Hello there!  I am Donna J Jodhan, president of Translationpeople and I am absolutely delighted to introduce a brand new weekly feature.  Due to popular demand from our readers we are introducing this new feature because more and more people are becoming concerned over security for their home computers.  Our research team has spent hours compiling the following headlines and tidbits and we hope you find them of value.

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Security tips for home computer users

 

The risks of Wi-Fi
Bend Bulletin (subscription) - Bend,OR,USA
For tips on Internet security: www.onguardonline.gov. WEP, which stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, works, but it's an outdated standard that is easily ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080228/NEWS0107/802280359

 

Help in a power outage
Milford Daily News - MA, USA
... a computer, a microwave, a garage circuit (to operate an automatic door opener) and a security system. You may also opt to include a home office, ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/lifestyle/x1031223964

 

Safety in cyberspace
BCLocalNews - Victoria,BC,Canada
Horton provided many other tips and resources, most of which are listed on the Safe OnLine Outreach Society site: www. safeonlineoutreach.com. ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/16026817.html

 

How to access Mac files on a Windows PC
By akishore
Click on Start, then Run and type in the IP address or computer name shown above:. run command. Now you'll get a dialog box where you have to enter the username and password for your Mac user account that is being shared. ...
Online Tech Tips -
http://www.online-tech-tips.com

 

Some softwares….
By admin
Symantec tamper protection guards against unauthorized antivirus access and attacks, protecting users from viruses that attempt to disable security measures.* Integrated Web-based graphical reporting. ...
iduadabillie -
http://iduadabillie.stmhost.com

 

Computer Tips [ Important Flash Drive Info + Control Security ...
By Amelie(Amelie)
If you missed out, this is one program no Windows XP user should be without! Read on - see what all the excitement is about! The Best Way To Optimize Your XP Computer! On Sale - Today Only - $8.97! Crank Up The Speed! ...
christmaspresentsforyou -
http://christmaspresentsforyou.blogspot.com/

 

Installing Windows XP
By krishana(krishana)
found in the Professional Edition, but it does support networking for use in a home network. All users have the same permissions, so every person using the Home Edition can install software and access all files on the computer. ...
SMS and Sayari and Indian SMS -
http://indiansayari.blogspot.com/

 

Q&A with Jeff Euston of Cot's Contracts
By dchase
Players coming over from Japan routinely get a big package of perks now: flights to and from Japan, translators, massage therapists, a housing allowance. Several veterans have hotel suites on the road written in to their deals. ...
Brock for Broglio -
http://www.brockforbroglio.com

 

Tips and Tricks
By magakos(magakos)
Start the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc); Go to Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Local Policies / Security Options; Scroll down to Interactive logon: Do not display last user name; Set it to Enable ...
Tips and Hacks -
http://tipsandhakcs.blogspot.com/

 

News - Attacked from cyber-space
It's thought there could be around 200000 malicious computer programmes on the net. The vast majority of attacks are directed at home computer users, according to the security software firm Symantec. ...
http://my.vipublog.com/datingadvices

 

5999 Tutorials - $5.99
By DP Konvict
Computer Chrime - Current Practices, Problems and Proposed So Computer eMail and Privacy Computer Hackers News Articles Computer Matinence Computer Rights vs First and Forth Amentment Right Computer Security Computer Security_2 ...
Webmaster-Marketplace -
http://www.webmaster-marketplace.net

 

Spring Cleaning Identity Theft Tips
WYTV - Youngstown,OH,USA
"Thieves can get ahold of your personal and financial information in several ways, including lost or stolen wallets, pilfered mail computer viruses, ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.wytv.com/news/hot/16038542.html

 

Flying with laptop can be easy, safe
commercialappeal.com (subscription) - Memphis,TN,USA
If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/feb/29/flying-with-laptop-can-be-easy-safe/

 

Terry's Computer Tips newsletters March 2nd
My Computer Security Software Recommendations Want to know which Antivirus program I recommend? Which firewall program? Which Antispyware program? Which Antispam? Or, which router for your home network? * Upgrading to Windows XP ...
http://www.terryscomputertips.com/feed.xml

 

Multi Layered Security = Multi Layered Success
By johndball
EFS must be enabled on your Windows XP Professional machine (sorry home users, I don't believe EFS is an option for you folks) and the user must select which folders are to be encrypted with EFS. This can be done by right-clicking the ...
helping you stay protected in... -
http://johndball.blaize.net

 

[Conspiracy-Theory] Does Windows Vista spy?
By Your Great Valueble Blogs(Your Great Valueble Blogs)
A forum user switched to Windows Vista a month ago and actually had some good luck with it. He began noticing latency on his home network connection. He used port sniffing software and networking tools to see what was going on. ...
INSURANCE TIPS AND TRIKS -
http://insurance-list-tips.blogspot.com/

 

Information On eBay User Tools
By Aaron Joslin(Aaron Joslin)
PDF Labelling and Stamping Tool Rebrands Your PDF and Creates a Viral Avalanche. Edit PDF properties, Add security settings, images, stamp watermarks, more. More Information about eBay MAKE MONEY w/ AFFILIATE PROGRAMS~WORK FROM HOME ...
eBay Sellers Online Blog -
http://affiliate-zone.net/ebay-sellers-online/

 

Tax-Time Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
HULIQ - Hickory,NC,USA
Most importantly, Identity Finder helps users securely shred or encrypt the data. It is available in Home, Professional and Enterprise editions. ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.huliq.com/52429/taxtime-tips-prevent-identity-theft

 

How To Use Dos For Hacking
By sneha
If you are a home user, and you are connecting a Win95 computer to the Internet via some dial-up method, disable sharing. If you must share, use a strong password...8 characters minimum, a mix of upper and lower case letters and numbers ...
Google Digital Tips -
http://onwebsite.blogspot.com/

 

10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
By Ryan S.(Ryan S.)
Connecting to an open Wi-Fi network such as a free wireless hotspot or your neighbor's router exposes your computer to security risks. Although not normally enabled, most computers have a setting available allowing these connections to ...
Same Ole Guy's Blog -
http://sameoleguy.blogspot.com/

 

The New Friday Notes for 03/30/2007
By isislaf
Topics include audio, browsers, internet surfing, iPod tools, MySQL database tools, security, utilities, and tweaks…. The Free Geek, Mar. 21 Medieval helpdesk This video (2:38) makes fun of newbie computer users by illustrating how ...
Isislaf's Weblog -
http://isislaf.wordpress.com

 

UK National ID Cards
By andrew
And as for biometric devices they can be tricked, Eg security researchers have replicated the surface of finger tips from fingerprints. Sure, the technology keeps getting better. But equally it will keep getting broken. ...
carrierdetect.com -
http://carrierdetect.com

 

Computer Tips [ Scam Alert! Don't Be Fooled By This One + Great IE ...
By Amelie(Amelie)
Even the most novice computer users can do that ;-). Everyone who tries a USB hub says the same thing - "Wow, what a difference - I can't believe how much I love this thing! Instead of crawling around on the floor swapping plugs every ...
christmaspresentsforyou -
http://christmaspresentsforyou.blogspot.com/

 

Pc Repair Service
By asbury(asbury)
But it is not necessary that all the computer users must be able to fix any computer problem by themselves and therefore if you need pc repair service, then BT offers home IT visit service and you can book one of their engineers to fix ...
pc repair service -
http://finchoemad97.blogspot.com/

 

Open Source for all Schools...well in a perfect world.
By Dr. Sherlock(Dr. Sherlock)
Sure the average computer user knows about open source projects such as Mozilla Firefox or maybe OpenOffice but on the large scale people would never consider such things. A majority of people think that software is either purchased in ...
The Professional Life of Dr. Sherlock -
http://drsherlock.blogspot.com/

 

Tips to make your inbox less vulnerable to identity theft (Yahoo ...
Finance); Thwarting The Growth Of Internet Black Markets; Largo Man Gets Prison For Bank Fraud, Identity Theft (The Tampa Tribune); High-tech Social Security cards may join battle against ID theft (Chicago Tribune); Report: Federal ...
I Stole Your Identity -
http://istoleyouridentity.net

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