen or worse, you can become the [...]

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Making Friends On MySpace Without Risk

by Barbara J. Feldman July 28, 2007

MySpace is designed to be a forum for young people to exchange ideas, pictures, sounds and words. The idea is that you register your information, obtain your own MySpace page and customize it as you like. The problem is that anyone can use whatever information that they like to register; honesty is not required. You [...]

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How To Keep Yourself From Being A Target On MySpace

by Barbara J. Feldman July 28, 2007

It is possible to keep yourself from being a target on MySpace, but it is definitely a challenge. No one is 100% immune from danger even if they do everything right when it comes to exercising caution. Predators are learning new tricks, becoming more resourceful, and are catching on to the things that teens do [...]

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