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Lock Down Your Laptop

Laptops make it easy to access your data from any location. But they can also put your information at risk of getting lost or stolen. Check out these tips for securing your laptop -- and protecting your data if it does go missing.

Easy Ways to Make Your Home Office More Energy Efficient

Here's how to lower your energy bills by using your home office computer and other electronics more efficiently.

Beware of New Cybercrime Trends

Here are the latest threats you and your family need to be aware of online.

Five Steps to Kid-friendly Surfing

It's a jungle out there, but not if you create a safe-surf policy, kids will experience the Internet's benefits without its hazards.

Keeping Your Mac Safe

How to protect your Mac from online threats.

Eight Ways to Handle Cyberbullies

Thanks to the Internet, bullying has gone beyond the playground. Here's how to take action.

Which Security Software Is Right for You?

How to pick security software that will keep your computer and web surfing under wraps.

Solutions for Today's Top Five Internet Dangers for Teens

And you thought surviving the social perils of school was hard enough. The Internet has its own set of issues that your kids are dealing with every day. Here is a look at the top five problems and ways you can keep your kids safe.

Beware of ID Theft via Your Digital Phone Service

A new phenomenon called vishing (or voice phishing) uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services to trick people into revealing private data -- which is then used for identity fraud.

The Most Important Online Safety Tips for Teens

Here are three essential online safety tips to share with your teens.

Protect Your Privacy on Social Networks

When Facebook began publicizing its members' online shopping purchases, it sparked new concerns over privacy on social networks. Here's a look at the new threats and how to protect or limit access to your information on social networking sites.

Would You Watch TV on Your Cell Phone?

Soon, you will be able to watch your favorite TV shows on your cell phone. Here's the latest on a new innovation in entertainment.

Safely Share Your Files Online

It's convenient to swap files, photos, music and documents online. Here's how to protect your computer -- and your identity -- at the same time.

Resolve Disputes with Online Merchants

Here's what to do if an online merchant doesn't deliver what they promised.

How to Be Pirate-Free

Downloading pirated software could not only harm your computer -- it could lead to identity theft, too.

How to Set the Strongest Passwords

Here's how to improve your password security to keep your information safe.

Using the Internet to Search for a Nanny

Numerous nanny web sites have popped up on the Internet -- from agency sites to individuals who post their own profiles and resumes. Here's what to know before you hire a nanny you find online.

How Visible is Your Computer?

When your computer is online it can be visible to the whole world. Here's how to keep it safe from prying eyes.

Protect Your Digital Music and Photos

Good backup habits and solid security measures are essential if you want to protect your most prized digital possessions: your music and photos.

The Five Don'ts of Phishing Fraud

Phishers trick people into divulging sensitive financial information. If you spend time online, now is the time to learn to spot a phishing attack.

How to Download Security Patches

Computers technology is constantly changing and new features can sometimes leave your online computer open to attack. Here's how to protect yourself.

How to Prevent Pharming

Here's how to protect yourself from cyber scam artists who use pharming techniques to steal your identity.

Protect Your Child's Privacy

Are you overwhelmed by the growing number of threats to your child's privacy online? Here are the latest strategies for keeping your child's personal information out of reach.

The Golden Rules for Cyber Ethics

Talk to your kids about safe and proper behavior online and protect them from dangers on the Internet.

How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

The best defense that any parent has against the potentially harmful people and places on the web is not high-tech at all -- it's face-to-face communication.

Online Gaming -- Good Clean Fun? Or Unhealthy Addiction?

Do your kids love playing online games? Here's how to tell if their pastime is harmless fun, or if it has gradually gotten out of control.

Home Computer Maintenance 101

Most every part of your computer requires occasional attention to keep it reliable and running smoothly.

Is Your Broadband Connection Safe?

If you think there's nothing on your home computer that a hacker would want, think again. And think about the security of your Internet connection.

Protect Your Blog from Sploggers

Blogs are increasingly being exploited by "splog." Here's how to combat sploggers.

5 Laws Your Kids Could Be Breaking Online

Your kids' online actions may have serious legal consequences. Here's what they need to watch out for and how to help them stay out of trouble.

Safety on Teen Social Networking Sites

Social networking sites like MySpace or Friendster can raise serious concerns for parents. Here's what you need to know about how to keep your kids safe while they socialize online.

Security for Handheld Devices

If you never leave the house without your mobile phone, PDA or other portable Internet device, then here's what you need to know to keep your data and device safe and secure.

How to Avoid Computer Disasters

When computers go down, many households come grinding to a halt. Here's how to avoid and recover if your computer is struck by a minor -- or major -- disaster.

How to Patch Security Holes

Find out how to keep your computer sealed off from security threats once and for all.

Marketing to Kids Online

Protect your kids from potentially harmful online advertising tactics.

Find Kid-Friendly Videos

You don't need a TV to watch videos anymore, now that more and more people are posting clips online.

Seniors on the Internet

Now, more than ever, is a great time for seniors to get online. The Internet is an amazing way for seniors to stay connected, informed and involved. Here's how.

Six New Safety Rules for Online Shopping

Before you hit the online shopping mall this holiday season, take these steps to make sure your transactions are secure.

Firewall Basics

A firewall can prevent intruders from getting access to the personal information on your home computer. Learn how a firewall works and how to install one yourself at home.

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.

College Computer Safety 101

Before your kids head to college, make sure to give them a lesson in how to secure their computer and private information.

How to Recover from Financial ID Theft

When someone steals your identity, you need to spring into action to contain the financial damage. Here's how to recover using key web resources.

Catch Spyware Before it Snags You

A lot of unwelcome software ends up on your computer. It's called spyware and it can lead to identity theft, computer viruses or worse. Here's how you can catch spyware before it snags you.

Go Wireless With Secure Wi-Fi

Getting wireless Internet access in public places is catching on. But wireless access -- known as WiFi or hotspots -- comes with security risks. Here's how WiFi works and how to take advantage of it while you're out and about with your family laptop.

How to Recover from a Virus Attack

Bad news: Your computer has been hit by a virus. Follow these steps to get rid of the infection so your family can get back to business.

IM the Safe Way

Protect your family against instant messaging hazards in 7 easy steps.

Teen Community Safety Tips

Learn the ins and outs of online communities like MySpace so you can teach your teens to play it safe.

How to Protect Against Spam

Take these 9 steps to curb the influx of spam and free up your inbox for messages you actually want.

Five Ways to Foil Identity Thieves

Simple tips to keep your family safe from one of the fastest-growing online crimes.

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.

Understanding Common Identity Theft Threats

Here are the top ways ID theft strikes and what you need to know about the threats so you can be better prepared.

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