Image via Wikipedia Spamming has become a major issue these days. There is hardly an Internet or computer user who has not experienced spam in his or her e-mail at home and work. Every year trillions of spam messages are sent online and create havoc for internet service providers and consumers around the world. The [...]
Computer Protection Measures
December 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With so many people using high speed internet for things such as gaming, email and chatting, it seems everyone is getting things done at a faster pace. With all of this high speed connectivity also comes the risks associated with privacy issues in which individuals open themselves up to enabling others to invade their personal [...]
3 Time Saving Tips for Facebook
December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Most people love Facebook. Unfortunately, a lot of people waste time on Facebook too. But there are ways that you can still enjoy Facebook and not waste most of your time on it. Here are some of the ways that you can get something accomplished when you are on Facebook. Set a Time [...]
A Unique Way to Eliminate Spam
December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia There it is again. All those annoying messages infiltrating your inbox on a daily basis. You probably spend more time than you would like eliminating all this “spam.” You probably just delete them and go on your way to your daily work routine. However, there is an even better way to help [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Network Security Threats
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you’re a stranger to network security, it’s time to catch up. Almost everyone has a home network these days, and most of us use it for activities like file sharing with software like Ares where security should be taken seriously. For those who work in tech fields, the need is even stronger. Here’s an [...]
Keeping Internet Surfing Safe
December 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are a number of online threats lurking any time you step out onto the Internet. Whether you are accessing the web from a home computer, laptop or electronic tablet you run the risk of encountering spyware, viruses and hackers looking to steal your personal information. There are a number of new software programs that [...]
What’s the Best Way to Protect Your Computer?
December 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia If you listen to the news with any regularity, it’s not uncommon to hear of someone who has been the victim of identity theft or hear of entire company’s computer systems going down because of a virus. If you think you’re safe, you need to think again. Computer hackers are everywhere, following [...]
Securing Your Computer Documents and Information
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are many ways to ensure you have a safer computer and some may not be ways you have thought of but they are just as important as your password. Some of these include only using safe sites to share files like Ares or to never share sensitive data on a public hotspot. And then [...]
Invading the Inbox
December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image by willvbcfc via Flickr And you thought email was more secure than snail mail? Shame. When was the last time you received a letter in your mailbox that was already opened? Don’t misunderstand, though; there’s no doubt that it has happened before. Mailmen can be sneaky—not often, though. But the honest truth is this: [...]
Tips for Privacy and Security on the Internet
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As the internet continues to take over the world, security has become a top priority. From the “regular Joe” to the Fortune 500 company, keeping information private and secure is of the utmost importance. As technology increases, so do the cases of identity theft, stolen credit card information, and other breaches of security. Fortunately, the [...]