Are you security savvy? What kind of firewalls do you have? Is your wireless network secure? Are your passwords? Get tips on these security issues and more from PC Magazine: Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe
New Virus – update your Software!
You’ve heard it on the news. Seen it on the web. But what is it really all about? Is it that dangerous? Check out PC Magazine’s articles on the new Blackworm virus and learn what you’re dealing with.
Now, go make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date!
Are you still not backing up your data?
I know it all too well. About a year ago, I accidentally downloaded something that brought massive amounts of spyware to my computer. Though I tried for weeks to clean it up and get rid of the annoyances, it became clear that nothing short of re-formatting the hard drive would get rid of the pests. I dutifully backed up everything I thought to be important to CD, then started the frightening task of a clean start. Only one problem. Somehow a directory or two missed getting backed up. A folder of minutes from my church meetings was annoying, but probably re-creatable. The Quicken file however, was costly and time-consuming to re-create (and had to be done before I could file taxes).
Since then, I’ve purchased an external hard drive where I dutifully back up all those important files and folders just in case something happens in the future. Plus, it’s been great to take infrequently used files off my hard drive and store them on my backup drive. Once the first full backup is complete, incremental backups take only a few minutes of my week while providing a great peace of mind.
Is Your City Wi-Fi Friendly?
Wi-Fi is fast becoming the way to go when accessing the internet away from home. How does your city stack up?
5 tips for tightening your wireless network’s security
Going wireless is the trend of today, but how many of us know the ins and outs of using our Wi-Fi safely? Check out this article from Microsoft’s Small Business Center on ways to make sure you’re operating securely.
Taking Charge of Windows XP
How do you control what programs launch when you start Windows XP? How can you recover a corrupted system file? Check out PC Magazine’s Tips for taking charge of Windows XP!