Internet Safety

Learn a simple technique that can help you create a password that is easy to memorize but appears to be difficult to figure out.

It seems like every website that you visit has different rules for passwords. Some want numbers, special characters or capital letters. Here is an easy way to create passwords that are hard to...

Learn how to create unbreakable passwords that are easy to remember.

There are many sites, and emails out there with promises of earning free prizes or money. In these financially difficult times, its easy to mistake a scam for something legit.

Every day new Internet scams are popping up. Because of its wide acceptance and free advertising, Craigslist has unfortunately become a playground for scam artists. Learn how to spot the scams...

Most of us have received an email at some point that may have looked like a scam. Some scam emails are actually well disguised. These "Phishing" emails are those that try to trick you...

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...

If prostitution is the worlds oldest profession then pimping and scamming would have been a close second and third. In this vastly expanding electronic universe that seems to be evolving...

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a child-safe search engine in minutes using the BuildaSearch.com Web service.

Sometimes it is important to know how to clear cookies. Cookies are used by websites to store information about your internet use. Having browsing information, shopping information, or personal...

The internet is a wonderful place to get an education, book a vacation, earn a living and more. Unfortunately it's also a hunting ground for scammers. With emails, phishing sites and product...

If you've ever been frustrated because you've forgotten a password, I can show you how to end the frustration and remember your password. Stop getting locked out of your account because you've...

This article teaches ways to know which website are safe for financial transactions. Before browsing and choosing the site that you would like to put your personal and credit card information, be...

For many of us, privacy is a major concern. Whether you're using a public computer or you'd simply like to keep your search history private, there are a number of ways you can erase your Google...

Facebook is revolutionizing the Internet. Riding the "MySpace" wave since January of 2004, Facebook has grown into an everyday site for millions of people. And while it's a fantastic...

When signing in to your Google Gmail account have you noticed that as you start typing your login information begins to fill itself in? Somewhere down the line your computer has figured out who...

Thinking of a safe password that is secure and memorable is easier than you think. If you find yourself stuck thinking of new passwords for work or at home, here is a simple technique that can...

Welcome to the internet, where life's answers away you at the click of the button, and spyware and scams lurks around every corner trying to kill your face. But you want information. Delicious,...

Canceling a subscription or your account with Starter Credit Direct can be a serious chore. This tutorial will teach you how to delete your account with them so that you anymore unapproved charges.

So you are a good eBay buyer/seller, have been encouraged to use PayPal all this time because it's the safest thing to use. That is until a transaction goes sour and the other person wrongs you....

The ability to block and unblock internet sites is a simple and effective tool for parental control or control for schools, libraries and employers. When using Firefox, a great way to put these...

Your computer's IP (Internet Protocol) address is the unique identifier that identifies your computer on the internet. Your IP address is captured in message forums, payment gateways, and anywhere...

If you have Windows Vista, the built in firewall can sometimes cause problems with your ability to access the internet. Sometimes the problems are intermittent and at other times more long term....

Making friendships online is fun. A lot of people aren't sure how and it can be scary. Some people can be shy and don't know how to say hi. Learn how you can become friends without the formal hello.

By practicing OPSEC (also known as Operational Security), you can keep your military family member and those with him or her safe. The OPSEC guidelines are simple and not only protect our military...

Internet Scams are like viruses: they are spreading fast and constantly mutating. Scammers invent seemingly endless new ways to find their victims. They also seem to keep up with their own brand...

Spammers have become one of the plagues of modern technology. You get ads for pharmaceuticals you never wanted, dating sites that are of no interest to you, and so much more. How do they get your...

Do you have iPrism installed on your network? Do you just want to play a good game of helicopter some times? Well heres how:

Spoof emails or Phishing are emails that pretend to be from a company, a bank or some other money organization. The most common are eBay, PayPal, Citibank, and then of course there is the Nigerian...

Scams are everywhere these days, with the explosion of the internet, and the economic recession. But we have the tools to protect ourselves from being scammed

In this article you are going to learn a very quick and great method to know on how to get rid of all your private data when using your Internet Explorer 8 browser. Many of us might not realize...

Identity theft is a threat to everyone, and the situation is likely to get worse in coming years. Working online at an Internet Cafe puts you at particular risk because there is no convenient way...

This virus attacks your computer and pops up a Spyware Alert that will show "Vulnerabilities Found" .. "Your computer is infected by spyware - 34 (or any number) serious threats...

Seriously, what's the deal with people that bully around other internet users? They're everywhere now and seemingly growing exponentially in numbers with every new online game that's released....

There have been several times when I have made the mistake of believing something was real before I looked into it. How stupid I felt after telling someone about an amazing story to then have them...

Scammers are getting smarter and smarter every day. They just want to uncover your password so they can get into your personal information and steal from you. I am here to help you in being able...

There are various ways to remotely access a user account password from multiple sources, including email sites, social sites, and yes, even ehow. As part of a graded project when I was taking my...

Are you perplexed by the idea of how Facebook security works? Here's a simple step-by-step explanation of the features.

Anti-Virus-1 and I crossed paths a couple of days ago when a user reported that he was being plagued by his Windows security application. As obnoxious as Windows security is at times, this was...

Spend just one minute browsing the Internet and you'll be offered at least one way to make lots of easy money from home on your computer. Learn to easily spot the scams to avoid.

It is extremely important that we keep our kids safe on the internet. If your kids go online please make sure that they are safe by configuring parental controls within your internet security...

This article tells you how your identity can be stolen, what you can do to help prevent identity theft, and what you can do if identity theft happens to you (i.e. websites, and phone numbers).

When the economy heads down, it seems like the number of rip-offs and scams multiply on a daily basis. All the cons come out to play when people are most vulnerable. Here are just a few rules of...

Keeping your privacy is important, especially on shared or public computers. With a little technical savvy, anyone who uses your computer can find out what websites you have been visiting. They...

There are so many online scams and pyramid schemes out there it's unreal. Scam artists won't think twice about trying to swindle you out of your money and time. Here are some tips to help you...

Identity theft is still on the rise. The thieves will wait & search, looking for the perfect victim, in the hopes that they will have their guard down and steal everything they own. Being...

Many people install firewalls believing that their internet security will be higher. In my opinion that is not 100% correct. If a person does not know how to best configure it, it will make a...

While Paypal phishing may sound like a tongue twister, it can be a serious problem. Paypal is one of the sites that scammers frequently target because it can be directly tied to bank accounts. ...

My computer has been infected with Antivirus 2009 twice recently. The first time, I spent about 40 hours trying to get rid of it. Finally restored the computer back to factory settings, losing...

Many people assume that because their internet accounts have not been hacked, their passwords and security questions must be doing their job. The truth is, most of these people have not been...