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How to Remove the Content Advisor Password

by Barbara J. Feldman March 9, 2010

Did you enable the IE content advisor as a way to keep your family safe and protected? While the IE content advisor will help prevent vulgar websites from appearing on your system, it may also block some of your regular websites. This can block you from getting the information you need for research papers, work, [...]

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How to Protect Yourself from P2P Network Attacks

by Barbara J. Feldman June 2, 2008

If you are like seventy five million other people in the world, you have—at some point—downloaded music or videos from P2P, or peer-to-peer, file sharing networks. These networks allow users to download their software, then access millions of files to download for free. Users can also upload their songs, software, and other files and share [...]

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How To Keep Your Computer Updated For Online Safety

by Staff March 4, 2008

You have always heard the phrase “safety first” when it comes to driving or operating machinery. You always want to wear a seatbelt and have a working engine before you operate a vehicle. You want to make sure you have a parachuting checklist when going skydiving. Using the Internet on you computer is really no [...]

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Tips For Protecting Your Computer From Intruders

by Staff February 21, 2008

While computers provide users with the opportunity to organize and send information in ways never before imagined, they also provide opportunities for intruders to take advantage of you through stealing the information that you store on your computer. But there are certainly ways that you can minimize your risks and protect your computer from intruders. [...]

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Tips For Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

by Staff February 20, 2008

Viruses are used by hackers and other intruders to try to compromise the security level of your computer system so that it is easier to gain access to your computer’s files. Some viruses are just intended to eat away at your system rendering your computer useless over time, while other viruses are used as tools [...]

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