Personal Firewalls In July 2008 - Hints, Tips and Tricks Newsletter

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If you have high-speed internet access, such as DSL or a cable modem, be very cautious of how your connection is configured. Most connections use equipment such as hubs, routers and cable modems. If this equipment is not properly configured or doesn't include firewall, you could be vulnerable to hackers. One way to help keep hackers out is to install a personal firewall program. One of the top-rated programs is ZoneAlarm®. It can be used on most Windows® computers for both dial-up modem and high-speed connections. You can download it for free from ZoneLabs®.

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By taking responsibility for your children's online computer use, parents can greatly minimize any potential risks of being online. Make it a family rule to:

* If your child is young, say under 7, consider being with your child when he or she is on the Internet.

* Warn your child not to give out identifying information

* Get to know the services your child uses.

* Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission.

* Remind your children to NEVER respond to messages that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make them feel uncomfortable.

* Remember that everything you read online may not be true.

* Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by your children

* Consider using parental controls but know their limitations

* Be sure to make this a family activity.

Wantto know more? Visit SafeKids.com for for more details. Look for SafeKids.com 's Kids Rules for Online Safety (for pre-teens)

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These days, many programs will help you edit your photos. You can download these programs for free. Or, you can purchase one at the store.

But, despite the multitude of choices, one stands out as the best in the market. Adobe Photoshop.

Photoshop is a powerful program that offers many features. This means it is difficult for beginners to learn. It also means Photoshop has a hefty price tag.

Don't want to spend $900 on Photoshop? How can you get it for free?

Its not the full blown version, but there's a lot to love about Photoshop Express. For example, you don't need to install it on your computer. Rather, it is a Web-based program.

After you upload photos, you edit them. The controls are easy to use, and there is a variety of fun options.

Once you've edited your photos, you may want to share them. That's a snap, too. E-mail them from the program or share them in your personal gallery.

Additionally, Adobe gives you two gigabytes of free photo storage. Get started with Photoshop Express today by opening a free account.

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