Today In: Protect & Secure
Safety at Auction and Classifieds Sites
Although auction and classifieds web sites make it easy to buy and sell goods, scam artists are lurking, trying to dupe the unsuspecting. Here's how to avoid getting caught in a World Wide Web of cons.
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Go Wireless With Secure Wi-Fi
Getting wireless Internet access in public places is catching on. But wireless access -- known as Wi-Fi or hot spots -- comes with security risks. Here's how Wi-Fi works and how to take advantage of it while you're out and about with your family laptop.
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Teen Community Safety Tips
Learn the ins and outs of online communities like MySpace so you can teach your teens to play it safe.
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Five Ways to Foil Identity Thieves
Simple tips to keep your family safe from one of the fastest-growing online crimes.
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Computer Backup Basics
Your family's computer is home to your most precious data. But what happens if you drop your laptop and damage the drive -- or worse, if your house floods? Here's how to create a backup strategy that's right for you.
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Tech Tip
Printer Power
Always shut down your printer using its power button, versus your power strip's on/off switch. Otherwise, its print heads might not line up and print properly when you turn it back on.