Debbie Jacobsen
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Articles by: Debbie Jacobsen |
Safe Password Tips for Better Computer Security
With so many online accounts to manage, most people tend to use the same password for everything. Many also tend to use a very “easy to guess” password. These are two common “password ..(January 19, 2007)
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Viruses, Worms and Trojans - What is the Difference and How to .
Anyone who uses a computer has undoubtedly heard the terms "computer virus", "worm", and "Trojan". Most use these terms interchangeably to describe a virus. What you may not realize though, is that ..(January 19, 2007)
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How to Set Up, Secure and Maintain a New Computer
When you get a new computer, there are some important things you should do to give it a good, safe start. Setting up and configuring your new PC correctly from the start will help ensure you get many .(January 19, 2007)
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VoIP Internet Phone Service Allows Snowbirds to Have Local ..
If you’re a snowbird, internet phone service could be the perfect thing for you. Because VoIP (voice over internet protocol, aka..Internet Phone Service) relies on a broadband internet connection ..(November 09, 2006)
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Free International Calling With VoIP Internet Phone Service
If you make international calls, and are not yet using internet phone service, you are probably spending way too much money. International calling rates are at an all time low with most VoIP ..(October 09, 2006)
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Hardware Firewalls and Software Firewalls
There are two types of firewalls: hardware firewall and software firewall. A hardware firewall is a physical device that is located in between the internet/network connection and the computer/s on ..(August 31, 2006)
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What is a Hardware Firewall and Which Hardware Firewall is ..
If you have more than three computers in your home or business that share the same internet connection, a hardware firewall is something you may want to consider. A hardware firewall is a device that .(August 31, 2006)
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Net Nanny - Parental Control Software Provides Solid Internet ..
The absolute best product you can buy to protect children from online predators, pornographic material, violent sites, hate-related sites, and other undesirable content is Net Nanny by LookSmart ..(August 25, 2006)
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How To Protect Your Child Online and Keep Homework Safe
With school starting back, children will spend a lot more time on the computer. Nightly homework, research, special projects, and term papers will soon be routine again, and internet access will be ..(August 25, 2006)
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Parental Control Software - What are the Options?
With over 48 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 using the internet on a regular basis, it’s important for responsible parents to ensure that their kids are protected from dangerous ..(August 25, 2006)
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How to Secure Your Wireless Network
If you use a wireless network, chances are good it is not secure. If you don’t make some important configuration changes on your wireless router after installing it, your wireless network is wide ..(August 05, 2006)
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All About Spam and How to Control It With Anti Spam Software
The most common complaint that internet users have is regarding the large amount of unsolicited junk mail they receive. This unwanted email is called spam, and despite attempts by governments and ..(August 05, 2006)
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"Digital Phone Service" is a Marketing Term for ..
The other day, a neighbor came by to tell me about the great deal he got on bundled internet and phone service through the broadband internet company. He had just ditched his old AOL dial up service ..(August 05, 2006)
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Computer Security Tips for Privacy and Identity Protection
Anti spyware software, anti virus software, and a good personal firewall provide the best protection against the majority of internet security threats that exist today. Although everyone using the ..(May 16, 2006)
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The Hidden Dangers of Adware
Adware in the purest sense of the word is not a dangerous thing, designed only to display targeted advertising to you while browsing the internet. It was originally developed by marketers to be non ..(May 31, 2006)
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A Good Firewall Offers Protection Against Security Holes ..
All computers have thousands of ports that are used as communication paths between the PC's applications and services that are required on a network. Ports are like little open doors that allow two ..(May 28, 2006)
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Spyware - What Everyone Needs to Know
What is Spyware?Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on your computer without your consent. It is usually a very small piece of software that installs so quickly you don't even ..(May 07, 2006)
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Computer Security Suites - Internet Security Suites
What is a Computer Security Suite?A computer security suite (also referred to as an Internet Security Suite) is a bundled software package from the same manufacturer that includes several different ..(May 06, 2006)
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Spam Firewall
What is a Spam Firewall?A spam firewall is a hardware device that sits between your internet firewall and LAN. It is called a “firewall" because it provides data filtering of email packets, and .(May 09, 2006)
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Cyber Crime - A Threat to Every Internet User
According to the Federal trade Commission (FTC), there are around 10 million reported cases of identity theft each year in the United States. A recent report by Eugene Kaspersky, founder and head ..(July 05, 2006)
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Why Phishing Scams Work
As an information technology professional, I am very much aware of the dangers that lurk on the internet. I always use extreme caution when checking email and browsing to websites I don’t know ..(July 09, 2006)
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Voice Phishing - A New Type of E-mail Scam
Be on the lookout for an interesting new type of Phishing scam that involves the use of telephone numbers as opposed to email hyperlinks that take you to a bogus website.Two big incidents involving ..(July 10, 2006)
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The Best VoIP Service - Sunrocket vs. Vonage and Packet8
Sunrocket internet phone service is one of the best VoIP deals available today for those looking for quality service at an inexpensive price. Once a very small player in the broadband phone game, ..(May 24, 2006)
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Internet Phone Service Results in Big Cost Savings and Many ..
While discussing money saving tips with some colleagues today, all were amazed at the incredible savings and benefits that are achieved by making a simple switch to broadband phone service. For ..(May 11, 2006)
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Sunrocket Internet Phone Service - One of the Best VoIP ..
Sunrocket internet phone service is probably the best VoIP value available in the United States today. At $199 for a year’s worth of unlimited local and long distance calling within the US, Canada, .(June 24, 2006)
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