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IS4 Internet Security 4 covers many recommended steps to secure your PC or Laptop. There are to do check lists, browsers to install, plug ins to add. All to improve your online activity.
IS4 Tests Real tests results on infected computers using latest Internet Security suites, Spyware and back up programs
October report Internet Security 2009 suites 10 test results
Children family how to protect them on the Internet
Hotmail password how to make strong passwords
Phishing Abbey, Barclays and HSBC attempts
Buying a Computer
Safer online shopping
Web Of Trust web site ranking for IE and Firefox browsers
How to get virus protection
How to back up your computer
Using Firefox Opera and Opera Mini
installing Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird
Hardware and software firewalls
Installing Linux with Windows
Was your Netbook, laptop or PC new or used?
On a reputable new PC the hard disk drive Master Boot Record will be OK providing you have protection from Root Kits, Viruses, Trojans, Spy ware and Mal ware however there are a number of steps you can take.
A second hand or refurbished PC is worse than buying a second hand car because you have no idea what problems were cleared up or left lingering by the previous owners or dealer.
Microsoft Windows is very vulnerable by design and popularity. Linux the backbone of the Internet and Apple Mac less so.
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