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Why You Need To Know About Internet Firewalls

by Barbara J. Feldman September 25, 2007

Have you ever sent a message to someone over the Internet that you would prefer no one but you and the person you sent it to, to see? Do you do your banking online or have you ever made a purchase from a website? If you have done any of these things even once, then [...]

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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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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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Keep This In Mind Before You Do An Online Search

by Barbara J. Feldman August 29, 2007

Using the Internet has become one of the most common parts of our daily routine. People use it to check e-mail, instant message their friends, watch funny videos, research the latest techno gadgets, and see what they would like for dinner tonight. Because the Internet is such an integral part of our lives, it is [...]

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Predator-Proof Your Online Activities

by Barbara J. Feldman August 28, 2007

It is safe to say that no one in their right mind is going to be trying to attract predators. Most of us put our online-selves in harm’s way unintentionally. But fortunately, there are rules that, if followed, can help us avoid attracting predators when chatting online. Some examples of these rules are listed below. [...]

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Tips to Identify, Deal With and Prevent Cyber Bullying

by Barbara J. Feldman July 11, 2007

Cyber bullying is a serious problem for many young people these days. Bullying is not just limited to the playground any more. Now bullies have the ability to target your child on their cell phone, home and school computers and on any other Internet capable device that they may have. A cyber bully is particularly [...]

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