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Get the Basics
Learn about the threats to security and online safety, and the tools and strategies that can help you avoid them.
Defend Your Computer
There are many types of Internet security and safety issues that you need to understand and manage.
Network Safely Online
Make safe online connections.
Viruses, Worms and Trojans
Prevent your computer from these invaders.
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Take Action
Step-by-step information to help you have a safe and secure online experience.
Technology and Online Fraud
Use good judgment and good technology.
Using External Storage
Balance the cost and convenience with the amount of information you're backing up.
Use Parental Controls
Blocking the bad while letting in the good.
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Learn More
Find additional resources, updates about online safety and security issues, and easy-to-understand videos.
Video Library
Watch these short videos to learn more about the top security issues that affect home users like you.
Resources
Staysafe.org and its partners have compiled a list of useful articles and web sites for your reference.
Perspectives
Here you'll regularly find new columns from experts on both topical and current issues.
Glossary
We've put together this glossary of many common Internet technologies and computer related terms.
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Step-by-step information to help you have a safe and secure online experience.
Protect Yourself
The Truth is Out There: How to Know What You Can Believe Online
How to Protect Your Online Reputation
Use Technology to Help You Avoid Online Fraud
A Quick Guide to Passwords
How to Encrypt a File
Protect Your Family
Use Parental Controls
How to Set Parental Controls in Games
How to Manage Bullies in Games
Setting Up a Family E-mail Address
Chat Room Safety
Kids & Blogs
How to Recognize Grooming
Protect Your Computer
New Computer Security Checklist
How to Adjust Your Windows Firewall
Automatic Updates
How to Back Up Your Files
Protecting Your Backup Files
Types of External Storage
How to Use the Security Center in Windows XP SP2
How to Retire an Old Computer Securely
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