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How Using Limited User Accounts in Windows Can Improve Your Online Safety

by Barbara J. Feldman November 13, 2008

Nowadays, you can’t be too safe while online. Sophisticated programs can easily enter your computer and network, harming or even erasing your files and important information without you even knowing it, often after visiting a seemingly-harmless site or downloading something you thought was safe. There are a number of ways you can improve your safety [...]

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Improve Your Online Safety

by Staff March 1, 2008

Nowadays, you can’t be too safe while online. Sophisticated programs can easily enter your computer and network, harming or even erasing your files and important information without you even knowing it, often after visiting a seemingly-harmless site or downloading something you thought was safe. There are a number of ways you can improve your safety [...]

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How To Set Up A Limited User Account In Windows

by Staff March 1, 2008

What is a limited user account? A limited user account in Windows gives specified users the ability to only utilize certain programs and functions on their computers. People with limited user accounts are also unable to download or delete certain applications on their computer or while online. There are a number of reasons and benefits [...]

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Safety Precautions For Limited User Accounts In Windows

by Staff February 15, 2008

One of the things Windows recognizes and tries to fix is its vulnerability to attacks. These attacks to your PC can cause significant damage to your system and the information you keep stored on it. Even if you run anti-virus and spyware software, sophisticated hackers and programs can still access your computer. There are a [...]

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