The purpose of this site is to provide information security resources and information for networked or Internet-attached computers, both Windows PCs and Macintosh. It includes both practical measures to secure you computer and instructions/advice on backing up your data.

Please click on any topics you may be interested in below.

This is a no nonsense document that briefly gives you the necessary steps (and programs) to secure your computer. (Also applicable for small businesses.)
This includes information that is critical for every Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac computer!

This latest version of the “Essential Security” document is Version 4.26, Updated August, 2011

Hightlights of some of new information in this version of the “Essential Security” document:

Now includes an Executive Summary and Checklist for all sections. Many sections updated with important information. Added a section about using WiFi hotspots.

This document describes the components and steps needed to create and implement a backup strategy for your Windows or Macintosh computer. If you do not yet regularly backup your data, please read the first part of this document.

This latest version of the “Simple Backup Strategy” document is Version 4.1, updated August, 2011.
It now includes the “Bottom Line” section with straightforward recommendations, and then detailed instructions if you want that.

- You probably do not need to see this document if you read the Simple Backup Strategy above, but, if you want more details and discussion of all issues involved with backing up your computer, please see this document.

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– I highly recommend you use Web of Trust (WOT) so you can see the rating of websites you visit. Click the link below to get more info about what WOT is and how to install it: