General Internet Safety

Internet chat rooms are a convenient tool for communicating with multiple friends online at once. Chat rooms are also used to meet new people and discuss similar interests more actively than in a...

Identity theft can happen when a person gets control of your Social Security number and uses it to collect money or become employed. While it is important that you report cases of identity theft...

Your mother always warned you to wear clean underwear, lest you (or she) be humiliated when you’re caught dead in dirty drawers. Dying before clearing away your dirty digital laundry (like...

It might seem obvious, but yet a lot of the people I have spoken with do not know how to check out a business' reputation with the Better Business Bureau. Here are some "quick" pointers...

The Internet is a place to get valuable information and purchase goods, but it can also be a place for viruses and identity theft. Practice Internet safety rules whenever you are online.

This video looks at the area of online reputation reporting and management, and reviews McAfee’s TrustedSource.org site and compares the information you can glean from it with a few of its...

Internet users can get annoying pop ups using Windows XP, 2000 and NT systems. Such pop ups are unsolicited advertising messages from Windows Messenger Service, which is installed by default on...

Life can be much more greater to enjoy if it wasn't for so many scams that have help ruin it for all.

If you share your computer with someone else, there are probably web sites you do not want other people to know you have visited. These kinds of sites may be personal, such as financial or...

Along with millions of other people, I enjoy using Facebook. I talk to my friends, post things I’m doing and learn about lots of things I wouldn’t be aware of, otherwise. However, I also take...

The Internet has become a part of our lives and most of us have come across the annoying pop-ups or advertisements that are inappropriate for kids. There are a lot of Internet filters that you...

There are many avenues online to make a little bit of extra money each month. If you have a computer, Internet connection, and some free time then you will be able to make some cash online. Take...

As the Internet evolved, so did the need for anonymity. Many online criminals exist which can use your IP address for malicious purposes. Proxies only take you so far in anonymous browsing, but...

In 2008, Nevada became the first state to require businesses to encrypt email messages to customers that contain personal information. The reason for email encryption is that email communications...

According to Microsoft's website, ActiveX controls are small programs used on the Internet. These programs can improve your overall Internet browsing. You cannot view some websites without having...

this tutorial applies to windows, OSX, and linux, but will focus on windows. if it does not work on vista or windows 7 (aka vista) you are SOL. Next time get an OS that doesn't inherently...

I'm sure that everyone knows what the word SPAM means, right? So, here are good tips on how NOT to use it, specially on eHow site.

The average Internet user is online for 68 hours a month, which works out to about 2 1/4 hours per day. But what about those who spend 38 hours a week or more? The draw of the Internet isn't...

Cookies, when they involve computers, are not the savory, sugary snack mother used to make. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer for server identification when you visit a...

Sites like Facebook and Myspace are quickly taking over the internet. These sites offer a great opportunity to keep in touch with people but also the harbor the possibility of disasters. Some...

Cookies are pieces of information that are saved when you search the Internet. These cookies could be a password you use to access your email account or items that you added to a "basket" on a...

Connecting to English servers from America is as easy as changing a setting in your favorite browser. When you connect to the internet the data you send travels from server to server until it...

Downloading music is one of the most popular things that people do online. You can download music on several different sites. When using reputable sites, music files don't need to be scanned, but...

How to shop safely online and protect your identity by installing protective softwares on your computer to always protect, prevent, and detect.

Computers have drastically altered communications, information access, business functions and entertainment. Even so, computers are not without risks. Colmputer users have to address a plethora of...

Spyware, also called malware, is a term used to describe a small piece of software that is installed on your computer, often without your consent or knowledge, and is used to collect information...

The Internet is an invaluable resource for many facets of our lives. We shop, work and even socialize on our computers. With all these uses, it is not a surprise that some of the most intimate...

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is still a fairly new disorder that mental health professionals are studying. Excessive Internet use is a problem that can have serious repercussions in both the...

IP Spoofing is the process of using a fake or random IP address in an attempt to mask where a computer is connecting from or which computer is connecting to a network. This article will give a...

I think I was 15 years old when my computer got its first virus. I remember it and I laugh now, not because of the trouble that it caused me (lost homework assignments; some of them even ready to...

While browsing the Internet, you may have encountered the term "SSL certificate" and wondered about its significance. SSL certificates are used by secure websites and help protect the information...

If you use MSN Messenger, beware of clicking on any links you receive. Viruses are spread by phony messages that ask you to click on a link. The virus can be sent through one of your friend's...

If you are constantly on the go with your laptop then you without a doubt make use of free public wifi deals either at hotels or libraries. Most people however do not take steps to secure their...

There are constant reminders about protecting your identity and not getting scammed. Your elderly parents, your kids and an unsuspecting you are all at risk for these scams. I fell for one scam...

It's your responsibility to take all the precautions necessary to protect yourself from the dangers of the internet. If you have children, it's up to you to make sure that your children have a...

Do you want to fill out surveys online for money? Do you feel tempted to "click" on that email that promises you hundreds or thousands of dollars each and every week? Don't be so quick to jump in....

Knowing how to block web pages can be important to parents and others alike. It helps to keep children from accessing websites that you deem inappropriate and it can also help to stop you from...

According to Kaspersky, as of August 2009, China was the country in which the most hackers attempted to infect computers through Internet sources. Malware infections are a big problem throughout...

If you enjoy offering your opinions to others and have a personal computer at home, completing surveys online may be enjoyable for you. Don’t expect to earn a living from doing these surveys, but...

Your privacy is important when browsing the Internet. That's why it's a good idea to frequently erase your Internet search and browser history. The three most popular browsers all have simple...

Being safe on the Internet requires understanding the kinds of software that can attack your computer, and knowing how to avoid being tricked by other kinds of attacks, which attempt to fool you...

PayPal was formed in 1998 to give online shoppers a way to pay for items, without sending their credit card or banking information to sellers. After a successful start, the company was bought by...