4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Waiting in the shadows ...
Posts: 3,777
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I don't have time to read this right now and I'm sure it's solid, but I'll offer some thoughts (which if you lol @ computer savvy maybe you should ignore). These are in reference to the link.
#1 - Def a good thing, although mine doesn't really do much because I don't put myself in a position where I need to worry. So could be skipped.
#2 - lol, I haven't updated in forever. Microsoft takes forever to respond to serious issues anyway. Again, can't hurt. But if you can't update (or choose not to) you'll be fine
#3 - LDO. You shouldn't be using Outlook anyway. Thunderbird maybe. If you're really concerned, to retrieve from most e-mail services it sends your log-in/password as a txt string (i.e. readable by anyone who's looking). Using a web based client is more secure (if you trust them, which could be debatable). If you're not sending propriety content in e-mails, use gmail
#4 - bleh (for home use, see #8 and don't worry about this). If you often take your computer to hotspots, campus, etc. It's probably a good idea
#5 - Yes. I don't, but doesn't mean I shouldn't.
#6 - OMG yes. Don't use "monkey" it's in the top 10. To strengthen replace letters with numbers, symbols, random caps. Whatever makes sense to you.
monkey -> M0#kEy (where the 'o' is actually zero)
such a stronger password (although still a little short)
#7 - This is probably the big one. If you didn't' go looking for something, don't download it. If a box pops up and you don't understand, cancel. (and for fuck's sake, don't use IE, download firefox).
Also, if you use XP. Open my computer, "Tools" menu -> "Folder options..."
"view" tab
Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
#8 - If you don't have one at home, and don't go buy one this weekend, you're fucking retarded.
#9 - Uhhh, I don't even know what that means.
I'll click the links and read more tomorrow. If you disagree, feel free to state why. My strat is not 100% for everyone. I rarely have problems.
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