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Security & Safety Resource Center

Learn about today's current internet threats and how to stay safe and secure.

How-to Guides

Our how-to guides offer a helping hand for common computer security tasks and to help you do more with our software tools.


How to childproof your smart home

In the last few years, the smart home has transitioned from an interesting concept into a tangible reality. Devices such as voice-controlled speakers, networked thermostats, Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators, automated floor cleaners and smart TVs are now rapidly changing the way many houses and apartments look, feel and sound. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for smart homes should expand […]

How to protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

Do you ever connect to public Wi-Fi networks? A journey through any mall, office park or downtown corridor is sure to populate your phone’s Wi-Fi list with numerous wireless options, many of them not even requiring passwords for entry. If it seems like these networks are everywhere, it’s because they are: Cisco has estimated the […]

How to stay safe when using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs

Do you use Office 365 or Google Docs? Be careful when clicking through a collaboration link on either platform.

How to keep your brand-new PC malware-free

Here’s how to make sure your new PC is protected against malware.

How to protect your identity when traveling

Identity theft is a constant concern for travelers and anyone who uses the internet or a payment card. Here’s how to reduce your risk.