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Keeping Your Computer Safe

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Passwords
Give a separate user account to each person
Keep your software up to date
Lock your screen while away
Set up a firewall
Firewall configuration tools
Testing the firewall and monitoring network traffic
Avoid Internet nuisances and crime
Make backup copies of your files

This section describes how to keep your computer safe from security threats.


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