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Windows Lockdown!: Your XP and Vista Guide Against Hacks, Attacks, and other Internet Mayhem: Vista Edition
Owning a Windows computer today means you need to understand the risks and the potential damage each threat holds. The mere act of turning on an Internet-connected computer can put you, your family and even your personal finances at risk. This book defines all the key threats an average household might face, and provides strategies to turn novice and
basic users into adept home security experts, making you safer and more secure from cyber criminals and misfits. And never fear! You don't need to be a geek to learn all this. No pocket protectors required! It's just that after reading this book, you will be wiser and your family and its technology will be much safer. The book starts off with plain English definitions of viruses, spyware and hackers. Plus, it describes all the other potential nasties one faces in day to day computing. It tells you what you need do right now to cut the risk in half - in less than 10 minutes! We also take an in depth look at the new security measures Microsoft put in place in Windows Vista, the company's much ballyhooed new operating system. This book looks how Vista responds to the key threats. It teaches you how to tweak the system and make Microsoft's new over-zealous security features -like the up-your-nose User Access Control -- less annoying and helps you adjust the system to be usable. It shows you how to setup Vista to protect a system from kids -- the biggest security hazard!
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