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Internet Privacy in the 21st century

The Internet and personal computers not only give consumers a vastly increased opportunity to obtain knowledge, but they also offer other forces a means to glean all sorts of personal data. Hackers...

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Avoiding Virtual Embarrassment - Deleting Skype Messages

If you use the popular Internet messenger service, Skype, then you would probably like to know that it offers you a very limited window to save face if you make an embarrassing comment or mistake. If...

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How To Setup and Use Norton Parental Controls

Do you want to know how to configure the most effective parental control software available on the net today? In this article, we'll outline the different options a parent has for blocking...

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 - Rock-Solid Protection for Your PCs

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 is, to put it simply, one of the best antivirus products on the market, clearly outperforming the offerings from its household-name competition. Introduction Kaspersky...

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F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007 - First-Rate Protection Needs a Friendlier Price

F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007 offers topnotch virus detection capabilities. However, the price and some problems F-Secure Anti-Virus caused when run under Vista bump its overall rating down from "buy" to...

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How Common Internet Privacy Missteps Put You Under Long-term Scrutiny

What do the experts say about Internet privacy? Why is privacy on the Internet such an issue in a day when "everyone" has a social media account? Real life stories serve as cautionary tales and...

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Get Secure on Facebook!

Various security settings can be configured on your Facebook account, allowing you to protect your privacy and receive notifications when anyone attempts to access your account without authorization....

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COPPA and You - What You Need to Know About This Privacy Act

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998 is a very important set of rules for business owners who wish to have a website that deals with children's demographic. Parents will also...

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Who Else Saw That Reply? - Email Privacy

Emails exist in an odd legal state. People often assume that their messages are more private than they really are. If you'd like a look at the complicated world of email privacy, take a look inside....

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Sarbanes Oxley Computer Privacy & Disposal Requirements

Ready to trade in your black-and-white screened relic for a shiny new Mac? You might have to hold your horses if you run a publicly traded company. The Sarbanes Oxley Act strictly mandates the...

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Internet Privacy Resources and Information Guide

You need to keep your personal information private so no one can use it against you or for their own gain. Find out how in this Internet privacy guide. Your information can be shared by others, by...

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What Is MyLife? Popular Social Networking Search Tool Explained

If you have found yourself on the popular social networking site MyLife without signing up, you're probably wondering how this happened... Editor's Note: This article was originally written in 2011 and...

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European Law Student Takes on Facebook Over Privacy

Max Schrems is a brave, 24 year old law student from Vienna, Austria, who is challenging Facebook's use of personal data for things such as creating shadow profiles and long-term tracking. So what is...

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Do You Browse Like You Parent? The Psychology of Internet Safety

In this, the second article in my "Defensive Browsing" series, I want to briefly explore some of the psychology that drives Internet safety for the home user. Our psychological attitude towards the...

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Pardi's Three 'A's: Internet Safety Rules

Browsing defensively means that you the user, not security tools, are the first line of safety. In this article, we'll look at three fundamental internet safety rules that every user should employ each...

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Online Safety Tips - A is for Awareness

Are you aware of your online surroundings? Do you know if a web site is real or fake? How can you tell if you credit card data is secure? Being aware of your surroundings can help protect you from...

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A Look at Google Wallet's Security

Imagine being able to pay with your phone. Instead of fumbling with cash or deciding which card to use, you could store all your accounts on one device. You are probably wondering: What if that device...

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How to Maintain Your Internet Freedom Through Proxy Sites

Tired of getting hauled before the man for visiting ''forbidden'' websites at work or school? Maybe you just hate having your web surfing habits dissected. Well, you can kill two birds with one stone...

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Your Online Privacy (Or Lack Thereof)

Imagine using a "Candidate Prediction" web tool in order to pick the right candidate for the job. Is this where modern technology is heading? How much can we learn about someone using just the...

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Anonymous Browsing Sites: Are There Solutions to Stop Criminal Activity?

There are several anonymous browsing sites available (Tor being one) that can be very useful for legal purposes, but are often used for illegal purposes as well. What are some solutions to this issue?...

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