We used to order items from a paper catalog if we didn't feel like going out to the stores. Now those catalogs are all online so when we don't want to go out we just shop from our computers. Shopping … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself While Gambling Online
Image via Wikipedia Online gambling and gaming requires the use of a lot of personal information. After all, you can't get money from these online casinos without first placing a bet with your own … [Read more...]
Be Careful Clicking on Those Links
The one thing most responsible for defeating a computer's security is the user, strange as this may seem. All it takes is clicking on a link that contains a trojan or a keylogger to mess up a system. … [Read more...]
A Firewall May Not Be Enough Protection on Its Own
A firewall can only do so much for protecting a computer. Certainly it keeps the outside world away from an individual system by being a passive form of security. Malware that tries to infect a … [Read more...]
The Risks of Online Bill Paying
Although most people have gone to paying their bills online there are still some risks associated with doing just that. Phishing and false websites that claim to be the company you are paying are just … [Read more...]
Computer Ills: Viruses and Protection Against Them
It is common knowledge that a hot forehead indicates a fever, a runny nose is symptomatic of a cold, a headache can denote dehydration. Everyone can recognize simple symptoms of human illnesses. Less … [Read more...]
Online Shopping a Real Convenience
Image via Wikipedia If you have ever bought anything from an online store then you know how convenient it can be to automatically chose an item and have it shipped to your front door. The question … [Read more...]
How Safe Can a Home Really Be
Home security is no laughing matter. When it comes to protecting your family and loved ones against burglary or injury it's scary to think that there are so many scams out there. When buying a home … [Read more...]