[piaqt]

I need a good, non-scary, non-technical overview of basic common-sense secure internet practice. This is for my mom, the PC preemie, and all-around technophobe.

The only one comes to mind is Steve Gibson (grc.com) but I think that might be a little much right now.

[FthrJACK]

steve is a clever bloke, but how do i put this... hmm i cant but i would take some of what he says with a pinch of salt.

security... dont give out your address (oops)
dont give out your full real name (oops)
dont give out your social security number (phew)
dont arrange to meet strange men from chat rooms (oop... err i mean phew)

comon sense.

get an anti virus program + firewall
dont give out credit card details in chat boxes or to dodgy looking sites, make sure when ordering online that the page is secure (look for the padlock on your browser)
etc etc etc

come on pia you can explain this stuff to her im sure :cool:

[piaqt]

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come on pia you can explain this stuff to her im sure :cool:

Yes i can, but she keeps asking the SAME questions over & again, & I'm TIRED!
If there were a tutorial, she could keep it on file and reference it herself (instead of calling me every 5 secs.)

Your suggestions are good, and I'll probably have to write the **** thing myself. Oh, well. I'm learning how to teach, Mom's learning to use a PC, and I can probably get a meal or two out of the deal. Plus, it gives us something to talk about. (monumentally overdramatic sigh)

[LS_Dragons]

I have recommended this site / newsletter many times. Fred does a very good job of explaining lots a techno-weenie stuff in a non-tech way. The basic newsletter is free, as is searching the site. I bet you will find something you can save - or print - for Mommy Dearest......

www.langa.com

Good hunting.......
LS

[piaqt]

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I have recommended this site / newsletter many times. www.langa.com

Good hunting.......
LS

Yes you have, and I've forgotten about it at least as many. thanks again.

[LS_Dragons]

Try this site - just referenced in the latest LangaList newsletter:

www.pestpatrol.com/Whitepapers/PersonalPrivacy0402.asp

good luck...
LS

[piaqt]

from NYC to Texas: :love :love :love
THANKS!

[LS_Dragons]

Hey Piaqt:
if you are still looking for Internet (or PC) Security info, I have come across 2 more references for you:
http://www.extremetech.com/article/0,3396,...&a=27365,00.asp
and
http://www.extremetech.com/article/0,3396,...&a=27417,00.asp

These are a bit more in depth thna the last post - but may be useful if you 'edit' them down.

Enjoy

LS

[piaqt]

Once again, Thank You Very Much. I don't suppose you could find me some cyber aspirin? Last week, mom called to ask how to go offline without shutting down, so I'm tech support.

btw Tris, et al: we need a smilie for "oh my splitting head."

[Rick1488]

Hello,
I want to throw my 2 cents in because I'm new to the forum. Just get a firewall preferably sygate and antivirus preferably trend micro.
P.S might I add FthrJACK those are impressive PC specs

[FthrJACK]

thanks rick, welcome to the board

theres some piccies of the pc in tghe hardware section. if you want to look.

One of the moderators, 'BAH' still has the fastest pc here though

[piaqt]

FthrJACK, on Jun 29 2002, 08:48 AM, said:

One of the moderators, 'BAH' still has the fastest pc here though

Jealous.

[FthrJACK]

yup