Archive for October, 2011

Shopping on line cannot only save money over department store prices, but also eliminate the need for going to crowded malls and stores, especially during the holidays. However, it’s important to make sure that your online purchases are safe and secure from cyber thieves. Here are a few tips to making your online purchases as safe as possible.

Before making any online purchase check with your credit card company to make sure you have adequate fraud protection in the event a hacker does get your information.

The first thing to look for while shopping online is a logo or (more…)

Public networks are a nightmare when it comes to internet security, but with a few precautions one can avoid most problems. A firewall is the first line of defense, and a reputable anti-virus is essential. There is a step most people don’t think about that can protect personal information while using public networks, and that’s using a guest account instead of an administrator account. This limits the functionality of the operating system, and while it’s only (more…)

You use your computer for a lot of things – accessing wirelessinternet, paying your bills online and even emailing friends and family. So what happens to all that sensitive information when you go to destroy your machine? Here are the best ways to get rid of sensitive data when you get a new machine:
Pay Someone to Do It: Lots of reputable companies like Best Buy will wipe your harddrive for a nominal fee. It’s usually less than 10 and (more…)

You use your computer for a lot of things – accessing wirelessinternet, paying your bills online and even emailing friends and family. So what happens to all that sensitive information when you go to destroy your machine? Here are the best ways to get rid of sensitive data when you get a new machine:
1. Pay Someone to Do It: Lots of reputable companies like Best Buy will wipe your harddrive for a nominal fee. It’s usually less than $10 and then they’ll (more…)