Internet
Below are our 11 articles in the 'internet' category:

Is it possible to browse the internet anonymously? Do you really need to protect your information while surfing? And who’s watching you anyway? Here is our guide to maintaining your privacy while ...

The new Google Desktop combines desktop and web search functions in one convenient interface. So what’s the problem? It’s got the potential to become a major privacy breach, say the company’s ...

Ever received an email about cheap laptops or been bombarded by widowed millionaires from Zimbabwe? Your email account is an easy target for spammers, hackers, phishers, and everyone else in the web ...

Do you place unlimited trust in Google? When you use a search engine, certain personal details are stored by the server. What exactly do they know about you from your daily searches? And is Google ...

Handing out your email address, falling foul of an insecure server, or forgetting to tick the box for ‘no further communication’ can all pose threats to your privacy. Unfortunately, if you succumb ...

Is your DNA recorded on a database somewhere? The UK's DNA database is the biggest national DNA database the world. And our Home Office wants more of us registered on it. How does this affect ...

For home PC users, a firewall and anti-virus programme represent the bare minimum of security levels. What exactly do these programmes do? How do you find out which one’s best for you? And what ...

Are you a keen blogger? Online diaries or ‘blogs’ are the latest craze to sweep the nation, capturing the imagination of anyone with anything to say for themselves. Whether your site is personal or ...

What’s your Wi-Fi risk? If you connect to the internet using a wireless modem, read this first. Wireless connections are cheap to buy and easy to set-up, but security is disabled by default. Yet ...

Crisp and buttery or sneaky and cunning? It may be named after the Chinese delicacy, but this cookie is far from innocent. While you surf the web it’s quietly gathering an array of personal data, ...

Phishing, spamming and tracking are all live and kicking on social network sites. To avoid becoming a victim of online fraud, read our tips.
Avoiding Online Spam Attacks
Spammers aren’t ...