Category Archive: Internet Safety


Ways to Protect Your Children Online

Protecting your children online is not an easy task. Just imagine waking up some day, flicking on the TV in order to watch the morning news, and all you could find was either sexual or violent adult rated content. Then before you can even overcome the shock of this experience you realize that your child …

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How a Packet Sniffer Works

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For decades computer network administrators have used this type of technology for network monitoring and to conduct diagnostic tests and repair problems. In short, packet sniffing is the method used to see all kinds of information as is passes over the network it is linked to, but how does a packet sniffer work?

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Is it Safe to Download Free Software

All over the internet you will find various types of free software to download to your computer. Sometimes you will need it in order to watch videos or other forms of media offer online.

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Keeping your Children Safe While Online

There are many predators out there on the internet looking for vulnerable individuals and they often prey on children. In our society though it is very common for children to use the computer for fun and for school work. Keeping your children safe while they do so should be a top priority

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