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Who Else Is Using Your Wireless Network? Although it is relatively easy for SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) and home users to set up their own Wireless networks, the default settings on a WAP (Wireless Access Point) usually come with no security configured. Find out how to make your wireless network safe. A Guide to Computer Security As the number of people connecting to the Internet continues to increase at a rapid pace, so more and more of us anaware of the dangers we are exposing our computer to. Find out how to protect your computer. Tips on How to Avoid Spammers and Hackers Just about everyone will be familiar with the power of the Internet and the great things it can offer. Whilst it is true that the Internet offers 24-hour access to an endless wealth of information, as well as a vast number of entertainment options, there is a dark side to the Internet as well. The Importance of Parental Control Software Protecting children is the responsibility of every parent, and it is vital for them to keep up with the ever changing threats faced by children as they navigate the Internet. Perhaps the most important tool to help with this is Parental Control software. What to Look For In Anti-Virus Software Of all the software products that are installed on our computers, from the web browsers and email programs, to word processors, database and spreadsheet programs, none has a higher importance than a quality anti-virus program. Without a good quality, frequently updated anti-virus program running on your computer, your valuable data, and even your personal financial information, is at constant risk. Understanding Firewalls for the Home Computer Not that long ago, firewalls were the exclusive province of corporations, designed to protect their computers from unauthorized access by competitors, disgruntled employees and so on. Nowadays, however, even though firewalls remain a key part of corporate networks, they have made steady inroads into the world of home computing. Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Internet mail is one of the main sources that perpetrators of Identity Theft are using to gain access to your personal information. The perpetrator may send threatening emails, or emails that seem appealing. Spam or Phishing emails are linked to Identity Theft and arrive in millions of mailboxes worldwide.