Posts from ‘January, 2009’

Secure information: prevent Identity Theft

Theft is another term for fraud when someone tries to steal another person’s identity and use it for personal gain like stealing money and many others. The term identity theft maybe surprising for some people because no one can literally steal someone’s identity, but only to use it. The person whose identity has been stolen [...]

Wireless computer security and network privacy

Computer network security is important but the truth is, full security is unattainable as of present time even using firewalls. However, the level of security is increased when using a wireless computer network. As compared to wired networks, wireless computer networks have an additional point of complexity. Though wireless networking does not completely prevent interception, [...]

Your choice on anti spam for outlook express

A lot of people use email for fast and easy communication around the world whether it is for personal or professional purposes. With just a few clicks, exchanges of information can be done. We have become so accustomed to it that some people use it as opportunity to disseminate commercial content in bulk; the hated [...]

What you have to know about paying online with your credit card

Is it really secure to pay online with your credit card? Today’s technological advancements have a lot of impact in the way we live. These advancements are not just about enhanced entertainment experience. It also enhanced the way ordinary every day chores are done. Through the internet, you can do your grocery shopping and you [...]

How an antivirus work?

The internet has been one of the best places for every one of all ages in the whole world. This is not just a place to share and get data and any information but also a place to socialize, have fun, and be connected. However it is not as safe as we thought it would [...]

Anatomy of a firewall

Once again we meet on this information superhighway that we call the Internet. Many of you who are reading this have most likely stumbled upon it and are curious or have specifically searched for it, either way, welcome. Surely many of you out there have been using the Internet now for many years and it [...]

Learn how to be anonymous in internet when browsing

If you are one who cares about anonymously surfing the internet, then it should be important for you to be able to do it properly. If you are one of those who think that you are safely moving across the internet after having turned on the privacy setting in your web browser, you’re so wrong. [...]

Ways to protect your computer against hackers

In movies, there are always two types of characters, the good guys and the bad guys. The good guys are called the heroes and the bad guys are called the villains. The villains always ruin the day of the heroes in anyway that they can while bringing benefits to themselves. In the world of internet [...]

Is it safe to install program files in a drive other than the default drive?

Our users asked: They asked if install program files in a drive D is ir safe. In my case, my default drive where I usually install program files is drive C, but I was wondering if I could install the files in drive D. We think that there is no problem if you install software [...]

Steps on how to get past your school’s firewall

School will always be a mixture of fun and joy no matter which high school or university you go to. With the existence of peer pressure and seething professors, wouldn’t it be great if you can escape to the non-caring world of the internet? The sad part is that the big thing that is standing [...]