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In search of online privacy?

It will come as no surprise to anyone who has used the internet that online search engines retain a history of our previous searches and the identity of our computer. Indeed, it often makes our life easier to find that a page we have previously visited remembers us. But how long would most of us estimate that websites hold this information for? A day, perhaps? A week? The answer is that Google, the...

Introduction To Malware

Along with viruses, one of the biggest threats to computer users on the Internet today is malware. It can hijack your browser, redirect your search attempts, serve up nasty pop-up ads, track what web sites you visit, and generally screw things up. Malware programs are usually poorly-programmed and can cause your computer to become unbearably slow and unstable in addition to all the other havoc they...

How to Take Advantage of Online Libraries

I had no idea that there were so many online libraries until I took a research assistant job. It was a very pleasant surprise. There are so many quality libraries available online to use. You might feel a little overwhelmed with how many resources are literally at your fingertips. The great news is that students can use these online libraries anytime of the day or night. CONVIENANCE: You remember...