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Computer Doc: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:38 AM
8 tips on how to protect yourself online (from AT&T Support)
Using the Internet can be an enjoyable and valuable experience
for you and your family, as long as you do it safely and smartly. Follow
these tips to avoid problems:
- Shop safely. Many online stores have the right
protection for you to purchase online. Read the online store's privacy
and security policies before shopping. If you plan to order from an
online store, be sure that the Web site uses secure technology. When you
are at the checkout screen, verify that the Web address begins with
https.
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Computer Doc: Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 11:18 AM
Credit for this post goes out to Woody Leonhard in the Windows Secrets Newsletter of May 5, 2011:
"I've been recommending free
antivirus software since the second edition of Windows XP All-In-One For
Dummies, nearly a decade ago. I've drawn the wrath of many a player in the
billion-dollar AV industry, but I still say there's absolutely no reason at all
to pay for antivirus protection.
Back in XP times, I recommended AVG Free, Avira, ESET's NOD32, and the like —
many of those products were, and still are, free for personal use. |
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Computer Doc: Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 10:46 AM
A new featurefrom Computer Doc - a tips and tricks news blog is coming soon.
Why should you take your valuable time to read this? Ever wondered what the best anti-virus program is? Free or paid subscription? Should you turn your computer off or leave it running? How to preserve laptop battery life? What free programs are available that are just as good as expensive alternatives? How to get rid of a virus once infected?
If these questions have ever occurred to you, then stay tuned for Computer Doc's tips and tricks for better, safer, and less expensive computing. |
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