As always, Bruce has some good thoughts here. A lot of it would seem to be common sense to me, but given the prevalence of spyware, viruses, and such, perhaps I'm just too much of a nerd to notice.
One suggestion I'd add to his list: Install Linux
1 posted on
12/17/2004 6:37:06 AM PST by
zeugma
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2 posted on
12/17/2004 6:37:44 AM PST by
zeugma
(Come to the Dark Side...... We have cookies!)
To: zeugma
To: zeugma
Don't use windows, don't use explorer, don't use office... I sense a theme here but I can't put my finger on it.
4 posted on
12/17/2004 6:41:04 AM PST by
ChadsDad
(If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.)
To: zeugma
Don't use Outlook or Outlook Express....
5 posted on
12/17/2004 6:41:54 AM PST by
ChadsDad
(If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.)
To: zeugma
And delete the files "command.com" and "cmd.exe." Afterwards, Create them with Notepad but make them read-only
6 posted on
12/17/2004 6:42:41 AM PST by
AppyPappy
(If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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8 posted on
12/17/2004 6:48:10 AM PST by
ShadowAce
(Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
To: zeugma
Install Linux I do believe he mentioned that.
10 posted on
12/17/2004 6:50:08 AM PST by
ShadowAce
(Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
To: zeugma
I am regularly asked what average Internet users can do to ensure their security. My first answer is usually, "Nothing--you're screwed."I'm grateful every time that I am.
12 posted on
12/17/2004 6:53:58 AM PST by
Lazamataz
("Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown" -- harpseal)
To: zeugma
There's one problem with leaving Windows:
hardware support can get iffy very fast in the Linux environment, especially with today's modern multimedia hardware.
If you do continue to run Windows, you should do the following:
1. Make sure Windows is properly patched up to current levels. Check Windows Update at least 3-4 times a week for the latest updates.
2. Run a good firewall, whether hardware based or software based. For software firewalls, the current version of ZoneAlarm (5.5.062.004) is probably one of the best out there.
3. Have a good antivirus program constantly running. There are several good commercial antivirus programs, and there are also free antivirus programs out there, too. Don't forget to look for virus definition updates at least once a day.
4. Run a spyware remover at least three times a week. Programs such as Ad-Aware SE and SpyBot do excellent work, as does the new Yahoo! Toolbar for IE with its built-in spyware remover. Don't forget to get the latest definition updates for spyware removal at least every 3-4 days.
To: zeugma
It is possible to memorize high-strength passwords, so that doesn't hold, and DON'T WRITE YOUR PASSWORDS DOWN, especially if you plan to carry them in your wallet! All it takes is you losing your wallet, and not only does the finder have your credit cards and ATM, now they have your passwords too! And don't delete cmd.exe. That's the command-line interface for Windows. You need that now and then.
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12/17/2004 6:57:04 AM PST by
Little Pig
(Is it time for "Cowboys and Muslims" yet?)
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21 posted on
12/17/2004 7:13:54 AM PST by
dennisw
(Help put the "Ch" back in Chanukah)
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23 posted on
12/17/2004 7:19:49 AM PST by
tubebender
(If I had know I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself...)
To: zeugma
just how DO you hide your IP address while online.....
32 posted on
12/17/2004 7:34:45 AM PST by
mo
To: Swordmaker
Operating systems: If possible, don't use Microsoft Windows. Buy a Macintosh or use Linux.Get a Mac Ping....
37 posted on
12/17/2004 7:38:20 AM PST by
CheneyChick
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41 posted on
12/17/2004 8:22:26 AM PST by
Tribune7
To: zeugma
Can someone suggest a good free office suite for my new laptop? I've always preferred WordPerfect over Microsoft Word, and used to use freeware from some of the WP creators but can no longer find it.
42 posted on
12/17/2004 8:27:21 AM PST by
Sisku Hanne
(Deprogramming the left, one truth at a time.)
To: zeugma
44 posted on
12/17/2004 8:30:25 AM PST by
power2
(JMJ)
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45 posted on
12/17/2004 8:40:09 AM PST by
Quix
(5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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