BE SAFE ON LINE

Here are some things that will help keep you safe in your online journey:

* Get a real antivirus product. I do recommend Norton Antivirus, just the antivirus, don't need the extra crap. Amazon, cheap, get it!
* Keep Windows and above antivirus UPDATED!
* Never click on a link in an email... instead, use your bookmarks/favorites. OK, you can't do it all the time, but if it's from your bank or credit card, definitely follow these rules.
* Usernames/passwords and things of that sort will never be asked via email.
* Be very careful of the answers you give on those lovely quizzes that are emailed.
* Same quizzes, but in Facebook.
* Use better passwords for your stuff, especially your email.
* Having said that, don't use the same password for everything online!


Those stupid quizzes are often ways to get this information from you. You don't know who is going to see and read that information. Favorite color, pet names, street you grew up on, hometown, first car, birthplace, grandparent's last name (another way of saying (mother's maiden name)... all security questions that you would use to retrieve your password.

If they get your password, they get your email, they take over your life, and it CAN get worse! Since you used the same lame password for everything, you're no longer online as you. There goes your credit card information!

"But I don't do anything online but email (and facebook)! I don't do bills, banking, etc"
Just because YOU don't, doesn't mean that they (having your newly acquired info) won't start to. Just think about it, it can, and does happen. Just be safe and follow these few simple things.

Some Farcebook apps are "poisoned" or malware. I've repaired several computers that have been messed up by Farcebook. I don't know which ones are bad, but I can point out that "Facebook Gold" fans might have some issues, especially if you download the file they want you to download and run so you can see your new FB account! I helped get several of those accounts killed, but 5 more popped up.

If you're using Win 3.1x, Win95, Win98, Win ME, or DOS - Get a new computer already! Windows 2000 is about out of steam, Microsoft will stop updating it soon. XP still has updates, but it too will be a thing of the past soon. Vista isn't too bad once you get Service Pack 2 installed, and you should already have installed that if you're using Vista! Windows 7 is the new thing, get it if you can. A new computer can be brought home for $400. It won't be a power house, but it's better than that old 386 with the Turbo Button on it.

From My newphew David! Good information!!!