Two OS X Apps Every Mac User Needs

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1Password and Quicksilver are two apps that will make your experience with Mac OS X better than ever. 1Password is a secure way to keep track of your logins.

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How to Turn Windows Automatic Updates Off or On in XP

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You can customize Windows Automatic Updates so that you have more control of the process in which Windows checks for new “fixes” and downloads and installs them on your computer.

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How Can I Protect My Home But Avoid Paying a Steep Monthly Security Fee?

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You don’t necessarily have to go with a fee-based security firm or system to protect your home or office. Alternatives include devices with sensors, motion detectors, and systems that connect to an Internet broadband router.

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How Can I Safely Give Away or Donate a PC?

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Before you donate your old PC, be sure you’ve transferred over or archived all the data and programs you will need in the future. Then, use a utility to rid the drive of personal information.

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Deleting Persistent Hidden Internet Files or Cookies

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If you’re troubled by persistent cookies, altering the Internet browser’s settings can result in finding and deleting these files. For added privacy, you can also delete stored passwords.

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How Can I Make Sure Only Certain People See My Twitter and Facebook Information?

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Even if you think only your immediate circle of friends is interested in what you’re posting online, you could still be opening yourself up to trouble. Unless your account is set to “private,” Twitter posts come up in search engines, while Facebook privacy settings for status updates, photos and so on range from relatively private to open to everyone.

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How to Minimize Spam and Avoid Falling Victim to It

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Any unsolicited email is a burden you don’t want to deal with. Be cautious about giving out your email address online, and be sure to use an email service or ISP with a good spam filter.

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How Can I Keep My Network Router Secure and Problem Free?

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It’s important to update your network router’s firmware regularly to keep it secure and operating at its best. Fortunately, you should only need to check for updates once a year or so, and the updated firmware can be easily downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site.

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Pros and Cons of Microsoft Windows Defender

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Microsoft Windows Defender is an OK anti-spyware program included with Windows XP and Vista. But there are better programs available, and in any case PC users would still need to supplement Defender with some kind of anti-virus protection.

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When a Non-Secure Site Wants Personal or Financial Information

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If you don’t see the telltale “https” or padlock when accessing a Web site, don’t share your financial information or other private details. Only perform online transactions with “secure sites.”

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How to Erase a Hard Drive Safely and Completely

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If you’re giving your computer away to charity, or otherwise disposing of it, you’ll likely want to first erase the hard drive to avoid having your private information seen by strangers. Simply deleting files and/or formatting the hard drive will not do the job completely.

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