We decided to do a post and make it a permanent page on our blog for reference. Mom has this same information on her commercial web site for her own use as well as her customer’s. We do not like mean-spirited people who intend to do our computers and the info on our computers harm, so we try to stay on top of what Security measures we can take to keep our computers safe.
We use Firefox, because we believe it is a safer browser. It certainly is a more stable browser. And it is Free!
We use Norton Internet Security because in the squillion years that Mom has been using the Internet, not once has Norton’s let anything through. That record is hard to beat! Unfortunately NIS is not Free, but Mom feels it is well worth the price and would not think of being online without it.
We also use a Wireless Router between our cable and the computer partially so Mom can use her laptop, but also to encrypt our broadband signal so people can’t just steal it.
Disclaimer (yada yada): Gandalf and Grayson are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice or statements made on these web sites. Just so ya know! We provide these links as a convenience and mostly because Viruses, Trojans, Adware, Spyware and Malware are No Good!
Here are some valuable resources for keeping your computer (and the info on your computer) safe:
INTERNET SECURITY & VULNERABILITY – Windows Vulnerability, Stealth, Browser, Parental Control, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware & Anti-Hacker Resources
- SYMANTEC SECURITY CHECK – Norton’s will scan your computer for vulnerabilities
- NORTON’S REMOVAL TOOLS
- HOMELAND SECURITY
- US-CERT – United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
- BANDWIDTH SPEED TEST – ZDNet
- MCAFEE SCAN FOR VIRUSES
- MCAFEE MYSECURITYSTATUS UTILITY
- FIREFOX – Browser alternative to Internet Explorer
- NETSCAPE – Browser alternative to Internet Explorer
- GOOGLE CHROME – Browser alternative to Internet Explorer
- SPYWARE WARRIOR
- SAFETY EDUCATION – ZONEALARM
- PC FLANK
- Wireless Networking Q&A – Vicomsoft
- Hacker Watch Probe
- BroadbandReports.com – (Click the Next Button)
- Shields Up! - Internet Vulnerability Profiling… Everybuddy with Internet access should visit this site!
- Tweak Window’s XP2 Security to your advantage – PCWorld.com
- SP2′s Firewall Is Not Good Enough – ZDNet.co.uk
- Choose Knowledge
- Kid’s Safety – kids.getnetwise.org
So today’s Mancat Monday Motto is that everybuddy should secure your computers as best you can! And today we even have a second Mancat Monday Motto - at no additional charge even! And that is to always follow Mom’s #1, #2 and #3 Computer Rules -
- Backup
- Backup
- Backup!
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Well said! Mom Paula also used Norton and has switched to Firefox and Chrome. Unfortunately, she must use IE for her work stuff. We are really mad at the mean people who messed up the CB.
Truffle and Brulee
Hmmmm, we noticed a whole lot of posts from Daily Gs and all your photos seem to be missing.
Good post on internet security. We use a number of those links for our computer too.