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Identity Theft Prevention

Daily Clean-Up Tricks for Computers with Microsoft Vista/Windows 7

July 3, 2011

If you regularly use a Windows-based computer (as opposed to a Mac computer), you should do some routine cleaning to prevent things like cookies, spyware, adware, malware, and viruses from getting stored on your computer. Since your computer automatically keeps a copy of every document you’ve opened, every Web page you’ve visited, every picture you’ve viewed, [...]

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Causes of a Slow Computer: Cookies, Adware, and Malware

July 3, 2011

Have You Noticed that Your Computer Has Slowed Down Over Time? Here’s Why: Guess what? Did you know that your computer automatically keeps a copy of every document you’ve opened, every Web page you’ve visited, every picture you’ve viewed, etc.? Over time, these copies actually gobble up storage space on your computer. In fact, these [...]

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Unplug for Safety — and $avings!

July 3, 2011

Do you leave your home computer on when you’re done using it? If so, you might be exposing yourself to some unsavory digital visitors. You might also be paying a hefty electricity bill each month! Shutting off your computer and other equipment after each use, and even unplugging it, can protect your identity and lower [...]

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…More Info on Preventing ID Theft on Facebook

July 3, 2011

In case you weren’t freaked out enough by Facebook lately, this great article shows you some other tips for protecting yourself: http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111722/what-your-facebook-profile-may-be-telling-id-thieves?mod=series-m-article-a

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Stop Hackers on Facebook: Change This Setting ASAP

July 3, 2011

In case you don’t know, most of what we view or send over the Internet (Web sites and e-mail) can be easily viewed by any random hacker unless you’re using a secured connection.  Most sites are viewed using what’s called a basic HTTP connection, which is an acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol.  However, some sites are [...]

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Facebook Allows Advertisers Use Your Posts

July 2, 2011

Despite its popularity, and constant controversy surrounding privacy concerns, we found this little nugget that Facebook is up to.

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