Safe Computing : How to Protect Your Computer, Your Body, Your Data, Your Money and Your Privacy in the Information Age

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 money and your data. This book includes a free 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.”