Hey there!  I'm Alix Shadonnay at the business desk and this morning I am delighted to bring you our weekly tidbits and headlines on security tips for home computer users.  We live in a world where hackers and cyber pirates take pleasure in tormenting us and our computers and we should always be watchful of them and their growing bag of tricks.  One can never be too careful and smug when it comes to these types of persons and in keeping with our pledge to help keep you safe, we continue to gather and publish these tips for you because we know how time consuming it is for you to do it yourself.  So, let us help you to save time and stay safe.

Here now are this week's tidbits and headlines.

I'm Alix Shadonnay at the business desk wishing you a great day.

 

Security tips for home computer users

 

Keep kids safe when surfing
Barrie Advance - Ontario, Canada
"There can be a false sense of security when there'sa computer at home," Walker says. "It's important kids get the same message from everybody, ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.simcoe.com/article/63532

 

Microsoft Windows® SteadyState™.(for XP)
For a long time, we have been supporting several packages that allows schools and libraries Computer Equipment to run applications that lock down the computer so that they can be managed and protected from abusive users. ...
Bob Appleby's Tech and Product Blog -
http://bobappleby52.spaces.live.com/

 

Ask iLounge 2-15-08
iLounge - Irvine,CA,USA
How do I copy music from my iPod onto my computer? Q: What are the best speakers to use with my iPod? (15, 76-79, and 90-92) Q: What are the best headphones ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/ask-ilounge-2-15-08/

 

Amazon storage 'cloud' service goes dark, ruffles Web 2.0 feathers
OS X already features FileVault, of course, but that focuses on encrypting the user's home directory. Without whole-disk encryption, Unix-derived systems including OS X store in unencrypted form details about VPN usage, login times, ...
usrlocal.com -
http://www.usrlocal.com

 

US-CERT: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the public and private ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.us-cert.gov/

 

How to setup an FTP server in Windows using IIS
By akishore
Finally, you'll need to forward the FTP port on your router to your local computer that is hosting the FTP server. Port Forward is a great site to show you how to forward ports on your router to computers on your home network. ...
Online Tech Tips -
http://www.online-tech-tips.com

 

Top 10 Linux FUD Patterns, Part 5
By brinkleybw
Here'sa few tips to remember to help protect yourself. Any security expert worth his salt will tell you that physical security is the most important aspect of system security. If physical access to a computer is available, ...
Linux FUD -
http://linuxfud.wordpress.com

 

 The Daily Incite - February 19, 2008
By Mike Rothman
Link to this Firefox 3 coming up - security takes front and center So what? - Mozilla continues their evolution of the Firefox browser. I've been a FFX user for many years, although I have cheated at times with Safari and Camino. ...
Security Incite Rants -
http://securityincite.com/blog/mike-rothman

 

Computer Tips [ Spice Up Your Desktop + Protect E-Mail from ...
By Amelie(Amelie)
Also, be sure to stay safe by reading this week's security article thanks to Gary and as always, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day. Enjoy! My Favorite Program Of All Time! Create A Home Network In A Matter Of Mouse-Clicks! ...
christmaspresentsforyou -
http://christmaspresentsforyou.blogspot.com/

 

200 Hacking Tutorials - a MUST have...
By Free Appz(BIGDNL)
Go to Windows updates anonymously.txt Google Crack Search.txt Google secrets.txt Google Tips & Tricks, (utilizing search engine).txt Government Computer Security Techniques.txt Graffiti On Walls 4 Adobe Photoshop Cs 8.0.txt ...
Free Appz -
http://freeappz.blogspot.com/

 

Lathrem Senior Center schedule of events
Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton - Dayton,OH,USA
(121530-B) When it comes to your personal information - like your Social Security number - do you know when to give it out, and when not to? ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.tcnewsnet.com/main.asp?SectionID=16&SubSectionID=261&ArticleID=146715&TM=69739.74

 

Antivirus
By atha(atha)
AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing . In my 10 years of computer experience, in which i sold more ...
antivirus -
http://marcelinho-net.blogspot.com/

 

The Web's Most Useful Sites
By wgzselby
Zoho also offers a version of its software that runs on your own server and that is free for up to ten users. This option may alleviate security concerns about hosting sensitive business documents outside the office firewall. Runner-up ...
Wgzselby's Weblog -
http://wgzselby.wordpress.com

 

Information for New and Home Users
By roy(roy)
We're being barraged by computer security information that includes recommendations about software that we should install and other steps we should take to secure our home and office computer systems. But when all is said and done, ...
crazy about computers -
http://worldscrazycomputers.blogspot.com/
 
Don't Give Me That Vista Thing!
By joe@oncomputers.info (Joe Polinsky)
For some users, Vista really is not a good thing. For others, meaning almost all users, it is completely adequate and, indeed, just what is needed. I think this applies to it's heightened security functions, more than anything else. ...
On Computers Tips -
http://oncomputerstips.blogspot.com/

 

As Two Worms Multiply, CERT Releases Security Tips for Home ...
As Two Worms Multiply, CERT Releases Security Tips for Home-Computer Users. A Web Exclusive from Windows IT Security Mark Joseph Edwards ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/21929/21929.html

 

AmerenUE Prepares for Predicted Winter Weather Watch, Offers Tips ...
FOXBusiness - USA
If your electric service is interrupted, be sure to unplug or protect sensitive computer and electronic equipment with a high-quality surge protector. ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/industries/energy/article/amerenue-prepares-predicted-winter-weather-watch-offers-tips-help-customers_489533_11.html

 

How to understand End User License Agreements (EULA)
By cbrader
Ever read through an End User License Agreement (EULA) before? You are surfing the Internet, looking for some free software. File sharing programs, computer games, MP3 organizers, and file compression tools, among other software, ...
Online Tech Tips -
http://www.online-tech-tips.com

 

All Great Information Goes For Win XP(~~Tips & Tricks~~Registry ...
By cybercbm
Security Accounts Manager - (Required to store security information for local user accounts) Security Center - (Notifies you of you Firewall and AntiVirus status) Shell Hardware Detection - (Required by the AutoPlay feature) ...
- http://desibbrg.com/forums

 

Making Windows Xp Start 60% Faster, tutorial...
By magakos(magakos)
This process may take a while; it's important that the computer be uninterrupted and virus-free. The file system used by the bootable drive will be either FAT32 or NTFS. I highly recommend NTFS for its superior security, reliability, ...
Tips and Hacks -
http://tipsandhakcs.blogspot.com/

 

TIPS WHICH U DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT XP
By NiTiN(NiTiN)
from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. ...
- http://towzin547.blogspot.com/