Computers: Keeping Passwords Secure

Keeping Passwords Secure

Written by Sharon Housley

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4.) be sure your password is at least 6 characters 5.) don't use a password containing all repparttar

same characters 6.) don't send your password via email or provide it over repparttar 107707

phone 7.) don't use pet, family or friend names 8.) don't use your telephone number, zip code or address 9.) use a different password for each account 10.) don't use user name 11.) deactivate accounts for terminated employees 12.) don't allow shared accounts 13.) password contains upper, lowercase letters, non-letter characters and numbers

Resources Password Software - http://www.password-software.com

Passwords are not foolproof. Do not rely on a password alone to protect sensitive information. Monitor accounts closely to ensure that security is not breached.

About the Author - Sharon Housley manages marketing for NotePage, Inc. http://www.notepage.net a company specializing in alphanumeric paging, SMS and wireless messaging software solutions. Other sites by Sharon can be found at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com , and http://www.small-business-software.net

How To Save Big Bucks On A Laptop Computer

Written by John San Filippo

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- The factory inspects that laptop to make sure everything works right, and then ships it out to a retailer that deals in refurbs.

- The refurb retailer then sells it to you at a great discount off repparttar original price.

Buying a refurb can literally save you hundreds.

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You can always logon to an auction website and find a great deal on a used laptop. However, beware!

Buying anything used carries with it some risk. Buying a used laptop carries more risk than most people should be willing to take.

When you buy a used laptop from a private party, you don't get any sort of warranty beyond DOA.

DOA stands for "dead on arrival", a common auction term that means repparttar 107706 seller guarantees repparttar 107707 item will work when it arrives at your house.

But what happens if your laptop dies two weeks after it arrives? You're out of luck, that's what.

There are enough bargains available on warrantied laptops that all but repparttar 107708 most meager budgets should be able to avoid buying used.

Stick to clearance and refurb machines and you'll save yourself hundreds on your next laptop computer.

The author, computer journalist John San Filippo, has created the definitive guide to help you navigate through the laptop jungle. Visit the site today and find out everything you need to know about laptops before you buy. Check out ==> http://howtobuyalaptop.com/

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