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Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters July 20th

Posted July 20, 2008

This week’s email and on-line newsletters are now available:
* free weekly Terry”s Computer Tips email newsletter
* weekly on-line Terry”s Computer Tips newsletter

This week’s online newsletter includes:

* Speeding Up a Slow Dialup Connection
The connection was good with one computer, but not with another…

* HowTo: Use a Drive Letter for a Shared Folder on Another Computer
Sometimes it’s easier to refer to a folder on another computer by using a drive letter…

* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…

* HowTo: Use a Drive Letter for a Folder on Your Computer
Sometimes it’s easier to refer to a folder on the SAME computer by using a drive letter…

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Filed under: Communications, Dialup, Networking, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Router Security — Wired & Wireless Routers

Posted July 13, 2008

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Reader Scott Adler wrote recently to tell me about an interesting article on cable/DSL router security. I found it interesting that the mainstream computer media, in this case it was an article at CNET News.com, that was warning people to change the default password on their cable and DSL routers.

For a long time, my security recommendations for wired and wireless routers include the recommendation that you change the password on the router from the default to one of your choice..

What’s the default password for a router? It’s the password that you have to enter to edit the router settings. Many users use their router’s default password to set up the router initially. Then, they forget all about changing the password — or they worry that they won’t remember it so they decide not to change it.

Why is it important to change the router’s password? You should change the password because it’s one more door that can be locked to protect your computer and your Internet computing.

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Filed under: Broadband, Communications, HowTo, Internet Access, Networking, Privacy, Security, Technology - neat stuff, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips & Tricks, Wireless