Viruses, hackers, fraud, crashes, eyestrain, data loss, aching wrists, identity theft . . . These are but a few of the horror stories that are part of the world of computers. But here, in this clear, easy-to-read book, is all the information you need to keep yourself and your property safe. Chapter Summaries and Action Sheets for each subject help you evaluate your needs, make a plan and take action to protect yourself, your computer, your and your data. This book includes a bonus CD-ROM filled with lots of software for both Macintosh and Windows, that puts your computer to work to help protect you and your property. You ll learn: * How to protect and back up your data * How to avoid aches, pains and repetitive stress injuries * How to protect your computer from viruses, worms and Trojan horses * How to foil hackers and identity thieves * How to protect yourself from theft and fraud * How to preserve our personal privacy while surfing the Web * And much, much more! Safe Computing is part of the Advice from the Neighborhood Nerd series of leaning materials, created to help everyone understand and use computers and other technologies that have become a part of modern life. You re not a dummy. You re not an idiot. All you need is a little advice from the Neighborhood Nerd.
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