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The YOURLifeChoices Technology News page is updated weekly with the latest breaking news. You can find out the latest tricks on how to successfully bid and earn money on EBay, download the latest Free Anti-Virus software, or even update yourself on the latest Spam and Scams making the rounds so you don’t get caught out!
As computers age, they tend to get slower for a number of reasons. Webmaster, Drew, investigates why and how you can fix it, for free!
Clean up your desktop
If you fill your car with boxes of items you will be using over the next month, your car will consume more fuel per kilometre than if those items were in your garage. That is a similar concept to removing programs from your desktop. Your Random Access Memory (RAM) has a standard rate at which it runs, depending on the passive programs you have open. These include the desktop icons it is constantly looking at and even the desktop image.
While removing your desktop image may be going to the extreme, if you have a number of different program shortcuts, images and various other documents sitting on the desktop, it is worth deleting or storing them in a folder to help your computer process information faster.
Clean the dust out of the box
Dust gets everywhere, no matter how hard you try to keep it out. That is true for inside your computer case as well. You may have never opened your computer case, generally there are screws at the back on the side which have to be removed with a screwdriver, or can be removed by hand. Dell computers are a little different and have a button you push.
The amount of dust that can build up over the space of a year or two is remarkable. Disconnect your computer for at least 10 minutes and ensure you have shoes on which have rubber in them in the case of a discharge of electric residue.
Do not remove any of the components. Use a vacuum to remove the dust from inside the computer. You may need to use tissues to wipe out some of the more entrenched dust around the fans of your Computer Processing Unit (CPU). You can also use a soft tipped toothbrush to remove the dust, as this will not scratch any of the computer parts.
Scan your computer for viruses and adware
A leading cause of slowing your computer down would have to be viruses and adware. These infections monitor every process on your computer and cause further increases in the use of the computer’s RAM. It is important to keep an updated virus program on your computer at all times and to have a secondary adware removal program such as ad-aware or malwarebytes.
Remove programs you no longer use
You install a program like Google Earth, a video game or even download a movie only to find it sits there wasting space. The problem is that many games or programs open a specific file on start up. The remove programs function found in your Control Panel is great for removing programs, as it shows you every single program installed on your computer and uninstalls them with the click of a button.
Upgrade your drivers
The most difficult process which will increase the speed of your computer is to upgrade the drivers which were installed. Companies are constantly coming out with updates to the software which helps the hardware installed inside your box, run more efficiently. The best way to do this is if you still have the boxes of the products, to write down the names and codes and visit the manufacturers website and go to the download system. Alternatively, you may need to open up your computer box and write down the manufacturer and model name, which is on every unit. It is important to know that you will not have to update anything for the RAM, as this does not come with software.
Put an end to the confusion over technical terms with YOURLifeChoices handy guide to virus terminology.
Malware: Short for malicious software, software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan horse.
Virus: A program or piece of code which is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves. All computer viruses are manmade. A simple virus which can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce. Even such a simple virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt. An even more dangerous type of virus is one capable of transmitting itself across networks and bypassing security systems.
Trojan Horse: A destructive program which masquerades as a benign application. Unlike, viruses, Trojan horses do not replicate themselves but they can be just as destructive. One of the most insidious types of Trojan horse is a program which claims to rid your computer of viruses but instead introduces viruses onto your computer.
Firewall: A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorised internet users from accessing private networks connected to the internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those which do not meet the specified security criteria.
Spyware: Any software which covertly gathers user information through the user’s internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs which can be downloaded from the internet. However, it should be noted that the majority of shareware and freeware applications do not come with Spyware. Once installed, the Spyware monitors user activity on the internet and transmits that information in the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers.
Adware: A form of Spyware which collects information about the user in order to display advertisements in the Web browser based on the information it collects from the user’s browsing patterns.
Rootkit
A rootkit is software that enables continued privileged access to a computer, while actively hiding its presence from administrators by subverting standard operating system tools as well as other applications. Typically, a hacker installs a rootkit on a computer after first obtaining user-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking a password.
With winter drawing to a close, most of the country beginning to defrost and the population drawing one big cough of relief, it’s time to focus on the health of your micro chipped mates, your computers!
To help make the guide below easy to understand, use YOURLifeChoices glossary of virus terminology.
Many people feel apprehensive when discussing Anti-Virus software because of their limited knowledge of the different kinds of threats which their computer can face, or the astronomical prices tags which accompany some of the software. YOURLifeChoices is here to help. We have tracked down some of the best free Anti-Virus software, and Adware which will help keep your computer bug-free.
The first thing that a technician will do when selling you a computer is recommend that you buy the top of the line anti-virus software, saying ‘it will save you more in the long run’. However, in all likelihood, if you are vigilant and follow strict processes, as well as employ the help of a free virus scanner, or two, the likelihood of getting a virus which obliterates your computers hard drive is miniscule. All of the following programs are free. To ensure the best performance from your computer, it is recommend you only ever have one Anti-Virus program installed and active at a time, backed up with an Adware removal program which is “passive”.
AVG Anti-Virus - Free
AVG Anti-Virus is a trusted free anti virus scanner. It offers all the bare-necessities when it comes to computer security, and should be enough protection for people who know enough about basic computer safety (i.e. staying away from .biz sites, not opening emails which are suspect or simple titles such as “hello” from people you do not recognise as a contact, ect).
This virus scanner is only available for Windows users.
Avast Anti-Virus - Free
Avast Anti-Virus is a trusted anti-virus client, with proven results. What’s more, it offers fantastic Spyware and virus protection for a free program. If you do with for better protection however, and are a fan of the Avast program, they offer a free one year trial of both Avast Pro and Avast internet security. After trying all three, choose the security you feel suits your needs best.
Avira Anti-Virus - Free
Avira Anti-Virus is a solid program which comes highly recommended from trusted computer reviewers, Avira protects well against dangerous viruses, worms and Trojan horses. Also available in nine languages.
Ad-Aware - Free
Ad-Aware Free Internet Security features real-time protection, rootkit protection, automatic updates, and much more — to ensure that you have the power to protect yourself online.
Malwarebytes - Free
Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools which can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance.
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Free
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer.
Technology is constantly advancing but this can cost more each year. YOURLifeChoices Webmaster, Drew, details the best broadband plans on the market.
One Seniors - $34.95 per month Unlimited download limit
Telstra Bigpond - $29.95 per month 2GB download limit
Telstra Bigpond - $69.95 per month 50GB download limit
Optus - Website experiencing technical difficulties so not plan provided
TPG - $29.99 per month 12GB download limit
Westnet - $29.95 per month 20GB download limit
iiNet - $29.95 per month 20GB download limit
With an increase in spam emails reaching inboxes around Australia, you need to be careful when opening emails that appear to be sent by Bigpond, the Tax Office and your local bank.
Searching for actress Cameron Diaz online can result in an increased chance of having your computer attached by a virus. The actress has topped a list of the most dangerous online celebrity searches, compiled by McAfee, the computer security firm, with Julia Roberts coming in a close second.
Scammers are becoming more cunning as internet users grow more wary of opening scam emails. A popular new form of scam is to offer a $50 gift voucher for the completion of a survey. I had one of these emails today for a $50 McDonalds voucher.
YOURLifeChoices editor, Debbie, received an email last week, which claimed to be from Bigpond saying “After the last month calculation of your internet activity we have determined that you could reduce your internet bill to $78.80 AUD.”
It then offered a link to the Bigpond shop, which really linked to the scammers website.
Bank scams are a popular area for scammers and this morning I received a fake ANZ scam saying “Sensitive areas on your Online banking account has been limited due to a mismatch of password between your account information.”. The scam then asked me to click the attachment (which you should never do), as it would take me to a fake website to enter my bank details, or alternatively infect my computer.
These are just some of the many scams out there. Be careful when online. Follow these three steps to keep yourself secure and safe:
- Never open an email from someone you don’t know, offering you something. If it sounds too good to be true, it often is
- Use strong passwords online using at least 8 characters involving at least one number and one capital letter.
- Make payments safely and securely - site address’ should begin with “https” with the “s” standing for secure.
Read more of Webmaster, Drew’s, tips for Staying Secure Online.
YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Helen, wants to know if she can find WI-FI onboard a cruise ship or if she can bring her wireless dongle.
Q. Hi Drew,
Love your technical explanations & they are always very helpful to reach the next rung in the communications ladder.
I have a small laptop computer that has WiFi capability under Vista. I know it works, because it searches for a signal each time I turn it on. When at home, I then I turn off the WiFi & connect to my broadband provider (Optusnet) via Ethernet cable from my ADSL modem.
I have seen advertised in some hotels & cruise ships “Wi-Fi” or “free WiFi” available & would like to take this laptop overseas on a river cruise that I’m booking for next year.
Thank you for your help.
Helen
A. Hi Helen,
The first thing I would do is call up the cruise company and find out if there is Wi-Fi onboard. I am guessing that they might not have this, but you never know, if so your computer should be all you need to bring (ask how much the cost is for the internet onboard). If they don’t have Wi-Fi, I assume they will have a business centre where you can take your computer and use their plug in internet.
The other option is of course to buy a “wireless dongle” from any of the big retailers such as Telstra, Vodafone, Optus etc. The main problem with Wi-Fi dongles is that you need to be in the range of a telecommunication signal. Obviously if you are at sea, there is limited to no coverage, so it will be useless until you reach the next port.
To sum up what I said above in an easy to understand manner, ask your cruise ship if they have Wi-Fi onboard and how much it will cost. Check your trip and if you are not at sea for extended periods of time, a wireless dongle may be what you need to purchase.
Kind Regards,
Drew Patchell
Do I need to Lodge a Tax Return?
Click here for more information on whether you need to lodge a tax return.
How do i file my tax return online?
E-tax is a simple and efficient way of submitting your return online. If you have all your information to hand, and do not need the services of a qualified tax accountant, E-tax is quick and free to use. As many organisations have a legal requirement to report your income details to the ATO. And the ATO hold a certain amount of information on your file, there is the option to have data filled in your tax return from this data. This makes the whole process even quicker, as all you have to do is review the information and fill in the blanks. More information on E-tax can be obtained from the ATO E-tax website.
You can view a demonstration of the e-tax system here.
If your tax return is a little more complicated, then it is best to seek the services of a qualified tax accountant. Make sure you have all your receipts and information to hand, to make the process as quick and streamlined as possible and to minimise all the fees! If you don’t have a regular tax accountant, or are looking for a new one, always make sure they have the necessary qualifications. For more information on finding a qualified tax accountant in your area, click here.
If you don’t have ready access to a computer, you can always use the tried and tested method of completing your tax return by hand. This can take some time so get a head start and fill in the information you have to hand now. Forms are available from most newsagents, can be requested from the ATO by calling 1300 720 092, from ATO office shopfronts, or online from the ATO.
YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Graham, has shared his favourite free software programs to help protect your computer, enable you to view movies and clean your computer.
Dear Drew
Just a few free Windows programs that might be worth mentioning.
Antivirus Protection
There are a couple that rate highly every Antivirus test by most testing organisations.
Microsoft Security Essentials (Requires at least Windows XP SP2)
Avira Antivirus (Avira AntiVir Personal)
Firewalls
Comodo
Provides a high quality firewall but do not install the Antivirus as it hasn’t been tested independently by many organisations yet. Comodo will require you to Accept or Reject numerous programs when you first install it, but after the first few days, you will start getting less and less requests of what to block and what to allow. The first 30 days are free and then you can go to a downgraded version which does not affect the firewall side of the program.
Zonealarm
This free program has been around for a long time and is well regarded in the industry. As with Comodo, you will get frequent warnings to help the program learn.
Anti Spyware
SuperAntiSpyware
The big upside of this program is that it is free. It does not do automatic updates or scams, but it picks up a lot of spyware on your computer, so is worth picking up.
Spybot Search & Destroy
An old program, trusted by many organisations as one of the best products on the market with a price tag of $0. Cleans out some stubborn stuff and the immunise feature is very useful in preventative blocking of a number of malware sites. Again manual updates and scans.
ZIP file programs
7Zip
UltimateZip
Unlimited free use for personal use but has a nag screen on it’s startup unless you pay for registration.
If a Mac user or wish to try a different Win type you can try Zipeg.
Media player including DVD
VLC Media Player
This program has downloads for many different OS types including varieties of Linux.
File Recovery Software
Recuva
We have all done it, accidently deleted a photo, program or document and then realised that we needed it. Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it’s free!
Avoid installing the Yahoo toolbar in the install options unless you prefer to have it...It is already preselected so I advise people to unselect it when installing their products.
Click the following link to find more Free Programs.
Q. James
Hi Drew,
I am using Windows XP and my computer screen keeps going to screen saver mode while I am reading documents on screen. Further more; my screen turns off soon after that. My friend told me I need to change my screen saver settings and “sleep mode” but have no idea how to do this.
A. Hi James,
Changing these settings in Windows XP is fairly easy.
Minimise all your programs so that you are looking at your desktop. In any blank space, right click your mouse and when a menu pops up; left click on “Properties”.
In the new menu that has popped up, there are five different tabs at the very top. Left click on the tab called “Screen Saver”. Half way down the menu you will see an area to change the Wait time before your computer switches to Screen Saver mode. Change this to 30 minutes. Now click Apply at the bottom right hand side of the menu.
Now that we have changed that, we need to change the sleep mode settings. At the bottom right hand side of the menu is an icon called “Power”. Left click this icon.
You will be delivered to a new menu on the “Power Schemes” tab. I would recommend switching the following tabs to “Never” which will be the bottom option from the drop down box.
“Turn off monitor”
“Turn off hard disks”
“System standby”
Once you have done this, click Apply at the bottom Right and then click “OK”. Now click “OK” on the next menu to exit back to the desktop and you are done!
Portable Document Format files (PDFs) are becoming an increasingly popular way to store and transfer large files. About Seniors Webmaster, Drew shares his simple guide on how to convert your large Word documents to PDF to save you time and hassle.
PDFs were created by software programmers, Adobe, and are now becoming incredibly popular amongst businesses and home computer users alike because of the many benefits of using the files. Firstly, PDFs are quick and easy to use, and easily securable. Benefit - can’t be tampered with unlike a Word document. Secondly, and most importantly, the chief function of the PDFs design is their ability to turn large files, for example a particularly large Microsoft word file, and compress it into a much smaller file, which has many benefits including storage and the ability to send larger files over email.
While PDFs have some downsides, including a slight difficulty in editing software and various types of PDFs that can cause confusion.
However, PDFs downside is far outnumbered by its upside. So if the use of the PDF file system interests you, as usual, About Seniors is here to help.
If you do not wish to commit to downloading a full program to convert documents to PDF, then perhaps a visit to www.doc2pdf.net is ideal. This site is perfect for those who only have a single case of conversion needs.
When visiting the website, simply scroll down to the bottom. On the bottom left hand corner, there is a box that says ‘browse’. Click this box, and in doing so select the document you wish to convert. When selected, click ‘convert’ and away you go!
If you are looking for a more permanent installation on your computer, then a free PDF program is what you want. To start, you will need to download Primo PDF.
Following all the prompts, once you hit the ‘Primo PDF’ set up screen, click next and install.
Primo works in two ways. Firstly by an simply drag and drop method, whereby you can move your cursor to the specific file you wish to be converted, drag it toward the primo icon on your desktop and drop the icon in.
Secondly, a “Primo PDF” icon appears in the ‘print’ section of your Microsoft word document. Simply change it from your current printer to the ‘primo’ icon and use that to convert the document.
We have all made the mistake of typing the wrong word into Google and getting an undesired search. Webmaster, Drew, explains how to fix this problem in Internet Explorer and Firefox.
How to make a safe site and block bad websites
Internet Explorer
1. Load your Internet explorer
2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click the Privacy tab
5. Under the Privacy window, Click Sites
6. Type in the site address that you want to block and click Block.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Load your Mozilla Firefox
2. Visit: https://addons.mozilla.org
3. Click Continue to Download
4. Read the “End user agreement” then click Accept and Install
5. A window will now popup. Click Install now.
6. Close down Firefox and reopen
7. FoxFilter is now installed. Click Tools
8. Click FoxFilter Settings
9. You will be taken to the “Register now” page. Ignore this. Look for the Tabs above this page called ‘Register, General, Blocked etc’.
10. You can now click on the different tabs and change your filtering options
How to block or “safe list” an email sender
Whether you are looking to add the YOURLifeChoices newsletter or a relative’s email to your safe senders list, Webmaster, Drew, shows you how to add them in five different email systems. He also shows you how to block a sender.
Over the last few months, Webmaster, Drew, has become aware that many YOURLifeChoices subscribers have switched to using MACs. With this in mind, his handy tech tip will help with the frustration of capturing what’s on the screen.
There are a few ways to do a screen capture in the Mac Operating System.
Follow the steps below and you will be able to do a screen capture in Mac OS X.
* Switch to the screen which you want to capture
* Hold down Command key + Shift + 3 and release all
* then use your mouse to click on the screen
* Done. You will see a picture file in at your desktop. That’s the screen capture picture.
You can also do a screen capture for a portion of your screen.
* Switch to the screen that you wish to capture
* Hold down Command key + Shift + 4 and release all key
* Now, you will see the mouse cursor will change to +
* You can start to drag your mouse to select the portion you wish to capture.
* Once finished, you will see a picture file in your desktop. That’s the screen capture picture!
If you want to do a screen capture for a particular application window, you can follow this:-
* Switch to the screen which you wish to capture
* Hold down Command key + Shift + 4 and release all key
* Now, You will see the mouse cursor will change to +
* Press the space bar once
* You will see the mouse cursor change to a camera
* Now you can use the camera to select which application window to screen capture
* Once finish, you will see a picture file in at your desktop. That’s the screen capture picture!
We’ve all been there, happily working on something when the computer screen freezes. Never fear, Webmaster, Drew, has a tip to help you unfreeze your programs without losing important information.
There have been many situations where I have been working with several different programs open in the background while surfing four or five different websites and my computer suddenly says “enough is enough” and freezes. This generally results from too much memory being used and your computer not being able to process the information fast enough.
When this does happen, many different problems can occur. Your Microsoft Word document which you had not saved could freeze, although if you’ve used my Recovering Microsoft Word documents fix, it shouldn’t be an issue. Even so, the last thing you want to do is have all your programs close down.
Listed below for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 users is an alternative way to unfreeze your computer. It works a large majority of the time, but even so, you may have to end a specific program that is “Not Responding”. *Please note that if you cannot move your mouse or have the menu pop up as in the below steps, you will have to reset your computer as it has completely frozen*
Windows XP
1. Press the “CTRL” “ALT” “DELETE” keys in sequence
2. Task Manager Appears
3. Click The “Processes” Tab
4. Find any and all instances of “Explorer.exe” and close them all by right-clicking and choosing “End Process”
5. If you’ve done this successfully your taskbar will disappear - don’t worry - that’s what you want.
6. Now, while you’re still in Task Manager, click “File” “New task” and type in “explorer.exe” (without the quotes)
7. Your taskbar should now reappear and your computer that was frozen should now be ready to go
Windows Vista & Windows 7
1. Right-click an empty place on your taskbar
2. Choose “Task Manager”
3. Click The “Processes” Tab
4. Find any and all instances of “Explorer.exe” and close them all by right-clicking and choosing “End Process”
5. If you’ve done this successfully your taskbar will disappear - don’t worry - that’s what you want.
6. Now, while you’re still in Task Manager, click “File” “New task” and type in “explorer.exe” (without the quotes)
7. Your taskbar should now reappear and your computer that was frozen should now be ready to go.
This trick will work most of the time - but not always. Sometimes you can’t even use your CTRL - ALT -DELETE keys. If this happens you’ll just have to shut it down and then restart.
YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Terri, is keen to back up his treasured photos and important documents but would like Webmaster, Drew, to give some guidance on which sized external hard drive to purchase.
Q. Terri
Hi Drew, could you help me please? I want to buy an external hard drive to store my files, documents and photos. I see there are 2.5 and 3.5 ones which are best and what is the difference?
A. Hi Terri, Drew here.
A very good question!
As you can tell by looking around, a 2.5” external hard drive is more expensive than a 3.5”. There is a large difference between the two with a 2.5” being smaller, weighing less and being more compact than its 3.5” counterpart. They both do exactly the same thing apart from the 3.5” requiring an external power supply to plug into while your 2.5” can be powered via your computer’s USB port.
If you do a lot of travelling and plan on taking the hard drive with you, I would recommend the 2.5” for the extra cost, otherwise the 3.5” will save you a good $20-30 minimum depending on the space size you require.
Kind Regards,
Drew Patchell
Last Friday’s E-Newsletter saw an overwhelming response for ‘Free downloads’. YOURLifeChoices subscriber, John, has shared with us a few more programs that will help computer users.
John
YOURLifeChoices, your latest newsletter containing information on both free downloads and Photoshop makes me wonder why you are not recommending the free Gnu Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)? This is every bit as good as Photoshop. Similarly you should be drawing attention to the office suite offered by Open Office - also free.
A. Hi John, Drew here
Thanks for the email.
As we all know, there are thousands upon thousands of free software programs on the market. GIMP and Open Office are two such helpful and free programs that we did not mention last week.
For readers not familiar with the program, GIMP has many of the same features as Photoshop, including corrective modes and a ‘channel mixer’ (an amazing tool which helps photos become sharper and clearer) as well as many other standard tools that help turn average or good digital photographs into spectacular ones. To find out more, head to the GIMP information page or download a free copy of the program here.
We are also already a big fan of Open Office, and have written about it on our website before. But too much of a good thing is never enough. For more information on Open Office, click YOURLifeChoices simple shortcut to our article on this great free program, which not only performs most of the functions of Microsoft Office but also saves you hundreds of dollars.
Also, if you missed Friday’s free downloads article, don’t hesitate to stock up on some fantastic programs that will save you both time and money. Click on YOURLifeChoices simple shortcut to read.
If you know of any helpful free downloads that you wish to share with our subscribers, email our .
There’s an abundance of free software downloads on the internet but which ones are worth the download time and where do you find them?
1. TeamViewer
www.teamviewer.com
Have you ever had a problem you could not fix, agonised through the process of having it explained to you step-by-step, only for it to still not work? TeamViewer is a free and secure product that allows you to give a friend or family member access to your computer from the comfort of their home, anywhere in the world, with a view to solving your problem. This is just the tip of the iceberg for this product, with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone conferencing and Smartphone applications allowing access to your computer desktop while out and about, just some of the cleaver features.
2. Ad-Aware Free 8.2
www.lavasoft.com
A must-have protection tool for your computer, Ad-Aware Free 8.2 is free for home use and targets malware and virus threats that your local virus scanner may not find. Worth the download.
3. VirtuaWin v4.2 beta1
virtuawin.sourceforge.net
Most of us can barely handle using one computer screen, but for those who are always busy working on different projects, VirtuaWin allows you to switch between up to nine separate “virtual windows” by simply tapping on an icon in your system tray.
4. Everything
www.voidtools.com
Appropriately named, this piece of software indexes your computer’s files and gives you a lightning-fast search of its contents. Great for those times when you lose documents or you’re just feeling lazy.
5. KeePass Password Safe 2.10
keepass.info
Do you have several passwords, all of different lengths or conventions? If you’re struggling to remember which password is for which system, then KeePass may be the answer to your problem. KeePass uses complicated formulas to encrypt all the passwords (and everything else) it holds for you. If you struggle to think of new passwords, it’ll generate strong ones you can use. It doesn’t integrate much with the browser, but if you use Firefox, the KeeFox plug-in takes care of that.
Not everyone is trustworthy. The sheer size of the internet and its “virtual” anonymity of transactions and conversations mean ever more vigilance is required. The following tips, explained in our downloadable PDF, Staying Secure Online, will assist you to protect your privacy and your financial information.
There’s no need to leave your home to have fun with puzzles, to meet new friends, get recipe ideas, or comment on a matter close to your heart, as mentioned in our downloadable PDF, Playing online.
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