Today In: Protect & Secure
Protect Your Privacy on Social Networks
When Facebook began publicizing its members' online shopping purchases, it sparked new concerns over privacy on social networks. Here's a look at the new threats and how to protect or limit access to your information on social networking sites.
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Using the Internet to Search for a Nanny
Numerous nanny web sites have popped up on the Internet -- from agency sites to individuals who post their own profiles and resumes. Here's what to know before you hire a nanny you find online.
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Marketing to Kids Online
Protect your kids from potentially harmful online advertising tactics.
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Find Kid-Friendly Videos
You don't need a TV to watch videos anymore, now that more and more people are posting clips online.
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Safety at Auction and Classifieds Sites
Although auction and classifieds web sites make it easy to buy and sell goods, scam artists are lurking, trying to dupe the unsuspecting. Here's how to avoid getting caught in a World Wide Web of cons.
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Go Wireless With Secure Wi-Fi
Getting wireless Internet access in public places is catching on. But wireless access -- known as Wi-Fi or hot spots -- comes with security risks. Here's how Wi-Fi works and how to take advantage of it while you're out and about with your family laptop.
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Tech Tip
Add Memory
If your two- to three-year-old computer is sluggish, instead of getting a new model, you might just need to add more memory. You can do this yourself -- see your computer maker's web site for instructions about where to install additional memory once you purchase it.