Since their introduction on the Internet, misconceptions about cookies have circulated on the Internet:
Myth 1: Cookies are like worms and viruses in that they can erase data from the user's hard disks;
Myth 2: Cookies are a form of spyware in that they can read personal information stored on the user's computer;
Myth 3: Cookies generate popups;
Myth 4: Cookies are used for spamming;
Myth 5: Cookies are only used for advertising.
Child Internet Safety
As most people know the Internet can be an amazing resource and provide hours of fun for kids, but there is a side to the Internet that can be worrying for any parent.
Chat rooms have been a main cause of concern for years, with adults posing as young children and chatting to unsuspecting kids, and in extreme cases trying to organize secret meetings with the child. Things are changing slowly and a lot of chat rooms are starting to monitor their sites more closely, but unfortunately not everyone is following suit.
Choosing Strong Passwords
How often do you get asked to choose a password and do not have a clue where to start, After reading the following tutorial you may feel it's time to update all those old passwords you have been using for the last decade.
Good passwords are:
* Unique - Do not use a password you already use for another account, such as your bank account PIN.
* Difficult to guess - Do not use common words or names, at least 8-characters long & made up of both lower and upper-case letters, numbers, and symbols.