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Encryption

Increase Browsing Security With New Firefox Plugin

by Barbara J. Feldman July 7, 2010

Many sites that support secure transmission via HTTPS, still don’t offer encryption as a default, or sometimes they combine pages with both secure and insecure items. HTTPS Everywhere, a new Firefox plugin, makes it easier for Firefox users to always use the secure version of a number of popular sites. This is useful for those [...]

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Wireless Security for Your Home Network

by Barbara J. Feldman January 7, 2008

Having a wireless setup is definitely advantageous in many ways and undoubtedly convenient. With a wireless home network you are allowed the flexibility and freedom of movement and from cord clutter that before may have been an issue for you. Unfortunately, as with many new innovations, having a wireless connection carries with it unique risks, [...]

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What You Should Know About Wireless Networks

by Barbara J. Feldman January 7, 2008

Wireless networks sound very appealing and in many ways they are. A wireless network can provide you with the convenience of not having to be plugged into the wall when at your computer. Wireless networks allow you to gain access to the information that you want where you want it and more and more people [...]

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Protecting Your Computers on a Wireless Home Network

by Barbara J. Feldman January 7, 2008

Computers that are on a wireless in-home network have different security issues than do computers who are not connected to a wireless network. When you set up a wireless network there are also unique security settings that need to be adjusted. Unfortunately, not all people who install a wireless network have the patience to look [...]

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Keeping Your Home Network Safe and Secure

by Barbara J. Feldman January 7, 2008

With so much talk of identity theft, hackers and scammers it is hard to do anything on your computer without wondering who could possibly be looking over your shoulder. With so much of our business being conducted over the Internet, more is at stake than ever before. It is up to you to do all [...]

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Keeping Your Computer Safe When on a Wireless Network

by Barbara J. Feldman December 29, 2007

Wireless networks are a lot of fun to be a part of. There are so many conveniences associated with being wireless. Some wireless users would be unable to do their jobs or get the information that they need were it not for wireless networks. Unfortunately, as is the case with most good things, there are [...]

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