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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.

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.

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.

IM the Safe Way

Protect your family against instant messaging hazards in seven 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.

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.

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.

Experts Offer New Advice on Keeping Kids Safe Online

Parents these days need to understand the risky online dilemmas kids face. Here are some real-life scenarios and expert advice on how to communicate with your children and keep them safe.

Warning Signs: Is Your Child Having Cyber Issues?

Would your teenagers tell you if they were facing difficult situations online? These common warning signs may help you spot if your teen is having trouble with the latest online dilemmas.

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.

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.

Eight Ways to Handle Cyberbullies

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

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.

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.

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.

Family FAQ

"My friend uses a "nanny" cam to monitor her kids' caregivers. I'm curious: what are the benefits?"

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