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Computer and WIFI Information and Security "At home and away"

• WIFI Antennas

• Building a WIFI antenna, find out how.

  • Note: You can mount this devise on the old satellite dish "Receiver" Satellite Dish Antenna
    http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=digital+antenna+homemade&search_type=&aq=4&oq=digital+an

  • Extending the range of your WIFI reception, buy a professional WIFI antenna

    • NEW From JEFA Tech for RVer's Are you having trouble with weak WiFi signals in campgrounds?

    • Why not bring your own WiFi repeater with you to boost your signal? Use multiple computers to link up.

    • WiFi Solutions for RV's
    • Long Range WiFi Repeater Kit for RV's

  • www.Wifi-Link.com

  • En Genius

  • http://www.tp-link.com/default.html
     

• Personal Computer Security, Tips & Tricks

  • http://www.apex-ims.com/Security/index.htm

    • NEW  “Wireless security and the home PC,”

    • NEW  “Digital home security checklist” and “Securing your home network

    • NEW  "Securing your home network’s Internet connection"
       

    • NEW Microsoft Web site. The “Security at Home”
       

    • NEW Check if you are secure at Gibson Research http://www.grc.com/intro.htm [ Click on "Shields UP" ]

    • Live testing at: ShieldsUP! <<Click The Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and complete. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely.

• Personal care of your computer Desktop and Laptop

  • 7 Ways to keep yourself Secure on the Internet
    Click here 7 Ways To Keep Yourself Secure

  • General Maintenance

    • Cooling Fans . Do they work? Yes they do. Use a cooling fan "Double the life of your laptop"

      • To buy http://www.nextag.com/cooling-fans-for-laptop-computer/stores-html

    • Annual cleaning with a can of "Air" [ Keep you internal fan clean ]
       

• Using unlicensed software or sharing software.

  • In the past before Vista and Windows 7 we could use and share our software, now we can not.

  • If you do and Microsoft discovers you online, they have the right to disable your unlicenced software.

  • If you need a very good package that equals MS Office just go to: http://www.openoffice.org/

  • It is FREE Copyright © 2010, Oracle
     

• Using a Browser securely

  • Make sure if you are using MS Internet Explorer that it is keep up to date at all times.

  • Download Antivirus Protection. Many out there. We support "AVG" http://free.avg.com/us-en/download?prd=afg

  • Download "Microsoft Defender" More advise at: http://www.apex-ims.com/Security/index.htm
     

• Downloading Software, Music, Videos, TV, Radio and Pictures securely

  1. Use "DAP" http://www.speedbit.com/ "190 million users can not be wrong"
      

• Using an email client securely.

  1. When travelling use your Internet Provider's Webmail from home.

  2. If you have none and are using Yahoo, hotmail, msn etc
     "Do Not do Banking or Confidential information in your email.

  3. Always use your bank's secure website [ https ] Look for the "pad lock in the lower right hand corner of your browser"
      

• How to use Internet while traveling.

  • Use a secure browser and email client "Firefox" from Mozilla http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
     

• How to check out a internet Hoax? ----- http://www.hoax-slayer.com/

  • Bottom Line: Do not open any email that you can not personally guarantee is safe.

  • Even "Jokes, Pictures, Videos and shared Music" can contain Viruses, Hijackers, and Trojans

    • For a good source for all threats http://usa.kaspersky.com/threats/

  • Be aware, think outside the box and be protected.

  • If it sounds too good to be true there is a reason.
     

• Computer Clean up and and Security Protection

  • Use Advanced System Care from Iobit "over 35 million users now"

    • Download free http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html [works manually]

  • Do a clean up daily, Click on the Blue "CARE" button.

  • Pro edition I use this works automatically
     

• Operating Systems Special needs:

  • XP SP3 if you have it keep it it is the best out there so far, next to Linux and a MAC

  • Vista "Lots of problems not recommend you buy a new or used computer at any price"

    • There are still problems with MS Internet Explorer version 8

    • We recommend do not download it ever.

  • Windows 7 "Still has it's problems, it is more visual more like a MAC, but has a way to go yet.
     

• Building a Digital TV antenna You tube search .."building a Digital TV antenna"

  • USB HDTV Receiver For Your PC:
    http://www.gadgetreview.com/2010/02/usb-hdtv-receiver-for-your-pc.html
    If you feel like you need this it’ll cost you $80.

  • Homemade Digital antenna http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNRZEM9wJz0

  • Making Digital Antenna at YouTube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=digital+antenna+homemade&search_type=&aq=4&oq=digital+an

  • Improving your own Bow Wing RV antenna

    • If you have the older style [ aluminum, just polish it with a good aluminum polish ]

    • As well you can buy a digital antenna amplifier. Radio Shack sell them

    • Remember; Digital Reception is direct line of sight and "Dead On Directional"

    • Same as location on a satellite

  • Locating TV stations on the road http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

  • Locating a TV Guide locally:
    http://tvlistings.aol.com/listings/state/city/provider?zipcode=&elicit=non_auth_location
     

• Best Browser's to use Firefox http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
   

• Internet Personal Identity Fraud

  • The use of Face book,  and all those Public web groups have created a major problem and increase in "Identity Theft".

  • The thieves do not have to take your money the just create a new identity and borrow money in your name.

  • Contact your local Credit Reporting agency.

  • You are allowed a FREE one annually. "You must write in for it."
     

• Protecting your Children and Grand children from On Line Predators.

  • Make sure you have your Children monitor your Grand Children

  • Have the Computer in a public place, never in a bedroom.

  • Restrict the use of Public forums

  • More information at:

    • http://www.safefamilies.org/

    • http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST05-002.html

    • http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Internetsafety/DG_071138

    • http://www.govrecord.biz/child-pedifile
       

• Testing the speed of you WIFI and or Internet connection

  • Go to www.Speedtest.net

  • Go to http://www.bandwidthplace.com/

  • http://www.my-speedtest.com/

  • http://www.digitallanding.com/high-speed-internet/article_display.cfm/article_id/4458

  • To use www.Magicjack.com  or www.Skype.com  for voice communications, you need at least 150K upload

  • Normal download speed at Llano is 1.0 mps Upload is 250 K or .25 mps

  • To have a video link you need 250K upload or better, for voice and video.

  • When they state the RV Park has a Broadband connection that is based on of 200K upload or better.

  • That is considering one user. Most RV Parks have a limited Internet connection.

  • A broadband connection of 200K upload speed and 10 uses are uploading at the same time you each only have 20K

  • That is why internet is slow at certain times of the day.

• This webpage has been provided by Bernie Beleskey, President of The AIMS Group

• Website www.APEX-IMS.com

• Email Bernie@Beleskey.com For addition questions and answers and new comments.