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Any new computer should come with the Windows 7 firewall active, but a quick look under Control Panel and then System and Security will confirm this
We take a look at a recent phishing email, claiming to be from the HMRC, to show how you can catch the scams
Follow our 20 hints and tips to help you keep your valuable personal information safe
The 'File Download – Security Warning' window can be ignored on a site we've checked before publication, but take notice of the sign if it pops up from nowhere
These packs of retractable cables won’t leave you in a knot
Although power cuts are uncommon, if one does happen it could damage your computer. We explain how to protect your equipment from a surge or total failure
Lurking under Windows is the little-known world of the command line. We explain how to use this to fix faults and make your PC much more secure
If you use a Windows PC, there should be no need for an uninstaller program. A good place to check a program you're unsure of is on the Web of Trust website
This useful planning tool is now on sale from Amazon in the UK
Any computer, especially those running XP, needs protection against attack via the internet. This article explains why your firewall should always be on guard
If more than one person wants to use your computer, then the safest way is to create user accounts for them. Find out how in our Back to Basics guide
Adding letters, numbers and symbols to your basic password will help enhance the security of your computer and help keep you safe from hackers
You must have a firewall running at all times, but apart from that having more than one anti-virus system running is likely to cause conflict and 'false alerts'
We think it is probably the network security key Mr Sutton wants to change. We describe how to do this on a Thomson router, failing that a hard reset is needed
The security warning is to show that old or deleted information could be retrieved. Depending on your operating system, this threat could be lesser or greater
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If a Windows update fails to install automatically, the problem can often be cured by going to Microsoft's website and installing the update yourself
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