To: MrPiper
"I store no private info on my puter, no passwords are stored, I have to input them each time. I always turn off the computer when not using it, what can a hacker do?"
As long as you don't download RAR or WINZIP files from unknown persons, you should be okay, I would think.
I don't think manually inputting your passwords helps to protect you from spyware/viruses/worms, etc. It's added protection in case someone else uses your PC, though.
90 posted on
01/02/2006 5:09:29 PM PST by
jdm
(QOY "I'd hit it. Then I'd turn it over, praise Allah, and hit it again." Lazamataz on Osama's niece.)
To: jdm
I know what a WINZIP file is, whats a RAR file?
92 posted on
01/02/2006 5:11:16 PM PST by
MrPiper
To: jdm
What about encrypting your entire hard drive? And are there any downsides to so doing?
97 posted on
01/02/2006 5:24:19 PM PST by
streetpreacher
(If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
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