Tech Tips

September 2007

Need To Know: Internet Firewalls

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

Internet firewalls are designed to protect both the user of any given computer and the computer itself. As computers have developed and have become more sophisticated, so too have the tactics of hackers. Hackers have developed very clever ways of getting information from you that they can then use against you. Sometimes this information is [...]

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What Is A Firewall And Why Is It Important?

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

An Internet firewall is a device that is designed to protect your computer from data and viruses that you do not want. A firewall is so called because of the real firewalls used to secure buildings. A physical firewall is a set of doors that closes in a building so as to contain a fire [...]

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How To Install An Internet Firewall

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

Introduction Installing a firewall on your computer is like putting locks on the door to your house. By doing so you are protecting yourself from people who may want to look through your personal belongings and even steal some of your information. A firewall may not protect your from burglars, but it will give you [...]

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Five Reasons You Need To Know About Firewalls

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

If you have never heard of a firewall, you are probably unaware of what it does or why you need it. Maybe you have heard of a firewall but simply do not know what it is. A firewall is intended to provide you with a protective barrier to your computer when you are online. A [...]

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BuzzDash Polling

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

Polling is a fun way to take the pulse of a community. And if you have a webpage, blog or profile on a popular social networking site, BuzzDash makes it easy to create and distribute a your own custom poll. Polls can have from two to five answer options, can be skinned in a variety [...]

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What You Can Do To Help Police Efforts Against Internet Predators

by Barbara J. Feldman September 19, 2007

Many people turn to the Internet to make new friends and socialize in chat rooms, on social networking sites like myspace, on dating sites, and in other online communities. While these places can be a fun way to meet and talk to new people, they can also be very dangerous. A growing type of crime [...]

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