23
Windows Root Certificates updates: Ask-Leo.com explains why you should
consider installing them. In XP, click Custom (optional and high-priority updates...)
instead of Express, to find out if there are any available.
22
Creating and using strong passwords is extremely important.
This is an example of a 10 character strong password: *&8+d@%=91
If an account permits letters and numbers only, avoid common words, dates... For
more information see: Microsoft Password Checker
21
Links to excellent anti-Spam organizations that tell you what is, isn't, and where
you can report it, can be found at the bottom of the Home page.
20
If you use free support, tools and applications that protect against spyware,
viruses and keep your computer in good operating condition, it's good to support
them with a donation and/or recommend them to others.
19
To keep a desktop/laptop screen free of unused icons, right clicking and viewing
it's properties will reveal whether to delete it or not. The left over installation files of
successfully installed applications can be deleted immediately after installation.
18
Related to personal computers, temporary files and cookies considered safe to
removed by the system and a third-party application, should be deleted often.
17
Desktop computer owners (as well as to laptop/notebook), risk damage by
sudden impact and liquids, not to mention spyware, viruses, conflicting
applications, even touching the wrong key.
So, backing up your files and documents (or entire system), is very important,
whether it be a desktop or laptop, as well as removing unnecessary temporary
files, cookies, history, and cache.
Keeping your computer safe with the right anti spyware, anti-virus and firewall
software might be considered by some, a daunting task, especially if one doesn't
enjoy the fun of maintaining it, but its worth it.
16
If one has an interest in learning more about PC systems, in relation to a browser's
access to the Internet, for comparison's sake, some systems come with browsers IE
(Windows) and Safari (Mac) installed. Others are stand-alone applications
K-Meleon, Mozilla Firefox and Opera and Safari. All are stable and depending on
your preferences and knowledge level regarding the software; all have their
weaknesses and strengths.
An expert understanding of a computer is the last thing many users are looking to
achieve. But, having a computer is like a car; if one doesn't know the
maintenance procedures and follow them, it will break down sooner or later. For
novices, remember to "Save to Desktop" to keep in prominent view installation
package icons, and delete after installing the software. Also, use Add/Remove
(Windows) to uninstall applications.
15
If you're concerned about safety when accepting cookies, in theory you can
simply refuse all cookies. All standard browsers allow for this option. However, this is
not a very practical solution. Many sites use cookies for useful or benign purposes.
Also many sites require cookies to be enabled before a purchase and log-in
security reasons.
A Session cookie is a cookie that is erased when the user closes the Web browser.
The session cookie is stored in temporary memory and is not retained after the
browser is closed. Session cookies do not collect information from the user's
computer. They typically will store information in the form of a session
identification that does not personally identify the user.
Persistent cookies are stored on a user's hard drive until it expires or until the user
deletes the cookie.
Excerpts from:
Surfthenetsafely.com
Windows Root Certificates updates: Ask-Leo.com explains why you should
consider installing them. In XP, click Custom (optional and high-priority updates...)
instead of Express, to find out if there are any available.
22
Creating and using strong passwords is extremely important.
This is an example of a 10 character strong password: *&8+d@%=91
If an account permits letters and numbers only, avoid common words, dates... For
more information see: Microsoft Password Checker
21
Links to excellent anti-Spam organizations that tell you what is, isn't, and where
you can report it, can be found at the bottom of the Home page.
20
If you use free support, tools and applications that protect against spyware,
viruses and keep your computer in good operating condition, it's good to support
them with a donation and/or recommend them to others.
19
To keep a desktop/laptop screen free of unused icons, right clicking and viewing
it's properties will reveal whether to delete it or not. The left over installation files of
successfully installed applications can be deleted immediately after installation.
18
Related to personal computers, temporary files and cookies considered safe to
removed by the system and a third-party application, should be deleted often.
17
Desktop computer owners (as well as to laptop/notebook), risk damage by
sudden impact and liquids, not to mention spyware, viruses, conflicting
applications, even touching the wrong key.
So, backing up your files and documents (or entire system), is very important,
whether it be a desktop or laptop, as well as removing unnecessary temporary
files, cookies, history, and cache.
Keeping your computer safe with the right anti spyware, anti-virus and firewall
software might be considered by some, a daunting task, especially if one doesn't
enjoy the fun of maintaining it, but its worth it.
16
If one has an interest in learning more about PC systems, in relation to a browser's
access to the Internet, for comparison's sake, some systems come with browsers IE
(Windows) and Safari (Mac) installed. Others are stand-alone applications
K-Meleon, Mozilla Firefox and Opera and Safari. All are stable and depending on
your preferences and knowledge level regarding the software; all have their
weaknesses and strengths.
An expert understanding of a computer is the last thing many users are looking to
achieve. But, having a computer is like a car; if one doesn't know the
maintenance procedures and follow them, it will break down sooner or later. For
novices, remember to "Save to Desktop" to keep in prominent view installation
package icons, and delete after installing the software. Also, use Add/Remove
(Windows) to uninstall applications.
15
If you're concerned about safety when accepting cookies, in theory you can
simply refuse all cookies. All standard browsers allow for this option. However, this is
not a very practical solution. Many sites use cookies for useful or benign purposes.
Also many sites require cookies to be enabled before a purchase and log-in
security reasons.
A Session cookie is a cookie that is erased when the user closes the Web browser.
The session cookie is stored in temporary memory and is not retained after the
browser is closed. Session cookies do not collect information from the user's
computer. They typically will store information in the form of a session
identification that does not personally identify the user.
Persistent cookies are stored on a user's hard drive until it expires or until the user
deletes the cookie.
Excerpts from:
Surfthenetsafely.com
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Computer Tip 1-25
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Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Firewall Applications:
What you install on your system should be directly related to your own serious
review of reputable sites that review and/or offer user feedback. Claymania
(about anti-virus basics), Techsupportalert (Gizmo's Freeware) - Tools - and other
links on our site have valuable information and reviews.
The best for you will come from your research, installing and trial use. If you can't
understand or configure it, try another. Make sure its 100% spyware/adware free,
and get it from a safe download site (like this one) or the software vendor's home
page.
You can get excellent security with free applications (for personal use only),
unless you prefer security "suite" or bundled software, all-in-one; usually not free
but most have trial versions.
Over the years we've used most of the top anti-spyware and anti-virus
applications. We like AVG anti-virus, but some prefer McAfee, Trend Micro,
Norton, Avira, among others.
Use the words "anti virus reviews" and "anti spyware reviews" via your favorite
search engine and/or links on our site; do the same for Firewalls.
For example: reviews.cnet.com provides some excellent reviews, but shouldn't be
your only source of info.
24
Services.exe: Blackviper.com's Windows 7 Guide TheElderGeek.com's Services
Guide for XP and Blackviper's XP, Vista, 2000 guides are great sources of detailed
information about disabling unnecessary services. You can speed up your
system, and make it more secure at the same time. If you need more guidance
enough, just ask Enrgy21, Ask-Leo, Tiplet or Computerhope.
25
Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Firewall Applications:
What you install on your system should be directly related to your own serious
review of reputable sites that review and/or offer user feedback. Claymania
(about anti-virus basics), Techsupportalert (Gizmo's Freeware) - Tools - and other
links on our site have valuable information and reviews.
The best for you will come from your research, installing and trial use. If you can't
understand or configure it, try another. Make sure its 100% spyware/adware free,
and get it from a safe download site (like this one) or the software vendor's home
page.
You can get excellent security with free applications (for personal use only),
unless you prefer security "suite" or bundled software, all-in-one; usually not free
but most have trial versions.
Over the years we've used most of the top anti-spyware and anti-virus
applications. We like AVG anti-virus, but some prefer McAfee, Trend Micro,
Norton, Avira, among others.
Use the words "anti virus reviews" and "anti spyware reviews" via your favorite
search engine and/or links on our site; do the same for Firewalls.
For example: reviews.cnet.com provides some excellent reviews, but shouldn't be
your only source of info.
24
Services.exe: Blackviper.com's Windows 7 Guide TheElderGeek.com's Services
Guide for XP and Blackviper's XP, Vista, 2000 guides are great sources of detailed
information about disabling unnecessary services. You can speed up your
system, and make it more secure at the same time. If you need more guidance
enough, just ask Enrgy21, Ask-Leo, Tiplet or Computerhope.
Flock
Maxthon
SeaMonkey
Thunderbird
Email client
Email client
Epiphany
QtWeb
Avant
Google
Chrome
Chrome
Opera
K-Meleon
Lunascape
Firefox
Camino
International
television Jump TV
television Jump TV
Used CDs, Dvds &
Games SecondSpin
Games SecondSpin
Save on Top
Brands at Walmart
Brands at Walmart
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