This is not a comprehensive guide to computer security, but a short checklist of things you can do every week or so to avoid most security hazards.
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Securing Your Home Wireless Network
Wireless routers are great nowadays because you can just plug them into your modem and yay, you can now connect wirelessly to your router and surf the net. And so can your neighbors. And their moms.When you buy a router, all its security settings are turned off for the ease of installation. Since the router [...]
Computer Maintenance, Part 1: Speed
Is your computer slower than it used to be? The answer is… yes. You’re always welcome to contact me for help, or if you’re into some do-it-yourself work, here are the things I usually try to clean things up…
Prevent Stress and Injury with Computer Ergonomics
Since we sometimes spend hours working in front of the computer, it’s important to minimize discomfort and possible injury.
Is Your Password Safe?
Do you use the same password for multiple sites? Is your password a name or a word that can be found in the dictionary? Maybe you’ve thought, “I don’t care who accesses this account… I have nothing important on here,” so…